Parvathy Jayaram
Ashwathy Kurup (born 7 April 1970), better known by her stage name Parvathy is a former Indian actress, costume designer and classical dancer, who appeared in Malayalam films.
Parvathy Jayaram | |
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Parvathy Jayaram in 2010 | |
| Born | Ashwathy Kurup 7 April 1970 Thiruvalla, Kerala, India |
| Years active | 1986–1993 |
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| Children | 2, Kalidas Jayaram (son) Malavika Jayaram (daughter) |
Parvathy was a popular actress in Malayalam cinema during the late-1980s and early-1990s. Her first film was directed by Lenin Rajendran, but was shelved and never released. She was introduced to the industry by actor-director Balachandra Menon through Vivahithare Ithile in 1986. Her notable works include Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam (1987), Thoovanathumbikal (1987), Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1988), Aparan (1988), Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989), 1921 (1988), Kireedam (1989), Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989), Artham (1989), Utharam (1989), Jagratha (1989), Dr. Pasupathy (1990), Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990) Souhrudam (1991) and Kamaladalam (1992).
Parvathy married film actor Jayaram who was her co-star in many films on 7 September 1992 at Town Hall, Ernakulam. After marriage, Parvathy effectively quit acting in films by her own will. She now lives with her family in Chennai. She has two children, Kalidas Jayaram and Malavika Jayaram.