Introduction
Manju Pillai is an actress in Malayalam films and television serials. She is reputed for handling comedy and negative roles with ease. She was one of the heroines of Adoor Gopalakrishnan's award winning film Naalu Pennungal. She is the granddaughter of Malayalam film comedian S. P. Pillai.
Early life and career
Manju first acted in the television serial Sathyavum Mithyayum. Manju won the 2000-2001 State Award for the best television actress for V. N. Mohandas's serial Devaranjini and Venu Nair's Sethuvinte Kathakal. She won the Film Critics' Award the same year. In 2002-2003, she again won the State Award for the best television actress for Ali Akbar's Sundaranmarum Sundarikalum.
Personal life
Manju Pillai is the grand daughter of Veteran Malayalam actor S. P. Pillai.She did her undergraduate studies from Mar Ivanious College Trivandrum.She was married to Malayalam cine-serial artist Mukundan Menon & was later divorced.Later she married cinematographer Sujith Vasudev on 23 December 2000. They have a daughter Daya Sujith.
Filmography
- Jalaamsham (filming) ....
- James & Alice (2016) ....Advocate Rohini
- Kaliyachan (2015) .... Kunjiraman's mother
- Love 24x7 .... Jessica Moses
- Ammakkoru Thaaraattu (2015) ....
- Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty (2013) .... Herself
- Teja Bhai & Family (2011) .... Rathi Devi
- Manmadhan Ambu (2010) .... Manju Kurup
- Raamanam (2009) .... Kadashi Paathu
- Naalu Pennungal (2007) .... Chinnu Amma
- Raakilipattu (2007) .... Police Constable
- Raavanaprabhu (2001) .... Kumudam
- Mr. Butlers (2000) .... Anandham
- Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan (2000) .... Rexy
- Thathamme Poochapoocha - Tele Film
- Snegithiye (2000) - Tamil .... Police Constable
- Swayamvara Panthal (2000) .... Seema
- Njangal Santhushtaranu (1999) .... Kamakshi
- Ayushman Bhava (1998) .... Dance Teacher
- Kattathoru Penpoovu (1998) .... Leela
- Irattakuttikalude Achan (1997) .... Indira
- Janathipathyam (1997) .... Mrs. Thirumulpadu
- Guru Sishyan (1997) .... Sarasu
- Nee Varuvolam (1997) .... Santha
- Raajathanthram(1997) .... Shari
- Excuse Me Ethu Collegila (1996) .... Gayathri
- Kaathil Oru Kinnaram (1996) .... Usha
- Mazhayethum Munpe (1995) .... Anjana
- Galileo (1994)
- Golanthara Vartha (1993) .... Lekha's neighbour
- Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam(1992) .... Chandran Pillai's daughter
Awards
- Kerala State Television Awards
- 2001-Best Supporting Actress
- 2002-Best Supporting Actress
TV-Series
- Sathyavum Mithyayum
- Devaranjini
- Chila Kudumba Chitrangal
- Life Is Beautiful
- Kavyanjali
- Indhumukhi Chandramathi
- Sathi Leelavathi
- Manassu Parayunna Karyangal
- Thatteem Mutteem
- Pattukallude Pattu
- Thali
- Prayanam
- Sethuvinte Kadhakal
- Rareeram
- Sundharanmarum Sundharikallum
- Scooter
- Marannam Dhurbhalam
- Kudumbapurannam
Reality Shows -As Judge
- Vodafone Comedy Stars
- Comedy Festival
- Veruthe Alla Bharya
TV Programme -As Presenter
- Kinginnikoottam (ASIANET PLUS)
- Pokkiri Peekkiri(ASIANET PLUS)
- Laughing Villa (Surya TV)