Manju Sunichen
| Manju Sunichen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Manju Pathrose |
| Residence | Ernakulam, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014 – present |
| Awards | Kerala State Television Awards |
Manju Sunichen is an Indian television and film actress best known for her work in Malayalam television sitcoms. She was noticed for her character role as Syamala in Marimayam, a popular satire sitcom on Mazhavil Manorama that highlights sleaze, incompetence and delay in government offices, public and private institutions.[1] She later won the Kerala State Television Awards (Special Jury Award) for her performance as Thankam in Aliyan VS Aliyan.
Early life
Manju did her schooling in Bethlehem Girls High School, Njaralloor, Kizhakkambalam and attended Bharathmatha College ,Thrikkkara, Ernakulam for her higher studies. She is married to Sunil Bernard, a percussionist, and has one son.
Career
Manju made her first appearance on television in the family reality show Veruthe Alla Bharya. It was her character role in ‘Marimayam’, a popular comedy sitcom in Mazhavil Manorama that made her mark. She also featured in other sitcoms like ‘Mayamohini’ and Kunnamkulathangaadi
Television
| Year | Program | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Veruthe alla Bharya | Mazhavil Manorama | Contestant |
| 2013–Present | Marimayam | Mazhavil Manorama | Syamala |
| 2016 | Mayamohini | Mazhavil Manorama | Karuthamma |
| 2016-2017 | Kunnamkulathangaadi | Media One TV | Alice |
| 2017–Present | Aliyan VS Aliyan | Amrita TV | Thangam |
Short Films
| Year | Film | Language | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Avalodoppam | Malayalam | Kukku Babu |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | North 24 Katham | Malayalam | Anil Radhakrishnan Menon |
| 2014 | Odum Raja Adum Rani | Malayalam | Viju Varma |
| 2014 | Njangalude Veettile Adhithikal | Malayalam | Sibi Malayil |
| 2014 | Tamar Padar | Malayalam | Dileesh Nair |
| 2015 | Compartment | Malayalam | Salim Kumar |
| 2015 | Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole | Malayalam | K.K Haridas |
| 2015 | Utopiayile Rajavu | Malayalam | Kamal |
| 2015 | Jilebi | Malayalam | Arun Shekhar |
| 2015 | Urumbukal Urangarilla | Malayalam | Jiju Asokan |
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Malayalam | Dileesh Pothan |
| 2016 | Kammatti Paadam | Malayalam | Rajeev Ravi |
| 2016 | Marupadi | Malayalam | V.M. Vinu |
| 2016 | Marubhoomiyile Aana | Malayalam | V. K. Prakash |
| 2016 | School Bus | Malayalam | Rosshan Andrrews |
| 2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Malayalam | Jibu Jacob |
| 2017 | Pyppin Chuvattile Pranayam | Malayalam | Domin D'Silva |
| 2017 | Sarvopari Palakkaran | Malayalam | Venu Gopan |
| 2017 | Aana Alaralodalaral | Malayalam | Dileep Menon |
| 2017 | Chippy | Malayalam | Pradeep Chowkli |
| 2018 | Rosapoo | Malayalam | Vinu Joseph |
| 2018 | Kuttanadan Marpappa | Malayalam | Sreejith Vijayan |
| 2018 | Panchavarnathatha | Malayalam | Ramesh Pisharody |
| 2018 | Kadha Paranja Kadha | Malayalam | Siju Jawahar |
| 2018 | Premasoothram | Malayalam | Jiju Asokan |
Awards
- Kerala State Television Awards
- 2017 – Kerala State Television Awards (Special Jury Award) – Aliyan VS Aliyan[2]
- Flowers television awards
- 2017 - Best Comedian (Special jury) – Marimayam