Minu Muneer or Minu Munir also known as Minu Kurian is an Indian actress known for her works in

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television serials and

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Early life

Minu Muneer, also known as Minu Kuria and Minu Mariam, was born on 1973 January 25 in

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, Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. Brought up in a middle-class Christian family, Minu's life took a transformative turn when she converted to

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Acting career

Minu acting career start in 2008 when she was cast in the

drama

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One Way Ticket (2008 film) ''One Way Ticket'' is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language film by Bipin Prabhakar starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Bhama with Mammootty in a guest role. Plot Kunjappu aka Jahangir is a jeep-driver who is a die-hard fan of Mammootty and also is the ...

, portraying the character of Bava Haji's wife. Her role in this film earned her initial recognition and marked the beginning of her journey in the

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. Later in the same year(2008), she was cast in another drama film titled '' De Ingottu Nokkiye''. While these early roles were supporting in nature, they allowed Minu to establish herself as a talented actress with a natural flair for drama In 2012, she starred in the romantic comedy film

Da Thadiya ''Da Thadiya'' (''Hey Fatso'') is a 2012 Malayalam romantic comedy film directed by Aashiq Abu starring Sekhar Menon in the lead role along with Nivin Pauly, Sreenath Bhasi, and Ann Augustine in the supporting roles. It was produced by Anto Jos ...

. The film further cemented her reputation as a versatile actress, demonstrating her ability to handle both comedic and dramatic roles with equal ease.

Filmography

Controversies

She made shocking allegations against Malayalam actor

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that he had misbehaved with her during the production set of De Ingottu Nokkiye in 2008. This case was came in light during the Hema Committee becoming sensational.

References

Living people Child actresses in Malayalam cinema Actresses in Malayalam cinema Actresses in Malayalam television 1971 births {{India-screen-actor-stub