Varada Jishin
Emimol Mohan, professionally credited by her stage name Varada is an Indian actress who appears mainly in Malayalam television programs and a few films. She made her acting debut in the film Vaasthavam in 2006.[3] She appeared as heroine in the film Sulthan in 2008. Varada is best known for her roles in television shows. Her breakthrough role was with the Malayalam soap opera Amala (2013–15).
Varada | |
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| Born | Emimol Mohan April 29, 1988 Gujarat, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2006 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Jishin Mohan (m. 2014) |
| Children | 1[2] |
Early life
Emi was born to Mohan Abraham and Pushpa Mohan. Her grand parents worked in Gujarat, India. Hence she was born in Gujarat. She has a younger brother named Eric Mohan. Her father was from Ayyanthole, Thrissur. She was brought up in Thrissur.[4] After her primary education from Sacred Heart Convent Girls Higher Secondary School in Thrissur in 2004, Varada joined the St. Joseph's English Medium Higher Secondary School in Eravu for higher secondary education. She completed graduation in Bachelor of Arts in Economics from University of Calicut.
Career
While studying in plus two (higher secondary), she modeled for a calendar and soon advertisements followed. Then, she anchored for a local television channel in her hometown Thrissur, followed by programs in Jeevan TV and Kairali TV. She made her acting debut in the film Vaasthavam in 2006. She played the female lead in Sultan in 2008.[5] It was from Sultan that she took the stage name Varada, as per the suggestion of writer-director A. K. Lohithadas who was a mentor of the film's director.[6] She made her television debut with Snehakoodu on Surya TV. Varada got a breakthrough with the title role in the serial Amala on Mazhavil Manorama.[5] Then she appeared as heroine in the serial Pranayam on Asianet, which was a remake of the Hindi soap opera Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. She left the show after pregnancy.[7] She made her come back in serial through Ilayaval Gayathri.[8]
Personal life
On 25 May 2014, Varada married her Amala co-star Jishin Mohan. Jishin is from Kannur, Kerala. And the couple have a son, Jian.[9]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Vaasthavam | Balachandran's sister | Malayalam | |
| 2006 | Yes Your Honour | Ravishankar's niece | ||
| 2008 | Sultan | Nishitha | ||
| 2009 | Makante Achan | Ann | ||
| 2009 | Utharaswayamvaram | Ambily | ||
| 2010 | Valiyangadi | Gowri | ||
| 2012 | Kadhalikkalama | Priya | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Ennodu Para I Love You Ennu | Lissy | Malayalam | |
| 2020 | Al Mallu | Gayathri | ||
| 2021 | The Book | TBA | ||
Television / Online
- Acting
| Year | Title | Channel | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Snehakkood | Surya TV | Dr.Swapna | Malayalam | TV debut; later replaced by Mythili Roy | |
| 2013 | Hridayam Sakshi | Mazhavil Manorama | Bhama and Gadha | Dual roles | ||
| 2013–15 | Amala | Mazhavil Manorama | Amala | |||
| 2015 | Spandanam | Surya TV | Annie | |||
| 2015–17 | Pranayam | Asianet | Dr. Lakshmi Sharan | [10] | ||
| 2017 | Jagratha | Amrita TV | Shivakami | |||
| 2017 | Malakhayude Makal | Surya TV | Varada | Telefilm | ||
| 2018–19 | Ilayaval Gayathri | Mazhavil Manorama | Gouri | [11] | ||
| 2018 | Oruthi | YouTube | Title role | Short film | [12] | |
| 2019 | Living Together | YouTube | Emi | Webseries | ||
| 2019 | Prasnam Gurutharam | Kairali TV | Thamara | [13] | ||
| 2021 | Moodalmanju | Flowers TV | RJ Shyama | [14] |
Television Shows
- Choice of Youth – Jeevan TV as Anchor
- Patturumal (Season 1) – Kairali TV as Anchor
- Patturumal (Season 2) – Kairali TV as Anchor
- Raaree Raareeram Raaro – Asianet Plus as Anchor
- Chef Master (Season 2) – Kaumudy TV as Anchor
- Smart Show – Flowers as Contestant
- Don't Do Don't Do – Asianet Plus as Contestant
- Don't Do Don't Do (Adventurous)- Asianet Plus as Contestant
- Kalikkalam – Surya TV as Contestant
- Aarppo Erro[15] – Kairali TV as Contestant
- Star War – Surya TV as Contestant
- Lal Salam - Amrita TV as Special performer
- Tamaar Padaar – Flowers TV as Contestant
- Malayali Veettamma – Flowers TV as Supporting artist
- Super Jodi[16] – Surya TV as Contestant
- Thakarppan Comedy[17][18] – Mazhavil Manorama as Contestant
- Thakarppan Comedy Mimicry Mahamela – Mazhavil Manorama as Team leader
- Boein Boeing – Zee Keralam as Contestant
- Keralotsavam – Surya TV as Team Leader
- Life is Beautiful – Surya TV as Anchor
- Super Bumper – Zee Keralam as Contestant
- Let's Rock and Roll - Zee Keralam as Participant
- Guest appearances
- Celebrity League – Flowers
- Ponnona Onam – Surya TV
- Ivide Ingananu Bhai – Mazhavil Manorama
- Ennishtam – ACV
- Kudumbasametham – ACV
- Comedy Stars – Asianet
- Onnum Onnum Moonnu – Mazhavil Manorama
- Aswamedham – Kairali TV
- Suryolsavam – Surya TV
- Nammal Thammil – Asianet
- Sreekandon Nair Show – Surya TV
- Vanitha – Mazhavil Manorama
- Run Baby Run – Asianet Plus
- A Lamode – Yes India Vision
- Annie's Kitchen – Amrita TV
- Ponnona Ruchikal – Zee Keralam
- Red Carpet – Amrita TV
- Other Credits
- Swararaga Sandhya
Music Videos
- Asianet Promo song
References
- https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/pearle-srinish-to-yuva-mridhula-malayalam-tv-celebs-who-found-love-from-the-industry/amp_etphotostory/80303174.cms
- https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/ambuchan-to-yamika-take-a-look-at-the-adorable-kids-of-malayalam-tv-celebs/amp_etphotostory/75815659.cms
- https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/celebrity-travel/2018/08/08/varada-on-her-chikmaglur-honeymoon-munnar-trips.html
- "വരദയുടെ വീട്ടുവിശേഷങ്ങൾ". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 8 October 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- M., Athira (14 August 2014). "In the arclights". The Hindu.
- ശ്രീപാർവതി (28 August 2017). "സമൂഹമാധ്യമത്തെ ഭയന്ന് ഇപ്പോൾ ഒന്നും പറയാറില്ല : വരദ". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- "Actress Varada Jishin to quit Pranayam serial on Asianet".
- https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/i-dont-believe-that-the-serials-are-a-medium-to-propagate-a-social-message-varada-jishin/amp_articleshow/66329389.cms
- https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/motherhood-is-bliss-says-popular-actress-varada/amp_articleshow/64146244.cms
- https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/television/varada-leaving-pranayam-serial-032232.html
- "Varada Jishin makes a comeback through Ilayaval Gayathri". timesofindia. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/180119/a-short-take-on-abuse.html
- https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/kodeeshwaran-to-satya-take-a-look-at-the-upcoming-shows-on-malayalam-tv/prasnam-gurutharam/amp_photostory/72219833.cms
- https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/varada-is-all-excited-about-her-comeback-venture-moodal-manju/amp_articleshow/81410540.cms
- https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/jishin-mohan-recounts-getting-scolded-by-wife-varada-for-choking-her-during-a-play-read-post/amp_articleshow/76961762.cms
- https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/actress-varada-and-husband-jishin-cross-dress-for-super-jodi-task/amp_articleshow/64465541.cms
- "Ilayaval Gayathri's Varada gets a tattoo; pens down a note for tattoo lovers". timesofindia. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/when-varada-turned-as-ganga-in-manichitrathazhu/amp_articleshow/68220156.cms