Jomol
Jomol (US: /ˈdʒoʊmʌllə/; born 1 January 1982), also known as Gauri is an Indian actress, known for her work in Malayalam cinema. She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress and National Film Award - Special Mention for her role in Ennu Swantham Janakikutty (1996).[1]
Gauri Chandrashekar Pillai | |
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![]() Jomol in 2019 | |
Born | Jomol John 1 January 1982 |
Nationality | ![]() |
Citizenship | Indian citizen |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1989–2003, 2012–present |
Spouse(s) | Chandrashekar Pillai
(m. 2002) |
Children | 2 |
Parents |
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Early life
Gauri Chandrashekar Pillai was born as Jomol John to K. A. John and Alphonsa at Kodenchery in Kozhikode district.[2] Her father was an entrepreneur and her mother was a nurse in Saudi Arabia.[3]
Career
She is an Indian actress who appeared in Malayalam films. She has had major roles in films like Niram, Piriyadha Varam Vendum and Deepasthambham Mahascharyam. In 1997, she won the Kerala State Film Award for best actress for her role in Ennu Swantham Janakikutty and also a special jury mention from the National Film Awards.
Personal life
Jomol married Chandrashekar Pillai in 2002, after converting to Hinduism and changed her name to Gauri Chandrashekar Pillai.[4] The couple have 2 daughters.[5]
Awards
- 1997: Special jury Mention - Ennu Swantham Janakikutty
- 1997: Best Actress - Ennu Swantham Janakikutty
- 1997: Best Actress - Ennu Swantham Janakikutty
Filmography
Films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1989 | Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha | Young Unniyarcha | Debut movie |
1989 | Anagha | Meera | |
1992 | My Dear Muthachan | Maya | |
1998 | Sneham | Manikutty | |
1998 | Punjabi House | Sujatha | |
1998 | Mayilpeelikkavu | Gayathri/Kuttimani | Double role |
1998 | Ennu Swantham Janakikutty | Janakikutty | |
1998 | Chitrashalabham | Deepa | |
1999 | Niram | Varsha | |
1999 | Ustaad | Zarina | |
1999 | Deepasthambham Mahascharyam | Indu | |
2000 | Arayannangalude Veedu | Suja | |
2000 | Snegithiye | Savithri | Tamil film |
2000 | Melevaryathe Malakhakkuttikal | Gopika Variyar/Gopu | |
2000 | Sayahnam | - | |
2001 | Piriyadha Varam Vendum | Sneha | Tamil film |
2002 | Thilakam | Geetha | |
2002 | Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha | Kanni | |
2003 | Thillana Thillana | Malavika | |
2007 | Raakilipattu | Savithri | |
2008 | Twenty:20 | Archive footage | Uncredited |
2014 | Ohm Shanthi Oshaana | Archive footage | Uncredited |
2017 | Careful | Suja | Comeback[6] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2001 | Onasadya | Host | Kairali TV | |
2001 | Onavisheshangalumayee | Host | Surya TV | |
2005 | Ellam Mayajalam | Manasa | Asianet | TV debut |
2005-2006 | Sahadharmini | Thamara | Asianet | |
2006 | Koodevide | Surya TV | ||
2012 | Achante Makkal | Vaiga IPS | Surya TV | |
2016-2017 | Malayali Veetamma | Judge | Flowers (TV channel) | Reality show |
2016 | Thararuchi | Celebrity presenter | Mazhavil Manorama | Cookery show |
2018 | Thrayambakam | Dancer | Asianet | |
2018 | Sthree Sakthi | Dancer/Indulekha | Asianet News | |
2019 | Comedy star season 2 | Judge | Asianet | Reality show |
- Other shows as Guest
- Onnum Onnum Moonu
- JB Junction
- Varthakkappuram
- Jomolude Suvisheshangal
- Vanitha
- Thiranottam
- Katha Ithuvare
- Chat with Jomol
- I Personally
- Veettamma
- Comedy Super Nite
- Performances
- Alukkas Fairy Tale
References
- "Remember Ennu Swantham Janakikutty fame Chanchal? Here's what the actress is up to these days". OnManorama. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- "Mollywood Movie Actress Jomol Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- "Top 10 Indian Actresses Who Converted To Hinduism | Latest Articles". nettv4u. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- "Mollywood Actresses Who Changed their Religion". East Coast Daily English. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- Manu, Meera (9 June 2017). "Back to school: Jomol". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
- "Review : Careful review: An easy one time watch (2017)". www.sify.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2018.