Dhanya Mary Varghese
Varghese in 2011
Born
Koothattukulam, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active
  • 2003–present
Spouse
John Jacob
​
(m. 2012)​
Children1

Dhanya Mary Varghese is an Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam cinema and television. She has appeared in over 20 films, the majority of which are in Malayalam. Aside from movies, she has appeared in a number of television shows.

She was a contestant in Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 4) in 2022, where she made it to the top six finalists until finishing as the fourth runner-up. At the show's grand finale, she received an 'Award for Punctuality'.

Early life and education

Dhanya was born to Varghese and Sheeba at Idayar, Koothattukulam near Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India. She has a younger brother Dixon Paul Varghese, a Station Master in Southern Railway.[1] She completed schooling at Little Flower Girls High School, Vadakara, St. Josephs Higher secondary school, Piravom and M.K.M. Higher Secondary School, Piravom. She is the product of famous institution Kalabhavan.[2] She pursued bachelors and post graduation from St. Teresa's College in Kochi.[3]

Career

She started her career as a junior artist, She was one of the group dancers in the song Thottuvilichalo. in the movie Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam.She made her acting debut in the Tamil film Thirudi (2006) and later debuted in Malayalam through Nanma directed by Sharath Chandran Vayanad. She rose to prominence through her role in Thalappavu. She later acted in several Malayalam films such as Vairam: Fight For Justice, Kerala Cafe and Nayakan. She was one of the anchors in "Vanitha Asianet-Film awards 2009". She appeared on several Malayalam musical albums. She appeared as a guest judge in the 2010 season of the music reality-television program Idea Star Singer on Asianet.

Personal life

Dhanya got engaged on 14 November 2011 with John Jacob, Winner of Tharolsavam program in Kairali channel.[4][5] John and Dhanya got married on 9 January 2012 at Mateer Memorial Church, Trivandrum. After marriage she retired from film industry. The couple had a baby boy named Johan on 13 July 2013.[6]

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Language Notes Ref
2003Swapnam Kondu ThulabharamDancerMalayalamSpecial appearance
2006AarilaraLoverMalayalamAlbum
2006ThirudiThamaraiTamilLead Role[7]
2007Veeramum EeramumMuthuazhagi
NanmaTharaMalayalam
2008ThalappavuSarammaLead Role[8]
2009Vairam: Fight For JusticeVairamani SivarajanLead Role[9]
Red ChilliesLamna Shankar
Kerala CafeHiranmayiSegment: Lalitham Hiranmayam
2010Drona 2010Savithri
Cheriya Kallanum Valiya PolicumSumi
NayakanMariya Vincent KaranavarLead Role
3 Char Sau BeasIndhu
College DaysRakhiLead Role
Karayilekku Oru Kadal DooramSathyabhamaLead Role[10]
2011Orma MathramCatherine
Veettilekkulla VazhiGayathri
PranayamAsha
2012Ennennum OrmakkayAbitha
2020AmmakkorummaMotherAlbum
2021KaanekkaaneZarineReleased on SonyLIV[11]

Television

Year Project Role Channel Notes
2012Deivathinte Swantham DevoottyDevoottyMazhavil ManoramaDebut
2017KaligandakiSuharaAmrita TV
2018–2021Seetha KalyanamSeethaAsianet
2020Avarodoppam Aliyum AchayanumTelefilm
2022KanakanmaniMercy PaulSurya TVGuest appearance
(Mahasangamam episode)
Manasinakkare
2023 ParvathyDevi AparnaZee Keralam

Other shows

Year Title Role Channel Notes
2010Dhannya Me VishuGuestACV
Star SingerGuest JudgeAsianetReality show
Super JodyJudgeSurya TVReality show
Vodafone Comedy StarsDancerAsianetReality show
2011Suryaprabhayil Priya TharangalGuestSurya TV
The InterviewRosebowl
Suryathejassode AmmaPerformerSurya TV
Asianet Film AwardsCo-HostAsianet
2011-2012Munch Dance DanceJudge (Grand finale)AsianetReality show
2013DhanyaydoppamGuestDD Malayalam
2014Onnum Onnum MoonuMazhavil ManoramaGame show
Dhannya Me Easter
2015Vanitha
UchaneramACV
2016Manam Pole Mangalyam
2018Sell Me the AnswerParticipantAsianetGame show
2019Annie's KitchenGuestAmrita TV
Start Music Aaradhyam PaadumParticipantAsianetGame show
Badai BungalowHerselfAsianet
2020 Onnum Onnum MoonuGuestMazhavil Manorama
Life with Jo - D (Dance Cover)DhanyaMultilingualYouTube Channel
Comedy StarsGuestAsianet
Chunkanu ChackochanChristmas special show
Christmas ThaaramelamHerself
Start Music Season 2ParticipantGame show
Food StepsPresenterSocial media Live Show
2021Parayam NedamParticipantAmrita TV
Salt and PepperPresenterKaumudy TVCookery show
Red CarpetMentorAmrita TV
Start Music Season 3ParticipantAsianetGame show
Day with a StarHerselfKaumudy TV
2021-2022BhayamContestantZee KeralamTitle Winner
2022Happy Valentine's DayDancerAsianet
Asianet Super ChallengeContestant
Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 4)4th Runner-up
Fastest Family FirstParticipant
Start Music Season 4Participant
2023Glam with MomJudgeRosebowl/ACV
Flowers Oru KodiParticipantFlowers

Awards

Year Award Category Show Result
2019 Asianet Television Awards 2019 -Best Star Pair Best Star Pair with Anoop Krishnan Seetha Kalyanam Won

References

  1. ↑ "Manampole Mangalyam: John Jacob And Dhanya Mary Varghese". jaihindtv. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "Cochin Kalabhavan". cochinkalabhavan.com.
  3. ↑ Rainbow Media (24 January 2019), സീതാകല്യാണം സീരിയൽ താരം ധന്യ മേരി വർഗീസ് | Seetha Kalyanam serial actress Dhanya Mary Varghese, retrieved 14 February 2019
  4. ↑ "Engagement". Retrieved 15 November 2011.
  5. ↑ "Engagement". Retrieved 15 November 2011.
  6. ↑ "Mangalam Varika 16-Dec-2013". mangalamvarika.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ↑ 18th ANNUAL REPORT (2006-2007) (PDF) (Report). p. 3. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
  8. ↑ "Kerala Box Office (Sep 19 – 21)". Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  9. ↑ "Vairam". Archived from the original on 17 July 2018.
  10. ↑ "Karayilekku oru kadal dooram".
  11. ↑ "Kaanekkaane' gears up for OTT release, intriguing teaser launched". Manorama News Online. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
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