{{short description|Malayali poet, lyricist}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}} {{Infobox person | name = Gilu Joseph | image = | caption = Gilu Joseph on Cover of 1–15 March 2018 issue | birth_date = <!-- must cite published reliable source(s) to verify birth date --> | birth_place = Kumily, Kerala, India | death_date = | death_place = | citizenship = | occupation = {{Hlist | Poet |lyricist}} | alma_mater = | parents = <!-- include only if they are independently notable or particularly relevant. --> | website = }}
'''Gilu Joseph''' <!-- must cite published reliable source(s) to verify birth date -->is a Malayali poet and lyricist.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mekhangale chumbicha malakakavithakal (The angel's poems that kissed the sky) |url=http://digitalpaper.mathrubhumi.com/m/275239/Mathrubhumi/20-May-2014#issue/7/1 |accessdate=23 September 2017 |issue=Kozhikode |publisher=Mathrubhumi |date=20 May 2014 |archive-date=7 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307193948/http://digitalpaper.mathrubhumi.com/m/275239/Mathrubhumi/20-May-2014#issue/7/1 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Adding mojo to music |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/composer-mejjo-josseph-is-back-after-a-brief-hiatus/article17515355.ece |accessdate=7 September 2017 |work=The Hindu |date=17 March 2017 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221161147/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/composer-mejjo-josseph-is-back-after-a-brief-hiatus/article17515355.ece |archive-date=21 December 2019}}</ref> She earlier worked as an air hostess with Flydubai.<ref>{{cite web |title=An Indian Air Hostess Writes An Emotional Farewell To Her Colleagues On The FlyDubai Aircraft That Crashed In Russia |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/an-indian-air-hostess-writes-an-emotional-farewell-to-her-colleagues-on-the-ill-fated-flydubai-aircraft-that-crashed-in-russia-252299.html |website=The Times of India |date=20 March 2016 |accessdate=7 September 2017}}</ref> She has also acted in Malayalam film.
== Personal life == Gilu hails from Kumily, Idukki district, Kerala, she also has two sisters. She moved to Dubai at the age of 18 to work as cabin crew with Flydubai.
Gilu appeared on the cover of the March edition of ''Grihalakshmi'', breastfeeding a baby as a part of their 'breastfeed freely' campaign.<ref>{{cite web |title='No regrets': Malayalam actress who breastfed child on magazine cover responds to controversies |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/malayalam-actress-jilu-joseph-responds-to-the-controversies-surrounding-her-breastfeeding-cover-shoot-for-magazine-5082785/ |work=The Indian Express |date=March 2018 |accessdate=2 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=India breastfeeding magazine cover ignites debate |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-43238253 |work=BBC News |date=March 2018 |publisher=BBC |accessdate=2 March 2018}}</ref> A complaint was lodged with the State Child Rights Commission against the magazine and Gilu, by various lawyers.<ref>{{cite news |title=Case filed against Grihalakshmi, Gilu Joseph for breastfeeding cover. |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/case-filed-against-grihalakshmi-gilu-joseph-breastfeeding-cover-77293 |newspaper=The News Minute |date=2 March 2018 |accessdate=6 March 2018}}</ref> A petition was filed with the Kerala HC alleging that the magazine cover violated provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO), However, the court did not agree with the petitioner's allegation. The court observed that 'obscenity lies in the crotch of the beholder'.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/kerala/story/kerala-hc-refuses-to-declare-breastfeeding-cover-photo-of-magazine-as-obscene-1266336-2018-06-21 |title=Kerala HC refuses to declare breastfeeding cover photo of magazine as obscene |website=India Today |date=21 June 2018 |language=en |access-date=21 June 2018}}</ref>
== Work == {{BLP unsourced section|date=March 2023}} * ''Vaarikkuzhiyile'' ''Kolapathakam'' (2019) * ''Ottamuri Velicham'' (2017) * ''Adam Joan'' (2017) * ''C/O Saira Banu'' (2017) * ''Sathya'' (2017) * ''2 Penkuttikal'' (2016) * ''Lailaa O Lailaa'' (2015)
== Plays == * ''Hand of God''<ref name="outlook">{{cite web |title=The Joy of being Gilu Joseph |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/the-joy-of-being-gilu-joseph/309177 |website=Outlook |date=6 March 2018 |accessdate=8 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Hand of God - A play by FIFTH ESTATE |url=http://www.wtzupcity.com/thrissur/events/hand-of-god--a-play-by-fifth-estate |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308165143/http://www.wtzupcity.com/thrissur/events/hand-of-god--a-play-by-fifth-estate |url-status=usurped |archive-date=8 March 2018 |website=W City |accessdate=8 March 2018}}</ref>
== Filmography == {{BLP sources section|date=March 2023}} {| class="wikitable" |+ List of Gilu Joseph film credits |- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;" ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Film ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes |- |2016 ||''Jacobinte Swargarajyam'' || Abdul's wife ||Debut film |- |rowspan="5"|2017 | ''C/O Saira Banu'' || Lawyer|| |- | ''Thrissivaperoor Kliptham'' || Damayanthi || |- | ''Aby'' || Mini || |- |''Rabbit Hole''<ref>{{cite news |title='Rabbit hole' discusses Depression |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sou-sadanandan-on-her-short-film-rabbit-hole/article22608721.ece |accessdate=31 January 2018 |work=The Hindu |date=15 February 2018}}</ref>||Christy||Short film |- |''Aana Alaralodalaral''|| Kadeesu || |- |rowspan="6"|2018 | ''Parole'' || Varkkichan's wife || |- |''Kadha Paranja Kadha'' || Devi || |- |''Aabhaasam'' || Chitra || |- |''Abrahaminte Santhathikal'' || Maria || |- |''Ranam''|| Aadi's mother || |- | ''Nonsense'' || Biology teacher || |- |rowspan="4"|2019|| ''Ihitha''|| Unnamed || rowspan="2" | Short film |- |''Sitayanam''|| Sita |- |''Sanchari''|| Traveller || Music video |- |''Thakkol''|| Clara || |- | rowspan="2" | 2020 || ''Anjaam Pathiraa'' || Doctor || |- | ''Shepherds From Hell'' || Shiny Mathew || rowspan="2" |Webseries |- |rowspan="5"|2021|| ''Instagraamam''||Vanaja |- |''Jan.E.Man''||Saramma || |- |''Bhramam''||Samuel's wife|| |- | ''Kaaval''|| Varghese's wife || |- | ''Sumesh and Ramesh''|| Asha|| |- | rowspan="5" |2022||''Bhoothakalam''|| Dr. Beena|| |- |''Sreedhanya Catering Service''|| Simi|| |- |''Rorschach''|| Police Constable|| |- | ''Chathuram''||Balthazar's sister in law || |- | ''Durga ''||Unnamed ||Short film |- | rowspan="4" |2023 | ''2018''||Jiji | |- |''Kunjamminis Hospital'' |Elsy | |- |''Antony'' |Selena | |- |''Pookkalam'' |Remani | |- |2024 ||''Vishesham'' || Mini || |- |2025 ||''Identity'' || Smitha Shankar|| |- |2025 ||''Azadi'' || || |- |}
== Awards == She was awarded the Palm Pusthakapura Akshara Thoolika award for her poetry.<ref name="outlook" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Gilu Joseph Poems |url=https://rlpoetry.org/03-23-2015-i/ |website=Red Leaf Poetry India |accessdate=7 September 2017 |archive-date=8 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170908020742/https://rlpoetry.org/03-23-2015-i/ |url-status=dead}}</ref>
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|8852619}}
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