Parvathy Jayaram

Parvathy Jayaram
Born
Ashwathy Kurup

(1970-04-07) 7 April 1970 (age 54)
Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
Years active1986–1993
Spouse
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(m. 1992)​
Children2, including Kalidas Jayaram
RelativesShobana (cousin)

Ashwathy Kurup (born 7 April 1970[1]), better known by her stage name Parvathy, is an Indian former actress, costume designer and classical dancer, who appeared in Malayalam films.[2]

Parvathy was a popular actress in Malayalam cinema during the late-1980s and early-1990s. Her first film was directed by Lenin Rajendran, but was shelved and never released. She was introduced to the industry by actor-director Balachandra Menon through Vivahithare Ithile in 1986.[3] Her notable works include Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam (1987), Thoovanathumbikal (1987), Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1988), Aparan (1988), Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989), 1921 (1988), Kireedam (1989), Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989), Artham (1989), Utharam (1989), Jagratha (1989), Dr. Pasupathy (1990), Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990) Souhrudam (1991) and Kamaladalam (1992).

Parvathy married film actor Jayaram who was her co-star in many films on 7 September 1992 at Town Hall, Ernakulam. After marriage, Parvathy effectively quit acting in films by her own will.[4][5] She now lives with her family in Chennai. She has two children, Kalidas Jayaram and Malavika Jayaram.[6]

  1. ^ "Jayaram has the sweetest birthday wish for wifey Parvathy; check it out". The Times of India. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  2. ^ മധു.കെ.മേനോന്‍. "സിനിമ എത്രയോ ദൂരെ ജീവിതം തൊട്ടടുത്തും". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 3 March 2011. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  3. ^ "Five famous actresses introduced by Balachandra Menon". Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  4. ^ "How male superstars have an uninterrupted run, wonders Parvathy Jayaram". india.com. 20 January 2013. Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  5. ^ "From Parvathy to Nazriya, five Malayalam heroines who should make a comeback". The News Minute. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Malavika and Navaneeth's star-studded wedding reception". English.Mathrubhumi. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.