Abhirami Suresh

s{{Short description|Indian actress and singer}}

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| birth_place = Kochi, Kerala, India

| other_names = Ebbie

| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|singer|musician|composer|video jockey|model}}

| years_active = 2008 – present

| relatives = Amritha Suresh (sister)

| website = {{URL|amrutamgamay.com}}

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Violin

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| label = Independent artist

| associated_acts = Amrutam Gamay

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Abhirami Suresh is an Indian actress, singer, musician, composer, and video jockey. Abhirami and her sister Amritha Suresh are the lead vocalists of their music band Amrutam Gamaya.{{cite news |title=These young female musicians are winning ears and hearts with their music |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/young-female-musicians-are-rocking-the-charts/article7578673.ece |work=The Hindu |date=25 August 2015 |last1=M |first1=Athira}} They are also known for vlogging.

Early and personal life

She was born to P. R. Suresh and Laila. She has an elder sister, singer-composer Amrutha Suresh. She used to perform mimicry and monoact in her schools and "never missed out on a chance to be on the stage". In an interview, Abhirami said she always wanted to be an actress and although she is from a family of musicians she never saw herself as a singer or thought of pursuing music until Amrutam Gamay was formed. After completing class eleven, she did a diploma in acting. She has directed a short film as part of her undergraduate course.{{cite news |last=M. |first=Athira |title=Essaying multiple roles |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/interview-with-actor-anchor-singer-abhirami-suresh/article7868829.ece |accessdate=25 February 2020 |work=The Hindu |date=12 November 2015}} She runs a jewelry brand, Aamindo.{{cite news |author=Web team |title=ഇതാണ് അഭിരാമി സുരേഷ്; ബിഗ് ബോസിലെ പുതിയ മത്സരാര്‍ഥിയെ അറിയാം |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/biggboss/all-you-want-to-know-about-abhirami-suresh-new-contestant-in-bigg-boss-2-q6639e |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=Asianet News |date=23 February 2020 |language=ml}} Abhirami is also into modelling.{{cite news |author=Entertainment desk |title=പാട്ടിനൊപ്പം മോഡലിങ്ങിലും തിളങ്ങി അഭിരാമി സുരേഷ്; ചിത്രങ്ങൾ |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/abhirami-suresh-glamorous-photos-343990/ |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=Indian Express Malayalam |date=15 February 2020 |language=ml}} She has walked the ramp in Kerala Fashion Runway 2018. She was also featured on the cover page of Vanitha Magazine along with her sister.She has featured in magazines including Kanyaka and Manorama Arogyam.

Career

=Film and television=

Abhirami got her first acting offer after her impressions of host Ranjini Haridas and judge Sharreth on the music reality television show Idea Star Singer (2007) on Asianet in which her sister Amrutha Suresh was participating. This led to an offer to act in the children's television serial Hello Kuttichathan (2008 – 2009) on Asianet. She was 12 years old then and played the role of Nimmi.{{cite news |last=Nair |first=Radhika |title=Throwback Thursday: Imitating music composer Sharath got me Hello Kutttichathan, says actress Abhirami Suresh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/throwback-thursday-imitating-music-composer-sharath-got-me-hello-kutttichathan-says-actress-abhirami-suresh/articleshow/70789115.cms |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=22 August 2019}} The show was well received by the audience.{{cite news |title=Hello Kuttichathan's Abhirami Suresh walks down memory lane; read post |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/hello-kuttichathans-abhirami-suresh-walks-down-memory-lane-read-post/articleshow/72120088.cms |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=19 November 2019}} It was followed by roles in films such as Keralotsavam 2009 and Gulumaal: The Escape (both in 2009).

She made her Tamil acting debut with Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane (2014), a Malayalam-Tamil bilingual comedy in which she played a Malayali Muslim girl named Nisha who aspires to become Miss Kerala.{{cite news |last=Thomas |first=Elizabeth |title=Surprise Package |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140106/entertainment-mollywood/article/surprise-package |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112074157/http://deccanchronicle.com/140106/entertainment-mollywood/article/surprise-package |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 January 2014 |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=6 January 2014}} She got the offer when she was in AVM Studios with Amrutha for recording a song, where director S. S. Kumaran met them who was looking for a newcomer for his film. Her first character as a female lead was in Beware of Dogs (2014). It was a comedy-drama and she played Meera in the film.{{cite news |title=The torture scenes in Kubera Rashi were the toughest: Abhirami |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/The-torture-scenes-in-Kubera-Rashi-were-the-toughest-Abhirami/articleshow/36057350.cms |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=5 June 2014}} It was followed by the romantic drama 100 Days of Love (2015) in which she played a supporting role as Pia George, the ex-girlfriend of Balan (Dulquer Salmaan).{{cite news |title='Hi, I'm Abhirami, Dulquer's ex-girlfriend' |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/kerala/dulquer-salmaan-ex-girlfriend |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=Asianet News |date=31 July 2017}}{{cite news |last=Prakash |first=Asha |title=Abhirami will play Dulquer's friend in 100 Days of Love |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Abhirami-will-play-Dulquers-friend-in-100-Days-of-Love/articleshow/40317035.cms |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=17 August 2014}} She played the female lead role in her second Tamil film, Kubera Rasi (2015), which revolves around a bank robbery.

In December 2018, Abhirami and Amrutha started a YouTube channel, Amrutam Gamay – AG, with the series AG Vlogs to publish their creative content. The content is related to their personal lives, travel, food, music, shopping among other things.{{cite news |last=M. |first=Athira |title=Star-studded web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/malayali-celebrities-with-their-youtube-channels/article25970284.ece |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=The Hindu |date=11 January 2019}} In 2019, she acted in the teenage short film Viral.{{cite news |author=മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ |title='വൈറൽ' ആകും മുമ്പ് എല്ലാവരും കാണാൻ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/short-films/2019/03/09/viral-short-film-with-abhirami-suresh-as-main-character.html |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=Malayala Manorama |date=9 March 2019 |language=ml}} In 2020, Abhirami and Amrutha was invited to take part in the second season of Malayalam reality television game show Bigg Boss as contestants, however, they refused the offer because of other commitments.{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss Malayalam 2: Singer Abhirami Suresh refutes rumours of taking part in the Mohanlal-hosted show |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/bigg-boss-malayalam-2-singer-abhirami-suresh-refutes-rumours-of-taking-part-in-the-mohanlal-hosted-show/articleshow/73068914.cms |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=2 January 2020}} Later, they entered the Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2) house as wildcard entrants on day 50.{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss Malayalam 2: Siblings Amritha and Abhirami Suresh make a wild card entry in the house |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/bigg-boss-malayalam-2-siblings-amritha-and-abhirami-suresh-make-a-wild-card-entry-in-the-house/articleshow/74275921.cms |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=24 February 2020}}

=Music=

Abhirami began composing at a young age, her debut composition came out when she was 14 years old. She is a keyboardist and plays the violin.{{cite news |last=Manu |first=Meera |title=Suresh sisters on the go |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/130717/suresh-sisters-on-the-go.html |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=13 July 2017}} She has composed several bhajans in her early stint.{{cite news |last=Kurian |first=Shiba |title=Abhirami Suresh to debut in tinsel town |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Abhirami-Suresh-to-debut-in-tinsel-town/articleshow/25045355.cms |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=1 November 2013}} The music band Amrutam Gamay was launched in 2014 in which her sister Amrutha and herself are the lead vocalists. The band performed internationally at gigs within six months of its formation.{{cite news |last1=Menon |first1=Anoop |title=Sister Act |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2015/jul/24/sister-act-790595.html |access-date=27 February 2020 |work=The New Indian Express |date=24 July 2015}} Abhirami was initially not part of the band which was founded by her sister Amrutha, but Amrutha invited her after hearing her rendition of a song they were preparing to perform on their debut on Kappa TV. Their cover version of Israeli folk song "Hava Nagila" sung by Amrutha was popular among the global Jewish community. In 2015, Abhirami and Amrutha wrote and composed multiple original songs for their band, including "Katturumbu", "Ayyayo", and "Harps of Peace".{{cite news |last=M. |first=Athira |title=Rocking the charts |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/young-female-musicians-are-rocking-the-charts/article7578673.ece |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=The Hindu |date=25 August 2015}} In the same year, Abhirami began hosting (as VJ) the daily music show Dear Kappa on Kappa TV.{{cite news |last=Soman |first=Deepa |title=Abhirami Suresh to host Dear Kappa |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/Abhirami-Suresh-to-host-Dear-Kappa/articleshow/46906486.cms |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=13 April 2015}}

Abhirami and Amrutha composed and sang a single for the film Crossroad (2017); it was the title song of the film and was composed in a short notice. It was followed by a single in the film Aadu 2 (2017), titled "Aadu 2 – Success Song".{{cite web |title=Aadu 2 Success Song - Abhirami Suresh, Amritha Suresh |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/aadu-2---success-song/Fc7FYfW3srk_ |publisher=Saavn |accessdate=27 February 2020 |date=29 December 2017 |archive-date=27 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200227154543/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/aadu-2---success-song/Fc7FYfW3srk_ |url-status=dead }} Abhirami independently composed the soundtrack of the film Sullu (2019).{{cite news |last=Mathews |first=Anna |title=Sisters Amritha and Abhirami Suresh in a singing collaboration |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/sisters-amritha-and-abhirami-suresh-in-a-singing-collaboration/articleshow/70619548.cms |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=10 August 2019}}

Filmography

=Television=

Year ! Program ! Role ! Network ! class="unsortable"\|Notes
class="wikitable sortable"
2007	Idea Star Singer	Herself	Asianet
2007 – 2008	Hello Kuttichathan	Nimmy	Asianet	Malayalam TV Serial
2014	Valentine's Corner	Co-host	We TV
2014 – 2017	Music Mojo (Season 3 and 4)	Singer	Kappa TV	Representing band Amrutam Gamay, along with Amrutha Suresh
2015	Star Jam	Guest	Kappa TV	Along with Amrutha Suresh
2015	Vartha Prabhatham	Guest	Asianet News	Talk show; along with Amrutha Suresh
2015	JB Junction	Guest	Kairali TV	Along with Amrutha Suresh
2015 – 2018	Dear Kappa	Host	Kappa TV
2016	D3 – D4 Dance	Guest	Mazhavil Manorama	Along with Amrutha Suresh
2016	Moodtapes	Singer	Kappa TV
2016	IFFK Kerala Talkies	Herself	Manorama Online
2016 \| Smart Show \| Participant \| Flowers \| Along with Amrutha Suresh Opposite Stephen Devassy & Merin Gregory
2017	Varthakkappuram	Guest	Asianet News	Along with Amrutha Suresh
2017	Amruthamgamaya	Guest	News18 Kerala	Along with Amrutha Suresh
2017	Miss & Mrs Kerala Beauty Pageant 2017	Performer	Kairali TV	Alongside Amruthamgamaya band
2019	Paadaam Namukku Padaam	Guest	Mazhavil Manorama	Along with Amrutha Suresh
2019	Tharangalude Onam	Guest	Surya TV
2019	Mazhavil Music Awards	Guest	Mazhavil Manorama	Award ceremony
2020	Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2)	Herself	Asianet	Reality TV competition; paired with Amrutha Suresh
2020 \| Stay Home Stay Happy \| Herself \| Mathrubhumi News \| Talk show
2020 \| Veendum Chila Veettu Visheshangal \| Herself \| Asianet \| Chat show
2021 \| 10th South Indian International Movie Awards \| Red Carpet Host \| Surya TV \| Award show
2021 \| Bhima Jewellers \| Model \| Multi \| Endorsement
2022 \| Flowers Oru Kodi \| Participant \| Flowers TV \| Game show

=Films=

Year !Title !Role !Language !class="unsortable"\|Notes
class="wikitable sortable"
2009	Keralotsavam 2009	Sandeep Subramaniam's sister	Malayalam
2009	Venalmaram		Malayalam
2009	Gulumaal: The Escape	Ravi Varma's sister	Malayalam
2014	Beware of Dogs	Meera	Malayalam
2014	Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane	Manju	Tamil
2015	100 Days of Love	Pia George	Malayalam
2015	Kubera Rasi	Anitha	Tamil
2017	Crossroad	Herself	Malayalam	Title song performer
TBA	Kelvi	College student	Tamil Malayalam	Delayed
2019	Viral	Radhika	Malayalam	Short film

Discography

class="wikitable"
Year ! Film ! Song ! Credit
2017 \|Crossroad \|"Veerangana" \| Composer Singer
2018 \|Aadu 2 \|"Aadu 2 – Success Song" \| Composer Singer
2019 \|Sullu \|"Mariville" "Mariville – Male Version" "Mariville – Humming Version" \| Composer Singer

class="wikitable"

Year

! Film

! Song

! Credit

2017

|Crossroad

|"Veerangana"