Thara Kalyan
Thara Kalyan | |
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| Born | Thara Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse |
Rajaram (died 2017) |
| Parents |
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Thara Kalyan is an Indian classical dancer and actress in mainstream Malayalam Television and Cinema.[3] She is also a professional dancer in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, and Kuchipudi.She is an 'A top' Mohiniyattam artist of Doordarshan.
She is the first among the creative Mohiniyattam dancers to have incorporated famous poems as subject and themes for her performances like Amma (O. N. V. Kurup), Karuna (Kumaran Asan), Bhoothappaattu, Yashodhara, Anarkali has been some of her appreciated works in Mohiniyattam. Her recent work is of Thaathri Kutty which is first ever in the history of Mohiniyattam to portray the iron lady who was bold enough to raise her voice rebelling against the chauvenits. She is successfully running a dance institution in Trivandrum.
Personal life
Thara Kalyan was born in a Kerala Iyer family to Kalyanakrishnan and Subbalakshmi, a supporting actresses in Malayalam film industry.[4] Her husband, Rajaram was also a supporting actor who played minor roles in television serials, and was a city local TV channel programme editor & local stage show choreographer.[5] In 2017 her husband died due to multiple organ failure.[6][7] Her only daughter Sowbhagya Venkitesh married Arjun Somashekharan in 2020.[8] Her mother died in 2023.[9]
Filmography
- as an actress
- Jamalinte Punchiri (2024) as Headmistress
- Kabeerinte Divasangal
- Next Token Number
- August 27 (2023) as Prameela
- Run Kalyani (2022) as
- Lucifer (2019) as Local guardian
- Thattumpurath Achuthan (2018) as Nirmala
- Nithyahairtha Kamukan (2018)
- Thanaha (2018) as Subhadrakutty
- Sukhamano Daveede (2018) as Daveed's mother
- Pokkiri Simon (2017) as Sree
- Ezra (2017) as Priya's mother
- Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka (2016)
- Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan (2016) as Neethu's relative
- Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi (2015) as Ananthu's sister
- Ivan Maryadaraman (2015) as Rajalekshmi
- Avarude Veedu
- Haram (2015) as Isha's mother
- Alif (2015) as Hajiyar's wife
- Angels (2014) as Dr.Sandra Mary
- Parankimala (2014) as Narayani
- Pranayakatha (2014) as Reetha's mother
- Rose Guitarinaal (2013) as Joe Alex's mother
- Caribbeans (2013) as Collector Meera Devi
- Thiruvambadi Thamban (2012) as Kanakambal
- Thaskara Lahala (2010) as Doctor
- Ammanilavu (2010) as Nandhini
- April Fool (2010) as Malathi
- Ringtone (2010) as Ammini
- Puthiya Mukham (2009) as Anjana's aunt
- Meghatheertham (2009) as Compere
- Thirakkatha (2008) as Dr. Vasanthi
- Rappakal (2005) as Urmila
- Perumazhakkalam (2004)
- Uthara (2003) as Muthulakshmi
- Januvariyil Pookkunna Rosa (Television movie) - Producer only
- Yudham (2002) (Telefilm)
- Stop Violence (2002) as Adv.Pauly
- Nizhalkkuthu (2002) as Madhavy
- Jeevan Masai (2001) as Vipinan's wife
- Mukha Chithram (1991)
- Nayanangal (1989)
- Marikkunnilla Njan (1988) as Ammini
- Sukhamo Devi (1986)
- Amme Bhagavathi (1986) as Chottanikkara Devi
- as a choreographer
- Mayilpeelikkavu (1998)
- Rishivamsham (1999)
TV serials
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | Kaathodu Kaathoram | Prabhavathi | Asianet | [10] |
| 2021 | Amma Makal | Akhilandeswari | Zee Keralam | Cameo in promo |
| 2020 | Kaiyethum Doorath | Zee Keralam | Cameo in promo | |
| 2020-2022 | Chembarathi | Thrichambarath Akhilandeswari/ Rajaeshwari | Zee Keralam | (Dual role) Replaced Aishwarya[11] |
| 2019 | Chocolate | Kausalya | Surya TV | Replaced by Sharika Menon[12] |
| 2018 –2019 | Thenum Vayambum | Parvathy | Surya TV | [13] |
| 2018 | Pranayini | Arya | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2016 | Jagritha | Rahul's Mother | Amrita TV | |
| 2016 – 2017 | Krishnathulasi | Padmini a.k.a. Paapammal | Mazhavil Manorama | [14] |
| 2015 – 2017 | Karuthamuthu | Mallika | Asianet | Won , Asianet Television Awards 2016 best character actress |
| 2014 | Bhagyadevatha | Parameshwari
Amma |
Mazhavil Manorama | [15] |
| 2013 | Aayirathil Oruval | |||
| Padasaram | Asianet | |||
| 2012 | Vrindaavanam | Sheela Gornsalvez | ||
| 2011 | Randamathoraal | Kochammu | ||
| 2010 | Rahasyam | |||
| Indraneelam | Surya TV | |||
| Dream City | ||||
| 2009 | Kudumbayogam | Rebecca Luke | ||
| Hello Kuttichathan 2 | Bhuvanasundari | Asianet | Main Antagonist | |
| 2008 | Devi Mahathmyam | Goddess Kali | ||
| Meera | ||||
| Ammathottil | ||||
| Sandhyalekshmi | Kanaka | DD Malayalam | ||
| 2007 – 2008 | Hello Kuttichathan | Bhuvanasundari | Main Antagonist | |
| 2007 | Mandaaram | Dr.Merlin | Kairali TV | |
| Madhavam | Choreography only | |||
| 2004 | Aalippazham | Surya TV | ||
| Kadamattathu Kathanar | Ambika | Asianet | Retelecast in Asianet Plus | |
| Megham | ||||
| Varam | ||||
| Anveshi | Amrita TV | |||
| 2003 | Sthreejanmam | Surya TV | ||
| 2001 | Gandharvayamam | Asianet | ||
| 2000 | Sthree | |||
| Manal Nagaram | Esther | DD | Won, Kerala State Television Award for Best Actress | |
| Nandhuni | Won, Kerala State Television Award for Best Actress | |||
| 1990 – 1999 | Vettah | |||
| Yudham | Ammini | |||
| Lakshaarchana | ||||
| Melottu Kozhiyunna Ilakal | ||||
| Maya | ||||
| Sapathnee | ||||
| Salabhanjika | ||||
| Gaandharvasandhya |
Play
- Mughaavaranam
- Kayangal
TV shows
| Title | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DD Montage | DD Malayalam | |
| Snehitha | Amrita TV | |
| Onnum Onnum Monnu | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2 Crore Apple Mega Star | Jeevan TV | |
| Patturumal | Kairali TV | |
| Shubhadhinam | ||
| Pularkkalam | Jeevan TV | |
| Nammal Thammil | Asianet | |
| Tharodayam New Face Hunt | ||
| Tamaar pataar | Flowers TV | |
| JB Junction | Kairali TV | |
| Chaya Koppayile Kodumkattu | ||
| Annies Kitchen | Amrita TV | [16] |
| Comedy Stars | Asianet | |
| Smart Show | Flowers TV | |
| Katturumbu | ||
| Laughing Villa Season 2 | Surya TV | |
| Aram + Arama = Kinnaram | ||
| Sreshtabharatham | Amrita TV | |
| Red Carpet | ||
| Panam Tharum Padam | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| Star Comedy Magic | Flowers TV | |
| Ammayum Makalum | Amrita TV |
References
- ^ James, Anu (31 July 2017). "Thara Kalyan's husband's death: Daughter Sowbhagya clarifies Raaja Ram didn't die of dengue". IBT. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ etimes, .in (30 November 2023). "Actress R Subbalakshmi Passes Away at 87". TIMES ENTERTAINMENT. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ "ഞാൻ അനാഥയായി...! സുബ്ബലക്ഷ്മിയുടെ വിയോഗത്തിൽ മകൾ താരാ കല്യാൺ". India Today Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "Mothers deserve all honour: artiste - KERALA". The Hindu. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- ^ colorvibes.in (4 September 2013). "Chatting with Dr Thara Kalyan; The dancer, actress and teacher". Pravasi Express. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- ^ George, Anjana (31 July 2017). "Dancer Rajaram, Thara Kalyan's husband passes away". TIMES ENTERTAINMENT. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ "'നിങ്ങളില്ലാതെ മറ്റൊരു വിവാഹവാർഷികം കൂടി'; രാജാറാമിന്റെ ഓർമയിൽ താരാകല്യാൺ". ‘നിങ്ങളില്ലാതെ മറ്റൊരു വിവാഹവാർഷികം കൂടി’; രാജാറാമിന്റെ ഓർമയിൽ താരാകല്യാൺ (in Malayalam). Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi (20 February 2020). "Sowbhagya Venkitesh enters wedlock". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "Thara Kalyan | അമ്മയുടെ സ്നേഹചുംബനം; സുബ്ബലക്ഷ്മിയുടെ വിയോഗം മകൾ താരയ്ക്ക് അനാഥമാക്കപ്പെട്ട നഷ്ടം". News18 മലയാളം (in Malayalam). 1 December 2023. Archived from the original on 18 December 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "വലിയൊരു സങ്കടമാണ്!കാതോട് കാതോരം ക്ലൈമാക്സിനെക്കുറിച്ച് പറഞ്ഞ് വികാരഭരിതയായി താര കല്യാണ്". Samayam Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "Chembarathi: Thara Kalyan makes a dashing entry as 'Akhilandeshwari'". The Times of India. 14 July 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "Malayalam Tv Serial Chocolate - Full Cast and Crew". nettv4u. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "Thenum Vayambum Serial Cast | Surya TV Serial Thenum Vayambum Actors, Actresses & Story line". Vinodadarshan. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "I have played mother to actors older than me, when in my 20s". The Times of India. 28 December 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "Bhagyadevatha, a new teleserial with an exceptional narration". The Times of India. 20 January 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "Tara Kalyan and Sowbhagya make Annies Kitchen a fun filled affair!". The Times of India. 16 January 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
External links
- Thara Kalyan at IMDb