Manju Warrier () (born 1 November 1978) is an
Indian film actress. She was among the popular lead actress in
Malayalam cinema during the mid to late-1990s.
She made her debut in
Saakshyam (1995). Her well known films include
Ee Puzhayum Kadannu (1996),
Thooval Kottaram (1996),
Kaliyattam (1997),
Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997),
Daya (1998),
Summer in Bethlehem (1998), and
Pathram (1999). She won the
National Film Award -
Special Jury Award for her performance in
Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999).
She married actor
Dileep in 1998, and has quit acting since then.
Career
Even when she was at school, Manju showed extra ordinary talent in dance, and won many awards. She was conferred Kalathilakam in Kerala Youth Festival for 2 years.
At the age of 17, she debut in the film Sakshyam (1995). Later at the age of 18, she acted in the movie Sallapam (1996), co-starring actor
Dileep, which became a big hit. Since then, she acted in around 20 Malayalam movies over a span of three years, most of which have been hits. She has won numerous awards and critical acclaim and was considered to be the top heroine of her period. She is still one of the most loved actresses in
Malayalam. She has not acted in any other languages in her career. She was initially the first choice for the movie
Alaipayuthey by director
Mani Ratnam, but was not able to do the movie because of date hassles and then her sudden marriage.
Her performance in the movie
Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu...
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