Lissy (actress)

Lissy
Lissy in 2014
Born (1967-02-03) 3 February 1967
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actress
Spouse(s)
Priyadarshan
(m. 1990; div. 2014)
Children Kalyani Priyadarshan
Siddharth

Lissy Lakshmi is a former Indian actress, who appeared predominantly in Malayalam films. She has also acted in some Tamil and Telugu films. She quit acting after her marriage with film director Priyadarshan in 1990.

Early life

Lissy was born as the only child to Nellikaattil Pappachan (Varkey)[1] and Ealiyamma at Pindimana, Pazhanganad, Kochi in Kerala. Her parents got divorced when she was very young and she was brought up by her mother Ealiyamma.[2] Lissy was raised a Roman Catholic Christian and did her studies at St. Teresa's School and College.[3] She was very good at studies and scored high marks in S.S.L.C. She started her career at the age of 16 when she was studying for pre university degree. She had to discontinue her studies to concentrate on her career.[4] She was not interested to quit studies and acting in films initially. It was her mother who inspired her to become an actress.

Career

Her debut into films happened in the early eighties and in a short period of time, she became one of the top heroines of the time. She was a common face in the eighties. Though Lissy had paired with almost all the top heroes of the eighties, it was along with Mohanlal and Mukesh, that she was able to create magic on screen. Even at the peak of her career, she acted as sister roles, the girl next door, and as the heroine's friend. Known for her stunning and mesmerizing looks, she was able to grab the hearts of viewers. Along with Malayalam films, Lissy also had appeared in several Tamil, and Telugu films. Lissy is most remembered for her roles in Chithram, Thalavattom, Odaruthammava Alariyam, Muthaaramkunnu P.O and Boeing Boeing. As she stated in an interview with manam magazine[5] she was introduced to Tamil films by Superstar Kamal Hassan as his heroine in his home production, Vikram. She was ready to act in the sideline roles even though she had been acting as a heroine.

Personal life

She later fell in love with the noted film director Priyadarshan, and got married to him on 13 December 1990.[6] After marriage, she gave up acting and adopted the name Lakshmi for religious reasons.[7] Their daughter Kalyani is an actress and son Siddharth studied in San Francisco. Lissy has filed for divorce on 1 December 2014 at Chennai family court and got divorce on 1 September 2016 after a 24 years long marriage.[8] She now resides in India ChennaiTamil Nadu.

Achievements

Lissy was awarded the Shree Ratna Award by Kerala Kalakendram in the year 2013. She was also chosen as the Woman Achiever of the Year 2013 in Chennai by Jaguar.

Filmography

Malayalam

YearTitleRoleNotes
1982Ithiri Neram Othiri KaryamLatha
1983AanaAnnie
1983Prashnam GurutharamGirl Next Door
1983AsthramLilly
1983Shesham KazhchayilSudha
1984 AduthaduthuRema
1984Parannu Parannu ParannuSudha
1984Odaruthammava AalariyamMinu
1984Kaliyil Alpam KaryamKalpana
1984AthirathramCicily
1985Parayanumvayya ParayathirikkanumvayyaSridevi
1985Puli Varunne Puli Subhashini
1985Arante Mulla Kochu MullaBindu
1985Onnanam Kunnil OradikkunnilMeenakshi
1985Mutharamkunnu P.O.K.P.Amminikutty
1985Boeing BoeingElena
1985Aram + Aram = KinnaramSujatha
1985Punnaram Cholli Cholli Rema
1985AyanamLizy
1985AngadikkappurathuRathi
1985NirakkoottuDr. Suma
1985Onningu VannengilPriya
1985Aa Neram Alppa DooramValsala
1985Kathodu KathoramTheresa
1985Thammil ThammilKavitha's friend
1986ThalavattamAnitha
1986Rakkuyilin RaagassadasilRevathi Menon
1986Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam KottunnuShobha
1986Pappan Priyappetta PappanSarina
1986Iniyum KurukshethramAmmini
1986Hello My Dear Wrong NumberSunitha Menon
1986 Chekkeranoru ChillaChinnu
1986GeethamHerself
1986Dheem Tharikida ThomRohini
1986Katturumbinum KathukuthuPrabha
1986Ayalvasi Oru DaridravasiIndira
1986Ice CreamRekha
1986Illenjippokkal Malini
1986Ashtabandham Subaida
1986 Revathikkoru PavakuttyRevathi Menon
1986MizhineerpoovukalSofia
1986 Ennu Nadhante Nimmi
1986Adukkan Enteluppam
1986Vishwosichalum Illenkilum
1987CheppuMini
1987SarvakalasalaJyothi
1987Neeyetra Dhanya Laila
1987Oru Sindoora Pottinte OrmaykkuBindu
1987Adimakal UdamakalRaji
1987Manivathoorile Aayiram SivarathrikalRani
1987 NaalkavalaNurse Mercy
1987Ivide Ellavarkkum SukhamAnitha Mathew
1987Kottum Kuravayum
1987Itha Samayamayi
1988Vellanakalude NaduDeepa
1988Oru CBI Diary KurippuOmana
1988Mrithyunjayam Annie
1988Manu UncleUma
1988Aalilakuruvikal Rajamma
1988August 1Petty Thief
1988Unnikrishnante Adyathe ChristmasSridevi
1988David David Mr. DavidLiza
1988Oru Muthassi KadhaThresia
1988ChithramRevathy
1988Oru Vivada Vishayam
1988Aattinakkare
1988Arjun Dennis
1989CharithramRenu
1989VadakkunokkiyantramSarala
1989 Ammavanu Pattiya AmaliSulochana
1989DouthyamSarala
1989AdikkurippuVeena
1989Nair SaabParvathi
1989The NewsJolly
1989AksharathettuElsy
1989Njangalude Kochu DoctorJames's neighbour
1989RugminiMeera
1990Minda Poochakku KalyanamMini
1990KuttettanRevathi
1991May Dinam Elizabeth
1994Chanakya Soothrangal Suhasini

Tamil

YearTitleRoleNotes
1986VikramPreethi
1987Ananda AradhanaiKavita
1988Manasukkul MathappuAnita
1990Pagalil Pournamii

Telugu

YearTitleRoleNotes
1989SakshiSwapna
1990Magaadu
1990Doshi NirdoshiAnuradha
199020va ShatabdamRani
1990MamashriDheeraja
1991Aatma BandhamShailaja
1991Shiva ShaktiKalyani
1993 Gharana Mogudu
2018Chal Mohan RangaMrs.SubhramanyamRe-debut

References

  1. ↑ "നടി ലിസി പിതാവിന്‌ 5500 രൂപ വീതം നല്‍കണം". mangalam.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "ലിസി എന്റെ മകള്‍". Mangalam Publications. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  3. ↑ Lissy Priyadarshan-ON Record, 2, 3, 4, Kannadi, Asianet News. Lissy talks about her schooling, her introduction into film industry in 11th grade at age of 16 years, how she met Priyadarshan, her faith and religion, her current life etc.
  4. ↑ "തല ഉയര്‍ത്തിപ്പിടിക്കാന്‍ വീടുവിട്ടിറങ്ങി". mathrubhumi.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  5. ↑ http://manam.online/Special-Interviews/2016-JUN-30/Lissy-Open-talk
  6. ↑ http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article460867.ece
  7. ↑ Interview with Lissy by T. N. Gopakumar, Kannadi, Asianet News
  8. ↑ "Lissy gets divorce, says it was fierce battle - ChennaiVision". 2016-09-16. Retrieved 2016-09-16.
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