Ashwathy Kurup, better known by her stage name Parvathy, is an Indian film actress and classical dancer, who appeared in Malayalam films. 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. Her notable works include Amrutham Gamaya, Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam, Thoovanathumbikal (1987), Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1988), Vadakkunokkiyantram, Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal and Kireedam (1989).
Parvathy Jayaram Early Life and Career
Ashwathy Kurup was born as second among three children to Ramachandra Kurup and Padma Bai in Thiruvalla. Her father is from Champakulam, Alappuzha and her mother is from Kaviyoor,Thiruvalla. She has an elder sister Jyothi and a younger sister Deepthi (deceased). She had her primary education at Devaswom Board Higher Secondary School, Thiruvalla. Her mother was a maths teacher at the same school she studied at. She pursued a Pre-degree from NSS Hindu College, Changanassery. This was where she was discovered by director Lenin Rajendran, who cast her as the lead in a film that was shelved and was never released. She then acted in her first movie Vivahitare Itihile (1986), directed by Balachandra Menon at the age of 16.
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. She now lives with her family in Chennai. She has two children, Kalidas Jayaram and Malavika Jayaram.
Parvathy Jayaram Biography
About Parvathy Jayaram | |
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Name | Aswathy Kurup |
Nick Name | Parvathy |
Profession | Actress and Classical Dancer |
Nationality | Indian |
First Film | Vivahitare Itihile |
Physical Stats | |
Height (Aprox.) | 163 cm |
Weight (Aprox.) | 58 kg |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 4 April 1970 |
Age (as of 2020) | 50 |
Birth Place | Thiruvalla, Kerala |
Home Town/State | Chennai |
School | Devaswom Board Higher Secondary School, Thiruvalla |
College | NSS Hindu College, Changanassery |
Educational Qualification | Degree |
Father Name | Ramachandra Kurup |
Mother Name | Padma Bai |
Brother(s) | N/A |
Sister(s) | 2 |
Religion | Hindu |
Hobbies | Reading, Travelling, Watching TV |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs | Not Known |
Husband/Spouse | Jayaram |
Children | 2 |