Lenaa | |
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Born | Lena Mohan Kumar 1981 (age 42–43) |
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Years active | 1998–present |
Spouse | Abhilash Kumar (m. 2004;div. 2013) |
Website | lenaalife |
Lena Mohan Kumar (born 1981 [1] ), known by stage name Lenaa, is an Indian actress, author, [2] and scriptwriter [3] who appears predominantly in Malayalam cinema. In a career that spans over 25 years, Lenaa has worked in over 175 films in 5 languages, including blockbusters as well as critically acclaimed films in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. [4]
In 2023, she published her first book as an author titled The Autobiography of God. The book covers her journey and perspectives on mental health and coincides with her ventures as a motivational speaker and a transformation coach. [5]
Lena made her debut in Jayaraj's Sneham, which was followed by critically acclaimed Karunam . She had also established as a lead actress in the Malayalam television industry with serials like Omanathinkalpakshi, Ohari, Malayogam and Thadankalpalayam before focusing on her film career. She is also a television host and manages the YouTube Vlogging channel – Lena's Magazine. [6] She has over 100 films to her credit in Malayalam cinema along with films in English, [7] Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages. [8]
Some of her noted performance were in the critically acclaimed Traffic (2011) after which she acted in films such in Snehaveedu , Ee Adutha Kaalathu , Spirit , Left Right Left and Ennu Ninte Moideen in supporting roles. [9] Lenaa will star alongside Adil Hussain (Parched, Hotel Salvation) in a British-Indian feature titled Footprints On Water, to be directed by Nathalia Syam. [10]
Lena was born to Mohan Kumar and Tina at Thrissur, Kerala. Her mother Tina is a Catholic. She attended Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary School, [11] and Hari Sri Vidya Nidhi School in Thrissur.
Lena is a postgraduate in Clinical psychology. She worked as a clinical psychologist in Mumbai before entering her acting career. [9] In 2020, she said she had plans for a directorial debut as she confirmed completing the first draft of a new project. [12]
Lena married Abhilash Kumar in 2004, whom she divorced in 2013. [13] On 27 February 2024, she announced that she had married Group Captain Prasanth Nair, an astronaut designated for the Gaganyaan mission to space. [14]
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1998 | Sneham | Ammu | Debut Malayalam film |
1999 | Karunam | Nun | |
2000 | Oru Cheru Punchiri | Beena | |
Devadoothan | Annie Kurian | ||
Indriyam | Sreedevi | ||
Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal | Deepa | ||
Shantham | Raghavan's wife | ||
Varnakkazchchakal | Renuka | ||
Manassu Muthal Manassu Vare | |||
2001 | Randam Bhavam | Manikkutty | |
2004 | Koottu | Parvathi | |
2007 | Big B | Selina | |
2008 | De Ingottu Nokkiye | Julia | |
2009 | 2 Harihar Nagar | Parvathi | |
Bhagavan | Maria | ||
Daddy Cool | Adi's teacher | Cameo | |
Robin Hood | Meera | ||
Thirunakkara Perumal | Gracy | ||
2010 | April Fool | Letha | Cameo |
Cocktail | Dr.Susan | Cameo | |
In Ghost House Inn | Parvathi | ||
Kaaryasthan | Saraswathi | ||
Kanyakumari Express | Sneha Mohan | ||
Raama Raavanan | Muthulakshmi/Malli | ||
2011 | Athe Mazha Athe Veyil | Sreelakshmi | |
Khaddama | Zarina | ||
Killadi Raman | Seethalakshmi | ||
Snehaveedu | Lilly | ||
Traffic | Shruthi | Won—SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Won— Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam Won—Amrita Film Award for Best Supporting Actor (Female) | |
Ulakam Chuttum Valiban | Annie | ||
2012 | Asuravithu | Angel | |
Bachelor Party | Sheela Mathews Kattuparambil | ||
Bavuttiyude Namathil | Sethu's friend | Cameo | |
Chapters | Annie | ||
Doctor Innocent Aanu | Adabia | ||
Ee Adutha Kaalathu | Roopa Vasudevan | ||
Matinee | Gayathri teacher | ||
MLA Mani: Patham Classum Gusthiyum | MLA Lakshmi Priya | ||
Naughty Professor | Tessa | ||
Orange | Saritha | ||
Spirit | ASP Supriya Raghavan | Won—Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
Red Alert | Anu | ||
Ustad Hotel | Fathima Abdul Razaq | ||
2013 | 101 Chodyangal | Sathi | |
Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha | Cyns Ria | ||
Arikil Oraal | Aarathi | ||
Ayaal | Devaki Antharjanam | ||
Careebeyans | Ganga | ||
Cowboy | Veena | ||
David and Goliath | Jainamma | ||
Left Right Left | Anitha | ||
Kanyaka Talkies | Ancy | Won—Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress | |
Tourist Home | Patient's wife | ||
White Paper | Asha | ||
Weeping Boy | Sreedevi Sahadevan | ||
2014 | God's Own Country | Sereena | |
Happy Journey | Alice | ||
Hi I'm Tony | Elizabeth Tony | ||
Iyobinte Pustakam | Kazhali | ||
London Bridge | Gracy | ||
Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal | Maya | ||
RajadhiRaja | Vidyalakshmi | ||
Thomson Villa | Sheela Paul | ||
Vellimoonga | Molly | ||
Vikramadithyan | Lakshmi Nair | ||
2015 | Alif | Fathima | |
Anegan | Dr.Radhika | Tamil film | |
The Reporter | Vinitha teacher | ||
Ennum Eppozhum | Farah | ||
Nee-Na | Counselor Pearl | ||
Nirnnayakam | Government Pleader Nirmala | ||
Love 24x7 | Jayashree | ||
Ennu Ninte Moideen | Pathumma | [ citation needed ] | |
My God | - | ||
Two Countries | Susan | ||
2016 | Airlift | Deepti Jayarajan, George Kutty's wife | Hindi film [15] |
Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum | Dr. Deepa Menon | ||
Karinkunnam 6'S | IG Haritha Krishnan | ||
Oru Muthassi Gada | Jean | ||
Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Gladys | ||
2017 | Honey Bee 2: Celebrations | Ruby | |
Avarude Raavukal | Deepa Manoj | ||
Dr. Chakravarthy | Vandana Chakravarthy | Telugu film | |
Honey Bee 2.5 | Herself | ||
Oru Visheshapetta BiriyaniKissa | Thaara | ||
Thank You Very Much | Achyuth's mother | ||
Adam John | Daisy | ||
Ramaleela | Olga John | [16] | |
Vimaanam | Mable | ||
Masterpiece | Minister Sethulakshmi Krishnadas | ||
2018 | Aadhi | Rosy | |
Ira | Adv. Daisy | ||
Bonsai | Mom | ||
Suvarna Purushan | Mary | ||
Johny Johny Yes Appa | S. Sujatha | ||
Paviyettante Madhurachooral | Annie | ||
2019 | Varikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam | Annie | |
Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel | ADGP Indulekha | ||
Athiran | Renuka | ||
Oru Yamandan Premakadha | Diya's mother | ||
Kadaram Kondan | Kalpana | Tamil film | |
2020 | Anveshanam | Sony | |
Draupadi | Doctor | Tamil film | |
2021 | Sajan Bakery Since 1962 | Betsy | |
Black Coffee | Ann | Sequel of the 2011 film Salt N' Pepper | |
2022 | Bheeshma Parvam | Susan Anjoottikkaran | |
Twenty One Gms | SP Rachel | ||
O2 | Manorama | Tamil film | |
Two Men | Ameena | ||
Monster | CI Mariyam George | ||
Louis | Lakshmi | ||
2023 | Ennalum Ente Aliya | Sulu | [17] |
Oh My Darling | Jenny's and Jasmine's mother | [18] | |
Anuragam | Devika | [19] | |
Otta | [20] | ||
Bandra | Hemaji | [21] | |
Dance Party | [22] | ||
Khali Purse of Billionaires | Sakthi | [23] | |
Achanoru Vazha Vechu | [24] | ||
Olam | [25] Story,Script and Dialogues also by her | ||
Vanitha | Vanitha | [26] | |
Article 21 | Thamara | [27] | |
2024 | Qalb | [28] | |
Idiyan Chandhu | [29] | ||
Nunakkuzhi | Eby's mother | [30] | |
Pushpaka Vimanam † | TBA | [31] | |
Year | Title | Channel | Role | Language | Notes |
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2002 | Sneha | Asianet | Malayalam | ||
2005–2006 | Omanathinkalpakshi | Asianet | Jancy | [32] | |
2006 | Ohari | Amrita TV | [32] | ||
2006 | Thadangal Palayam | Asianet | |||
2006–2007 | Malayogam | Asianet | Revathi | ||
2007–2008 | Chilluvilakku | Surya TV | Dr. Lekha | ||
2009 | Aranazhika Neram | Amrita TV | |||
2009 | Kanal Kireedam | Surya TV | Nandhini | ||
2010 | Thulabharam | Surya TV | Shalini | ||
2010–2011 | Alavudeente Albuthavilakku | Asianet | Mumthaz | ||
2011–2012 | Pattukalude Pattu | Surya TV | Swapna | ||
2013–2014 | Satyameva Jayate | Surya TV | Sherya Saran IPS | ||
2014 | Manjuthirum Mumpe | DD Malayalam | Seetha Nandan | ||
2023 | Shaitan | Disney+ Hotstar | Mary Joseph | Telugu |
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Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
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2008 | Kerala State TV Awards | Best Actress | Aranazhika Neram | Won | [34] |
Atlas Film Critics TV Award | Best Second Actress | Chilluvillakku | Won | [35] | |
2011 | Filmfare Awards South | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam | Traffic | Won | [36] |
Amrita Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [37] | ||
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Second Best Actor (Female) | Traffic , Athe Mazha Athe Veyil | Won | ||
2012 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Spirit | Won | |
2015 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Second Best Actor (Female) | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Won | |
2013 | Kerala State Film Award | Second Best Actress | Left Right Left and Kanyaka Talkies | Won | [38] |
South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Female) | Left RIght Left | Won | ||
2015 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Character Actress | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Won | [ citation needed ] |
Vanitha Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Female) | Won | [ citation needed ] | ||
South Indian International Movie Awards | Won | ||||
Filmfare Awards South | Won | ||||
1st IIFA Utsavam | Performance In A Supporting Role – Female | Won | |||
2018 | Master Vision International | Excellency Award | Many movies | Won | |
2019 | Toronto International South Asian Film Awards (TISFA) | Best Supporting Actress | Adam Joan & Vimaanam | Won | [39] |
Janmabhoomi Legends of Kerala | Won | ||||
South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Female) | Aadhi | Won | ||
2022 | Ramu Kariat Awards | Best Character Actress | Various films | Won | |
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