{{Short description|Indian actress}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox person | name = Mithra Kurian | image = | caption = Mithra Kurian | birth_name = Dalma Kurian | birth_date = | birth_place = Perumbavoor, Kerala, India | death_date = | death_place = | other_names = | occupation = Actress | years_active = 2009–present | spouse = {{marriage |William Francis (Music director)|2015}} | parents = Kurian <br> Baby | relatives = Danny Kurian (brother) | website = | known_for = ''Body Guard'' }}

'''Mithra Kurian''' (born '''Dalma Kurian'''), is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam and Tamil films.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/57804/ |title=നായികയായി പ്രമോഷന്‍ , Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies |access-date=19 December 2013 |archive-date=19 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219055446/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/57804/#storycontent |url-status=live}}</ref> Her notable works include ''Body Guard'' (2010) and ''Kaavalan'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-01/kaavalkaaran-vijay-vettaikaran-05-04-10.html |title=Kaavalkaaran - Tamil Movie News - Vijay picks M G R's once again - Vijay &#124; Vettaikaran |website=behindwoods.com}}</ref>

==Career== She first appeared in a supporting role in the 2004 Malayalam movie, ''Vismayathumbathu'', in a single scene as Nayanthara's friend, directed by Fazil. She then appeared in 2005 film ''Mayookham'' directed by T. Hariharan, following which she took a break from acting and concentrated on her studies.<ref name="Sathyendran">{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article1149040.ece |location=Chennai, India |work=The Hindu |first=Nita |last=Sathyendran |title=Director's actor |date=2 February 2011 |access-date=5 February 2011 |archive-date=6 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110206092539/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article1149040.ece |url-status=live}}</ref> She was then cast by director Siddique in a supporting role for his Tamil film ''Sadhu Miranda'' (2008), after he saw Mithra on a cover of an issue of the magazine Grihalakshmi.<ref name="Sathyendran"/> Afterwards, she starred in another Tamil film, the low-budget venture ''Suriyan Satta Kalloori'' (2009), which was panned by critics.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/sep/28/south-review-suriyan-satta-kalloori.htm |title=Review: Avoid Suriyan Satta Kalloori - Rediff.com Movies |access-date=5 February 2011 |archive-date=2 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110802172834/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/sep/28/south-review-suriyan-satta-kalloori.htm |url-status=live}}</ref>

Mithra subsequently appeared in notable Malayalam films, and gained considerable attention, by her choice of characters in films like ''Gulumal: The Escape'' (2009) and ''Body Guard'' (2010). She was the lead actress in the comedy flick ''Gulumal'', which turned out to be a superhit movie. She appeared as a supporting character in the Dileep-starrer ''Bodyguard'', again under Siddique's direction, which became another hit. Gaining critical acclaim for her performance as Sethulakshmi, she was selected by Siddique to reprise the role in its Tamil remake, ''Kaavalan'', as well.<ref name="Sathyendran"/> She went to act in a few more Tamil and Malayalam films.

===Other works=== She has judged popular reality shows ''Dance Party'' and ''Mummy and Me'' both on Kairali TV.{{citation needed|date= December 2022}}

After her marriage, she made her debut into TV serial in Tamil with Priyasaki.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-07-06 |title=Mithra Kurian makes her small screen debut |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/mithra-kurian-makes-her-small-screen-debut/articleshow/47956566.cms |access-date=2023-10-28 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

==Personal life== Mithra was born as Dalma to Malayali Syrian Christian parents Kurian and Baby, at Perumbavoor, Kerala. She has a younger brother, Dani Kurian.{{Citation needed|date=January 2023}} She completed her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.). She is a distant relative of Nayantara.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/article1149040.ece |title=Director's actor - the Hindu |website=The Hindu |access-date=11 December 2014 |archive-date=21 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221024615/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/article1149040.ece |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Mithra is Nayanthara's relative!">{{cite web |title=Mithra is Nayanthara's relative! |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-11-02/mithra-kurian-kaavalan-08-02-11.html |publisher=behindwoods.com |accessdate=8 February 2011 |archive-date=11 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211022455/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-11-02/mithra-kurian-kaavalan-08-02-11.html |url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2015, she married her long-time beau William Francis at a ceremony in Kochi.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Pretty-Mithra-Kurian-Says-I-Do/2015/01/27/article2638160.ece |title=Pretty Mithra Kurian Says 'I Do' - the New Indian Express |access-date=15 June 2015 |archive-date=30 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130020950/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Pretty-Mithra-Kurian-Says-I-Do/2015/01/27/article2638160.ece |url-status=dead}}</ref>

KSRTC officials filed a complaint against Mithra accusing her of assaulting and verbally abusing one of its staff. The complaint states that Mithra, along with her friends entered KSRTC bus stand premises, where entry of non-KSRTC vehicles are barred.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/actress-mithra-kurian-accused-of-assaulting-ksrtc-staff.html |title=Actress Mithra Kurian accused of assaulting KSRTC staff |access-date=19 September 2016 |archive-date=19 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919231449/http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/actress-mithra-kurian-accused-of-assaulting-ksrtc-staff.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/ksrtc-officials-file-assault-complaint-against-mithra-kurian-english-news-1.1351939 |title=KSRTC officials file assault complaint against Mithra Kurian - Kerala-Mathrubhumi Kerala News, Latest Kerala News, Kerala Breaking News, Kerala Politics |date=12 September 2016 |access-date=19 September 2016 |archive-date=23 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923194530/http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/ksrtc-officials-file-assault-complaint-against-mithra-kurian-english-news-1.1351939 |url-status=live}}</ref> The complaint says she assaulted driver Ramdas for scratching her car.{{citation needed|date= December 2022}}

== Filmography == {{BLP unreferenced section|date= December 2022}}

===Films=== {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 100%;" ! Year!! Film !! Role !! Language !! Notes |- | 2004 || ''Vismayathumbathu'' || Sarala Menon || Malayalam || |- | 2005 || ''Mayookham'' ||Unni's sister|| Malayalam || |- | 2008 || ''Sadhu Miranda'' || Lakshmi || Tamil || Uncredited role |- | rowspan=2 | 2009 || ''Suriyan Satta Kalloori'' || Mahalakshmi || Tamil || |- | ''Gulumal: The Escape'' || Saira || Malayalam || |- | rowspan=2 | 2010 || ''Body Guard'' || Sethulakshmi || Malayalam || {{Won|Winner Vanitha Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress}} |- | ''Raama Raavanan'' || Manomi || Malayalam || |- | rowspan=3 | 2011 || ''Note Out'' || Maya || Malayalam || |- | ''Kaavalan'' || Madhu || Tamil || Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil |- | ''Ulakam Chuttum Valiban'' || Kalyani || Malayalam || |- | rowspan=2 | 2012 || ''Masters'' || Sheetal || Malayalam || |- | ''Grandmaster'' ||Bindhya || Malayalam || |- | rowspan=3 | 2013 || ''Kantha'' ||Kantha's love interest || Tamil || |- | ''Sandhithathum Sindhithathum'' || Yeshwanth's daughter|| Tamil || Cameo Appearance |- | ''Ladies and Gentleman'' || Chinnu || Malayalam || |- | 2014 || ''Oru Korean Padam'' || Eva || Malayalam || |- | 2015 || ''Buddhanin Sirippu'' ||Nethra || Tamil || |- | 2019 || ''Nandhanam'' || Divya || Tamil || |- |}

===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year!! Film !! Language !! Channel!! Role !! Notes |- |2010|| Sa Re Ga Ma ||Malayalam||Asianet||Participant||Game show |- |2013|| Ruchibhedam ||Malayalam||ACV||Celebrity Presenter||Cookery show |- |2014|| Mummy and Me ||Malayalam||Kairali TV||Judge||Reality show |- |2014||Dance Party ||Malayalam||Kairali TV||Judge||Reality show |- |2015-2016||''Priyasakhi''<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/mithra-kurian-makes-her-small-screen-debut/articleshow/47956566.cms Mithra Kurian makes her small screen debut]</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-tv-serials/33416/Chinna-thirai-Television-News/Mithra-Kurian-in-T.V.-serial.htm |title=Mithra Kurian in TV serial |work=cinema.dinamalar |date=20 June 2015}}</ref> ||Tamil||Zee Tamil||Divya||TV serial |- |2017-2018||''Azhagu'' ||Tamil||Sun TV||Aishwarya||TV serial |- |2021–2022||''Amma Makal''||Malayalam||Zee Keralam||Sangeetha||TV serial, Won, Kalabhavan Mani Memorial Awards 2022 - Best Actress |}

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== *{{IMDb name|id=3833297|name=Mithra Kurian}}

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