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Manju Pathrose is an Indian supporting actress who appears in Malayalam television and films.

Manju Pathrose
Born
Alma materMahatma Gandhi University
OccupationActress
Years active2012 – present
SpouseSunil Bernard

Career

Manju Pathrose’s first foray into acting came in 2003 following a chance encounter. While the casting team for A. K. Lohithadas film Chakram caught sight of her photographs from a dance performance, the role ultimately didn’t materialize. Undeterred, Manju made her official television debut in the second season of the reality TV show Veruthe Alla Bharya on Mazhavil Manorama. This platform proved instrumental in securing her first television acting role, a character in the popular comedic sitcom Marimayam on the same channel. This marked her breakout performance and established her as a talented actress.[1][2]

Manju continued to flourish in the sitcom genre, appearing in shows like Mayamohini and Kunnamkulathangaadi. Her portrayal of Thankam in Aliyan vs Aliyan garnered critical acclaim and earned her the prestigious Kerala State Television Awards (Special Jury Award).[3]

In 2020, Manju participated in the highly popular reality show Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2) on Asianet. Hosted by actor Mohanlal, however, she got evicted from the house on Day 48.[4][5]

Personal life

She is married to Sunil Bernard, a percussionist, and has a son, Ed Bernard.[6][7]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003ChakramDeepa
2013North 24 KaathamWife
2014Tamaar PadaarKanakam
Njangalude Veettile AthidhikalRajani
Odum Raja Adum RaniAmbal
2015JilebiSreeja (Servant)[8]
Utopiayile RajavuSaritha (Maid Servant)
Urumbukal UrangarillaJanamma
Ellam Chettante Ishtam PoleNayanakumari
CompartmentMallika teacher
2016Maheshinte PrathikaaramBabyachan’s sister
KammatipaadamAnitha’s aunt
Marubhoomiyile AanaPanchayat President
School BusAnnie
MarupadiPrisoner
2017Munthirivallikal ThalirkkumbolLillykutty[8]
Paippin Chuvattile PranayamVillager[8]
Chippy
Aana AlaralodalaralKunji Pokker’s Wife
Thrissivaperoor KlipthamProstitute
Kuttanadan MarpappaMinimol
2018Sarvopari PalakkaranMolly
PanchavarnathathaServant
Oru Pazhaya Bomb KadhaServant[9]
KalyanamRama
Kadha Paranja KadhaAyishumma
Laughing Apartment Near GirinagarMalathi
Aickarakkonathe BhishaguaranmaarPanchayat President
Ente Mezhuthiri AthazhangalGracy Stephen
PremasoothramSarasu
2019KuttymamaSavithri
ThottappanPatreesia[9]
UltaSubaida
My SantaSmitha Paul/Kunjechi[8]
2020SameerPrasanna
2021Laughing BuddhaRani
2022BhoothakalamAsha’s neighbour[10]
HeavenStephen’s wife
EMIShine’s mother
Raghavettante Pathinarum Rameswarayathrayu
2023ChristyLissie[11]
UruAyisha
Queen Elizabeth[12]
2024Palayam PC[13]
2024Vayasethrayaayi? Muppathiee..!!

Television

YearProgramRoleChannel
2012Veruthe alla BharyaHerself as contestantMazhavil Manorama
2013–2019MarimayamShyamala
2013Manassiloru MazhavilluHerselfKairali TV
2014Nammal ThammilParticipantAsianet
2016–2017KunnamkulathangaadiAliceMedia One TV
2016MayamohiniKaruthammaMazhavil Manorama
Marithatteem MayammutteemShyamala
2017–2019Aliyan vs AliyanThankamAmrita TV
2017Onnum Onnum MoonuHerselfMazhavil Manorama
KatturumbuJudgeFlowers TV
Celebrity LeagueHerself as contestant
2018Urvashi TheatresHerself as contestantAsianet
2019KudumbakodathyMollykuttyKairali TV
Suharayum SuhasiniyumSuharaAsianet
Day with a StarHerselfKaumudy TV
Kusuruthi KudumbamParticipantMazhavil Manorama
Annies KitchenHerselfAmrita TV
2020Bigg Boss Malayalam 2Herself as a contestant
(Evicted on day 48)
Asianet
2020–PresentAliyansThankamKaumudy TV
2020Salt n’ PepperCookery presenter
Meet My GuestHerselfRosebowl
TharapakittuHerselfKaumudy TV
OnapooramHerself
Parayam NedamParticipantAmrita TV
2021Let’s Rock N RollParticipantZee Keralam
2021–2022PranayavarnangalSwayamprabha
2021Asianet BB DhamakaContestantAsianet
2021–PresentManju’s KitchenCookery presenterKaumudy TV
2021Red CarpetMentorAmrita TV
2022–2023Surabhiyum SuhasiniyumKochamminiFlowers TV
2022Flowers Oru KodiParticipantFlowers TV
2024–PresentEtho Janma KalpanayilManoramaAsianet

Web series

YearWebsiteCategoryProgramAudience
2019YouTubeVlog – Travel & FoodBlackies[14]198,000
2021YouTubeWeb seriesBoeing Boeing
2022YouTubeweb seriesVelivillakunnu police station

Short films

YearFilmLanguageDirector
2017AvalodoppamMalayalamKukku Babu
2018MeeraMalayalam
2020Kanavile KanmaniMalayalamAlbum
also Singer
2021MudiMalayalamYassir Muhammed
2023When Divorce Becomes RevengeMalayalamSujith KJ, Vaisakh Balachander

References

  1. ^ മഹി, ദേവു (22 July 2019). “എന്റെ വണ്ണം സമ്മാനിച്ചത് നിരവധി ഇരട്ടപ്പേരുകൾ”: മനസ്സു തുറന്ന് മഞ്ജു സുനിച്ചൻ”. Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  2. ^ Marimayam – Common man’s voice
  3. ^ Times of India – Kerala State Television Awards
  4. ^ “Bigg Boss Malayalam 2: Contestants list released”. Mazhavil Manorama. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  5. ^ Web team (5 January 2020). “തകര്‍ക്കും ഞങ്ങ, ചിരിപ്പിക്കും ഞങ്ങ, മഞ്ജു പത്രോസ് ബിഗ് ബോസ്സില്‍”. Asianet News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  6. ^ Manorama Online (7 January 2019), SeeReal Star ft. Manju Pathrose, retrieved 14 February 2019
  7. ^ “മറിമായം ശ്യാമളയുടെ വീട്ടുവിശേഷങ്ങൾ!”. Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 19 June 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  8. ^ a b c d “Speak to me directly, good or bad, says Manju Pathrose; shares phone number”. English.Mathrubhumi. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  9. ^ a b ‘Thottappan’ poster: Manju Pathrose to play character named Patricia in the film”. The Times of India. 7 May 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  10. ^ “Shane Nigam, Revathy-starrer ‘Bhoothakaalam’ to premiere on SonyLIV on Jan 21; trailer released”. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  11. ^ ‘Christy’: Watch the success teaser for the Malavika Mohanan starrer”. The Times of India. 21 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  12. ^ “Meera Jasmine and Narain’s Queen Elizabeth gets a release date”. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  13. ^ “First Look Poster Of Palayam PC Out; Film To Release On January 5”. News18. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  14. ^ Blackies – YouTube Channel