Meenakshi (Malayalam actress)

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Meenakshi
Born
Maria Margaret Sharmilee [1]

Other namesSharmili, Sharmilee
Years active2002–05

Meenakshi, also known as Sharmilee or Sharmili (in Tamil/Telugu), is a former Malayalam actress. The Kerala Film Critics Association named her their 2005 debutante artist. In all of her Tamil-language films, she was credited as Sharmilee. [2] In Malayalam, she rechristened herself as Meenakshi, the character she played in Kakkakarumbam. [1]

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Early life

Born in Coimbatore into a Catholic family, Meenakshi's mother hails from Ooty. Meenakshi left for Chennai to pursue higher studies. She graduated in Mathematics from the Stella Maris College, Chennai. [1] and received a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree from Loyola College Chennai.

While in school, she received several acting offers, which she rejected so that she could concentrate on her studies. She did modelling and later hosted a popular phone-in programme, Kasumele on Jaya TV. [1] [3] People were instantly attracted by her cheerful and youthful approach to anchoring. After graduation, she started her career in films. [4]

Career

Her debut Tamil movie was Aasai Aasaiyai in 2003 with Jiiva, who also made his debut with this film. This movie was not very well received in the box office even though the story and Sharmeelee's acting got good reviews from critics. This was then followed by Anbe Anbe with Shaam was classified as a medium hit in the box office. Her third Tamil movie was Diwan with Sarathkumar. This movie won her rave reviews for her performance. It was followed by her Telugu entry through the movie Taarak in 2003. In 2004, she made her debut in Malayalam Industry with two movies - Vellinakshatram and Kaakkakarumban. Her first movie Vellinakshatram was a mega hit and her performance was appreciated by many. After that she established herself in Malayalam movies with a string of hit movies. The same year, Youth festival and Black(cameo appearance) were also released. Later however, she tried her luck in other regional languages.

In 2005, she appeared in the movie Junior Senior, where she acted aside Mukesh and Kunchacko Boban. This movie was a remake of Hindi classic hit, Yes Boss, where Meenakshi reprised the role played by Juhi Chawla. Same year, Ponmudipuzhayorathu was also released. Most of the songs she acted in were hits. "Oru chri kandaal" was one of the top songs of Malayalam in the year 2005. So was " Kalla Kalla Kochu Kalla". Later, Meenakshi faded away from the films.

Personal life

She got married and settled down in Bangalore.She is a very spiritual person and follower of Oosho.In 2004, Meenakshi told an interviewer that "I love to act in more Malayalam films as the characters here have depth and the heroines have much more to do than just look good."

Filmography

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2003 Aasai Aasaiyai BrindhaTamil
2003 Anbe Anbe Vaishali Tamil
2003 Diwan AishwaryaTamil
2003 Taarak Varsha Telugu
2004 Vellinakshathram Indu/Indumathy DeviMalayalam
2004 Kakkakarumban MeenakshiMalayalam
2004Youth FestivalAthiraMalayalam
2004 Black Special AppearanceMalayalam
2005PesuvomaThenmozhiTamil
2005 Junior Senior AkhilaMalayalam
2005 Ponmudipuzhayorathu ValsalaMalayalam
2005HridayangamamMalayalam
2005Gafoor Ka DostMalayalam

Other work

She has acted in some advertisements including Kumarikalpam Tonic, Plaza Jewellery, Pooja Milk, Vanamala Washing Powder etc. She hosted Kaasu Mele, live show.

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