Thara Kalyan (born 1 November 1967) is an Indian classical dancer and actress in

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. She has acted in mainstream Malayalam films, telefilms and television serials. She is also a professional dancer in

Bharatanatyam Bharatanatyam () is a major form of Indian classical dance that originated in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the eight widely recognized Indian classical dance forms, and expresses South Indian religious themes and spiritual ideas, particularly of S ...

Mohiniyattam Mohiniyattam, ( ml, മോഹിനിയാട്ടം), is an Indian classical dance form that developed and remained popular in the state of Kerala. Kathakali is another classical dance form of Kerala. Mohiniyattam dance gets its name fr ...

, and

Kuchipudi Kuchipudi () ( Telugu: ) is one of the eight major Indian classical dances. It originates from a village named Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sa ...

.She is a 'A top' Mohiniyattam artist of

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. She is the first among the creative Mohiniyattam dancers to have incorporated famous poems as subject and themes for her performances like ''Amma'' (

O. N. V. Kurup Ottaplakkal Neelakandan Velu Kurup (known as O. N. V. Kurup; 27 May 1931 – 13 February 2016) was a Malayalam poet and lyricist from Kerala, India, who won the Jnanpith Award, the highest literary award in India for the year 2007. He receive ...

), ''Karuna'' (

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), ''Bhoothappaattu'', ''Yashodhara,'' ''Anarkali'' has been some of her appreciated works in Mohiniyattam. Her recent work is of Thaathri Kutty which is first ever in the history of Mohiniyattam to portray the iron lady who was bold enough to raise her voice rebelling against the chauvenits. She is successfully running a dance institution in

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Personal life

Thara Kalyan was born in a

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family to Kalyanakrishnan and

Subbalakshmi Subbalakshmi is an acclaimed Carnatic musician, composer and an actress in Malayalam movies. She is one of the prominent supporting actresses currently handling grand mother roles in Malayalam movies. She is noted for her performance in '' Kal ...

, a supporting actresses in Malayalam film industry. Her husband, Rajaram was also a supporting actor who played minor roles in television serials, and was a city local TV channel programme editor & local stage show choreographer .

Filmography

; as an actress *Jamalinte Punchiri *Kabeerinte Divasangal *Next Token Number *August 27 *Run Kalyani (2022) as *

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(2019) as Local guardian * Thattumpurath Achuthan (2018) as Nirmala *Nithyahairtha Kamukan (2018) *Thanaha (2018) as Subhadrakutty *Sukhamano Daveede (2018) as Daveed's mother *

Pokkiri Simon ''Pokkiri Simon'' is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Jijo Antony. Sunny Wayne and Prayaga Martin play the lead roles. whereas Jacob Gregory, Appani Sarath, Nedumudi Venu, Dileesh Pothan, Saiju Kurup, Shammy Thil ...

(2017) as Sree *

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(2017) as Priya's mother * Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka (2016) *

Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan ''Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan'' () is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language romantic-comedy drama film directed by Nadirshah. It stars Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Lijomol Jose and Prayaga Martin. The film was released worldwide on 18 November 2016 and ...

(2016) as Neethu's relative *

Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi ''Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy-adventure written and directed by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon. It features an ensemble cast including Kunchako Boban, Bharath, Sunny Wayne, Nedumudi Venu, Chemban Vinod, ...

(2015) as Ananthu's sister *

Ivan Maryadaraman ''Ivan Maryadaraman'' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Suresh Divakar starring Dileep, Nikki Galrani, Nagineedu and Kailash with a supporting cast including Anand, Sudheer Sukumaran, Abu Salim, Santhosh Keez ...

(2015) as Rajalekshmi * Avarude Veedu *

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(2015) as Isha's mother * Alif (2015) as Hajiyar's wife *

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(2014) as Dr.Sandra Mary * Parankimala (2014) as Narayani * Pranayakatha (2014) as Reetha's mother *

Rose Guitarinaal ''Rose Guitarinaal'' ( ml, റോസ് ഗിറ്റാറിനാല്‍) is a 2013 Indian romantic musical written and directed by Ranjan Pramod. The film features Richard Joy Thomas, Athmiya Rajan, Manu and Rejith Menon in lead roles, ...

(2013) as Joe Alex's mother * Caribbeans (2013) as Collector Meera Devi *

Thiruvambadi Thamban ''Thiruvambadi Thamban'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film starring Jayaram and Haripriya in lead roles, directed by M. Padmakumar and written by S. Suresh Babu. It also marks the debut of Kannada actor Kishore in Malay ...

(2012) as Kanakambal *

Thaskara Lahala ''Thaskara Lahala'' ( en, Rebellion of the thief) is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Ramesh Das, starring Suraj Venjaramood. This is the director's second film after ''Thattakam'' and his second collaboration with Suraj ...

(2010) as Doctor * Ammanilavu (2010) *

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(2010) as Malathi *

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(2010) as Ammini *

Puthiya Mukham ''Puthiya Mukham'' () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Diphan and written by M. Sindhuraj. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Bala, Priyamani and Meera Nandan. It was shot at locations in Kochi, Thrissur, ...

(2009) as Anjana's aunt * Meghatheertham (2009) as Compere *

Thirakkatha ''Thirakkatha'' ( is a 2008 Malayalam romantic drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith. The film is a tribute to the yesteryear actresses who had been graceful, popular figures in cinema during their younger age with patronage an ...

(2008) as Dr. Vasanthi *

Rappakal ''Rappakal'' is a 2005 released Malayalam film directed by Kamal. Mammootty, Nayanthara and Sharada appears in lead roles. Plot This is a heartfelt story of a male help/valet and his motherly affection to the elderly woman, whom he looks aft ...

(2005) as Urmila *

Perumazhakkalam ''Perumazhakkalam'' (English: The season of heavy rains) is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Kamal and written by T. A. Razzaq. It stars Meera Jasmine, Kavya Madhavan, Dileep, Vineeth and Biju Menon. Notable asso ...

(2004) * Uthara (2003) as Muthulakshmi * Januvariyil Pookkunna Rosa (Television movie) - Producer only * Yudham (2002) (Telefilm) * Stop Violence (2002) as Adv.Pauly *

Nizhalkkuthu ''Nizhalkuthu'' ( en, Shadow Kill, french: Le Serviteur de Kali) is a 2002 Indian film in Malayalam directed, written and co-produced by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. The film explores the recesses of the human consciousness. It stars Oduvil Unnikrishn ...

(2002) as Madhavy * Jeevan Masai (2001) as Vipinan's wife *

Mukha Chithram ''Mukha Chithram'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama mystery film directed by Suresh Unnithan. The film stars Jayaram, Urvashi, Siddique, Jagathy Sreekumar, KPAC Lalitha, Sunitha and Jagadheesh in lead roles. The film ha ...

(1991) * Nayanangal (1989) * Marikkunnilla Njan (1988) as Ammini *

Sukhamo Devi ''Sukhamo Devi'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by Venu Nagavally in his directorial debut. The story was based on his own life's experience. It features Mohanlal, Shankar, Geetha and Urvashi i ...

(1986) *

Amme Bhagavathi ''Amme Bhagavathi'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Shankar, Menaka, Sukumari and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. The story of this film i ...

(1986) as Chottanikkara Devi ; as a choreographer *

Mayilpeelikkavu ''Mayilpeelikkavu'' () is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film directed by the Anil-Babu duo and starring Kunchacko Boban and Jomol. This is the third film of Kunchacko Boban and it is about reincarnation and revenge. The movie ...

(1998) * Rishivamsham (1999)

TV serials

Play

* Mughaavaranam * Kayangal

TV Shows

* DD Montage (

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) * Snehitha (

Amrita TV Amrita TV is an Indian Malayalam Language general Entertainment television channel owned by Mata Amritanandamayi Math. It was launched in 2005. Theme song The theme song, "Lokasamastha," was composed by Rahulraj for Mata Amritanandamayi's 50t ...

) * Onnum Onnum Monnu (

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) * 2 Crore Apple Mega Star (

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) * Patturumal (

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) * Shubhadhinam (

) * Pularkkalam (

) * Nammal Thammil (

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) * Tharodayam New Face Hunt (

) *Tamaar pataar (

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) *JB Junction (

) *Chaya Koppayile Kodumkattu (

) *Annies Kitchen (

) *Comedy Stars (

) *Smart Show (

) * Katturumbu (

) *Laughing Villa Season 2 ( Surya TV) *Sreshtabharatham (

) *Aram + Arama = Kinnaram ( Surya TV) *Red Carpet (

) *Panam Tharum Padam (

) *Star Comedy Magic (

)

References

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