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,_in_Panaji,_Goa_on_November_27,_2013._(sq_cropped).jpg) Kishore in 2013 | |
| Born | Shelly Nabu Kumar Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Shelly Kishore is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam and Tamil films and television. She is known for her roles in Kumkumapoovu, Thanga Meenkal and Minnal Murali. She received a Kerala state television award for best actress in 2006.
Early life
[edit]Shelly's father, J. Nabu Kumar, works a civil engineer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Her mother Sheela is a homemaker. She has an elder brother and a sister. Shelly's brother is married and lives in the US. Her sister, Shibily earns as a teacher.[1]
Shelly studied in Muscat and in New Indian Model School, Dubai. She has a diploma in mass media and communication from Singapore and another diploma in sociology. Shelly did her Post Graduation in E-Governance.
Career
[edit]Shelly Kishore received the Government of Kerala's award for the best actress in 2006 for her role in the serial Thaniye, telecasted in Amrita TV. Shelly's first Malayalam movie was Kerala Cafe, directed by Shankar Ramakrishnan. Shelly's first Tamil movie was Thanga Meenkal, directed by Ram. Shelly appeared the Hindi movie The Waiting Room, directed by Maneej Premnath.[2] She learned classic Indian dance forms, including Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, and Bharatanatyam.[citation needed]
Shelly was selected as the second runner up for the Miss Flower Show contest held at Kanakakunnu, Trivandrum.[3] Shelly acted in the Malayalam movie Kanalkannadi directed by Jayan Poduval, although it was never released.[4] Kishore is famous in Malayali households for her portrayal of Shalini Rudran in Kumkumapoovu. After finishing that production, she took a break from television. In 2017 she came back through the portrayal of Balasuda in Sthreepadam.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]- All films are in Malayalam, otherwise noted
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kerala Cafe | School girl | Segment: Island Express | [5] |
| 2010 | The Waiting Room | Girl killed | Hindi film | |
| 2012 | Chattakaari | Usha | ||
| 2013 | Akam | Tara | ||
| Thanga Meenkal | Vadivu | Tamil film | [8] | |
| 2017 | Sakhavu | Maya | [9] | |
| 2018 | Eeda | Leela | ||
| 2021 | Minnal Murali | Usha | [10][11] | |
| 2022 | Naane Varuvean | Janaki | Tamil film | [12] |
| Padachonte Kadhakal | Devaki | [13] | ||
| 2023 | Kanal Kannadi | Anamika | Late Release via YouTube | [14] |
| 2024 | Oru Sarkar Ulpannam | Shyama | [15][16] | |
| Swakaryam Sambhava Bahulam | Ambili | [17] | ||
| 2025 | Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal | Nafeesa | [18][19][20] | |
| Madras Matinee | Kamalam | Tamil film; credited as Shelly | [21] | |
| 2026 | Modha Rathri | Selvi | Tamil film | [22][23][24] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Koottu Kudumbam | – | Kairali TV | Debut serial |
| Thaniye | Padma | Amrita TV | Telefilm | |
| Chitrasalabham | Nandana & Sitara | |||
| 2007 | Thingalum Tharangalum | Raziya | ||
| Aa Amma | – | Kairali TV | ||
| 2011–2014 | Kumkumapoovu | Shalini | Asianet | [25] |
| 2013 | Parasparam | Guest appearance | ||
| 2016 | Chirakinte Maravil | Susan | YouTube | short film[26] |
| 2017–2020 | Sthreepadham | Balasudha | Mazhavil Manorama | [27][28] |
| 2020–2021 | Ente Maathavu | Jeena | Surya TV | |
| 2023 | Shaitan | Savithri | Disney+ Hotstar | Telugu web series |
Awards
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (January 2023) |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Serial/Movie | Role | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kerala State Television Awards | Best Actress | Thaniye | Padma | Won |
| 2012 | Asianet Television Awards | Best New Face | Kumkumapoovu | Shalini | Won |
| 2013 | Asianet Television Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| Asiavision Television Awards | Won | ||||
| 2014 | 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Thanga Meengal | Vadivu | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Latest News – Shelly is shy on screen but bold in real life". www.ukmalayalee.com. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018.
- ↑ "Thriller The Waiting Room to release on Friday: IBNLive.com > Videos". 16 January 2010. Archived from the original on 16 January 2010.
- ↑ M, Athira (3 April 2013). "Starry dreams". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ↑ "Thanga Meenkal Tamil Review". TamilPlex.com. 11 November 2013. Archived from the original on 30 September 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
- ↑ "Starry dreams". The Hindu. 3 April 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "I am waiting for a good role: says Shelly Kishore". The Times of India. 10 December 2013. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "Mollywood shut its door to serial actors : Shelly Kishore". The Times of India. 29 September 2013. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ Mannath, Malini (31 August 2013). "Thanga Meengal: A disappointment of sorts". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "I would love to portray a naxalite on screen: Shelly Kishore". The Times of India. 3 July 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ Rajendran, Sowmya (6 January 2022). "Why casting matters in cinema". The News Minute. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "ജീവിതത്തിൽ വീണ്ടും 'മിന്നൽ'വെളിച്ചം; ഇനിയുണ്ട് ചില സ്വപ്നങ്ങൾ: ഷെല്ലി". ജീവിതത്തിൽ വീണ്ടും 'മിന്നൽ'വെളിച്ചം; ഇനിയുണ്ട് ചില സ്വപ്നങ്ങൾ: ഷെല്ലി (in Malayalam). Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ PTI (20 September 2022). "Dhanush's 'Naane Varuven' to hit screens on September 29". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "Fisherman, houswife among 5 writers; 'Padachonte Kadhakal' reflects lives of ordinary people". Mathrubhumi. 11 December 2022.
- ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (3 June 2025). "Shelly Kishore Interview: 'Acting Is A Passion But I've Dropped Everything Mid-Way For A Good Role'". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ Features, C. E. (2 March 2024). "Censor Board has 'Bharatha' removed from Oru Bharatha Sarkar Ulpannam". Cinema Express. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ↑ Santhosh, Vivek (9 March 2024). "'Oru Sarkar Ulpannam' movie review: Endearing satire where intent meets execution". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ Santhosh, Vivek (31 May 2024). "Swakaryam Sambhava Bahulam Movie Review: A dismal experience trivialising women's woes". Cinema Express. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ↑ Daily, Keralakaumudi. ""Why was that Malayalam movie that showed incest sexual relations between siblings not banned?" - CINEMA - CINE NEWS | Kerala Kaumudi Online". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ K, Ajay U. (7 February 2025). "Garggi Ananthan shines in Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal, a film on generational trauma". The News Minute. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal: A heartwarming tale that celebrates homecoming and brotherhood". @mathrubhumi. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ↑ S, Ashwin (2 June 2025). "Kaali Venkat: Cinema is not an actor's medium". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ↑ "Rishikanth, Anishma Anilkumar join hands for Modha Rathiri; Lokesh Kanagaraj unveils poster". Cinema Express. 2 May 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "Lokesh Kanagaraj unveils title 'Modha Rathiri' for Rishikanth–Anishma film, IBW News: English News, Breaking News in English, ताज़ा हिदी समाचार". Indian Broadcasting World. 2 May 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "Rishikanth-Anishma Anilkumar's Modha Rathiri locks release date; First look poster out". The New Indian Express. 30 July 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "11 years of 'Kumkumapoovu': From Shelly to Shanavas Shanu, here's what the actors are doing now". The Times of India. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ↑ ""Chirakinte Maravil" Malayalam Christian Short Film". 13 April 2016 – via www.youtube.com.
- ↑ "'Sthreepadham' a new serial from April 17". The Times of India. 6 April 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "A line of control should be observed on portraying domestic abuse on TV, says Sthreepadham actress Shelly Kishore". The Times of India. 27 March 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 June 2026.