Ashwathy Kurup(born 7 April 1970[1]), better known by herstage nameParvathy,is an Indian former actress, costume designer andclassical dancer,who appeared inMalayalam films.[2]
Parvathy Jayaram | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Ashwathy Kurup 7 April 1970 |
| Years active | 1986–1993 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, includingKalidas Jayaram |
| Relatives | Shobana(cousin) |
Parvathy was a popular actress in Malayalam cinema during the late-1980s and early-1990s. Her first film was directed byLenin Rajendran,but was shelved and never released. She was introduced to the industry by actor-directorBalachandra MenonthroughVivahithare Ithilein 1986.[3]Her notable works includeOru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam(1987),Thoovanathumbikal(1987),Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu(1988),Aparan(1988),Vadakkunokkiyantram(1989),1921(1988),Kireedam(1989),Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal(1989),Artham(1989),Utharam(1989),Jagratha(1989),Dr. Pasupathy(1990),Akkare Akkare Akkare(1990)Souhrudam(1991) andKamaladalam(1992).
Parvathy married film actorJayaramwho was her co-star in many films on 7 September 1992 at Town Hall,Ernakulam.After marriage, Parvathy effectively quit acting in films by her own will.[4][5]She now lives with her family inChennai.She has two children,Kalidas Jayaramand Malavika Jayaram.[6]
Personal life
editAshwathy Kurup was born as second among three children to Ramachandra Kurup and Padma Bai inThiruvalla.She was born in a affluentNairsubcaste of landlords.[7]Her father is fromChampakulam,Alappuzhaand her mother is fromKaviyoor,Thiruvalla.[citation needed]She has an elder sister Jyothi and a younger sister Deepthi (deceased).[8]Shobhana Chandrakumar Pillai is her cousin. She had her primary education at Devaswom Board Higher Secondary School, Thiruvalla. Her mother was a maths teacher at the same school she studied at.[9]She pursued a Pre-degree fromNSS Hindu College, Changanassery.This was where she was discovered by directorLenin Rajendran,who cast her as the lead in a film that was shelved and was never released. She then acted in her first movieVivahitare Itihile(1986), directed byBalachandra Menonat the age of 16.[citation needed]
Parvathy met her future husbandJayaramon the set ofAparan,atUdaya StudioinAlappuzha,in 1988. After her marriage on 7 September 1992, Parvathy stopped acting and later said that she has no regrets. "One spouse has to sacrifice their career, otherwise, it will be difficult to bring up the children properly. If there is a good salary earned by the husband, why should the wife work?"[10][11]
The couple have two children, Kalidas Jayaram (born 1993) and Malavika (born 1996).[12]
[13]Kalidas Jayaramwon theNational Film Award for Best Child Artistfor his work in the filmEnte Veedu Appuvinteyum(2003), in which he acted in along with his father, Jayaram.[10]Currently, she resides atValasaravakkam,Tamil Nadu with her family.[citation needed]
Filmography
editThis section of abiography of a living persondoes notincludeanyreferences or sources.(December 2022) |
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Vivahitare Itihile | Manju | Balachandra Menon | Voiced byBhagyalakshmi |
| 1987 | Amrutham Gamaya | Sreedevi | T. Hariharan | |
| 1987 | Ezhuthappurangal | Seetha | Sibi Malayil | |
| 1987 | Jaalakam | Latha | Harikumar | |
| 1987 | Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam | Unnimaya | Bharathan | |
| 1987 | Thoovanathumbikal | Radha | P. Padmarajan | |
| 1987 | Thaniyavarthanam | Sreedharan's lover | Sibi Malayil | Cameo |
| 1987 | Oru Maymasa Pulariyil | V. R. Gopinath | ||
| 1987 | Mizhiyithalil Kanneerumayi | - | Prakash Kolleri | |
| 1988 | Abkari | Sharadha | I. V. Sasi | |
| 1988 | Aranyakam | Shailaja | T.Hariharan | |
| 1988 | Dinarathrangal | Treesa | Joshi | |
| 1988 | Vaishali | Shantha | Bharathan | |
| 1988 | Witness | Indu.R.Nair | Viji Thampi | |
| 1988 | 1921 | Aasiya | I. V. Sasi | |
| 1988 | Aparan | Sindhu | P. Padmarajan | |
| 1988 | Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu | Hajiyar's third wife | Sathyan Anthikkad | Cameo |
| 1988 | Ashokante Aswathikuttikku | Aswathi | Vijayan Karott | |
| 1988 | Mrithunjayam | Sabeena | Paul Babu | |
| 1988 | Kudumbapuranam | Rama | Sathyan Anthikkad | |
| 1988 | Sangham | Aswathy | Joshi | |
| 1988 | Ulsavapittennu | Karthika | Bharath Gopi | |
| 1988 | Oozham | Seetha | Harikumar | |
| 1988 | Poovukkul Boogambam | Santhi | Thiagarajan | Tamilmovie |
| 1989 | Douthyam | Biji | Anil | |
| 1989 | Adharvam | Usha | Dennis Joseph | |
| 1989 | Artham | Geetha | Sathyan Anthikkad | |
| 1989 | Jagratha | Aswathy | K. Madhu | |
| 1989 | Carnival | Gouri | P. G. Vishwambharan | |
| 1989 | Njangalude Kochu Doctor | Ayisha | Balachandra Menon | |
| 1989 | Kireedam | Devi | Sibi Malayil | |
| 1989 | Mudra | Sarala | Sibi Malayil | |
| 1989 | Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal | Kunjulekshmi | Kamal | |
| 1989 | Puthiya Karukkal | Sridevi | Thampi Kannanthanam | |
| 1989 | Swagatham | Veni (Ammal) | Venu Nagavalli | |
| 1989 | Utharam | Shyamala Menon | V. K. Pavithran | |
| 1989 | Vadakku Nooki Yanthram | Shobha | Sreenivasan | |
| 1989 | Vachanam | Lenin Rajendran | ||
| 1989 | Devadas | Parvathi | Cross Belt Mani | |
| 1989 | Anagha | Nalini / Mini | PRS Babu | Double role |
| 1989 | Varnam | Revathy | Ashokan | |
| 1989 | Pradeshika Varthakal | Mallika | Kamal | |
| 1989 | Adhipan | Radhika | K. Madhu | |
| 1990 | Akkare Akkare Akkare | Sethulakshmi | Priyadarshan | |
| 1990 | Dr. Pasupathy | Ammukkutty | Shaji Kailas | |
| 1990 | Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom | Beena | Balachandra Menon | |
| 1990 | Maalayogam | Rema | Sibi Malayil | |
| 1990 | Orukkam | Kausalya | K. Madhu | |
| 1990 | Pavakkoothu | Sumithra | K. Sreekuttan | |
| 1990 | Purappadu | Mallika | Jeasey | |
| 1990 | Radha Madhavam | Ammu | Suresh Unnithan | |
| 1990 | Saandhram | Indulekha | Ashokan -Thaha | |
| 1990 | Subhayathra | Arundhati | Kamal | |
| 1990 | Thalayanamanthram | Shailaja | Sathyan Anthikkad | |
| 1990 | Vyooham | Tessy | Sangeeth Sivan | |
| 1990 | Noottonnu Raavukal | Malati | Sasi Mohan | |
| 1991 | Amina Tailors | Amina | Sajan | |
| 1991 | Souhrudam | Sridevi | Shaji Kailas | |
| 1991 | Abhayam | Lakshmi | Sivan | |
| 1991 | Apoorvam Chilar | Annie | Kala Adoor | |
| 1992 | Kunukkitta Kozhi | Indu | Thulasidas | |
| 1992 | Soorya Gayathri | Sreelakshmi | Anil | |
| 1992 | Kamaladalam | Seetha | Sibi Malayil | |
| 1992 | Gowri | Sivaprasad | ||
| 1992 | Kizhakkan Pathrose | Molly | T. S. Suresh Babu | |
| 1992 | Valayam | Seetha | Sibi Malayil | |
| 1992 | Kavacham | Customs officer | K. Madhu | |
| 1992 | Dhanurvedham | Alleppy Ranganath | ||
| 1993 | Ghoshayaathra | Nazeema | G. S. Vijayan | |
| 1993 | Oru Neenda Yathra | Parvathi | Murali Nair | |
| 1993 | Chenkol | Devi | Sibi Malayil | Archive footage from Kireedam |
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Rajeev's wife (Photo presence)[14] | Sudha Kongara | Tamil film; Segment: Ilamai Idho Idho |
As costume designer
editFor Jayaram and Actresses of the respective movies;
- 2005 –Finger Print
- 2005 –Sarkar Dada
- 2006 –Madhuchandralekha
- 2009 –My Big Father
Television
edit| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | Kumilakal | Actress | DD Malayalam | TV Serial |
| 1990s | Mohangal | Actress | DD Malayalam | TV Serial |
| 2012 | Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran | Contestant | Asianet | Reality show |
| 2023 | Ente amma superaa | Guest | Flowers | Reality show |
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