Mithra Kurian

Mithra Kurian
Born Dalma Kurian
(1989-05-15) 15 May 1989
Perumbavoor, Kerala, India
Occupation Actress
Years active 2009–present
Known for Bodyguard
Spouse(s)
William Francis (m. 2015)
Parent(s) Kurian, Baby
Relatives Danny Kurian (brother)

Mithra Kurian (born Dalma Kurian), is an Indian film actress who appears in Malayalam and Tamil films.[1] After appearing in supporting roles in two Malayalam films, she starred in two Tamil films, before playing lead female roles and gaining attention in Malayalam cinema. Her portrayal of Sethulakshmi in Bodyguard (2010) won her critical acclaim and she went on to reprise the role in its Tamil remake Kaavalan. Her another notable role was in Rama Ravanan[2] starring Suresh Gopi.

Film career

She first appeared in a supporting role in the 2004 Malayalam movie Vismayathumbathu, in a single scene as Nayanthara's friend, directed by Fazil. She then appeared in 2005 film Mayookham directed by T. Hariharan, following which she took a break from acting and concentrated on her studies.[3] She was then cast by director Siddique in a supporting role for his Tamil film Sadhu Miranda, after he saw Mithra on a cover of an issue of the magazine Grihalakshmi.[3] Afterwards, she starred in another Tamil film, the low-budget venture Suriyan Satta Kalloori, which was panned by critics.[4]

Mithra subsequently appeared in notable Malayalam films, and gained considerable attention, by her choice of characters in films like Gulumal: The Escape and Bodyguard. She was the lead actress in the comedy flick Gulumal, which turned out to be a superhit movie. She appeared as a supporting character in the Dileep-starrer Bodyguard, again under Siddique's direction, which became another hit. Gaining critical acclaim for her performance as Sethulakshmi, she was selected by Siddique to reprise the role in its Tamil remake, Kaavalan, as well.[3]

Other works

She has judged popular reality shows Dance Party and Mummy and Me both on Kairali TV.

Personal life

Mithra was born as Dalma to Malayali Syrian Christian parents Kurian and Baby, on 15 May 1989, at Perumbavoor, Kerala. She has a younger brother, Dani Kurian.[5] She has completed her bachelors in Business Administration (B.B.A). She is a distant relative of Nayantara.[6][7] In January 2015, she married her long-time beau William Francis at a ceremony in Kochi.[8]

KSRTC officials filed a complaint against Mithra accusing her of assaulting and verbally abusing one of its staff. The complaint states that Mithra, along with her friends entered KSRTC bus stand premises, where entry of non-KSRTC vehicles are barred.[9][10] The complaint says she assaulted driver Ramdas for scratching her car.

Filmography

Films

YearFilmLanguageRoleNotes
2004VismayathumbathuMalayalamSarala Menon
2005MayookhamMalayalamUnni's sister
2008Sadhu MirandaTamil
2009Suryan Satta KallooriTamilMahalakshmi
2009Gulumal: The EscapeMalayalamSaira
2010BodyguardMalayalamSethulakshmiVanitha Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress
2010Raama RaavananMalayalamManomi
2011Note OutMalayalamMaya
2011KaavalanTamilMaadhuNominated–Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
2011Ulakam Chuttum ValibanMalayalamKalyani
2012MastersMalayalamSheetal
2012GrandmasterMalayalamBindhya
2013KanthaTamil
2013Ladies and GentlemanMalayalamChinnu
2014Oru Korean PadamMalayalamEva
2015Buddhanin SirippuTamil
2018NandhanamTamilDivyaFilming[11]

Television

  • Priyasakhi (Zee Tamil)
  • Mummy and Me (Kairali TV)
  • Dance Party (Kairali TV)
  • Azhagu (Sun TV)

Awards

  • Won

2011 Vanitha Film Awards

References

  1. ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/57804/#storycontent
  2. ↑ "Mithra Kurian". popcorn.oneindia.in. Archived from the original on 11 March 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
  3. 1 2 3 Sathyendran, Nita (2 February 2011). "Director's actor". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
  4. ↑ http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/sep/28/south-review-suriyan-satta-kalloori.htm
  5. ↑ http://malayalam.filmibeat.com/news/mithra-kurian-enter-wedlock-021367.html#slide14336
  6. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/article1149040.ece
  7. ↑ "Mithra is Nayanthara's relative!". www.behindwoods.com. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  8. ↑ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Pretty-Mithra-Kurian-Says-I-Do/2015/01/27/article2638160.ece
  9. ↑ http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/actress-mithra-kurian-accused-of-assaulting-ksrtc-staff.html
  10. ↑ http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/ksrtc-officials-file-assault-complaint-against-mithra-kurian-english-news-1.1351939
  11. ↑ https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/nandanam.html
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