Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/01/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
Latest News about Rima Kallingal
07/10/2025
Rima Kallingal clarified remarks that were misquoted in media coverage about the success of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. She said the distorted version did not reflect what she actually meant, after the comments were circulated widely online.
07/10/2025
Rima Kallingal spoke publicly about the institution of marriage in an interview, saying she regrets signing that paper. The comment was widely discussed because it came from a high-profile actor known for outspoken views.
27/08/2025
Rima Kallingal won the Best Actress award at the Kerala Film Critics Awards for her performance in Theatre: The Myth of Reality. The recognition brought her back into the spotlight after a period focused on independent projects.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Rima Kallingal |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
| Famous Role | Tessa Kurissuparambil Abraham in Malayalam film 22 Female Kottayam (2012) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Weight | 54 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Education Qualifications | Graduation in Journalism |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 01/11/2013 |
| Affair/Boyfriend | Aashiq Abu (Film Director and Producer) |
| Spouse | Aashiq Abu (Film Director and Producer) |
Family
| Father | Ashokan Kallingal |
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| Spouse | Aashiq Abu (Film Director and Producer) |
Career
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| Dance Institute | Mamangam, Kochi, Kerala (established 2014) | ||||||||
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Favourites
| Hobbies | Dancing |
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| Favorite Sport | Cricket |
| Favorite Cricketer | Virat Kohli |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rimakallingal/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/RimaKallingalOfficial | |
| https://twitter.com/rimakallingal |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rima began acting in 2009 with her role in the Malayalam film Ritu as Varsha John. | |
| 2. She started dancing at the young age of 3 and is a trained dancer. | |
| 3. Rima was a semi-finalist on the Asianet reality show Vodafone Thakadhimi. | |
| 4. She was the first runner-up in the Miss Kerala 2008 beauty pageant. | |
| 5. Rima is trained in Taekwondo and Kalaripayattu martial arts. | |
| 6. Her performance in the film 22 Female Kottayam earned her multiple Best Actress awards. | |
| 7. In 2012, she hosted the reality show Midukki on the Mazhavil Manorama channel. | |
| 8. Rima and her husband made a significant donation to help poor cancer patients in Ernakulam in 2013. | |
| 9. She is a professional dancer and was part of the dance company Nritarutya with performances on national and international stages. | |
| 10. Rima is an actress and producer known for the films Virus (2019), 22 Female Kottayam (2012), and August Club (2013) | |
| 11. She is a model and Malayalam film actress who settled in Bangalore after pursuing a modeling career |