{{Short description|Indian actress}} {{Indian name|Manju|Pathrose}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=September 2019}} {{Infobox person | name = Manju Pathrose | image = | caption = Pathrose in 2025 | birth_date = | birth_place = Kalluvathukkal, kollam district, Kerala, India | alma_mater = Mahatma Gandhi University | occupation = Actress | years_active = 2012 – present | spouse = Sunil Bernard | children = | awards = | website = }}
'''Manju Pathrose''' is an Indian supporting actress who appears in Malayalam television and films.
== Career == Manju Pathrose's first foray into acting came in 2003 following a chance encounter. While the casting team for A. K. Lohithadas film ''Chakram'' caught sight of her photographs from a dance performance, the role ultimately didn't materialize. Undeterred, Manju made her official television debut in the second season of the reality TV show ''Veruthe Alla Bharya''[https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/radio-and-tv/all-in-the-family/article2656081.ece] on Mazhavil Manorama. This platform proved instrumental in securing her first television acting role, a character in the popular comedic sitcom Marimayam on the same channel. This marked her breakout performance and established her as a talented actress.<ref>{{cite news |last=മഹി |first=ദേവു |title="എന്റെ വണ്ണം സമ്മാനിച്ചത് നിരവധി ഇരട്ടപ്പേരുകൾ": മനസ്സു തുറന്ന് മഞ്ജു സുനിച്ചൻ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/women/interviews/2019/07/22/interview-with-artist-manju-pathrose.html |accessdate=14 February 2020 |work=Malayala Manorama |date=22 July 2019 |language=ml}}</ref><ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/radio-and-tv/common-mans-voice/article5635173.ece Marimayam - Common man's voice]</ref>
Manju continued to flourish in the sitcom genre, appearing in shows like ''Mayamohini'' and ''Kunnamkulathangaadi''. Her portrayal of Thankam in ''Aliyan vs Aliyan'' garnered critical acclaim and earned her the prestigious Kerala State Television Awards (Special Jury Award).<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kochi/kerala-state-television-award-2017-distributed/articleshow/66461532.cms Times of India - Kerala State Television Awards]</ref>
In 2020, Manju participated in the highly popular reality show ''Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2)'' on Asianet. Hosted by actor Mohanlal, however, she got evicted from the house on Day 48.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss Malayalam 2: Contestants list released |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/01/06/bigg-boss-malayalam-2-contestants-list-arya-pashanam-shaji-others.html |accessdate=14 February 2020 |work=Mazhavil Manorama |date=6 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author1=Web team |title=തകര്ക്കും ഞങ്ങ, ചിരിപ്പിക്കും ഞങ്ങ, മഞ്ജു പത്രോസ് ബിഗ് ബോസ്സില് |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/biggboss/bigg-boss-malayalam-season-two-contestant-manju-pathrose-q3n1q4 |accessdate=14 February 2020 |work=Asianet News |date=5 January 2020 |language=ml}}</ref>
==Personal life== She is married to Sunil Bernard, a percussionist, and has a son, Ed Bernard.<ref>{{Citation |last=Manorama Online |title=SeeReal Star ft. Manju Pathrose |date=7 January 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypKJtp1o6sw |access-date=14 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=മറിമായം ശ്യാമളയുടെ വീട്ടുവിശേഷങ്ങൾ! |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/homestyle/spot-light/2018/06/12/manju-pathrose-marimayam-fame-home.html |accessdate=14 February 2020 |work=Malayala Manorama |date=19 June 2018 |language=ml}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Films=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2003 || ''Chakram'' || Deepa || |- | 2013 || ''North 24 Kaatham'' || Wife || |- | rowspan=3 | 2014 || ''Tamaar Padaar'' || Kanakam || |- | ''Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal'' || Rajani || |- | ''Odum Raja Adum Rani'' || Ambal || |- | rowspan=5 | 2015 || ''Jilebi'' || Sreeja (Servant) ||<ref name="santa"/> |- | ''Utopiayile Rajavu'' || Saritha (Maid Servant) || |- | ''Urumbukal Urangarilla'' || Janamma || |- | ''Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole'' || Nayanakumari || |- | ''Compartment'' || Mallika teacher || |- | rowspan=5 | 2016 || ''Maheshinte Prathikaaram'' || Babyachan's sister || |- | ''Kammatipaadam'' || Anitha's aunt || |- | ''Marubhoomiyile Aana'' || Panchayat President || |- | ''School Bus'' || Annie || |- | ''Marupadi'' || Prisoner || |- | rowspan=6 | 2017 || ''Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol'' || Lillykutty ||<ref name="santa">{{Cite web |date=2020-02-29 |title=Speak to me directly, good or bad, says Manju Pathrose; shares phone number |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/speak-to-me-directly-good-or-bad-says-manju-pathrose-shares-phone-number-1.4569594 |access-date=2023-12-22 |website=English.Mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Paippin Chuvattile Pranayam'' || Villager ||<ref name="santa"/> |- | ''Chippy'' || || |- | ''Aana Alaralodalaral'' || Kunji Pokker's Wife || |- | ''Thrissivaperoor Kliptham'' || Prostitute || |- | ''Kuttanadan Marpappa'' || Minimol || |- | rowspan=9 | 2018 || ''Sarvopari Palakkaran'' || CPO Nimmi || |- | ''Panchavarnathatha'' || Servant || |- | ''Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha'' || Servant ||<ref name="thottappan"/> |- | ''Kalyanam'' || Rama || |- | ''Kadha Paranja Kadha'' || Ayishumma || |- | ''Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar'' || Malathi || |- | ''Aickarakkonathe Bhishaguaranmaar'' || Panchayat President || |- | ''Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal'' || Gracy Stephen || |- | ''Premasoothram'' || Sarasu || |- | rowspan=4 | 2019 || ''Kuttymama'' || Savithri || |- | ''Thottappan'' || Patreesia ||<ref name="thottappan">{{Cite news |date=2019-05-07 |title='Thottappan' poster: Manju Pathrose to play character named Patricia in the film |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/thottappan-poster-manju-pathrose-to-play-character-named-patricia-in-the-film/articleshow/69220623.cms |access-date=2023-12-22 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- | ''Ulta'' || Subaida || |- | ''My Santa'' || Smitha Paul/Kunjechi ||<ref name="santa"/> |- | 2020 || ''Sameer'' || Prasanna || |- | 2021 || ''Laughing Buddha'' || Rani || |- | rowspan=4 | 2022 || ''Bhoothakalam'' || Asha's neighbour ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shane Nigam, Revathy-starrer 'Bhoothakaalam' to premiere on SonyLIV on Jan 21; trailer released |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2022/jan/15/shane-nigam-revathy-film-bhoothakaalam-to-premiere-on-sonyliv-on-jan-21-trailer-released-2406926.html |access-date=2023-12-22 |website=The New Indian Express|date=15 January 2022 }}</ref> |- | ''Heaven'' || Stephen's wife || |- | ''EMI'' || Shine's mother || |- | ''Raghavettante Pathinarum Rameswarayathrayu'' || || |- | rowspan=3 | 2023 || ''Christy'' || Lissie ||<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-02-21 |title='Christy': Watch the success teaser for the Malavika Mohanan starrer |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/christy-watch-the-success-teaser-for-the-malavika-mohanan-starrer/articleshow/98113288.cms |access-date=2023-12-22 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- | ''Uru'' || Ayisha || |- | ''Queen Elizabeth'' || Sheeba||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meera Jasmine and Narain's Queen Elizabeth gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/dec/13/meera-jasmine-and-narains-queen-elizabeth-gets-a-release-date-50338.html |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Cinema Express |date=13 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2024 || ''Palayam PC'' ||Chinchu Rani ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-14 |title=First Look Poster Of Palayam PC Out; Film To Release On January 5 |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/first-look-poster-of-palayam-pc-out-film-to-release-on-january-5-8703839.html |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2024 || ''Vayasethrayaayi? Muppathiee..!!'' || Sulu|| |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Program ! Role ! Channel |- | 2012 | ''Veruthe alla Bharya'' | Herself as contestant | rowspan=2|Mazhavil Manorama |- | 2013–2019 | ''Marimayam'' | Shyamala |- | 2013 | ''Manassiloru Mazhavillu'' | Herself | Kairali TV |- | 2014 | ''Nammal Thammil'' | Participant | Asianet |- | 2016–2017 | ''Kunnamkulathangaadi'' | Alice | Media One TV |- | rowspan=2|2016 | ''Mayamohini'' | Karuthamma |Rowspan=2|Mazhavil Manorama |- | ''Marithatteem Mayammutteem'' | Shyamala |- | 2017–2019 | ''Aliyan vs Aliyan'' | Thankam | Amrita TV |- | Rowspan=3|2017 | ''Onnum Onnum Moonu'' | Herself | Mazhavil Manorama |- | ''Katturumbu'' | Judge |Rowspan=2| Flowers TV |- | ''Celebrity League'' | Herself as contestant |- | 2018 | ''Urvashi Theatres'' | Herself as contestant | Asianet |- | rowspan=5|2019 | ''Kudumbakodathy'' | Mollykutty | Kairali TV |- | ''Suharayum Suhasiniyum'' | Suhara | Asianet |- | ''Day with a Star'' | Herself | Kaumudy TV |- | ''Kusuruthi Kudumbam'' | Participant | Mazhavil Manorama |- | ''Annies Kitchen'' | Herself | Amrita TV |- | 2020 | ''Bigg Boss Malayalam 2'' | Herself as a contestant<bR>(Evicted on day 48) | Asianet |- |2020–Present||''Aliyans''||Thankam||rowspan=2|Kaumudy TV |- |rowspan=5|2020||''Salt n' Pepper''||Cookery presenter |- |''Meet My Guest''||Herself||Rosebowl |- |''Tharapakittu''||Herself||rowspan=2|Kaumudy TV |- |''Onapooram''||Herself |- |''Parayam Nedam''||Participant||Amrita TV |- |2021||''Let's Rock N Roll''||Participant||rowspan=2|Zee Keralam |- |2021–2022||''Pranayavarnangal''|| Swayamprabha |- |2021||''Asianet BB Dhamaka''|| Contestant||Asianet |- |2021–Present||''Manju's Kitchen''||Cookery presenter||Kaumudy TV |- |2021||''Red Carpet''||Mentor||Amrita TV |- |2022–2023||''Surabhiyum Suhasiniyum''||Kochammini||Flowers TV |- |2022||''Flowers Oru Kodi''||Participant||Flowers TV |- | 2024–2025 |''Etho Janma Kalpanayil'' | Manorama | Asianet |- |2024-2025||''Surabhiyum Suhasiniyum 2''||Kochammini||Flowers TV<ref>{{cite web|title=9 വർഷങ്ങൾക്ക് ശേഷം മിനിസ്ക്രീനിലേക്ക് അശ്വതി; ആശംസകളുമായി ആരാധകർ|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/spice-entertainment/actress-aswathy-thomas-come-back-in-mini-screen-sh7l95|publisher=Asianet News}}</ref> |- | 2026–present |''Ivar Vivahitharayal'' | | Asianet |}
===Web series=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Program ! Role ! Website ! Notes |- | 2019 | ''Blackies''<ref>[https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC2xiaO57CwVmz_t4cWrV15Q Blackies - YouTube Channel]</ref> | Host |Rowspan =3|YouTube | Vlog - Travel & Food |- | 2021 | ''Boeing Boeing'' | Philipose's lover | |- |2022||''Velivillakunnu Police Station''||Soubhagya|| |- | 2024 | ''Manorathangal'' | Sumathi | ZEE5 | Anthology series <br>Segment: ''Kazhcha'' |}
===Short films=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Film !! Director |- | 2017 || ''Avalodoppam'' || Kukku Babu |- | 2018 || ''Meera'' || |- | 2020 || ''Kanavile Kanmani'' || Album <br>also Singer |- | 2021 | ''Mudi'' | Yassir Muhammed |- | 2023 | ''When Divorce Becomes Revenge'' | Sujith KJ, Vaisakh Balachander |- |}
== Awards == *Kerala State Television Awards 2017: Best Actress (Special Jury) for ''Aliyan vs Aliyan'' <ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/kerala-state-television-awards-2017-announced/articleshow/63899251.cms|title=Kerala State Television Awards.|newspaper=The Times of India |date=24 April 2018 |publisher=timesofindia.com}}</ref> * Kerala State Television Awards 2021: Best Actress (Special Jury) for ''Aliyans''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/kerala/general/state-television-awards-announced-%E2%80%98aliyans%E2%80%99-of-kaumudy-tv-bags-three-awards-952454|title=State Television Awards announced; ‘Aliyans’ of Kaumudy TV bags three awards|publisher=Kaumudi}}</ref>
== References == {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|8223791}} * [http://onlinenewsmedia24.com/2020/01/28/manju-sunichen-actress-profile-and-biography/ Manju Sunichen - Film Actress, Serial Actress]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
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