Manju Pathrose
Manju Pathrose is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam television and films. She was a contestant along with her husband in the reality TV show Veruthe Alla Bharya (2012) on Mazhavil Manorama. She got her first break with the character role of Syamala in Marimayam (2013-2019), a popular sitcom on Mazhavil Manorama. She won the Kerala State Television Award (Special Jury Award) for her performance as Thankam in the sitcom Aliyan vs Aliyan (2017-2019). She has acted in more than 30 Malayalam films, including Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol (2017). She was a participant in the second season of Malayalam reality TV show Bigg Boss (2020).
Manju Pathrose | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | Mahatma Gandhi University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012 – present |
| Spouse | Sunil Bernard |
Early life
Manju was born to Pathrose and Reetha at Kalluvathikkal, Kollam. She attended Bethlehem Girls High School, Njaralloor, Kizhakkambalam, and Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara.
Career
She received her first acting offer in A. K. Lohithadas-directed 2003 film Chakram after the film's casting team saw her photographs of one of her dance show. Manju made her debut appearance on television in the second season of the couples reality TV show Veruthe Alla Bharya on Mazhavil Manorama. The show paved her way to her first acting role in television through a character role in Marimayam, a popular comedy sitcom on Mazhavil Manorama. It was her breakthrough character as an actress.[1][2] She was also featured in other sitcoms, such as Mayamohini and Kunnamkulathangaadi. She won the Kerala State Television Awards (Special Jury Award) for her performance as Thankam in Aliyan vs Aliyan.[3] In January 2020, she entered as a contestant in the 15 week-long Malayalam reality television show Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2), which is broadcast in Asianet and hosted by actor Mohanlal.[4][5]
Personal life
She is married to Sunil Bernard, a percussionist, and has a son, Ed Bernard.[6][7]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Chakram | Deepa | A. K. Lohithadas |
| 2013 | North 24 Kaatham | Wife | Anil Radhakrishnan Menon |
| 2014 | Tamaar Padaar | Kanakam | Dileesh Nair |
| Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal | Rajani | Sibi Malayil | |
| Odum Raja Adum Rani | Ambal | Viju Varma | |
| 2015 | Jilebi | Sreeja (Servant) | Arun Shekhar |
| Utopiayile Rajavu | Saritha (Maid Servant) | Kamal | |
| Urumbukal Urangarilla | Janamma | Jiju Asokan | |
| Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole | Nayanakumari | Haridas | |
| Compartment | Mallika teacher | Salim Kumar | |
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Babyachan's sister | Dileesh Pothan |
| Kammatipaadam | Anitha's aunt | Rajeev Ravi | |
| Marubhoomiyile Aana | Panchayat President | V. K. Prakash | |
| School Bus | Annie | Rosshan Andrrews | |
| Marupadi | Prisoner | V.M. Vinu | |
| 2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Lillykutty | Jibu Jacob |
| Paippin Chuvattile Pranayam | Villager | Domin D'Silva | |
| Chippy | Pradeep Chokli | ||
| Aana Alaralodalaral | Kunji Pokker's Wife | Dileep Mohan | |
| Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | Prostitute | Ratheish Kumar | |
| Kuttanadan Marpappa | Minimol | Sreejith Vijayan | |
| 2018 | Sarvopari Palakkaran | Molly | Venugopan |
| Panchavarnathatha | Servant | Ramesh Pisharody | |
| Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | Servant | Shafi | |
| Kalyanam | Rama | Rajesh Nair | |
| Kadha Paranja Kadha | Ayishumma | Siju Jawahar | |
| Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar | Malathi | Nissar | |
| Aickarakkonathe Bhishaguaranmaar | Panchayat President | Biju Majeed | |
| Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal | Gracy Stephen | Sooraj Thomas | |
| Premasoothram | Sarasu | Jiju Asokan | |
| 2019 | Kuttymama | Savithri | V. M. Vinu |
| Thottappan | Patreesia | Shanavas K Bavakutty | |
| Ulta | Subaida | Suresh Poduval | |
| My Santa | Smitha Paul/Kunjechi | Sugeeeth | |
| 2020 | Sameer | Prasanna | Rasheed Parakkal |
| 2021 | Laughing Buddha | Rani | |
| 2022 | Bhoothakalam | Asha's neighbour | |
| Heaven | Stephen's wife | ||
| EMI | Shine's mother | ||
| 2023 | Christy | Lissie | |
| Uru | Ayisha | M. A. Ashraf | |
| TBA | Raghavettante Pathinarum Rameswarayathrayu | ||
Television
| Year | Program | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Veruthe alla Bharya | Herself as contestant | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2013–2019 | Marimayam | Shyamala | |
| 2013 | Manassiloru Mazhavillu | Herself | Kairali TV |
| 2014 | Nammal Thammil | Participant | Asianet |
| 2016–2017 | Kunnamkulathangaadi | Alice | Media One TV |
| 2016 | Mayamohini | Karuthamma | Mazhavil Manorama |
| Marithatteem Mayammutteem | Shyamala | ||
| 2017–2019 | Aliyan vs Aliyan | Thankam | Amrita TV |
| 2017 | Onnum Onnum Moonu | Herself | Mazhavil Manorama |
| Katturumbu | Judge | Flowers TV | |
| Celebrity League | Herself as contestant | ||
| 2018 | Urvashi Theatres | Herself as contestant | Asianet |
| 2019 | Kudumbakodathy | Mollykutty | Kairali TV |
| Suharayum Suhasiniyum | Suhara | Asianet | |
| Day with a Star | Herself | Kaumudy TV | |
| Kusuruthi Kudumbam | Participant | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| Annies Kitchen | Herself | Amrita TV | |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 | Herself as a contestant (Evicted on day 48) |
Asianet |
| 2020–Present | Aliyans | Thankam | Kaumudy TV |
| 2020 | Salt n' Pepper | Cookery presenter | |
| Meet My Guest | Herself | Rosebowl | |
| Tharapakittu | Herself | Kaumudy TV | |
| Onapooram | Herself | ||
| Parayam Nedam | Participant | Amrita TV | |
| 2021 | Let's Rock N Roll | Participant | Zee Keralam |
| 2021–2022 | Pranayavarnangal | Swayamprabha | |
| 2021 | Asianet BB Dhamaka | Contestant | Asianet |
| 2021–Present | Manju's Kitchen | Cookery presenter | Kaumudy TV |
| 2021 | Red Carpet | Mentor | Amrita TV |
| 2022–Present | Surabhiyum Suhasiniyum | Kochammini | Flowers TV |
| 2022 | Flowers Oru Kodi | Participant | Flowers TV |
Web series
| Year | Website | Category | Program | Audience | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | YouTube | Vlog - Travel & Food | Blackies[8] | 143,000 | |
| 2021 | YouTube | Web series | Boeing Boeing | ||
| 2022 | YouTube | web series | Velivillakunnu police station |
Short films
| Year | Film | Language | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Avalodoppam | Malayalam | Kukku Babu |
| 2018 | Meera | Malayalam | |
| 2020 | Kanavile Kanmani | Malayalam | Album also Singer |
| 2021 | Mudi | Malayalam | Yassir Muhammed |
| 2023 | When Divorce Becomes Revenge | Malayalam | Sujith KJ, Vaisakh Balachander |
Awards
| Year | Award Name | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Kerala State Television Awards | Special Jury Award | Aliyan vs Aliyan | Won |
| 2022 | Kerala State Television Awards | Special Jury Award | Aliyan vs Aliyan | Won |
References
- മഹി, ദേവു (22 July 2019). ""എന്റെ വണ്ണം സമ്മാനിച്ചത് നിരവധി ഇരട്ടപ്പേരുകൾ": മനസ്സു തുറന്ന് മഞ്ജു സുനിച്ചൻ". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- Marimayam - Common man’s voice
- Times of India - Kerala State Television Awards
- "Bigg Boss Malayalam 2: Contestants list released". Mazhavil Manorama. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- Web team (5 January 2020). "തകര്ക്കും ഞങ്ങ, ചിരിപ്പിക്കും ഞങ്ങ, മഞ്ജു പത്രോസ് ബിഗ് ബോസ്സില്". Asianet News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- Manorama Online (7 January 2019), SeeReal Star ft. Manju Pathrose, retrieved 14 February 2019
- "മറിമായം ശ്യാമളയുടെ വീട്ടുവിശേഷങ്ങൾ!". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 19 June 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- Blackies - YouTube Channel