Manju Pillai is an Indian actress known for her comedic roles in Malayalam films and television shows. She is the granddaughter of veteran Malayalam film actor SP Pillai and has received the Kerala State Television Award for Best Supporting Actress for two consecutive years (2001 and 2002).
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Wiki/Biography
Manju Pillai was born on Sunday, 11 May 1975 (age 48 years; as of 2023) in Kottayam, Kerala, India. Their zodiac sign is Taurus. She did her schooling from St. Goretti’s Convent School, Nalanjira. After completing her schooling, she went to Mar Ivanios College in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Manju Pillai’s family shifted from Ettumanoor, Kerala to Thiruvananthapuram when she was a child.
Childhood picture of Manju Pillai with her father and mother
During his tenth grade studies, he started his professional acting training by joining Surya Krishnamurthy’s ‘Light and Sound Stage Show’.
When Manju Pillai was studying in tenth class
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 6″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is NK Narayana Pillai and mother’s name is Saraswati Amma. He has a sister.
Manju Pillai with her parents
Manju Pillai with her sister
husband and children
Manju Pillai’s first marriage was to Malayalam film actor Mukundan Menon; However, the couple later got divorced.
A picture of Mukundan Menon
On 23 December 2000, Manju Pillai married the famous Malayalam film director Sujith Vasudev.
Manju Pillai with Sujit Vasudev
Manju Pillai and Sujith Vasudev have a daughter named Daya Sujith, who is a model.
Manju Pillai with her daughter
other relatives
His grandfather SP Pillai was a famous Malayalam actor.
A photo of SP Pillai
livelihood
movies
Manju Pillai started her acting career with the 1991 telefilm “Thathamme Poocha Pagha”. He then made his feature film debut in 1992 with “Sabarimalayil Thanka Suryodayam”. She then acted in more than fifty feature films and some of her notable films include “Mazhayathum Munpe” (1995), “Ayushmaan Bhava” as Anjana. (1998) as Dance Teacher, Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s “Naalu Pennungal” (2007) as Chinnu Amma, “Love 24×7” (2015) as Jessica Moses, “Kolambi” (2021) as Lawyer . In 2007, Manju Pillai played the lead role in Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s drama film “Naalu Pennungal”. In 2010, she played the character of Manju Kurup in the Tamil film “Manmadhan Ambu” opposite Kamal Haasan.
Movie poster of Manmadhan Ambu
Her role as a mother, Kuttiamma, in the film “Home”, released on Amazon Prime Video in 2021, earned her wide recognition in the film industry.
Manju Pillai on the poster of the film Home (2021)
She later starred in the films “The Teacher” playing the role of Kalyani and “Oh My Darling” playing the role of Marietta in 2023. The same year, he was featured in the film “Falimi”, available on Disney+Hotstar.
Manju Pillai on the poster of the film ‘Phalimi’ (2023)
Television
He made his television debut with the serial “Sathyavum Mithyayum”, which aired on Doordarshan Malayalam and introduced himself to the Malayalam TV audience. Subsequently, she started appearing in several television serials on various channels, such as “Seemanthanam” (1995) on DD Malayalam, “Thali” (2000) as Hema on Surya TV, as Sulochana Vishwanathan (Sulu) on Kairali. Cheela Kudumba Chitrangal (2002). TV, Kavyanjali (2004) as Pavizham on Surya TV, Nirmalyam (2008) as Sethulakshmi on Asianet, “Thattim Muttem” (2012-2023) as Mohanavali on Mazhavil Manorama, and Madhavi Naadu Vanidum Kalam (2021) As Madhavi on Kaumudi TV.
Poster of the television serial Madhavi Naadu Vanidum Kalam (2021)
reality shows
In 2010, Manju Pillai started appearing in various television reality shows as a judge, host and contestant. Some of these reality shows include “Kinginikoottam” (2013) as a host on Asianet Plus, “D3 – D4 Dance” (2016) as a mentor on Surya TV, “D3 – D4 Dance” (2016) as a judge on Flowers TV ” Super Dupe 2″ (2018). , “Udan Panam 3.0” (2021) as a contestant on Mazhavil Manorama, and “Panam Tharum Padam” as a contestant on Mazhavil Manorama.
Manju Pillai as a host in a reality show
television advertising
Manju Pillai has been featured in several television commercials such as Mazhavil Manorama, Mazhavil FM, Samson & Samson Lifestyle, Maa Washing Powder, Mahilaratnam Magazine and Asian Paints Ultima Protec.
Manju Pillai (in red kurta) in a still from ‘Samson & Samson Lifestyle’ advertisement
video music
In 2020, she starred in a special video titled “My Life My Choice” with her daughter Daya.
Manju Pillai in a scene from ‘My Life My Choice’ video
web series
She played the role of Manju Aunty in the web series “Lockdown Brothers” in 2020. The following year, she appeared as Jessie’s sister in the web series “Om Stutthiyayi Erikate”.
Manju Pillai on the poster of web series ‘Om Sthuthiyayirikate’
talk shows
Manju Pillai has been featured on many talk shows on television and radio. Some of these shows include Annie’s Kitchen, Manorama Newsmaker, Morning Guest, Radio Mango, Tamasha Bazaar, Morning Reporter and Hello My Dear Wrong Number (Radio).
Manju Pillai (left) in a live talk show scene.
award
- Manju Pillai won the State Television Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in the serials “Devaranjini” and “Sethuvinte Kathakal” in 2000–2001.
- In 2002, she received the State Television Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the television series “Sundaranmarum Sundarikalam”.
- In 2002–2003, she won the Television Award for Best Actress for her role in Ali Akbar’s TV series “Sundarikalam Sundarimaram”.
- In 2009, he won Best Comedian at the FRAME Journalism Awards.
- In 2017, Manju Pillai won the Best Comedian award at the Flowers TV Awards.
- In 2017, he was honored with the Good Night Film and Business Award.
- She is the recipient of the Best Female Comedian award at the Janmabhoomi Television Awards.
- In 2021, she earned the Best Supporting Actress award for the film ‘Home’ at the Reporter TV Awards.
- In 2022, she won the Best Second Actress award at the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards.
Manju Pillai posing with her award
car collection
Manju Pillai owns Tata Safari Gold.
Manju Pillai with her Tata Safari Gold
pony
- Manju Pillai has her daughter’s picture tattooed on her left hand and calls it the best gift she has had on her body.
Manju Pillai’s tattoo is on her left arm
Facts/General Knowledge
- While talking to the media, Manju Pillai once told that she loves travelling. She said her favorite travel destinations include the UAE, Europe and Singapore, but Venice has a special place in her heart. He said,
Traveling helps us visit new places and enjoy unique experiences. One aspect of Europe, America, UAE and Singapore that attracted me was that people were strictly following traffic rules. There are buildings everywhere in Venice. Still, this place has a special charm.”
Manju Pillai enjoying traveling with her family
- Manju Pillai is known for her beauty and sense of style, and she has often walked the runway for various fashion designers.
Manju Pillai walking on the ramp
- He is an avid dog lover. She often uploads pictures of her pet on various social media platforms.
Manju Pillai posing with her pet dog
- In a media interview, Manju Pillai once revealed that she had to smoke eight cigarettes for a scene in the film “Teacher”, where she played the character of Kalyani. He said,
My lungs are like a sponge. I had to smoke eight cigarettes for the film. Vivek insisted that just acting is not enough, actually smoking cigarettes is also enough. So this way I drag it once and move it. The method was then studied and corrected. Smoked a lot of cigarettes for practice and shots.
Manju Pillai in a scene from the film ‘Teacher’
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