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Vidya Pradeep
Pradeep during Thadam audio launch
Born
Alappuzha, Kerala, India
Other namesVidya Gopakumar,[1] Dhyana[2]
Occupation(s)Actress, Scientist[1]
Years active2010–present

Vidya Pradeep is an Indian actress and research scientist.[1] Her Notable films include Saivam (2014), Pasanga 2 (2015), Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya (2017), Thadam (2019) and Ponmagal Vandhal (2020).

Career

Film career

After completing her master's degree in Biotechnology, Pradeep pursued her PhD at an eye hospital in Chennai. As a research scientist, she works on stem cell biology, and her works are published in "International Journal of Cornea" and "International Journal of Cell Therapy".[3][1][4]

She practiced Bharatanatyam during her childhood.[2] While pursuing her PhD, Vidya worked as a model and appeared in several print and television advertisements. She also appeared in the music video for A. R. Rahman's "Aa Bhi Jaa" from his studio album Raunaq alongside Yami Gautam and several other models. Vidya was signed to play a role in a film by Lohithadas, but the film didn't materialise. She was subsequently signed to play a supporting role in Aval Peyar Thamizharasi (2010) and debuted under the name Dhyana. Her next film was Virunthali (2010), where she played the heroine.[2] She was spotted by director A. L. Vijay, who cast her in his successful family drama film, Saivam (2014) to portray Sara Arjun's mother. For the film, she reverted to her original name and put on weight to portray a middle-aged woman. The film and the ensemble cast won positive reviews for its portrayal of a family. She then featured in the action drama, Adhibar (2015) as the lead actress opposite Jeevan.[5][6] Pradeep then worked on Pandiraj's Pasanga 2 (2015) portraying the mother of a small child.[7] Critics noted that Pradeep added "solidity to the film by coming up with a credible performance" and that she did "commendably well".[8][9] She worked on the psychological thriller Onnume Puriyala (2016), which made the headlines for becoming the first Tamil film to be remade in German, and played a cameo in Achamindri (2016).[10][11]

Pradeep made her debut in Kannada with Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya (2017) opposite Shivarajkumar, and the film opened to very positive reviews.[12][13][14][15] Vidya was highly appreciated by the critics for her acting skills and screen presence.[13][14][12] The New Indian Express noted that "Vidya Pradeep doesn’t stay a glam doll instead proves her talent in acting when called for", while the Deccan Herald says that it is a "fortuitous debut for Vidya Pradeep".[13][14]

In March 2019, she appeared in Thadam with Arun Vijay. Times of India said "Vidya's performance stands out" and The Indian Express stated that "Vidya Pradeep needs a special mention and manages to hold your attention undivided right through as Malar".[16][17]

Television career

In August 2018, Vijayalakshmi quit the show in citing unavoidable reasons,[18] and was replaced by Vidya. she began acting in Nayaki, a Tamil television serial, by portraying the lead role. Due to COVID-19 outbreak in India, Nayaki serial was end.

Filmography

  • All films are in Tamil, Otherwise noted.
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
2010 Aval Peyar Thamizharasi Dancer Tamil film ; Credited as Dhyana
Virunthali Archana Credited as Dhyana
2013 Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath Radhika Malayalam film ; Cameo appearance
2014 Saivam Thenmozhi
2015 Adhibar Suganthi
Pasanga 2 Divya
2016 Achamindri Shruthi
2017 Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya Nayana Kannada film
2018 Iravukku Aayiram Kangal Anitha
Kalari Mallika
Maari 2 Kalai’s wife
2019 Thadam Malarvizhi
2020 Ponmagal Vandhal Shakti Jothi Cameo appearance
2021

Thalaivi†

TBA
Othaikku Othai† Anitha Post-production

Asurakulam†

Priya Post-production

Echo†

TBA Filming
Aval Kangalai Kondu Ennai Moodinaal† TBA Filming
Powder† TBA Filming

Television

Year Series Role Language Channel Notes
2018–2020 Nayagi Anandhi Thirumurugan / Kathiresan Tamil Sun TV Female Lead

References

  1. ^ a b c d "In vitro transdifferentiation of human skin keratinocytes to corneal epithelial cells". celltherapyjournal.org. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b c S. R. Ashok Kumar (6 May 2010). "My First Break: Dhyana". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
  3. ^ Jyothsna (12 September 2015). "Vidya Pradeep, a stem cell biologist and also an actress". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  4. ^ menon, thinkal (2 October 2015). "The pretty scientist on big screen". Deccan Chronicle.
  5. ^ "Vidya Pradeep shares her experience with Jeevan". kalakkalcinema.com. 23 August 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Vidya Pradeep expects a lot from 'Athibar'". kalakkalcinema.com. 22 August 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  7. ^ "Upcoming actress Vidya Pradeep shares her experience working with Suriya in Pandiraj's Haiku". behindwoods.com. 4 April 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  8. ^ "Pasanga-2 (aka) Haiku review". behindwoods.com. 24 December 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  9. ^ "Pasanga 2 Movie Review & Rating: A Must-watch Flick For Children And Parents!". filmibeat.com. 24 December 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  10. ^ K. R. Manigandan (16 January 2017). "Tamil film to be remade in German". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  11. ^ Mrinalini Sundari (16 January 2017). "Vidya Pradeep does a cameo in Achamindri". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  12. ^ a b "Bangaara S/O Bagarada Manushya Review {3.5/5}: Go ahead, watch this film — it lets you see farmers and their problems with a sheen". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  13. ^ a b c "Bangara... in the footsteps of Bangarada manushya". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  14. ^ a b c "Rising in revolt for a noble cause". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  15. ^ "Bangara S/O Bangaradha Manushya Review; Chitraloka Rating 4/5 - chitraloka.com | Kannada Movie News, Reviews | Image". chitraloka.com. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  16. ^ "Thadam Review {3.5/5}: Arun Vijay steals the show with dual roles" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  17. ^ "Thadam movie review: A thriller that doesn't disappoint". 1 March 2019.
  18. ^ "Vijayalakshmi quits from popular serial 'Nayagi' - Times of India". The Times of India.
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