Parvathi T., also known as Maala Parvathi, is an Indian actress, who appears in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu films

Personal life

Parvathi was born in

Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration populati ...

, to Adv C. V. Thrivikraman and gynaecologist Dr K. Lalitha. She completed her Pre-degree from All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram and was the University Union Councilor. She completed her Bachelor's in

Psychology Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. Psychology includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, including feelings and thoughts. It is an academic discipline of immense scope, crossing the boundaries betwe ...

from

Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, also known as H.H. The Maharaja's College for Women, is one of the oldest women's college located in Trivandrum, Kerala. It was established in the year 1864 under the University of Madras. Ac ...

. She was Vice Chairperson of College Union during the first year following which she became union chairperson in her college during her second year and also campus coordinator for

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. Parvathi has completed her Master's and

M.Phil The Master of Philosophy (MPhil; Latin ' or ') is a postgraduate degree. In the United States, an MPhil typically includes a taught portion and a significant research portion, during which a thesis project is conducted under supervision. An MPhil ...

from Kerala University's Kariavattom campus,

. She pursued her

LLB Bachelor of Laws ( la, Legum Baccalaureus; LL.B.) is an undergraduate law degree in the United Kingdom and most common law jurisdictions. Bachelor of Laws is also the name of the law degree awarded by universities in the People's Republic of Chi ...

from Kerala Law Academy Law College,

. Parvathi is married to B. Satheesan, who works with C-DIT,

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. They have a son Ananthakrishnan, who has completed his graduation.

Career

She started her career in anchoring through 'Ulkazhcha' in Asianet and made her acting debut in 2007 through the

Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry ( Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam wa ...

film ''

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'' directed by

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. Parvathi has 100 plus films to her credit. Some of her notable movies are '' Neelathamara'', '' Leela'', Kanyaka Talkies, Munnariyippu, Take Off, Comrade in America,

Godha The Godha are Jain tribal caste people found in the state of Gujarat in India having roots in Rajasthan. They are also known as Gondha and Gonda. The Godha sometimes (depending on region) use Dengar as a community surname.People of India Gujar ...

, Game Over, C U Soon and

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. She has also associated with 'Abhinaya', a theatre group in Thiruvananthapuram. Parvati has worked with the director MG Jyothish for the plays

The Lady from the Sea ''The Lady from the Sea'' ( no, Fruen fra havet, link=no) is a play written in 1888 by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen inspired by the ballad ''Agnete og Havmanden''. The drama introduces the character of Hilde Wangel who is again portrayed in ...

(Sagara Kanyaka), The Lesson and ''Bhagavadajjugam''. She has authored a book titled ''Mayoorageethangal'' and penned lines for ''Sreeprasadam'' and ''Megamalhar'' musical albums composed by Damodar Narayanan. Parvathi is passionate about women's rights and has supported several survivors of GBV. Parvathi is working as a PR Consultant for MSL group since 2006 (clients include Hay Festival, Emirates Airlines etc.). She is also working for Ten Degree North Communications from 2016.

Theatre

Theatrical performances include: * ''Lady from the Sea'' (Sagarakanyaka) – 2009 – Directed by MG Jyothish * ''Bhagavathajjugam'' – 2011 – Directed by MG Jyothish * ''Lesson'' – 2011 – Directed by MG Jyothish * ''Irakalodu Mathramalla Samsarikendathu'' – 2013– Directed by MG Jyothish & D Reghoothaman * Various festivals, including World Theatre Festival 2012, OZ festival, Bhart Rang Mahothsav, Ibsen Festival

Filmography

As Actress

Malayalam films

Other language films

As a voice actor

Short films

Television

As host

* Ulkazhcha – Asianet – 50 episodes – 1994 * Suprabhatham ( First ever Morning Show) – Asianet – 1997 – 2000 – With

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, B R Prasad & Sanal Pottie * Shubhadhinam (Morning Show) –

Kairali TV Kairali TV is an Indian Malayalam-language general entertainment television channel owned by Kairali TV Network (Malayalam Communications Limited). It is headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram. It was launched on 17 August 2000. The channel is b ...

– 2000–2003 – with Anoop menon and Ananthapadmanabhan * Ponpulari (Morning Show) – Surya TV– 2004 – 2005 * Startalk (Celebrity chat)– Surya TV – 2005 – 2007 * Nishagandhi

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* Koottukkari DD Malayalam * Special shows and interviews with celebrities and stars for

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Indiavision Indiavision was an Indian pay television news channel based at Kochi, Kerala, India. It broadcast in Malayalam. History Indiavision was launched on 14 July 2003. The network launched a second channel, YES Indiavision (Youth, Entertainment & Spo ...

, Asianet plus, Jaihind, ACV.

As panelist/judge

* Veruthe Alla Bharya – Season I & III –

Mazhavil Manorama Mazhavil Manorama is an Indian Free-to-air Malayalam general entertainment television channel operated and owned by Malayala Manorama Television (MMTV), the publisher of the widely circulated ''Malayalam Manorama'' daily, and the Malayalam wo ...

* Midukki – Season I – Mazhavil Manorama * Made for each other – Season I – Mazhavil Manorama * Comedy Stars - Asianet

Series

* Anpirannol (

Amrita TV Amrita TV is an Indian Malayalam Language general Entertainment television channel owned by Mata Amritanandamayi Math. It was launched in 2005. Theme song The theme song, "Lokasamastha," was composed by Rahulraj for Mata Amritanandamayi's 5 ...

) * Ishtam (Surya TV) * Sooryakaladi Mana (Amrita TV) * Aniyathi (Mazhavil Manorama) * Daivathinu Swantham Devootty (Mazhavil Manorama)

Commercial endorsements

* Kalyan Jewellers *

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* Jos Alukkas *

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* Make My Trip * Linen Club * Chemmannur Credits and Investments * Jiomart

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Parvathi T Living people 1970 births Indian psychologists Indian women psychologists 21st-century Indian actresses Indian film actresses Actresses in Malayalam cinema Actresses from Kerala Actresses in Tamil cinema Women writers from Kerala Writers from Thiruvananthapuram Television personalities from Kerala Actresses in Malayalam television Indian television actresses Actresses in Telugu cinema