Thesni Khan
Thesni Khan | |
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| Born | Thesni Khan 5 April 1970 (age 54) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Alma mater | Cochin Kalabhavan |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Dancer, Presenter |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Parent(s) | AliKhan, Rukhiya |
Thesni Khan is a Malayalam television actress, theatre and film actress. Her debut was in 1988 through Daisy. She is a comedian and character actor.[1] She is the product of famous institution Kalabhavan.[2] She is best known for her roles as Kanyaka in Beautiful[3][4] and Trivandrum Lodge[5] which became "the talk of the town".[6] She has played memorable characters and worked with renowned names.[7] She is known for her comic timing on both the small and big screens.[8][9]
Personal life
Thesni is born to Ali Khan, a famous magician from Kerala and Rukhiya, a housewife. She has an elder sister who is married and settled. Thesni after getting training from her father performed magic on various stages.[10] She studied at Cochin Kalabhavan. She was married but ended in divorce.[11]
Awards
Thesni Khan won the FRAME award for Best actor in a Comic Role (Female) for Cinemala.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1988 | Daisy | Daisy's classmate | |
| Aparan | job seeker | ||
| Vaishali | Thozhy | ||
| Moonnam Pakkam | Vani | ||
| 1989 | Dasharatham | Nurse | |
| 1990 | In Harihar Nagar | Mahadevan's lover | Cameo |
| Shubhayathra | Arundhathi's sister | ||
| Kalikkalam | Suhra | ||
| Gajakesariyogam | Karhika's friend | ||
| Sasneham | Nurse | ||
| Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Vasudev's daughter | ||
| Vembanadu | |||
| 1991 | Godfather | Mercy | |
| Kilukkampetti | Special Appearance in the Song | ||
| Njan Gandharvan | Bhama's friend | ||
| Ennum Nanmakal | Saradha | ||
| Kanalkaattu | Ruby | ||
| Mimics Parade | Dance teacher | ||
| Kakkathollayiram | Suhara | ||
| 1992 | Ayalathe Adheham | Premachandran's neighbor | |
| Kallan Kappalil Thanne | Rajani | ||
| Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo | Arathy's friend | ||
| My Dear Muthachan | Meera's friend | ||
| Neelakurukkan | - | ||
| Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon | |||
| Ente Ponnu Thampuran | |||
| 1993 | Uppukandam Brothers | ||
| Journalist | Soman's wife | ||
| Aagneyam | Krishnadas's wife | ||
| Bhagyavan | Thankamani | ||
| 1994 | Kadal | Annamma | |
| Napolean | Laila | ||
| Kambolam | |||
| 1995 | Kusruthikaatu | Riya | |
| Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | Nancy | ||
| Karma | Mary | ||
| King Soloman | Sainabha | ||
| 1996 | Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar | Reksi | |
| 1996 | Ishtamanu Nooruvattam | Guest appearance | |
| 1997 | Oru Mutham Manimutham | Ammootty | |
| 1998 | Meenathil Thalikettu | Nancy | |
| 1999 | Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal | Leelamma | |
| 2000 | Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal | Herself | Cameo |
| Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam | Hostel Warden | ||
| Aanamuttathe Aangalamar | Jayabharathi | ||
| 2001 | Sundara Purushan | Tuition teacher | |
| 2004 | Njan Salperu Ramankutty | Ramankutty's sister | |
| Masangudi Mannidiyar Speaking | Servant | ||
| Priyam Priyamkaram | - | ||
| 2006 | Orikkal Koodi | - | Short film |
| 2008 | Gopalapuranam | - | |
| Innathe Chintha Vishayam | Immanuel's wife | ||
| Bullet | - | ||
| 2009 | Kappal Muthalaali | Cicily | |
| 2010 | Pokkiri Raja | Manoharan's wife | |
| Thaskara Lahala | Jameela | ||
| Chaverpada | Cleopatra | ||
| Kaaryasthan | Devika | ||
| Again Kasargod Khader Bhai | Shittymol | ||
| Paappi Appacha | Shailaja | ||
| Tournament | Daughter in law | ||
| Fiddle | Leelamani | ||
| Swantham Bharya Zindabad | Ambujam | ||
| 2011 | Seniors | Call girl with Alaudeen Rauthar | Extended Cameo |
| Beautiful | Kanyaka | ||
| Sarkar Colony | Mariyama David | ||
| 2012 | Kunjaliyan | Prameela, Vishwan's wife | |
| Diamond Necklace | Santhamma | ||
| Mr. Marumakan | Indu | ||
| Bachelor Party | Nurse | ||
| Trivandrum Lodge | Kanyaka Menon | Pending—SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role(Nominated) | |
| Thappana | Kochappi's wife | ||
| Ardhanaari | Vinayan's sister | ||
| Da Thadiya | Rani Thadikaran | ||
| Theruvunakshathrangal | Vilasini | ||
| 2013 | Kammath & Kammath | Kammath's servant | |
| Breaking News Live | Suhara | ||
| Radio | Dhamayanthi | ||
| Hotel California | Shirly | ||
| Tourist Home | Reality show aspirant's mom | ||
| Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty | A woman in Mathukkutty's village | ||
| Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum | Jalaja | ||
| Kunjananthante Kada | Shyamala | ||
| Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus | Kumbalangi Maria | ||
| Ginger | Sathi | ||
| Bundy Chor | - | ||
| For Sale | |||
| Punyalan Agarbattis | Gracy | ||
| 2014 | Polytechnic | Ponnamma | |
| Law Point | |||
| How Old Are You | Rani | ||
| Call me @ | - | ||
| Avatharam | Priya | ||
| Bhaiyya Bhaiyya | Vasanthi | ||
| Mathai Kuzhappakkaranalla | Omana | ||
| The Dolphins | Mehajubeen | ||
| 2015 | Six | - | |
| Love 24x7 | Cameo | ||
| Loham | Nurse | ||
| Thilothama | Saritha | ||
| Amar Akbar Anthony | Nurse | ||
| Urumbukal Urangarilla | Rosely | ||
| 2016 | Moonnam Naal Njayarazhcha | Rosakutty | |
| Darvinte Parinamam | Parthan's wife | ||
| Happy Wedding | Bus Conductress | ||
| Angane Thanne Netave Anchettanam Pinnale | Padmajam | ||
| Welcome to Central Jail | Bhavani | ||
| Thoppil Joppan | Alice | ||
| 2017 | Fukri | Nabisa | |
| Achayans | Valsa | ||
| Ayal Jeevichirippundu | |||
| Prethamundu Sookshikkuka | Doramol | ||
| Sunday Holiday | Shilpa | ||
| Pullikkaran Staraa | Mridula | ||
| Lava Kusha (2017) | Saritha | ||
| Pippin Chuvattile Pranayam | Philomina | ||
| Aana Alarodalaral | Hajara Beevi | ||
| Masterpiece | |||
| Vimaanam | Jaya | ||
| 2018 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | ||
| Oru Kuttanadan Blog | |||
| Kaithola Chathan | |||
| Once Upon A Time There Was A Kallan | Filming | ||
| Don't Worry Be Happy | Filming | ||
| Arabian Safari | Filming | ||
| Venalodungathe | Filming | ||
| Aanenkilum Allenkilum | Filming | ||
| Ippozhum Eppozhum Sthuthiyayirikkatte | Filming |
Television serials
- Cinemala (Asianet)
- Autograph (Asianet)
- Snehaseema (Doordarshan)
- Sundari Sundari (Surya TV)
- 8 Sundharikallum Njanum(Surya TV)
- Sandhanagopalam(Asianet)
- Velankanni Mathavu(Surya TV)
- Priyam (Kairali TV)
- Chakyarum Kappyarum Pinne Moyillyarum(Surya TV)
- Ente Alphonsama (Asianet)
- Ente Manasaputhri(Asianet)
- Akkare Ikkare (Asianet)
- Abhinethri (Surya TV)
- Melappadam (Doordarshan)
- Other Works
She has judged popular reality show Comedy Stars on Asianet,Five Minutes Fun Star on Kaumudi TV and Jagapoga on Kairali TV..She has attended popular talk shows such as Nammal Thammil,Sreekandannair Show.She has acted in some tele-films also.She has participated in popular game shows such as 1.1.3 on Mazhavil Manorama and Sarigama on Asianet.She has supported Beena Antony and Manoj Kumar in reality show Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njaanum on Asianet.She has performed in various stages as a dancer,comedy artist,supporting artist, etc. She knows magic very much.She has acted in some advertisements also.
- References
- Amma Mazhavillu
- Vanitha Magazine
- Ladies Corner
- Star Jam (Kappa TV)
- Ningalkkariyamo?(Surya TV)
- Ruchiyude Onam
- Comedy Time (Surya TV)
- Star Ragging (Kairali TV)
- Thesni Magic Show
- Snehitha Arangu Segment (Amrita TV)
- Valkkanadi (Asianet)
- Shubharahtri (Jeevan TV)
- Art Cafe (Kairali People TV)
- CCL
- Taste Time (Asianet)
- Ividinganannu Bhai (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Badayi Banglavu (Asianet)
- Chat Room (Jaihind TV)
- Cinema Chirimaa (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Nammal Thammil (Asianet)
- Kerala Cafe (Kairali TV)
- Cinema Company (Kaumudi TV)
- Students Only (Kairali TV)
- E Buz (Mathrubhumi News)
- Students Only (Kairali TV)
- Don't DO Don't do (Asianet Plus)
- Meet The Editors (Reporter TV)
- Chirikkum Pattanam (Kairali TV)
- Smart Show (Flowers TV)
- Home Minister (Amrita TV)
- Annachi Paattu
- La Jihad
- I Me Myself
- Run Kerala Run
- Spotligt
- Aakruti
- Komady Circus (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Comedy Awards (Flowers TV)
- Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran
- Anand Film Awards
- Grand Magical Circus
- Day with a star
- Urvashi Theatres
- Adar Onam
References
- ^ "Tesni Khan gets busier by the day!". nowrunning.com. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^ http://www.cochinkalabhavan.com/contribution.html
- ^ "Tracing lives". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^ "Saiju Kurup is all praise for V K Prakash". Times of India. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^ "Saiju Kurup is all praise for V K Prakash". Times of India. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^ "A to Z of Mollywood". Times of India. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^ "Having the last laugh". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^ "Shotcuts – Malayalam cinema". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131021/entertainment-mollywood/article/%E2%80%98funny-acts-not-design%E2%80%99
- ^ Jijin. "അച്ഛന് എന്നും എനിക്ക് മാജിക്!". manoramaonline.come. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ http://www.mangalam.com/women/interview/92403
- ^ "Mukesh bags award for popular TV artiste". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 March 2013.