Maala Parvathi

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Parvathi Thrivikraman, professionally known as Maala Parvathi, is an Indian actress, who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also appearing in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. She has also won several awards and recognitions for her work in cinema and theatre. Besides her acting career she is also a psychologist, advocate, television presenter and social worker. Early life Parvathi wa...

Parvathi Thrivikraman, professionally known as Maala Parvathi, is an Indian actress, who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also appearing in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. She has also won several awards and recognitions for her work in cinema and theatre. Besides her acting career she is also a psychologist, advocate, television presenter and social worker. Early life Parvathi was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to Adv. C. V. Thrivikraman and Dr. K. Lalitha. After her schooling at the Carmel School, she did her pre-degree at All Saints College in Thiruvananthapuram and was the university union councillor. Thereafter, she pursued her bachelor's degree in Psychology from the Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. During this time, she became the union chairperson of the college and was also the campus coordinator for SPIC MACAY. She then did her master's and M.Phil. in psychology from the University of Kerala and LL.B. from Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. Career Parvathi began her career as a television presenter from 1994 for popular TV shows of Asianet's Ulkazhcha, Nammal Thammil and its first live morning show Suprabhatham, that ran from 1997 to 2000. Parvathi ventured into acting in 2007 with the film Time, directed by Shaji Kailas. Since then, she has worked in more than 100 films across various languages. Her performances has gauged her several accolades including the prestigious Ramu Kariat Award, JFW Award etc. to name a few. Besides Cinema, she works in theatre and has worked in international productions including The Lady from the Sea which featured in World Theatre Festival 2012, OZ Festival, Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Ibsen Festival. Theatre Theatrical performances include: The Lady from the Sea (Sagarakanyaka) – 2009 – Directed by M. G. Jyothish Bhagavathajjugam – 2011 – Directed by M. G. Jyothish Lesson – 2011 – Directed by M. G. Jyothish Irakalodu Mathramalla Samsarikendathu – 2013 – Directed by M. G. Jyothish & D. Raghuthaman Various festivals, including World Theatre Festival 2012, OZ festival, Bhart Rang Mahothsav, Ibsen Festival Personal life Parvathi is married to Satheesan Balan on 9 December 1991, who works with C-DIT, Government of Kerala. They have a son Ananthakrishnan. Filmography As actress Malayalam films Tamil films Other language films As a voice actor Short films Web series Television As host Ulkazhcha – Asianet – 50 episodes – 1994 Suprabhatham ( First ever Morning Show) – Asianet – 1997 – 2000 – With Rajashree Warrier, Beeyar Prasad & Sanal Pottie Shubhadhinam (Morning Show) – Kairali TV– 2000–2003 – with Anoop Menon and Anantha Padmanabhan Ponpulari (Morning Show) – Surya TV– 2004 – 2005 Startalk (Celebrity chat)– Surya TV – 2005 – 2007 Nishagandhi DD Malayalam Koottukkari DD Malayalam Special shows and interviews with celebrities and stars for Doordarshan, Indiavision, Asianet plus, Jai Hind, ACV. As panelist/judge Veruthe Alla Bharya – Season I & III – Mazhavil Manorama Midukki – Season I – Mazhavil Manorama Made for each other – Season I – Mazhavil Manorama Comedy Stars – Asianet Series Sundari (Malayalam TV series) ( Surya TV) Aanpirannol (Amrita TV) Ishtam (Surya TV) Sooryakaladi Mana (Amrita TV) Aniyathi (Mazhavil Manorama) Daivathinu Swantham Devootty (Mazhavil Manorama) References External links Maala Parvathi at IMDb kanthariTV (16 January 2014). Actress and social activist KVB Parvathi T speaks about kanthari – Leadership training center – via YouTube.