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

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.She is a 'A top' Mohiniyattam artist of Doordarshan. 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), ''Karuna'' (

Kumaran Asan Mahakavi Kumaran Asan (Malayalam: എൻ. കുമാരൻ ആശാൻ) (12 April 1873 – 16 January 1924) was a poet of Malayalam literature, Indian social reformer and a philosopher. He is known to have initiated a revolution in Malayalam ...

), ''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 Kerala Iyer 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 (2017) as Sree *

Ezra Ezra (; he, עֶזְרָא, '; fl. 480–440 BCE), also called Ezra the Scribe (, ') and Ezra the Priest in the Book of Ezra, was a Jewish scribe ('' sofer'') and priest (''kohen''). In Greco-Latin Ezra is called Esdras ( grc-gre, Ἔσδρα ...

(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 (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 (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) * April Fool (2010) as Malathi * Ringtone (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 and ...

(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 (1991) * Nayanangal (1989) * Marikkunnilla Njan (1988) as Ammini * Sukhamo Devi (1986) * Amme Bhagavathi (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 movi ...

(1998) * Rishivamsham (1999)

TV serials

Play

* Mughaavaranam * Kayangal

TV Shows

* DD Montage ( DD Malayalam) * 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 (

Mazhavil Manorama Mazhavil Manorama is an Indian Free-to-air Malayalam general entertainment television channel operated and owned by Malayala Manorama Television (MMTV), the publisher of the widely circulated ''Malayalam Manorama'' daily, and the Malayalam wom ...

) * 2 Crore Apple Mega Star ( Jeevan TV) * Patturumal (

Kairali TV Kairali TV is an Indian Malayalam-language general entertainment television channel owned by Kairali TV Network (Malayalam Communications Limited). It is headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram. It was launched on 17 August 2000. The channel is ...

) * Shubhadhinam (

) * Pularkkalam ( Jeevan TV) * Nammal Thammil ( Asianet) * Tharodayam New Face Hunt ( Asianet) *Tamaar pataar ( Flowers Tv) *JB Junction (

) *Chaya Koppayile Kodumkattu (

) *Annies Kitchen (

) *Comedy Stars ( Asianet) *Smart Show ( Flowers Tv) * Katturumbu ( Flowers Tv) *Laughing Villa Season 2 ( Surya TV) *Sreshtabharatham (

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

) *Panam Tharum Padam (

) *Star Comedy Magic ( Flowers Tv)

References

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