Aparna Balamurali is an Indian actress, singer, and classical dancer known for her work in Malayalam and Tamil movies. She is known for her roles in movies such as Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), Soorarai Pottru (2020), and many more.
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Wiki/Biography
Aparna Balamurali was born on Monday, 11 September 1995 (age 27 years; as of 2022) in Thrissur, Kerala, India. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. Aparna Balamurali was born and brought up in Kerala. She studied at Devamatha CMI Public School, Thrissur and pursued a Bachelor of Architecture at Global Institute of Architecture, Palakkad, Kerala.
A childhood picture of Aparna Baramurali
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Weight (approx.): 60 kg
Hair Colour: Dark brown
Eye Colour: Black
Figure Measurements (approx.): 36-32-38
Family
Her father’s name is KP Balamurali, and her mother’s name is Sobha Thekke Adiyat.
Aparna Balamurali with her parents
Career
Actor
Film
Malayalam
Debuting in Yathra Thudarunnu (a Malayalam Drama movie directed by Jayan Sivapuram), Aparna Balamurali started her acting career in 2013 at the age of 18.
Aparna Balamurali in a still from the Malayalam film Yathra Thudarunnu
In 2015, She was cast in Oru Second class yathra, which is a comedy thriller drama film. She then played the role of a college student, in Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), which is considered her breakthrough film.
Aparna Balamurali in Maheshinte Prathikaaram
Telugu
According to Aparna Balamurali, Sarvam Thaala Mayam (2018) was her first step in the Telugu Industry.
Aparna Balamurali with GVPrakash
Tamil
She made her Tamil debut with 8 Thottakkal (2017) in which she played the role of Meera. Later, she appeared in many more Tamil films like Soorarai Pottru (2020), and Theethum Nandrum (2021). In 2022, she appeared in Veetla Vishesham, which is a Tamil version of the Bollywood film ‘Badhaai Ho’ (2018). During an interview, while talking about her Tamil movie Soorarai Pottru, Aparna Balamurali said,
I could have got better exposure I think, met a lot of people physically but everything was virtual then due to covid. If we didn’t have the phase like Corona, probably, it could have been a game-changer. But I feel grateful that even after getting the OTT release, the kind of reach it got was really good. I’m taking the positive side of it.” [1]Pinkvilla
Aparna Balamurali as Bommi in a still from the film Soorarai Pottru
Singer
In 2016, she debuted as a singer with the Malyalam song ‘Mounangal Mindumoree’ and continued with more Malyalam songs like ‘Thennal Nilavinte’ for film Oru Muthassi Gadha, ‘Vinnil Theliyum Meghame’ in film Pa Va, ‘Mazha Paadum’ in film Sunday Holiday, and ‘Mannippaya Ena Ketkadhe’ in the film ‘8 Thottakkal’. After which, she performed “Veyil Choodam” and “Ninnil ninnum Njan”, in 2021.
Model
Aparna has modelled for many designers and fashion magazines.
Aparna Balamurali posing for a clothing brand in 2022
Awards and Achievements
Oru Second Class Yathra (2015)
- Asiavision Awards titled Aparna Balamurali as a New sensation in Acting for Oru Second Class Yathra (2015)
Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016)
- Best Debut Actress in Asianet Film Awards and Vanitha Film Awards
- Best Actress award at Asianet Comedy Awards
- New sensational Heroine at North American Film Awards
- Upcoming Singer (Female) at Mirchi Music Awards South
- Nominated for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam at Filmfare Awards
Sunday Holiday (2017)
- Best Star Pair (along with Asif Ali) at Vanitha Film Awards
- Best Duet (along with Arvind Venugopal) at Mazhavil Mango Music Awards and Red FM Malayalam Music Awards
Sarvopari Palakkaran (2017)
- Nominated for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam at Filmfare Awards
Soorarai Pottru (2020)
- 68th National Film Award for Best Actress (2022) for the character of Bomma
- Best Actress (critics) at SIIMA Awards (2021)
- Hit It Out of the Park (Female) award at Oxygen Play Awards
- Best Actress at Behindwoods Gold medal Awards
- Nominated for Best Actress at SIIMA Awards and Cinema At Its Best Awards (2020)
Aparna Balamurali receiving SIIMA Award
Favourites
- Actor: Ranveer Singh
- Dance: Classical dance
- Drink: Tea
- Food: Parotta
- Dessert: Cake
Facts/Trivia
- In her leisure time, she likes travelling, practising yoga, and boxing.
Aparna Balamurali doing Vrikshasana
- On winning the Best Actress Award at National Film Awards for the movie “Soorarai Pottru” in 2022, she expressed her gratitude to Sudha Kongara Prasad, Director and Screenwriter of the film Soorarai Pottru.
To my one and only…
To my Sudha ma’am…Beyond words can express ❤️🙏🏼@Sudha_Kongara pic.twitter.com/KOBOxAnIv9
— Aparna Balamurali (@Aparnabala2) July 24, 2022
- Aparna portrayed goddess Durga at the Mudra Cultural fest at Ahaliya Institute in 2018.
Aparna Balamurali as goddess at Mudra National fest
- On 7 August 2022, Aparna Balamurali unveiled the logo for the CROSSROADS 2022 edition at the Young Architects Festival 2021, which was hosted by the Indian Institute of Architects, Calicut Centre. [2]Instagram
