Shalu Kurian Explained

Shalu Kurian
Years Active:2007–present
Nationality:Indian

Shalu Susan Kurian is an Indian actress who has worked in both Malayalam and Tamil serials-.[1] She is best known for her character Varsha in the television series Chandanamazha, which had aired on Asianet.

She made her debut in the 2008 film Jubilee and went on to act in television serials such as Swami Ayyappan, Nizhalkkannadi, Kadamattathachan and Snehakoodu.[2] She has also appeared in TV shows like Tamaar padaar, Super Jodi, Urvashi theatres and Star Magic.

Biography

Kurian attended BMS school, Vazhoor St. Paul's and MD Seminary. She gained a degree at Bacelious college, Kottayam. She lives in Kottayam.[3] She is married to Melvin and has a son, Alister Melvin.

Filmography

Television

All TV series are in Malayalam language unless noted otherwise.

YearTitleRoleChannelNotes
2004Naalavathu MudichuJaya TVUncredited Role - Tamil Serial
2007KrishnapakshamDD MalayalamDebut
Thingalum TharakalumAmrita TV
2010-2011Swami Ayyappan SaranamSurya TV
2011KadamattathachanMayamohini
2011-2012SnehakkoduPriya
2011-2014AzhagiNiraimathiSun TVTamilserial
2012Kanamarayathu
2012-2013ThendralLavanyaSun TVTamil serial
NizhalkannadiThankamaniSurya TV
IndiraJalaraniMazhavil Manorama
2013MayamadhavamSurya TV
MechilpurangalBindhu JayakumarDD MalayalamTelefilm
2013–2014SarayuRajaniSurya TV
2014Unknown serial Amrita TV by Unni CherianFeministAmrita TV
2014–2017ChandanamazhaVarshaAsianet
2015Chattambi KalyaniKalyaniJaiHind TV
Kalyani KalavaniVani[4] Asianet Plus[5]
2016ChechiyammaNayanaSurya TV
2016-2017Kayamkulam Kochunniyude MakanNaseema[6]
2017Kudumba PoliceAliceKairali TV[7]
Manchester Vazhi Manjadimukku AsianetTelefilm
2018–2019SeethaAdhilekshmiFlowers TV
2018–2023Thatteem MutteemVidhubalaMazhavil ManoramaSeason 2, 4[8]
2019KuttikurumbanAshaZee Keralam
2020AksharathettuRani AkkaMazhavil Manorama[9]
SuryakanthiRani
2021–2022Ente MaathavuSusanSurya TV[10]
2023 MadhanakamarajanKaminiYouTubeweb serial
Wife is beautiful SaraZee Keralam
2024- presentSuper KanmaniDhanalakshmiMazhavil Manorama

As host

Other TV shows

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008JubileeSicilyDebut movie
Kabadi Kabadi Meenakshi
2009Kappal MuthalaaliAswathy
2010AathmakathaSeleena
NanthuniManikutty
Hide n' SeekLathasri
2013RomansGracyBreakthrough role
2014Happy JourneyFilm actress Archive footage
Testpaper
2016Calling BellLead

Awards

Award Year Category Serial/FilmResults
Kerala State Television Awards2020Second Best ActressAksharathettu[11]
Rowspan=3Asianet Television Awards2014Best Actress in a negative rolechandana mazha
Special jury
2015Best Actress in a negative role

Notes and References

  1. Web site: I want to focus more on serials than films as small screen is my comfort zone: Shalu Kurian - Times of India. The Times of India. Arya. UR. 22 March 2017.
  2. News: Dream run on the small screen. Athira. M. The Hindu. 28 August 2014.
  3. Web site: TV star Shalu Kurien had just one demand for the new house . 2024-10-29 . Onmanorama.
  4. News: A new sitcom to hit your TV screen soon - Times of India. The Times of India. 14 March 2015 .
  5. News: New serial Kalyani Kalavani on Asianet Plus - Times of India. The Times of India. 16 March 2015 .
  6. News: 'Kayamkulam Kochuniyude Makan' on Surya TV - Times of India. The Times of India. 14 December 2016 .
  7. Web site: Varsha in a transition mode. elizabeth. thomas. 13 February 2017. Deccan Chronicle.
  8. News: Thattem Muttem starts afresh; Shalu Kurian joins the cast - Times of India. The Times of India. 4 December 2018 .
  9. News: Here's all you need to know about the unique upcoming show 'Aksharathettu'. The Times of India. 26 August 2020 .
  10. News: Shalu Kurian celebrates state award win on the sets of 'Ente Mathavu'. The Times of India. 13 September 2021 .
  11. News: State Television Awards Announced. The Hindu. 19 September 2020.