Srinda
Srinda Arhaan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 August 1985 (age 39)[1] |
| Other names | Srinda Mol Srinda Arhaan[2] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse | Ashab |
| Children | Arhaan |
Srinda Arhaan is an Indian film actress, who predominantly performs in Malayalam films. Her first film was Four Friends. Her notable roles includes 22 Female Kottayam, Annayum Rasoolum, 1983 and Masala Republic.[3]
Career
Srinda Arhaan was born into a Muslim family. She did her schooling at St. Mary’s Anglo Indian Girls High School, Fort Kochi up to Class X before moving to a school in Palluruthy for her Plus Two. She later studied at the Sacred Heart College, Thevara.[4]
Srinda was passionate about films and photography since she was young and said that films were always on mind even after she started working. Bored with her job, she started her film career as an assistant director.[5] She then briefly worked as a television anchor, but felt that "my heart wasn’t in it. I felt like something was missing which I found in films".[4] She went on to model for products such as hair oils and jewellery brands before appearing in a documentary which eventually led her to feature films: she was noticed by director Dileesh Nair who introduced her to Aashiq Abu. Her cinematic debut was Abu's 22 Female Kottayam, in which she played a friend role of the lead character,[6] with Srinda stating that the film "shaped her as an actor".[4] In the following months, she was part of several popular films such as Thattathin Marayathu, North 24 Kaatham, 101 Weddings, Artist and Annayum Rasoolum although she played only minor supporting roles in them. 2014 she had a lead role in the sports film 1983 and her character Susheela was noticed.[4][7] Later that year, she played a police officer in the political satire Masala Republic,and had two releases on one day, Tamaar Padaar and Homely Meals, both of which had her in a starring role.[4] She made her Tamil debut in Vennila Veedu, in which she portrays a character with negative shades.[7]
Personal life
Srinda is married to Ashab but is currently living separated, and they have a son named Arhaan.[1] Srinda changed her surname as Srinda Arhaan.[2] She started her acting career after marriage.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Four Friends | Ayisha | |
| 2012 | 22 Female Kottayam | Jinsy | |
| Thattathin Marayathu | Sandhya | ||
| 101 Weddings | Indira | ||
| 2013 | Annayum Rasoolum | Fazila | |
| Artist | Ruchi | [9] | |
| North 24 Kaatham | Priya | [10] | |
| 2014 | 1983 | Susheela | [11][12] |
| Happy Journey | Aparna | ||
| Masala Republic | AGS Officer | ||
| Manglish | Mumtaz | [5] | |
| Homely Meals | Nanditha | [5] | |
| Tamaar Padaar | Valsamma | [13][14] | |
| Vennila Veedu | Ilavarasi | Tamil film | |
| 2015 | Aadu | Mary | |
| Rasputin | Anu | [15] | |
| Chirakodinja Kinavukal | Koottukari | [2] | |
| Loham | Girl at the wedding | Cameo appearance | |
| Kunjiramayanam | Sajitha | ||
| Amar Akbar Anthony | Resmiya | ||
| Rani Padmini | Nandhini | ||
| Two Countries | Jessica | ||
| 2016 | Mohavalayam | Mehru | |
| Pinneyum | Sharada | ||
| Popcorn | Sharon | ||
| Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Latha | ||
| Adventures of Omanakuttan |
References
- ^ a b Athira M., Nita Sathyendran. "With stardust in their eyes". The Hindu.
- ^ a b c Karthikeyan, Shruti (20 January 2015). "I use my son's name as my surname: Srinda". The Times Of India. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ Kurian, Shiba (20 March 2014). "Srinda's juggling act". Times Of India. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
- ^ a b c d e Anand, Shilpa Nair (5 October 2014). "In love with cinema". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- ^ a b c Soman, Deepa (26 May 2014). "My friends ask me how I tricked Mammukka into clicking a selfie: Srinda Arhaan". Times Of India. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
- ^ Kurian, Shiba (16 March 2012). "Srinda Ashab in Aashiqu Abu's next". The Times Of India. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- ^ a b Suresh, Meera (19 August 2014). "Making strides". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- ^ "Srinda Ashab to Lead in 'Homely Meals'". Kerala.com. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- ^ Mythily Ramachandran (5 September 2013). "Shyamaprasad is back with 'Artist'". Gulf News. Dubai: Gulfnews.com. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ "North 24 Katham Review | Fahad Fazil's North 24 Katham | North 24 Katham Collection Report". Futurecreater.in. 15 March 2012. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ^ Vijay George. "On location: 1983 — For the love of the game". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ "M'wood gears up for more sports movies – Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 17 February 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
- ^ Soman, Deepa (29 August 2014). "Srinda Ashab to play Prithviraj's heroine!". The Times Of India. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
- ^ C Pillai, Radhika (6 September 2014). "My role in Tamaar Padaar will be a surprise: Srinda". The Times Of India. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
- ^ Vijay George (4 April 2013). "Story of transformation". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 May 2013.