Srinda (born 20 August 1985) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema.[4] Her debut film was Four Friends (2010). She is best known for her roles in Malayalam movies 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Annayum Rasoolum (2013), 1983 (2014), Freedom Fight (2022), Kuruthi (2021), Bheeshma Parvam (2022) and Aadu (2017).[5]

Srinda
Born
Srinda Mol[1]

(1985-08-20) 20 August 1985 (age 39)[2]
Other namesSrinda[1]
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2010–present
Spouses
  • Ashab
    (m. 2004; div. 2014)
    [3]
  • Siju S. Bava
    (m. 2018)
Children1

Career

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Srinda attended St. Mary's Anglo Indian Girls High School, Fort Kochi, until Class 10 before transferring to a school in Palluruthy for Higher Secondary School Certificate studies. She later studied at the Sacred Heart College, Thevara.[6]

Being passionate about films and photography since she was young, Srinda started her film career as an assistant director.[7] She then briefly worked as a television anchor but felt her "heart wasn't in it. I felt like something was missing, which I found in films".[6] Before appearing in a documentary, she modelled for products such as hair oils and jewellery brands. This eventually led her to feature films, where she was noticed by director Dileesh Nair, who introduced her to Aashiq Abu.

Even though her debut film was Four Friends (2010), Aashiq Abu's 22 Female Kottayam (2012) is considered her cinematic debut. She played the lead character's friend.[1] Srinda stated that the film "shaped her as an actor".[6] In the following months, she played supporting roles in several films, such as Thattathin Marayathu (2012), 101 Weddings (2012), North 24 Kaatham (2013), Artist (2013), and Annayum Rasoolum (2013). In 2014, Srinda played a notable lead role in the sports film 1983 (2014).[6][8] Later that year, she portrayed a police officer in the political satire Masala Republic (2014), and starred in two films that were released on the same day, Tamaar Padaar (2014) and Homely Meals (2014).[6]

Personal life

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Srinda got married at 19 and has a son from her first marriage.[9] She got divorced and later married Siju. S. Bava in 2018.[10]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 Four Friends Ayisha Debut film
2012 22 Female Kottayam Jinsy
Thattathin Marayathu Sandhya
101 Weddings Indira
2013 Annayum Rasoolum Fazila
Artist Ruchi [11]
North 24 Kaatham Priya [12]
2014 1983 Susheela [13][14]
Happy Journey Aparna
Masala Republic AGS Officer, Nagavally
Manglish Mumtaz [7]
Homely Meals Nanditha [7]
Tamaar Padaar Valsamma [15][16]
Vennila Veedu Ilavarasi Tamil film
2015 Aadu Mary
Rasputin Anu [17]
Chirakodinja Kinavukal Koottukari [1]
Loham Girl at the wedding Cameo appearance
Kunjiramayanam Sajitha
Amar Akbar Anthony Resmiya
Rani Padmini Nandhini
Two Countries Jessica
2016 Mohavalayam Mehru
Pinneyum Sharada
Popcorn Sharon
Marupadi Anjana
2017 Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol Latha Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Adventures of Omanakuttan Mallika
Role Models Christy
Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela Mary Tony Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Parava Habeeba Hakeen
Sherlock Toms Rekha Toms Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam
Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Crossroad Passenger Segment: Cherivu
Chippy Shobha
2018 Aadu 2 Mary
Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri Rajani
Sinjar Fida
2020 Trance Latha
Paapam Cheyyathavar Kallariyatte Susan
2021 Sara's Lissy
Kuruthi Sumathi [18]
2022 Freedom Fight Ashwathy Anthology film
Bheeshma Parvam Rasiya
Kuttavum Shikshayum Mukkan's wife
Panthrandu Sicily
Mei Hoom Moosa Suhara
2023 Iratta Minister Geetha Rajendran
Neeraja Meera [19]
Pappachan Olivilanu Reena
2024 Thappinchuku Thiruguvadu Dhanyudu Sumathi Telugu film
Bougainvillea Rema [20]

As narrator and voice-over

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Year Title Role Notes
2019 Valiyaperunnal Voice only for rap in song "Kanda Kanda"

Dubbed

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As technical crew member

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Srinda (20 January 2015). "I use my son's name as my surname: Srinda". The Times of India (Interview). Interviewed by Shruti Karthikeyan. Retrieved 7 May 2019. {{cite interview}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  2. ^ M, Athira; Sathyendran, Nita (23 May 2014). "With stardust in their eyes". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 May 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  3. ^ Srinda (12 November 2018). "Newly wed Srinda's strength is her son". OnManorama (Interview). Interviewed by Onmanorama Staff. Archived from the original on 12 November 2018.
  4. ^ Babu, Bibin (22 May 2016). 'കമ്മട്ടിപാട'ത്തിൽ ശബ്ദമായി സ്രിന്ദ കസറി [Srinda Kasari as voice in 'Kammattipada'] (in Malayalam). TNN. Archived from the original on 7 September 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  5. ^ Kurian, Shiba (20 March 2014). "Srinda's juggling act". The Times of India. TNN. Archived from the original on 10 September 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d e Anand, Shilpa Nair (5 October 2014). "In love with cinema". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  7. ^ a b c Soman, Deepa (26 May 2014). "My friends ask me how I tricked Mammukka into clicking a selfie: Srinda Arhaan". Times Of India. TNN. Archived from the original on 14 February 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  8. ^ Suresh, Meera (19 August 2014). "Making strides". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  9. ^ "Srinda opens up about the challenging days during her divorce". The Times of India. 14 September 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Malayalam actor Srinda ties the knot". Indian Express. 12 November 2018. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  11. ^ Mythily Ramachandran (5 September 2013). "Shyamaprasad is back with 'Artist'". Gulf News. Dubai. Archived from the original on 7 May 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  12. ^ "North 24 Katham Review | Fahad Fazil's North 24 Katham | North 24 Katham Collection Report". First Show Review. 15 March 2012. Archived from the original on 7 May 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  13. ^ Vijay George (4 June 2013). "On location: 1983 — For the love of the game". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 May 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  14. ^ "M'wood gears up for more sports movies". The Times of India. TNN. 17 February 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  15. ^ Soman, Deepa (29 August 2014). "Srinda Ashab to play Prithviraj's heroine!". The Times Of India. TNN. Archived from the original on 14 January 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  16. ^ C Pillai, Radhika (6 September 2014). "My role in Tamaar Padaar will be a surprise: Srinda". The Times Of India. TNN. Archived from the original on 27 December 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  17. ^ Vijay George (4 April 2013). "Story of transformation". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  18. ^ Shrijith, Sajin (1 December 2020). "Actor Prithviraj, Roshan Mathew to star in 'Kuruthi'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 12 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  19. ^ "New song from Shruti Ramachandran's Neeraja out". Cinema Express. 10 May 2023. Archived from the original on 11 May 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  20. ^ Features, C. E. (27 September 2024). "Amal Neerad's Bougainvillea gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  21. ^ Deepa Soman (19 September 2017). "I always ensure that I don't repeat my characters: Srinda". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  22. ^ Anindita Menon (27 February 2019). "The voice behind the act: 10 great performances by dubbing artistes in Malayalam films". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  23. ^ Athira M (12 December 2022). "Malayalam director Tharun Moorthy: 'Saudi Vellakka' has been an emotional journey". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
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