Malavika Mohanan is an Indian actress who mostly works in Malayalam Films. He is best known for playing the role of ‘Saral’ in the Malayalam film “Nirnayakam” (2015).
Wiki/Biography
Malavika Mohanan was born on Tuesday, 4 August 1992 (age 27 Years; as in 2019) in Payyanur, Kannur District, Kerala. His zodiac sign is Leo. He grew up in Mumbai.
Malavika Mohanan in her childhood
He completed his studies in Mass Media from Wilson College Mumbai. One day, Mohanan accompanies his father to shoot for justice cream. There, she met Malayalam actor Mammootty who asked Malavika about her interest in acting and later, he offered her the lead role in the Malayalam film “Pattam Pole” opposite her son, Dulquer Salmaan. Reportedly, Malavika took quite some time to accept the proposal.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 4″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family & Caste
Malavika Mohanan belongs to Hindu Family.
Parents & Siblings
His father, KU Mohanan is a cinematographer. His mother’s name is Beena Mohanan. He has an elder brother, Aditya Mohanan.
Malavika Mohanan with her mother
Malavika Mohanan with her parents
Malavika Mohanan with her family
relationship
Malavika Mohanan is rumored to be in a relationship with Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal.
Malavika Mohanan with Vicky Kaushal
Career
Malavika Mohanan started her acting career in 2013 with the Malayalam film “Pattam Pole” where she played the role of ‘Riya.’ The film received mixed reviews and performed average at the box office. Next, he portrayed a ballet dancer in the film “Nirnayakam.” She made her Kannada film debut in 2016 with the film “Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi.”
Malavika Mohanan in Nirnayakam
After that, he appeared in the Hindi film “Beyond the Clouds.”
Malavika Mohanan in Beyond The Clouds
In 2019, he made his Tamil film debut playing the role of ‘Poongodi Malik’ in the film “Petta.” Apart from films, he has also featured in advertisements of many popular brands, including “Hero Honda” and “Mathrubhumi Yathra.”
Controversy
In May 2019, Malavika posted a picture on her Instagram profile, which went viral and received hateful comments. In the picture, she is seen wearing a white tank top and blue shorts. Many users asked her not to reveal her body and change her pose while some of them uttered insulting words, questioning her character. The actor then gave a befitting reply to their haters. She posted another picture from the same photoshoot and wrote,
So many comments and opinions about how to dress a respectable girl. On that note, here, take another picture of me sitting very respectably wearing whatever I want to wear.”
Favorite Things
- Movie: Pattanapravesham (Malayalam, 1988)
- Film Director: Wong Kar-wai
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include dancing and listening to music.
- His father, KU Mohanan is a renowned cinematographer who has worked for popular Bollywood films like “Don” (2006), Talaash (2012), Fukrey (2013), and Raees (2017).
- In 2015, she won a special jury award at the Jaycey Awards for her performance in the Malayalam film “Nirnayakam” (2015).
- In 2017, Mohanan was chosen by film director Majidi to play Ishaan Khatter’s younger brother for the Bollywood film “Beyond The Clouds.” Reportedly, Bollywood actresses Deepika Padukone and Kangana Ranaut are also being considered for the role.
- At first, he intended to become a cinematographer or film director.
- Malavika designed her own costumes for the film “Pattam Pole;” because the film’s costume designer fell ill. During that time, she developed an interest in fashion and founded the Indian ethnic fusion clothing brand “The Scarlet Window.”
- In 2020, Mohanan bagged the Tamil film “Hero,” which was later shelved.
- Malavika is often seen drinking alcohol on various occasions.
- She has walked the ramp at various fashion shows, such as Lakme Fashion Week.
Malavika Mohanan walked the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week
- Mohanan has been featured on the cover of SMARTlife Magazine.
Malavika Mohanan on the cover of SMARTlife Magazine
- Malavika loves to collect rings and has many collections.
- Mohanan shared in an interview that he was part of the “Chappal Maarungi” campaign in his college days.
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
