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'''Kalpana Priyadarshini''' [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] known as '''Kalpana''' (born 5th June 1965) is an Indian actress known for her comic roles in South Indian film industries and more particularly in [[Malayalam cinema]]. |
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She has published her memoirs, ''Njan Kalpana''.<ref>http://indulekha.com/malayalambooks/2008/05/njan-kalpana.html</ref> |
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After making her debut in the 1983 film ''Manju'' directed by [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]], Kalpana went on to star in several critically acclaimed films and her portrayals as a comedienne were appreciated by critics. Her Tamil debut was through the 1985 released successful film ''[[Chinna Veedu]]'' opposite [[K. Bhagyaraj]]. Her other memorable films include ''[[Sathi Leelavathi]]'' (1995) and ''[[Kaliveedu]]'' (1996). She won the [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress]] for her performance in the 2012 film ''Thanichalla Njaan''<ref>http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_13-national-film-awards-for-malayalam-movies_1812734</ref>. |
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| ⚫ | Kalpana is the sister of film actresses [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] and [[Kalaranjini]]. Kalpana Priyadarshini, better known by her stage name Kalpana, entered the film industry wanting to work as a heroine. However, she ended up doing comedy. Kalpana has strayed into reality shows and says she thoroughly enjoys them. She recently performed a music album with [[Usha Uthup]].<ref>http://www.deccanherald.com/CONTENT/Sep242008/metro-wed2008092391645.asp</ref> |
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== Filmography == |
== Filmography == |
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Kalpana hosted several talk shows and interviews on Malayalam |
Kalpana hosted several talk shows and interviews on Malayalam . act a role in a Tamil serial Mamma Mappilai in [[Sun ]]. She frequently appears as Judge in Asianet's Comedy Reality show [[Vodafone Comedy Stars]]. |
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Revision as of 06:48, 19 March 2013
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Kalpana | |
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| Born | Kalpana Priyadarshini June 5, 1965 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse | Anil(Divorced) |
Kalpana Priyadarshini mononymously known as Kalpana (born 5th June 1965) is an Indian actress known for her comic roles in South Indian film industries and more particularly in Malayalam cinema.
After making her debut in the 1983 film Manju directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, Kalpana went on to star in several critically acclaimed films and her portrayals as a comedienne were appreciated by critics. Her Tamil debut was through the 1985 released successful film Chinna Veedu opposite K. Bhagyaraj. Her other memorable films include Sathi Leelavathi (1995) and Kaliveedu (1996). She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 2012 film Thanichalla Njaan[1].
Kalpana is the sister of film actresses Urvashi and Kalaranjini. Kalpana Priyadarshini, better known by her stage name Kalpana, entered the film industry wanting to work as a heroine. However, she ended up doing comedy. Kalpana has strayed into reality shows and says she thoroughly enjoys them. She recently performed a music album with Usha Uthup.[2]. She has published her memoirs, Njan Kalpana[3].
Filmography
| Movie | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| *Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P O | (2012) | |
| *Indian Rupee | (2011) | Mary |
| *Senior Mandrake | (2010) | |
| *Twenty:20 | (2008) | Swarnamma |
| *Anchil Oral Arjunan | (2007) | Shantha |
| *Krithyam | (2005) | Victoria |
| *Athbhutha Dweepu | (2005) | Mallika |
| *Bungalowil Outha | (2005) | |
| *Five Fingers | (2005) | Marykutti |
| *Idhaya Thirudan (Tamil) | (2005) | |
| *Maampazhakkaalam | (2004) | Neelima |
| *Vismayathumbathu | (2004) | Maya |
| *Thalamelam | (2004) | Kanakavalli |
| *Varum Varunnu Vannu | (2003) | House Maid |
| *Mizhi Randilum | (2003) | Sarada |
| *Melvilasam Sariyanu | (2003) | Sarasamma P Varghese |
| *Vellithira | (2003) | Pushpam |
| *Pammal K Sambandam (Tamil) | (2002) | |
| *Chirikkudukka | (2002) | Seemanthini |
| *Kakke Kakke Koodevide | (2002) | |
| *Kannaki | (2002) | Kanakamma |
| *Kasillatheyum Jeevikkam | (2002) | |
| *Krishna Gopalkrishna | (2002) | Sujatha |
| *Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan | (2002) | Kanyaka |
| *Ishtam | (2001) | Mariyamma Thomas |
| *Dumm Dumm Dumm (Tamil) | (2001) | |
| *American Ammayi | (1999) | |
| *Chandamama | (1999) | Kochammini |
| *Charlie Chaplin | (1999) | |
| *Swastham Grihabaranam | (1999) | Sarala |
| *Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum | (1998) | Thanki |
| *Grama Panchayath | (1998) | Pankajakshi |
| *Junior Mandrake | (1997) | |
| *Kalyana Unniikal | (1997) | Lucie |
| *Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam | (1997) | Chandriak |
| *Manadiyar Peninu Chenkota Chekkan | (1997) | |
| *Newspaper Boy | (1997) | |
| *Ullasappoonkattu | (1997) | |
| *Excuse Me Ethu Collegila | (1996) | |
| *Kaathil Oru Kinnaram | (1996) | Manikutty |
| *Kaliveedu | (1996) | Mary |
| *Kudumbakodathi | (1996) | Gundur Parvathi |
| *Malayala Masom Chingam Onnu | (1996) | |
| *Kaatttile Thadi Thevarude Ana | (1995) | Kanaka |
| *Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam | (1995) | Chempakasseri Sakunthala |
| *Pai Brothers | (1995) | Komalam |
| *Punnaram | (1995) | |
| *Sathi Leelavathi | (1995) | Leelavathi |
| *Three Men Army | (1995) | Indira Devi |
| *CID Unnikrishnan BA, BEd | (1994) | |
| *Kudumba Visesham | (1994) | Alykutty |
| *Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | (1994) | Ponnamma |
| *Poochakkaru Mani Kettum | (1994) | Karthika |
| *Butterflies | (1993) | |
| *Gandharvam | (1993) | Kottarakara Komalam |
| *Injakkadan Mathai & Sons | (1993) | Annakutty |
| *Kabuliwala | (1993) | Chandrika |
| *Kavadiyattam | (1993) | |
| *Ponnu Chami | (1993) | |
| *Uppukandam Brothers | (1993) | Elamma |
| *Ennodishtam Koodamo | (1992) | Bhagyam |
| *Inspector Balram | (1991) | Dakshayani |
| *Ennathe Programme | (1991) | Minikutty |
| *Pookkalam Varavayi | (1991) | Tution Teacher |
| *Souhrudam | (1991) | Annamma |
| *Dr Pasupathy | (1990) | U D C Kumari |
| *Kouthuka Varthakal | (1990) | Kamalu |
| *Maala Yogam | (1990) | Subhadra |
| *Orukkam | (1990) | Alice |
| *Saandhram | (1990) | Anna |
| *Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | (1989) | Thankamani |
| *Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal | (1989) | Mohini |
| *Chinna Veedu (Tamil) | (1985) | |
| *Ithu Nalla Thamasa | (1985) | Sundari |
| *Manju | (1983) | Rashmi |
Television
Kalpana hosted several talk shows and interviews on Malayalam TV Channels. She act a role in a Tamil serial Mamma Mappilai in Sun TV. She frequently appears as Judge in Asianet's Comedy Reality show Vodafone Comedy Stars.