Anu Joseph
{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2019}}
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Anu Joseph is an Indian actress in the Malayalam television industry.[https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/radio-and-tv/gaining-a-foothold/article5350874.ece Gaining a foothold - The Hindu] She made her acting debut in 2003, through the Malayalam Movie, Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam directed by T. V. Chandran. Anu was a participant of Bigg Boss Malayalam season 5.{{Cite news |date=2023-04-30 |title=Bigg Boss Malayalam 5: Actor Anu Joseph enters the show as third wildcard contestant |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/bigg-boss-malayalam-5-actor-anu-joseph-enters-the-show-as-third-wildcard-contestant/articleshow/99886791.cms |access-date=2023-04-30 |issn=0013-0389}}
Career
Anu Joseph won the Kalathilakam title in the school Youth Festival and became the part of Kalabhavan dance troupe to perform classical art forms and started getting offers from serials. Anu made her debut in the serial Chithralekha aired on Surya TV and later went on to do many popular serials including Makalude Amma, Minnukettu, Aalilathaali, Snehachandhrika, Pazhassi Raja and Oridathoridathu.{{cite news |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/anu-joesph-death-hoax-busted-news-karyam-nisaram-actress-killed-car-accident-fake-627984 |title=Anu Joseph Death Hoax Busted: News of 'Karyam Nisaram' Actress Killed in Car Accident is Fake |date=2 April 2015 |newspaper=International Business Times |first=Nicy |last=V.P |accessdate=6 September 2019}} While she plays an innocent and sweet girl in Alilathaali, she portrays a pretentious woman in Oridathoridathu. However, it was through Minnukettu that she got noticed.{{cite news |title=Anu Joseph: Bold face of Malayalam showbiz |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/anu-joseph-bold-face-of-malayalam-showbiz/photostory/45003606.cms |work=The Times of India|date=29 August 2018 }} Her breakthrough role was Advocate Sathyabhama in Karyam Nissaram.[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/karyam-nissarams-anu-joseph-i-have-acted-in-many-serials-but-people-still-love-me-as-satyabhama/articleshow/75231389.cms Karyam Nissaram's Anu Joseph: I have acted in many serials but people still love me as ‘Satyabhama’ - Times of India] In 2023, she entered Big Boss Malayalam as a wild card entrant.
Television
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=TV serials=
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| Year | Serial | Channel | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Chitralekha | Surya TV | Nun | |
| 2004 | Arikil Oral Koode | DD Malayalam | Maya | Telefilm |
| 2004–2009 | Minnukettu | Surya TV | Yamuna | Lead Role, First serial in Malayalam to cross 1000 episodes{{citation needed|date=July 2019}} |
| 2005 | Culcutta Hospital | Surya TV | Nurse | |
| 2005 | Padan Maranna Vishu Pakshi | Surya TV | Reshmi | Telefilm |
| Atmeeya Kachavadam | | ||||
| | | Telefilm | |||
| 2005 | Thalolam | | |||
| | | ||||
| 2006–2007 | Nombarappoovu | Asianet | Radhika | Antagonist |
| 2006–2007 | Vikramadithyan | Asianet | ||
| 2006 | Magalude Amma | Surya TV | Priya | |
| 2006 | Makal Marumagal | Surya TV | ||
| 2006 | Snehachandrika | Doordarshan | ||
| 2006 | Yathra | Doordarshan | ||
| 2007 | Velankanni Mathavu | Surya TV | Annie | |
| 2007 | Swami Ayyappan | Asianet | ||
| 2008-2009 | Aalilathaali | Asianet | Sumithra Devi | Lead Role |
| 2008 | Pazhasshi Raja | Surya TV | Neeli | |
| 2008 | Devimahatmyam | Asianet | Rohini | |
| 2008 | Priymanasi | Surya TV | Manasi | Lead Role |
| 2009 | Sree Mahabhagavatham | Asianet | Keerthi Sena | |
| 2009 | Thulabharam | Surya TV | Sumi Sreedharan Kalarikkal | Lead Role |
| 2009 | Manassariyathe | Surya TV | Maya/Stella | Lead Role |
| 2009–2012 | Chakkarabharani | Surya TV | Menaka Teacher | |
| 2010 | Adiparasakthi | Surya TV | Sreedevi | |
| 2010 | Swami Ayyappan Saranam | Asianet | Ammu | |
| 2010 | Swamiye Saranamayyappa | Surya TV | Neelima | |
| 2011 | In Jawahar Colony | Jaihind TV | ||
| 2012 | Alaudinte Albuthavilakku | Asianet | Umaiba Maharani | |
| 2012 | Agniputhri | Asianet | Shari | |
| 2012 | Amma | Asianet | Revathi | |
| 2012 | Ramayanam | Mazhavil Manorama | Sumitra | |
| 2012 | Sreepadmanabham | Amrita TV | Yashoda | |
| 2012 | Ponnum Poovum | Amrita TV | ||
| 2012–2017 | Karyam Nissaram | Kairali TV | Adv.Sathyabhama a.k.a. Bhama | Lead Role, Satire, completed 1104 episodes |
| 2013 | Gandhari | Jaihind TV | ||
| 2014 | Balamani | Mazhavil Manorama | Devaprabha IPS | |
| 2013–2014 | Oridathoridathu | Asianet Plus | Mollykutty | |
| 2016 | Parassini Sree Muthappan | Jaihind TV | Thamburatty | |
| 2017 | Moonu Pennungal | Surya TV | Aparna | |
| 2018 | Sakudumbam Shyamala[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/sakudumbam-shyamala-a-new-comedy-serial/articleshow/59929995.cms Sakudumbam Shyamala : A new comedy serial - Times of India] | Flowers | Shyamala | Lead role |
| 2018 | Aliyan VS Aliyan[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/anu-joseph-to-do-a-cameo-in-aliyan-vs-aliyan/articleshow/66344635.cms Anu Joseph to do a cameo in Aliyan vs Aliyan] | Amrita TV | SI Anupama | |
| 2019 | Sabarimala Swami Ayyappan[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/kaushik-babu-makes-a-comeback-with-sabarimala-swami-ayyappan/articleshow/67525383.cms Kaushik Babu makes a comeback with Sabarimala Swami Ayyapan - Times of India] | Asianet | Adi Parashakthi | |
| 2019–2020 | Puttum Kattanum[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/puttum-kattanum-mohana-krishnan-and-satyabhama-are-back-with-a-bang/articleshow/69753474.cms Puttum Kattanum : Mohana Krishnan and Satyabhama are back with a bang] | Kairali TV | Chinthamani | |
| 2020–2021 | Life is Beautiful Season 2[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/life-is-beautiful-2-bigg-boss-fame-rajith-kumar-is-back-to-tv-with-a-sitcom/articleshow/79410213.cms Life is beautiful : Bigboss fame Rajith Kumar is back to TV with a sitcom] | Asianet | Suhasini | |
| 2022 | Nandanam | Flowers TV | Devi | |
| 2024-present | Sukhamo Devi | Flowers TV | Vasundhara IPS | |
| 2024- present | ''Malikappuram: Apathbandhavan Ayyappan | Asianet | Yakshiamma |
=Other shows=
; Drama
- Kalathil Dineshan
;Albums
- Karuthalanu Karuth
- Girl Friend
- Manikyakkallu
- Vennila Manath
- Kadathu Thonikkaran
- Vaadiyathanelum Poovalle Fathima
- Piriyatha Sneham
- Sree Bhadrakali
- Ithanente Mannu Ithanente Thalam
- Sarwa Mangalle
- Thamarakannan
- Pallival
- Srivishnumayarchana
- Onapookkalam
Filmography
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam | Wahida | |
| 2004 | Kanninum Kannadikkum | Chembarathy | |
| 2004 | Swarna Medal | Anu | |
| 2005 | Pass Pass | - | |
| 2009 | Aayirathil Oruvan | Usha | |
| 2013 | Lisammayude Veedu | Sherly | |
| 2013 | Pothumappu | Mumthaz | |
| 2014 | Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | Nicey Mathew | |
| 2014 | Kerala Today | {{N/A}} | Dubbed for Iti Acharya Character : Rekha C Nair |
| 2014 | Vellimoonga | Saliy | |
| 2015 | Pathemari | Nirmala | |
| 2015 | Mythri | Rema | |
| 2016 | 12 Vayassu[https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/080316/keeping-it-real.html Keeping it real - The Hindu] | Thulasi's mother | Short film |
| 2017 | The Great Father | Child helpline officer | |
| 2017 | Hadiya | ||
| 2017 | Seethakali | | ||
| | | |||
| 2017 | Sherlock Toms | Deepa Pradeep | |
| 2019 | And the Oscar Goes To... | Sameera | |
| 2019 | Margamkali | Seetha | |
| 2019 | Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla | Latha | |
| 2021 | Changayi | – | |
| 2022 | Escape | ||
| 2022 | Mahi | ||
| 2022 | Vellakkarante Kamuki | Anitha | |
| 2022 | Kakkapponnu | – | |
| 2023 | Adi | Sajeev's sister |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|id=7759290}}
- {{facebook|Anujosephofficial}}
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Category:21st-century Indian actresses
Category:Actresses in Malayalam television
Category:Actresses in Malayalam cinema
Category:Actresses from Kerala
Category:Indian television actresses
Category:Indian women television presenters