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Manju Pillai is a renowned Indian film actress and television host from Kerala, India. She is an entrepreneur and started a buffalo farm named ‘Pillai’s Farm Fresh.’
Manju Pillai Profile
| Real Name | Manju Pillai |
| Nick Name | Manju |
| Date of Birth | 11 May 1976 |
| Age | 48 Years |
| Birth Place | Kottayam, Kerala |
| Residence | Kochi, Kerala |
| Profession | Malayalam Film and Television Actress |
| Years active | 1991 – Present |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| College | Mar Ivanious College |
| Grandfather | S. P. Pillai |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse Name | Sujith Vaassudev (2000) |
| Daughter | Daya Sujith |
| Debut Film | Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam (1992) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $1 Million – $5 Million |
| Height | 5’6” |
| Weight | 65 Kg |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Ethnicity | Asian / Indian |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hobbies | Reading, photography, Learning, Traveling, Internet Surfing |
| Languages Known | English, Malayalam |
| Food Diet | Non-Vegetarian |
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| National Awards | Kerala State Television Award |
Manju Pillai Biography, Age, Family, and more
Manju Pillai was born on 11th May 1976 in Kottayam, Kerala, India. Now she is 48 years old and belongs to the Hindu religion. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
She is the granddaughter of Malayalam film actor S P Pillai. Later she got married to the serial cine-artist Mukundan Menon and got divorced.
After that, she got hitched to Sujith Vassudev on 23rd December 2000. The couple has a daughter named Daya Sujith.
Education and Qualification
Manju Pillai completed graduation from Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Early Life and Career
Manju Pillai was very interested in acting and dancing since childhood. She made her acting debut through the television serial ‘Sathyavum Mithyayum.’ She acted in television advertisements and appeared in many stage shows.
After that, she appeared in many serials and entered the film industry. Now she appears in television shows as a judge and mentor.
Advertisements
Manju Pillai performed in the television advertisements such as ‘Mazhavil Manorama’, ‘Mazhavil FM’, ‘Samson & Samson Lifestyle’, ‘Maa Washing Powder’, ‘Mahilaratnam Magazine’ and ‘Asian Paints Ultima Protek.’
Manju Pillai Television Show
Manju Pillai participated in television shows as a host, guest, presenter, mentor, contestant, and judge. In 2010 Manju appeared in the television show ‘Vodafone Comedy Stars’ and Super Dupe’ telecasted on Asianet and Amrita TV respectively.
In 2012 she appeared in the reality shows Comedy Festival’ and ‘Veruthe Alla Bharya’ as a judge and premiered in Mazhavil Manorama.
Later she participated in the television shows such as ‘Kinginikoottam’ (2013), ‘Pokkiri Peekkiri’ (2013-2015), ‘Thani Nadan’ (2015), ‘Laughing Villa’, ‘D3 D4 Dance’ (2016), ‘Malayali Veettamma’, ‘Grand Magical Circus’ (2017), ‘Comedy Stars Plus’, ‘Comedy Utsavam’, ‘Super Supe 2’, ‘Mimicry Mahamela’, ‘Tamaar Padaar’(2018), ‘Ruchimelam’, ‘Comedy Stars’ (2020), ‘Udan Panam 3.0’, ‘Midumidukki’, ‘Oruchiri Iruchiri Bumper Chiri’, ‘Atham Pathu Ruchi 2021’, ‘Red Carpet’, ‘Bumper CHiri Aagosham’ and ‘Panam Tharum Padam.’
Serials
In 1994, Manju Pillai made her on-screen debut through the serials Scooter’, ‘Murapennu’, ‘Thamarakkuzhali’, ‘Soumini’, ‘Koodum Thedi’ and ‘Thathamme Poocha Poocha.’
In 1995 she acted in the serials Seemantharam’ and ‘Marubhoomiyil Pookkalam.’ ‘Maranam Dhurbhalam’, ‘Rareeram’, ‘Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal’, Eka Tharakam’ are the serials performed in 1997.
Later she appeared in the serials such as ‘Sthree’ (1998-1999), ‘Thali’ (2000), ‘Devaranjini’, ‘Sethuvinte Kathakal’, ‘Sundharanmarum Sundharikalum’ (2001), ‘Sathyavum Mithyayum’ (2003), ‘Sooryakanthi’ (2002), ‘Instant Padam’, ‘Chila Kudumba Chitrangal’, ‘Koodum Thedi’, ‘Life is Beautiful, ‘Kavyanjali’ (2005), ‘Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham’, ‘Sathi Leelavathi’, ‘Katha Parayum Kavyanjali’, ‘Women’s Club’, ‘Prayaanam’, ‘Sanmamassullavarkk Samadhaanam’, ‘Indhumukhi Chandramathi’, ‘Nirmalyam’, ‘Devimahathmayam’, ‘Smarakasilakal’, ‘Mazhayariyathe’, ‘Kudumbapuranam’, ‘Pattukalude Pattu’, ‘Manassu Parayunna Karyangal’ (2012), ‘Thatteem Mutteem’ (2012), ‘Marimayam’ (2016) and ‘Madhavi Naadu Vaanidum Kaalam’ (2021).
Short Films
In 2021 she performed in the short film ‘DK’ and portrayed the character Annie. She appeared in the music video titled ‘Keralam Gathi Mattum’ in 2021 and ‘My Life My Choice’ in 2022.
Web Series
In 2020, Manju Pillai acted in the web series ‘Lockdown Bros’ as the character Manju aunty. In 2021 she acted in the web series ‘Ohm Sthuthiyayi Irikkatte’ and played the role of Jessy’s sister.
Manju Pillai Filmography
In 1992, Manju Pillai made her film debut through the movie “Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam” directed by M S Vishwanathan and portrayed the role of ‘Chandran Pillai’s daughter.’
Till 1999 she acted in the films such as “Golanthara Vartha”, “Galileo”, “Mazhayethum Munpe”, “Kathil Oru Kinnaram”, “Excuse Me Ethu Collegila”, “Irattakuttikalude Achan”, “Janathipathyam”, “Guru Shishyan”, “Nee Varuvolam”, “Raajathanthram”, “Ayushman Bhava”, “Kattathoru Penpoovu” and “Njangal Santhushtaraanu.”
Later Manju Pillai appeared in the movies “Vinayapoorvam Vidhyadharan”, “Snegithiye”, “Swayamvara Panthal”, “Mr. Butler” (2000), “Raavanaprabhu” (2001), “Naalu Pennungal”, “Raakilippaattu” (2007), “Raamanam” (2009), “Manmadhan Ambu” (2010), “Teja Bhai & Family” (2011), “Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty” (2013), “Kaliyachan” (2015), “Love 24*7”, “Ammakkoru Tharattu” (2015), “James & Alice” (2016), “Autorsha”, “Nithyaharitha Nayakan” (2018), “Home”, “Kolaambi” (2021).
Her latest movies are “Headmaster” and “Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey.” Her upcoming movies are “Jalaamsham”, “Higuita”, “Oh My Darling” and “Santa Maria.”
Awards and Honours
In 2001& 2002 she won the ‘Kerala State Television Awards for the best-supporting actress, in 2009 she received the ‘Reporter TV Award’ for best comedian.
She procured the ‘Good Knight Film & Business Awards’, ‘Janmabhoomi Television Awards for best female comedian in 2017. In the same year, she achieved the ‘Frame Journalism Awards.’
In 2021 she won the award for best-supporting actress in the film “Home” directed by Rojin Thomas and in 2022 she won the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards and ‘Flowers TV Awards.’
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