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Divya Unni 
Born 1981
Kochi, Kerala, IndiaOther names Divya Occupation Actress, Indian classical dance performer Years active 1991–2010 Spouse Sudheer Sekhar Divya Unni (Malayalam: ദിവ്യാ ഉണ്ണി; born 1981 in Kochi, India) is an Indian actress of Malayalam and Tamil films.[1] She appeared in films like Pranayavarnangal and Bharathan's last movie Churam, in which she acted alongside Manoj K. Jayan. She migrated to the US after her marriage.[2][3]
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Dance career
Divya Unni was crowned, in 1990 and 1991, Kalathilakom in statewide competitions. On India's premier Television Channel Doordarshan, she presented a variety of Indian dance art-forms to national audiences, such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, and folk dances.
In addition, she has appeared in more than a dozen TV serials and TV films in a variety of roles, leaving an indelible impression upon fans. She received the Aravindaksha Memorial Award – the Abhinaya Tilaka Puraskaram for the best state dance performance. Recently, she received global recognition by earning The Mother Teresa Award for her contributions to the performing arts.
In addition to performing throughout India, Divya performs on international stages throughout North America, Europe and Persian Gulf countries.
In the pursuit of promoting Indian culture in the West, Divya is developing the artistic talents of young children in the U.S. With this goal, she is currently the Director of Sreepadam School of Arts in Houston, Texas, U.S.A., with a branch in Kochi, India.
As a trained classical dancer who has given many performances, she was given the Kalathilakam and Bhavans Jyothi titles and numerous other artistic awards.[4]
Film career
She is a dancer and film artist recognized throughout South India. She has earned the devotion of her fans – not only through over 50 films – but also through her dance performances.
As a child, Divya got her first break in the film Nee Ethra Dhanya when she was a class II student. It was followed by Pookalam Varavayi directed by Kamal and Oh Faby by Srikuttan. She also did a TV serial directed by Vinayan.
Divya's first feature film was Kalyana Sowgandhigam – one she did when she was in tenth standard. She had the opportunity to work with both Mohanlal and Mammootty.
Personal life
Divya Unni performing Kuchipudi.
Divya UnniMenonmarried Sudhir Sekharan Menon, an NRI in the USA and the couple have a boy named Arjun and recently, she had a daughter. She is also currently one of the anchors of a television show called American Jalakam on Asianet.[5]
A minor controversy was created when no film personalities attended her wedding, in spite of a ten-year presence in the Malayalam movie industry.
Filmography
Malyalam films
Year Title Role Director Cast 2010 Upadesiyude Makan Joshy Mathew Ganesh Kumar 2008 Magic Lamp Haridas Jayaram, Meena, Rasika 2001 Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu C.S. Sudeesh Mukesh, Lal, Innocent, Harisree Asokan 2000 Mark Antony T.S. Suresh Babu Suresh Gopi, Mala Aravindan, Indrans, KPAC Lalitha 1999 Aakasha Ganga Vinayan Mukesh, Jagadish, Sukumari, Jagathy 1999 Aayiram Meni Mallika I. V. Sasi Manoj K Jayan, Jagadish, Urvashi, Lalu Alex 1999 Usthad Padmaja Sibi Malayil Mohanlal, Vineeth, Saikumar, Indraja 1999 Friends Uma Siddique Jayaram, Meena, Mukesh, Sreenivasan 1998 The Truth Shaji Kailas Mammootty, Murali, Vani Viswanath, Cochin Haneefa 1998 Ayushman Bhava Suresh Vinu Jayaram 1998 Oru Maravathoor Kanavu Lal Jose Mammootty, Biju Menon, Mohini, Sreenivasan 1998 Pranaya Varnangal Sibi Malayil Suresh Gopi, Manju Warrier, Biju Menon 1997 Varnapakittu Nancy I. V. Sasi Mohanlal, Meena, Dileep, Jagadish 1997 Churam Maya Bharathan Manoj K Jayan, Nedumudi Venu, Philomina, KPAC Lalitha 1997 Kadhanayakan Gopika Rajasenan Jayaram, Kalamandalam Kesavan, Janardhanan, Kalabhavan Mani 1997 Karunyam Indu Lohithadas Jayaram, Murali, Nedumudi Venu, Kalabhavan Mani 1997 Nee Varuvolam Sibi Malayil Dileep, Jagathy, Thilakan 1997 Sibiram T.S. Suresh Babu Manoj K Jayan 1996 Kalyana Sowgandhikam Athira Vinayan Dileep, Jagadish, Chippy, Captain Raju, Kalabhavan Mani 1991 Pookkalam Varavayi School girl Kamal Jayaram, Baby Shyamili, Innocent, Jagathy, Murali, Geetha Tamil films
Year Title Role Notes 2000 Sabash Shanthi Kannan Varuvaan Parvathi Palayathu Amman Akshaya's Mother 2001 Vedham Anitha Sanjay Aandan Adimai' Notes
- ^ Divya Unni . IMDB.com
- ^ Divya Unni to be next Stree. The Hindu. 4 November 2002
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ I, Me, Myself – Divya Unni . The Hindu. 18 April 2003
- ^ [2][dead link]
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Categories:- Indian actors
- Malayali actors
- Tamil actors
- Indian emigrants to the United States
- American people of Indian descent
- People from Kochi
- 1982 births
- Living people
- Malayalam film actors
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