Monisha Mohan Menon

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Monisha Mohan Menon
Born (1994-06-20) 20 June 1994 (age 30)
Pattambi, Kerala, India
Alma mater College of Engineering Chengannur
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
  • Actress
Years active2018–present
Parent(s)PK Mohan
Seethalakshmi KP

Monisha Mohan Menon is an Indian filmmaker, actress and screenwriter who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. [1] She directed New Normal. [2]

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Early life and education

Monisha Mohan Menon was born in Pattambi to PK Mohan and Seethalakshmi KP. [3]

Monisha Completed Bachelor of Technology from College of Engineering Chengannur.

Personal life

She lives in Kochi. [4] [5]

Filmography

As Director

YearTitleDirectorScreenwriterNotesRef.
2018 Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018 film) Dark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgAssistant Director
2019 Prathi Poovankozhi Dark Red x.svgDark Red x.svgAssistant Director
2022New NormalYes check.svgYes check.svgShort film [2] [6] [7] [8] [9]

As Actress

YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
2021Cold (2021 film)Varsha (voice) Tamil cinema
2023 Fight Club (2023 film) Shailu Tamil cinema [4] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

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