Thara Kalyan
Thara Kalyan (Malayalam: താര കല്യാണ്; born 1 November 1967) is an Indian classical dancer and actress in Malayalam cinema. She has acted in mainstream Malayalam films, telefilms and television serials.[1] She is also a professional dancer in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, and Kuchipudi.She is an A top Mohiniyattam artist of Doordarshan.
Thara Kalyan | |
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Born | Thara 1 November 1967 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation |
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Years active | 1986 – present |
Spouse(s) | Rajaram (death 2017) |
Children | Sowbhagya |
Parent(s) |
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She is the first among the creative Mohiniyattam dancers to have incorporated famous poems as subject and themes for her performances like Amma (O. N. V. Kurup), Karuna (Kumaran Asan), Bhoothappaattu, Yashodhara, Anarkali has been some of her appreciated works in Mohiniyattam. Her recent work is of Thaathri Kutty which is first ever in the history of Mohiniyattam to portray the iron lady who was bold enough to raise her voice rebelling against the chauvenits. She is successfully running a dance institution in Trivandrum.
Personal life
Thara Kalyan was born in a Kerala Iyer family to Kalyanakrishnan and Subbalakshmi, a supporting actresses in Malayalam film industry.[2] Her husband, Rajaram was also a supporting actor who played minor roles in television serials, and was a city local TV channel programme editor and local stage show choreographer .[3] He died in 2017. Thara is an anchor too, and has anchored some programmes on Doordarshan. She has judged popular reality show Patturumal on Kairali TV. She has won beauty paegents and was adjudged Ms. Trivandrum in 1983.
Filmography
- as an actress
- Jamalinte Punchiri
- Run Kalyani
- Kabeerinte Divasangal
- Next Token Number
- Lucifer (2019) as Local guardian
- Thattumpurath Achuthan (2018) as Nirmala
- Nithyahairtha Kamukan (2018)
- Thanaha (2018) as Subhadrakutty
- Sukhamano Daveede (2018) as Daveed's mother
- Pokkiri Simon (2017) as Sree
- Ezra (2017) as Priya's mother
- Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka (2016)
- Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan (2016) as Neethu's relative
- Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi (2015) as Ananthu's sister
- Ivan Maryadaraman (2015) as Rajalekshmi
- Avarude Veedu
- Haram (2015) as Isha's mother
- Alif (2015) as Hajiyar's wife
- Angels (2014) as Dr.Sandra Mary
- Parankimala (2014) as Narayani
- Pranayakatha (2014)
- Rose Guitarinaal (2013) as Joe Alex's mother
- Caribbeans (2013) as Collector
- Thiruvambadi Thamban (2012) as Kanakambal
- Thaskara Lahala (2010) as Doctor
- Ammanilavu (2010)
- April Fool (2010) as Malathi
- Ringtone (2010) as Ammini
- Puthiya Mukham (2009) as Anjana's aunt
- Meghatheertham (2009) as Compere
- Thirakkatha (2008) as Dr. Vasanthi
- Rappakal (2005) as Urmila
- Perumazhakkalam (2004)
- Uthara (2003) as Muthulakshmi
- Januvariyil Pookkunna Rosa (Television movie) - Producer only
- Yudham (2002) (Telefilm)
- Stop Violence (2002) as Adv.Pauly
- Nizhalkkuthu (2002) as Madhavy
- Jeevan Masai (2001) as Vipinan's wife
- Mukha Chithram (1991)
- Nayanangal (1989)
- Marikkunnilla Njan (1988)
- Sukhamo Devi (1986)
- Amme Bhagavathi (1986) as Chottanikkara Devi
- as a choreographer
- Mayilpeelikkavu (1998)
- Rishivamsham (1999)
TV serials
Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2020 | Kayyethum Doorath | Thrichambarath Akhilandeswari | Zee Keralam | Cameo in promo |
2020 – present | Chembarathi | Thrichambarath Akhilandeswari | Zee Keralam | Replacement for Aishwarya |
2019 | Chocolate | Kausalya | Surya TV | Replaced by Sharika Menon |
2018 –2019 | Thenum Vayambum | Parvathy | Surya TV | |
2018 | Pranayini | Arya | Mazhavil Manorama | |
2016 | Jagritha | Rahul's Mother | Amrita TV | |
2016 – 2017 | Krishnathulasi | Padmini a.k.a. Paapammal | Mazhavil Manorama | |
2015 – 2017 | Karuthamuthu | Mallika | Asianet | Won , Asianet Television Awards 2016 best character actress |
2014 | Bhagyadevatha | Parameshwari | Mazhavil Manorama | |
2013 | Aayirathil Oruval | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
Padasaram | Asianet | |||
2012 | Vrindaavanam | Sheela Gornsalvez | Asianet | |
2011 | Randamathoraal | Kochammu | Asianet | |
2010 | Rahasyam | Asianet | ||
Indraneelam | Surya TV | |||
Dream City | Surya TV | |||
2009 | Kudumbayogam | Rebecca Luke | Surya TV | |
2009 | Hello Kuttichathan 2 | Bhuvanasundari | Asianet | Main Antagonist |
2008 | Devi Mahathmyam | Goddess Kali | Asianet | |
2008 | Meera | Asianet | ||
2008 | Ammathottil | Asianet | ||
2007 – 2008 | Hello Kuttichathan | Bhuvanasundari | Asianet | Main Antagonist |
2007 | Mandaaram | Dr.Merlin | Kairali TV | |
2007 | Madhavam | Choreography only | ||
2004 | Aalippazham | Surya TV | ||
Kadamattathu Kathanar | Ambika | Asianet | Retelecast in Asianet Plus | |
Megham | Asianet | |||
Varam | ||||
Anveshi | Amrita TV | |||
2003 | Sthreejanmam | Surya TV | ||
2001 | Gandharvayamam | Asianet | ||
2000 | Sthree | Asianet | ||
2000 | Manal Nagaram | Esther | DD | Won, Kerala State Television Award for Best Actress |
Nandhuni | Won, Kerala State Television Award for Best Actress | |||
1990 – 1999 | Vettah | |||
Lakshaarchana | ||||
Melottu Kozhiyunna Ilakal | ||||
Maya | ||||
Sapathnee | ||||
Salabhanjika | ||||
Gaandharvasandhya |
Play
- Mughaavaranam
- Kayangal
TV Shows
- DD Montage (DD Malayalam)
- Snehitha (Amrita TV)
- Onnum Onnum Monnu (Mazhavil Manorama)
- 2 Crore Apple Mega Star (Jeevan TV)
- Patturumal (Kairali TV)
- Pularkkalam (Jeevan TV)
- Nammal Thammil (Asianet)
- Tharodayam New Face Hunt (Asianet)
- Tamaar pataar (Flowers Tv)
- JB Junction (Kairali TV)
- Chaya Koppayile Kodumkattu (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Annies Kitchen (Amrita TV)
- Comedy Stars (Asianet)
- Smart Show (Flowers Tv)
- Laughing Villa Season 2 (Surya TV)
- Sreshtabharatham (Asianet)
References
- "Thara Kalyan". Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- "Mothers deserve all honour: artiste - KERALA". The Hindu. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- www.colorvibes.in (4 September 2013). "Chatting with Dr Thara Kalyan; The dancer, actress and teacher". Pravasi Express. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
External links
- Thara Kalyan at IMDb