Manju Pathrose | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | Mahatma Gandhi University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012 – present |
| Spouse | Sunil Bernard |
Manju Pathrose is an Indian supporting actress who appears in Malayalam television and films.
Career
Manju Pathrose's first foray into acting came in 2003 following a chance encounter. While the casting team for A. K. Lohithadas film Chakram caught sight of her photographs from a dance performance, the role ultimately didn't materialize. Undeterred, Manju made her official television debut in the second season of the reality TV show Veruthe Alla Bharya[1] on Mazhavil Manorama. This platform proved instrumental in securing her first television acting role, a character in the popular comedic sitcom Marimayam on the same channel. This marked her breakout performance and established her as a talented actress.12
Manju continued to flourish in the sitcom genre, appearing in shows like Mayamohini and Kunnamkulathangaadi. Her portrayal of Thankam in Aliyan vs Aliyan garnered critical acclaim and earned her the prestigious Kerala State Television Awards (Special Jury Award).3
In 2020, Manju participated in the highly popular reality show Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2) on Asianet. Hosted by actor Mohanlal, however, she got evicted from the house on Day 48.45
Personal life
She is married to Sunil Bernard, a percussionist, and has a son, Ed Bernard.67 In 2026, she announced that she had been living separately from her husband.8
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Chakram | Deepa | |
| 2013 | North 24 Kaatham | Wife | |
| 2014 | Tamaar Padaar | Kanakam | |
| Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal | Rajani | ||
| Odum Raja Adum Rani | Ambal | ||
| 2015 | Jilebi | Sreeja (Servant) | 9 |
| Utopiayile Rajavu | Saritha (Maid Servant) | ||
| Urumbukal Urangarilla | Janamma | ||
| Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole | Nayanakumari | ||
| Compartment | Mallika teacher | ||
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Babyachan's sister | |
| Kammatipaadam | Anitha's aunt | ||
| Marubhoomiyile Aana | Panchayat President | ||
| School Bus | Annie | ||
| Marupadi | Prisoner | ||
| 2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Lillykutty | 9 |
| Paippin Chuvattile Pranayam | Villager | 9 | |
| Chippy | |||
| Aana Alaralodalaral | Kunji Pokker's Wife | ||
| Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | Prostitute | ||
| Kuttanadan Marpappa | Minimol | ||
| 2018 | Sarvopari Palakkaran | CPO Nimmi | |
| Panchavarnathatha | Servant | ||
| Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | Servant | 10 | |
| Kalyanam | Rama | ||
| Kadha Paranja Kadha | Ayishumma | ||
| Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar | Malathi | ||
| Aickarakkonathe Bhishaguaranmaar | Panchayat President | ||
| Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal | Gracy Stephen | ||
| Premasoothram | Sarasu | ||
| 2019 | Kuttymama | Savithri | |
| Thottappan | Patreesia | 10 | |
| Ulta | Subaida | ||
| My Santa | Smitha Paul/Kunjechi | 9 | |
| 2020 | Sameer | Prasanna | |
| 2021 | Laughing Buddha | Rani | |
| 2022 | Bhoothakalam | Asha's neighbour | 11 |
| Heaven | Stephen's wife | ||
| EMI | Shine's mother | ||
| Raghavettante Pathinarum Rameswarayathrayu | |||
| 2023 | Christy | Lissie | 12 |
| Uru | Ayisha | ||
| Queen Elizabeth | Sheeba | 13 | |
| 2024 | Palayam PC | Chinchu Rani | 14 |
| 2024 | Vayasethrayaayi? Muppathiee..!! | Sulu |
Television
| Year | Program | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Veruthe alla Bharya | Herself as contestant | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2013–2019 | Marimayam | Shyamala | |
| 2013 | Manassiloru Mazhavillu | Herself | Kairali TV |
| 2014 | Nammal Thammil | Participant | Asianet |
| 2016–2017 | Kunnamkulathangaadi | Alice | Media One TV |
| 2016 | Mayamohini | Karuthamma | Mazhavil Manorama |
| Marithatteem Mayammutteem | Shyamala | ||
| 2017–2019 | Aliyan vs Aliyan | Thankam | Amrita TV |
| 2017 | Onnum Onnum Moonu | Herself | Mazhavil Manorama |
| Katturumbu | Judge | Flowers TV | |
| Celebrity League | Herself as contestant | ||
| 2018 | Urvashi Theatres | Herself as contestant | Asianet |
| 2019 | Kudumbakodathy | Mollykutty | Kairali TV |
| Suharayum Suhasiniyum | Suhara | Asianet | |
| Day with a Star | Herself | Kaumudy TV | |
| Kusuruthi Kudumbam | Participant | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| Annies Kitchen | Herself | Amrita TV | |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 | Herself as a contestant (Evicted on day 48) |
Asianet |
| 2020–Present | Aliyans | Thankam | Kaumudy TV |
| 2020 | Salt n' Pepper | Cookery presenter | |
| Meet My Guest | Herself | Rosebowl | |
| Tharapakittu | Herself | Kaumudy TV | |
| Onapooram | Herself | ||
| Parayam Nedam | Participant | Amrita TV | |
| 2021 | Let's Rock N Roll | Participant | Zee Keralam |
| 2021–2022 | Pranayavarnangal | Swayamprabha | |
| 2021 | Asianet BB Dhamaka | Contestant | Asianet |
| 2021–Present | Manju's Kitchen | Cookery presenter | Kaumudy TV |
| 2021 | Red Carpet | Mentor | Amrita TV |
| 2022–2023 | Surabhiyum Suhasiniyum | Kochammini | Flowers TV |
| 2022 | Flowers Oru Kodi | Participant | Flowers TV |
| 2024–2025 | Etho Janma Kalpanayil | Manorama | Asianet |
| 2024-2025 | Surabhiyum Suhasiniyum 2 | Kochammini | Flowers TV15 |
| 2026–present | Ivar Vivahitharayal | Ambika | Asianet16 |
Web series
| Year | Program | Role | Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Blackies17 | Host | YouTube | Vlog - Travel & Food |
| 2021 | Boeing Boeing | Philipose's lover | ||
| 2022 | Velivillakunnu Police Station | Soubhagya | ||
| 2024 | Manorathangal | Sumathi | ZEE5 | Anthology series Segment: Kazhcha |
Short films
| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Avalodoppam | Kukku Babu |
| 2018 | Meera | |
| 2020 | Kanavile Kanmani | Album also Singer |
| 2021 | Mudi | Yassir Muhammed |
| 2023 | When Divorce Becomes Revenge | Sujith KJ, Vaisakh Balachander |
Awards
- Kerala State Television Awards 2017: Best Actress (Special Jury) for Aliyan vs Aliyan 18
- Kerala State Television Awards 2021: Best Actress (Special Jury) for Aliyans19
References
References
- മഹി, ദേവു (22 July 2019). ""എന്റെ വണ്ണം സമ്മാനിച്ചത് നിരവധി ഇരട്ടപ്പേരുകൾ": മനസ്സു തുറന്ന് മഞ്ജു സുനിച്ചൻ". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- Marimayam - Common man's voice
- Times of India - Kerala State Television Awards
- "Bigg Boss Malayalam 2: Contestants list released". Mazhavil Manorama. 6 January 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- Web team (5 January 2020). "തകര്ക്കും ഞങ്ങ, ചിരിപ്പിക്കും ഞങ്ങ, മഞ്ജു പത്രോസ് ബിഗ് ബോസ്സില്". Asianet News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- Manorama Online (7 January 2019), SeeReal Star ft. Manju Pathrose, retrieved 14 February 2019
- "മറിമായം ശ്യാമളയുടെ വീട്ടുവിശേഷങ്ങൾ!". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 19 June 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- "'ലീഗലി പിരിഞ്ഞിട്ടില്ല, ഇനി ഒരുമിക്കാൻ ആലോചിക്കുന്നേയില്ല' ഭർത്താവുമായി അകന്നാണ് താമസിക്കുന്നതെന്ന് മഞ്ജു". Reporter Live (in Malayalam). 24 March 2026. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- "Speak to me directly, good or bad, says Manju Pathrose; shares phone number". English.Mathrubhumi. 29 February 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- "'Thottappan' poster: Manju Pathrose to play character named Patricia in the film". The Times of India. 7 May 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- "Shane Nigam, Revathy-starrer 'Bhoothakaalam' to premiere on SonyLIV on Jan 21; trailer released". The New Indian Express. 15 January 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- "'Christy': Watch the success teaser for the Malavika Mohanan starrer". The Times of India. 21 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- "Meera Jasmine and Narain's Queen Elizabeth gets a release date". Cinema Express. 13 December 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- "First Look Poster Of Palayam PC Out; Film To Release On January 5". News18. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- "9 വർഷങ്ങൾക്ക് ശേഷം മിനിസ്ക്രീനിലേക്ക് അശ്വതി; ആശംസകളുമായി ആരാധകർ". Asianet News.
- "Where to Watch Ivar Vivahitharayal Today Episodes Online? Streaming Details of All Asianet Serials". Kerala TV.
- Blackies - YouTube Channel
- "Kerala State Television Awards". The Times of India. timesofindia.com. 24 April 2018.
- "State Television Awards announced; 'Aliyans' of Kaumudy TV bags three awards". Kaumudi.