Shelly Kishore

Shelly Kishore
Kishore in 2013
Born
Shelly Nabu Kumar

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
OccupationActress
Years active2006–present

Shelly Kishore is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam and Tamil films and television. She is known for her roles in Kumkumapoovu, Thanga Meenkal and Minnal Murali. She received a Kerala state television award for best actress in 2006.

Early life

Shelly's father, J. Nabu Kumar, works a civil engineer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Her mother Sheela is a homemaker. She has an elder brother and a sister. Shelly's brother is married and lives in the US. Her sister, Shibily earns as a teacher.[1]

Shelly studied in Muscat and in New Indian Model School, Dubai. She has a diploma in mass media and communication from Singapore and another diploma in sociology. Shelly did her Post Graduation in E-Governance.

Career

Shelly Kishore received the Government of Kerala's award for the best actress in 2006 for her role in the serial Thaniye, telecasted in Amrita TV. Shelly's first Malayalam movie was Kerala Cafe, directed by Shankar Ramakrishnan. Shelly's first Tamil movie was Thanga Meenkal, directed by Ram. Shelly appeared the Hindi movie The Waiting Room, directed by Maneej Premnath.[2] She learned classic Indian dance forms, including Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, and Bharatanatyam.

Shelly was selected as the second runner up for the Miss Flower Show contest held at Kanakakunnu, Trivandrum.[3] Shelly acted in the Malayalam movie Kanalkannadi directed by Jayan Poduval, although it was never released.[4] Kishore is famous in Malayali households for her portrayal of Shalini Rudran in Kumkumapoovu. After finishing that production, she took a break from television. In 2017 she came back through the portrayal of Balasuda in Sthreepadam.

Filmography

  • All films are in Malayalam, otherwise noted
List of Shelly Kishore film credits
Year Title Role Notes Ref
2009 Kerala Cafe School girl Segment: Island Express [5]

[6] [7]

2010 The Waiting Room Girl killed Hindi film
2012 Chattakaari Usha
2013 Akam Tara
Thanga Meenkal Vadivu Tamil film [8]
2017 Sakhavu Maya [9]
2018 Eeda Leela
2021 Minnal Murali Usha [10][11]
2022 Naane Varuvean Janaki Tamil film [12]
Padachonte Kadhakal Devaki [13]
2023 Kanal Kannadi Anamika Late Release via YouTube [14]
2024 Oru Sarkar Ulpannam Shyama [15][16]
Swakaryam Sambhava Bahulam Ambili [17]
2025 Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal Nafeesa [18][19][20]
Madras Matinee Kamalam Tamil film; credited as Shelly [21]

Television

List of Shelly Kishore television credits
Year Title Role Channel Notes
2006 Koottu Kudumbam – Kairali TV Debut serial
Thaniye Padma Amrita TV Telefilm
Chitrasalabham Nandana & Sitara
2007 Thingalum Tharangalum Raziya
Aa Amma – Kairali TV
2011–2014 Kumkumapoovu Shalini Asianet [22]
2013 Parasparam Guest appearance
2016 Chirakinte Maravil Susan YouTube short film[23]
2017–2020 Sthreepadham Balasudha Mazhavil Manorama [24][25]
2020–2021 Ente Maathavu Jeena Surya TV
2023 Shaitan Savithri Disney+ Hotstar Telugu web series

Awards

List of Shelly Kishore awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Serial/Movie Role Result
2006 Kerala State Television Awards Best Actress Thaniye Padma Won
2012 Asianet Television Awards Best New Face Kumkumapoovu Shalini Won
2013 Asianet Television Awards Best Actress Won
Asiavision Television Awards Won
2014 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Thanga Meengal Vadivu Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Latest News – Shelly is shy on screen but bold in real life". www.ukmalayalee.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Thriller The Waiting Room to release on Friday: IBNLive.com > Videos". 16 January 2010. Archived from the original on 16 January 2010.
  3. ^ M, Athira (3 April 2013). "Starry dreams". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
  4. ^ "Thanga Meenkal Tamil Review". TamilPlex.com. 11 November 2013. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  5. ^ "Starry dreams". The Hindu. 3 April 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  6. ^ "I am waiting for a good role: says Shelly Kishore". The Times of India. 10 December 2013. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  7. ^ "Mollywood shut its door to serial actors : Shelly Kishore". The Times of India. 29 September 2013. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  8. ^ Mannath, Malini (31 August 2013). "Thanga Meengal: A disappointment of sorts". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  9. ^ "I would love to portray a naxalite on screen: Shelly Kishore". The Times of India. 3 July 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  10. ^ Rajendran, Sowmya (6 January 2022). "Why casting matters in cinema". The News Minute. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  11. ^ "ജീവിതത്തിൽ വീണ്ടും 'മിന്നൽ'വെളിച്ചം; ഇനിയുണ്ട് ചില സ്വപ്നങ്ങൾ: ഷെല്ലി". ജീവിതത്തിൽ വീണ്ടും 'മിന്നൽ'വെളിച്ചം; ഇനിയുണ്ട് ചില സ്വപ്നങ്ങൾ: ഷെല്ലി (in Malayalam). Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  12. ^ PTI (20 September 2022). "Dhanush's 'Naane Varuven' to hit screens on September 29". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  13. ^ "Fisherman, houswife among 5 writers; 'Padachonte Kadhakal' reflects lives of ordinary people". Mathrubhumi. 11 December 2022.
  14. ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (3 June 2025). "Shelly Kishore Interview: 'Acting Is A Passion But I've Dropped Everything Mid-Way For A Good Role'". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  15. ^ Features, C. E. (2 March 2024). "Censor Board has 'Bharatha' removed from Oru Bharatha Sarkar Ulpannam". Cinema Express. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  16. ^ Santhosh, Vivek (9 March 2024). "'Oru Sarkar Ulpannam' movie review: Endearing satire where intent meets execution". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  17. ^ Santhosh, Vivek (31 May 2024). "Swakaryam Sambhava Bahulam Movie Review: A dismal experience trivialising women's woes". Cinema Express. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  18. ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. ""Why was that Malayalam movie that showed incest sexual relations between siblings not banned?" - CINEMA - CINE NEWS | Kerala Kaumudi Online". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  19. ^ K, Ajay U. (7 February 2025). "Garggi Ananthan shines in Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal, a film on generational trauma". The News Minute. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  20. ^ "Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal: A heartwarming tale that celebrates homecoming and brotherhood". @mathrubhumi. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  21. ^ S, Ashwin (2 June 2025). "Kaali Venkat: Cinema is not an actor's medium". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
  22. ^ "11 years of 'Kumkumapoovu': From Shelly to Shanavas Shanu, here's what the actors are doing now". The Times of India. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  23. ^ ""Chirakinte Maravil" Malayalam Christian Short Film". 13 April 2016 – via www.youtube.com.
  24. ^ "'Sthreepadham' a new serial from April 17". The Times of India. 6 April 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  25. ^ "A line of control should be observed on portraying domestic abuse on TV, says Sthreepadham actress Shelly Kishore". The Times of India. 27 March 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
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