Shalu Kurian

Shalu Kurian
Occupations
  • Television and film actress
  • television host
Years active2007–present
Spouse
Melvin Philip
​
(m. 2017)​

Shalu Susan Kurian is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Malayalam television serials.[1] She is best known for her character Varsha in the television series Chandanamazha, which had aired on Asianet.

She made her debut in the 2008 film Jubilee and went on to act in television serials such as Swami Ayyappan, Nizhalkkannadi, Kadamattathachan and Snehakoodu.[2] She has also appeared in TV shows like Tamaar padaar, Super Jodi, Urvashi theatres and Star Magic.

Biography

Kurian attended BMS school, Vazhoor St. Paul's and MD Seminary. She gained a degree at Bacelious college, Kottayam. She lives in Kottayam.[3] She is married to Melvin and has a son, Alister Melvin.

Filmography

Television

All TV series are in Malayalam language unless noted otherwise.

Year Title Role Channel Notes Ref.
2004Naalavathu MudichuJaya TVUncredited Role - Tamil Serial
2007KrishnapakshamDD MalayalamDebut
Thingalum TharakalumAmrita TV
2010-2011Swami Ayyappan SaranamSurya TV
2011KadamattathachanMayamohini
2011-2012SnehakkoduPriya
2011-2014AzhagiNiraimathiSun TVTamil

serial
2012Kanamarayathu
2012-2013ThendralLavanyaSun TVTamil serial
NizhalkannadiThankamaniSurya TV
IndiraJalaraniMazhavil Manorama
2013MayamadhavamSurya TV
MechilpurangalBindhu JayakumarDD MalayalamTelefilm
2013–2014SarayuRajaniSurya TV
2014Unknown serial Amrita TV by Unni CherianFeministAmrita TV
2014–2017ChandanamazhaVarshaAsianet[2]
2015Chattambi KalyaniKalyaniJaiHind TV
Kalyani KalavaniVani[4]Asianet Plus[5]
2016ChechiyammaNayanaSurya TV
2016-2017Kayamkulam Kochunniyude MakanNaseema[6]
2017Kudumba PoliceCPO AliceKairali TV[7]
Manchester Vazhi ManjadimukkuAsianetTelefilm
2018–2019SeethaAdhilekshmiFlowers TV
2018–2023Thatteem MutteemVidhubalaMazhavil ManoramaSeason 2, 4[8]
2019KuttikurumbanAshaZee Keralam
2020AksharathettuRani AkkaMazhavil Manorama[9]
SuryakanthiRani
2021–2022Ente MaathavuSusanSurya TV[10]
2023 MadhanakamarajanKaminiYouTubeweb serial
Wife is Beautiful SaraZee Keralam
2024–present Super Kanmani Dhanalakshmi Mazhavil Manorama
2025–2026 Happy CouplesAthiraAsianet

As host

  • Telephone Moneyphone (Asianet Plus)

Other TV shows

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Jubilee Sicily Debut movie
Kabadi Kabadi Meenakshi
2009 Kappal Muthalaali Aswathy
Kerala Cafe Passenger Segment:Puram Kazhchakal
2010 Aathmakatha Seleena
Nanthuni Manikutty
Hide N' Seek Lathasri
2013 Romans Gracy Breakthrough role
2014 Happy Journey Film actress Archive footage
Testpaper
2016 Calling Bell Lead [13]
2023 Chandramukhi 2 Vennila

Awards

AwardYearCategorySerial/FilmResults
Kerala State Television Awards2020Second Best ActressAksharathettu[14]Won
Asianet Television Awards2014Best Actress in a negative rolechandana mazhaNominated
Special juryWon
2015Best Actress in a negative roleWon

References

  1. ↑ UR, Arya (22 March 2017). "I want to focus more on serials than films as small screen is my comfort zone: Shalu Kurian - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. 1 2 M, Athira (28 August 2014). "Dream run on the small screen". The Hindu.
  3. ↑ "TV star Shalu Kurien had just one demand for the new house". Onmanorama. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "A new sitcom to hit your TV screen soon - Times of India". The Times of India. 14 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "New serial Kalyani Kalavani on Asianet Plus - Times of India". The Times of India. 16 March 2015.
  6. ↑ "'Kayamkulam Kochuniyude Makan' on Surya TV - Times of India". The Times of India. 14 December 2016.
  7. ↑ thomas, elizabeth (13 February 2017). "Varsha in a transition mode". Deccan Chronicle.
  8. ↑ "Thattem Muttem starts afresh; Shalu Kurian joins the cast - Times of India". The Times of India. 4 December 2018.
  9. ↑ "Here's all you need to know about the unique upcoming show 'Aksharathettu'". The Times of India. 26 August 2020.
  10. ↑ "Shalu Kurian celebrates state award win on the sets of 'Ente Mathavu'". The Times of India. 13 September 2021.
  11. ↑ "Actors Shalu Kurian and Pratheesh Nandan to visit Rimi's 'Onnum Onnum Moonnu'". The Times Of India. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  12. ↑ "Chandanamazha team reunites after years; fans excited to see Amritha and Arjun Desai together". The Times Of India. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  13. ↑ James, Anu (22 April 2017). "Chandanamazha-fame Shalu Kurian gets engaged; Meghna Vincent's betrothal too on same day [PHOTOS]". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "State Television Awards Announced". The Hindu. 19 September 2020.
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