Srinda (born 20 August 1985) is an Indian actress, model, and dubbing artist who predominantly works in the
Malayalam cinema
Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, '' Elippat ...
. Her debut film was ''
Four Friends'' (2010). She is best known for her roles in Malayalam movies ''
22 Female Kottayam
''22 Female Kottayam'', also known as ''22FK'', is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by Aashiq Abu. Written by Syam Pushkaran and Abhilash S. Kumar. The film stars Fahadh Faasil and Rima Kallingal. It was set and filmed i ...
'' (2012), ''
Annayum Rasoolum'' (2013), ''
1983
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'' (2014),
''Freedom Fight'' (2022), ''
Kuruthi
''Kuruthi'' () is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language political action thriller film directed by Manu Warrier, written by Anish Pallyal, and produced by Supriya Menon through Prithviraj Productions. It stars an ensemble cast including Roshan Mathe ...
'' (2021), ''
Bheeshma Parvam
''Bheeshma Parvam'' () is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film produced and directed by Amal Neerad, the film stars Mammootty in lead role alongside an ensemble supporting cast including Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Nadhi ...
'' (2022), and ''
Aadu
Aadu may refer to:
* Aadu (film), a 2015 Malayalam film
* Aadu (name)
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'' (2017).
Career
Srinda attended St. Mary's Anglo Indian Girls High School,
Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi, Fort Cochin in English, Cochim de Baixo ("Lower Kochi") in Cochin Portuguese creole, is a neighbourhood of Cochin (Kochi) city in Kerala, India. Fort Kochi takes its name from the Fort Manuel of Cochin, the first European fort ...
, until Class 10 before transferring to a school in
Palluruthy
Palluruthy ( ml, പള്ളുരുത്തി) is a region in the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. Palluruthy is part a of the water bound West Kochi, lying westward to the Kochi mainland. Palluruthy comprises the regions Th ...
for
Higher Secondary School Certificate
The Higher Secondary School Certificate is a secondary qualification in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.
Higher Secondary Education
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studies. She later studied at the
Sacred Heart College, Thevara
Sacred Heart College, Kochi is an institution of higher education affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. It was established in 1944.
In the year 2000, the college was accredited by the National Accreditation and Assessment Co ...
.
Being passionate about films and photography since she was young, Srinda started her film career as an assistant director.
She then briefly worked as a television anchor but felt her "heart wasn't in it. I felt like something was missing, which I found in films".
[ Before appearing in a documentary, she modeled for products such as hair oils and jewellery brands. This eventually led her to feature films, where she was noticed by director ]Dileesh Nair
Dileesh Nair (born 23 July 1981) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. He started out as a 2D animator. He made his script writing debut with '' Salt N' Pepper'' (2011) along with Syam Pushkaran. He debute ...
, who introduced her to Aashiq Abu
Aashiq Abu (born 12 April 1978) is an Indian film director, producer, actor, and distributor, who works in Malayalam cinema.
He is best known for his films such as '' Daddy Cool'' (2009), '' Salt N' Pepper'' (2011), ''22 Female Kottayam'' (20 ...
.
Even though her debut film was ''Four Friends'' (2010), Aashiq Abu's 22 Female Kottayam
''22 Female Kottayam'', also known as ''22FK'', is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by Aashiq Abu. Written by Syam Pushkaran and Abhilash S. Kumar. The film stars Fahadh Faasil and Rima Kallingal. It was set and filmed i ...
(2012) is considered her cinematic debut. She played the lead character's friend. /sup> Arhaan stated that the film "shaped her as an actor".[ In the following months, she played supporting roles in several films, such as '']Thattathin Marayathu
''Thattathin Marayathu'' () is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, starring Nivin Pauly and Isha Talwar. The supporting cast includes Aju Varghese, Manoj K. Jayan, Sunny Wayne, S ...
'' (2012), ''North 24 Kaatham
''North 24 Kaatham'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam language adventure drama film written and directed by debutant Anil Radhakrishnan Menon. The film features Fahadh Faasil, Nedumudi Venu and Swathi Reddy in the lead roles. The background score ...
'' (2013), ''101 Weddings
''101 Weddings'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Shafi and starring Kunchacko Boban, Jayasurya, Biju Menon, Samvrutha Sunil, and Bhama in the lead roles. The film is written by Kalavoor Ravikumar based on a ...
'' (2012), ''Artist
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'' (2013), and '' Annayum Rasoolum'' (2013). In 2014, Sindara played a notable lead role in the sports film ''1983
The year 1983 saw both the official beginning of the Internet and the first mobile cellular telephone call.
Events January
* January 1 – The migration of the ARPANET to TCP/IP is officially completed (this is considered to be the beginning ...
'' (2014). Later that year, she portrayed a police officer in the political satire ''Masala Republic
Masala Republic is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language dystopian political satirical spoof film directed by Visakh G. S. in his directorial debut. It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Indrajith Sukumaran, Aparna Nair, Sunny Wayne, Captain Raj ...
'' (2014) and starred in two films that were released on the same day, Tamaar Padaar
''Tamaar Padaar'' () is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy film written and directed by Dileesh Nair and produced by M. Renjith through the company Rejaputhra Visual Media. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Baburaj, and Chemban Vin ...
(2014) and ''Homely Meals
''Homely Meals'' is a 2014 Malayalam film written by Vipin Atley and directed by Anoop Kannan (who previously directed '' Jawan of Vellimala''), starring Vipin Atley, Rajesh Sharma, Neeraj Madhav and Srinda Ashab. The film received positive rev ...
'' (2014).[
]
Personal life
Srinda married at 19 and has a son Arhaan. After obtaining a divorce, she married Siju. S. Bava in 2018.
Filmography
As narrator and voice-over
TV series
* '' Uppum Mulakum''
Albums
* ''Mayamadhavam''
* ''Celebrate Happiness''
Dubbing career
* ''Kammatipaadam
''Kammatipaadam'', alternatively spelled as ''Kammatti Paadam'', is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Rajeev Ravi and written by P. Balachandran. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan, Vinayakan, Shaun Romy, Manikandan R ...
'' (2016) - for Shaun Romy (Anitha)
* ''Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
''Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum'' () is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by Dileesh Pothan and written by Sajeev Pazhoor. The film stars Fahadh Faasil and Suraj Venjaramoodu , with Nimisha Sajayan, Alencier Ley Lop ...
'' (2017) - for Nimisha Sajayan
Nimisha Sajayan (born 4 January 1997) is an Indian actress in the Malayalam film industry. Nimisha made her acting debut with the film ''Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum'' directed by Dileesh Pothan. She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best A ...
(Sreeja)
As technical crew member
* '' China Town'' (2011)
* ''Hero
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'' (2012)
* ''Casanovva
''Casanovva'' (also known as ''Confident Casanovva'') is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language romantic action thriller film directed by Rosshan Andrrews and written by Bobby & Sanjay. It was produced by Roy C. J. of Confident Group in association ...
'' (2012)
Awards
;Vanitha Film Awards
The Vanitha Film Awards are presented annually by '' Vanitha'', an Indian magazine from the '' Malayala Manorama'' group in the south Indian state of Kerala. The awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellen ...
*2015: Best Supporting Actress - ''1983
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Events January
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''
;Asianet Film Awards
The Asianet Film Awards is an award ceremony for films presented annually by Asianet, a Malayalam-language television network from the south-Indian state of Kerala. Asianet says that awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both art ...
*2017: Best Supporting Actress - '' Parava'', ''Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela
''Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela'' ( en, An Intermission In the Land of Crabs) is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language dramedy film directed and co-written by Althaf Salim. It stars Nivin Pauly, Shanthi Krishna, Lal, Ahaana Krishna, and Aishwar ...
'', ''Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol
''Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol'' () is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language domestic drama film directed by Jibu Jacob and written by M. Sindhuraj. It is loosely based on the Malayalam short story "Pranayopanishath" by V. J. James. Produced an ...
''
*Nomination - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam
The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Malayalam films.
Superlatives
Winners
Nominations
*2008 Sukanya – ''Innathe Chintha Vishayam''
** Geetu Mohand ...
- Sherlock Toms
References
External links
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Actresses in Malayalam cinema
Indian film actresses
Actresses from Kochi
Living people
1986 births
Indian women television presenters
Indian television presenters
21st-century Indian actresses
Actresses in Tamil cinema
Actresses in Malayalam television