Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1945 |
| Age | 81 years |
| Birthplace | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Indian film and television actress who works predominantly in Malayalam films | |
| Started her acting career as a child actress in 1953 in the film Thiramala | |
| Got married at age 16 and settled in Mumbai, where she took dance and Malayalam classes and was active in the Ladies Club | |
| Became Miss Thrissur in 1970 after giving birth to three children | |
| Made a comeback to films in 1985 with Kiratham after her children finished schooling | |
| Became noted through the film Parinayam in 1994 | |
| Has acted in over 500 films and was active in both Malayalam films and television serials until recently | |
| Known for playing supporting character roles and motherly roles in films and television | |
| Years active: 1953 (as child), 1985–present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Grey |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Classical dance training from early childhood | |
| Dance and Malayalam classes in Mumbai |
Personal Life
| Does not smoke | |
| Does not drink alcohol | |
| Trained classical dancer | |
| Religion: Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband/Spouse | Kalappurakal Haridasan Nair (Engineer in Mumbai) |
| Marriage Date | 1961 |
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Family
| Father | Raman Menon |
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| Mother | Devakiyamma |
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Career
| Debut Film: Thiramala (1953, as child actress Baby Valsala) | |
| Comeback Film: Kiratham (1985) | |
| Notable Films: Mazhavilkavadi (1989), Utharam (1989), City of God (2011), Action Hero Biju (2016), Bhoothakaalam | |
| Television: Parinayam (Mazhavil Manorama, as Ramabhadran's mother), Mohakkadal (Surya TV, 2012–2013), Parasparam (Asianet, 2013–2018, as Krishnan's mother/Muthassi) | |
| Television Debut: Avicharitham (2004) | |
| Television: Parinayam (Mazhavil Manorama, as Ramabhadran's mother), Mohakkadal (Surya TV, 2012–2013, as Chempakassery Mahalakshmi), Parasparam (Asianet, 2013–2018, as Krishnan's mother/Muthassi), Sreeparvathiyude Paadam (DD Malayalam, 2012, Telefilm), Ullkadal (Kairali TV, 2013), Sreepadmanaabham (Amrita TV, 2013), Hello Robo (Surya TV, 2013) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Valsala Menon, a renowned Malayalam actress, hails from Thrissur, Kerala. | |
| 2. She started learning classical dance at the age of 3 and is now a trained classical dancer. | |
| 3. Her acting career began as a child actress in 1953 with the movie 'Thiramala'. | |
| 4. She has starred in over 200 Malayalam films. | |
| 5. Known for portraying motherly roles, some of her notable movies include 'Mazhavilkavadi' (1989) and 'City of God' (2011). | |
| 6. She tied the knot at 16 and became 'Mrs. Thrissur' in 1970, also engaging in theatre. | |
| 7. Additionally, she has appeared in TV commercials. | |
| 8. She has acted in over 500 films and was active in television serials until recently. | |
| 9. After marriage in 1961, she settled in Bombay (Mumbai), took dance and Malayalam classes, and was active in the Ladies Club. | |
| 10. She made a comeback to films in 1985 with Kiratham after her children finished schooling. | |
| 11. She has starred in over 500 Malayalam films. | |
| 12. She tied the knot at 16 and became Miss Thrissur in 1970, also engaging in theatre. | |
| 13. After marriage in 1961, she settled in Mumbai, took dance and Malayalam classes, and was active in the Ladies Club. | |
| 14. She has three older siblings. |