MEERA JASMINE

Profile

Nick Name: Jas
Education: Home Science
Date of Birth (Birthday): Feb 15, 1984
Height: 5′3
Weight: 52kg
Hair Color: Black
Birth Place: Kuttapuzha (Kerala)
Religion: Christian
Marital Status: Single
Languages: English, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada
Hobbies: Watching films and Listening Music

Family Background
Father’s Name: Joseph Philip
Mother’s Name: Aleyamma
Brother’s Name: George

Debut Film: Soothradaran (Malayalam)

Favourites:

Favorite Food: Fish Curry
Favorite Dress: Saree
Favorite Color: Any Color
Favorite Place: Kerala
Favorite Actors: Rajini, Mammotty
Favorite Actress: Arundathi Ray

Biography:

Meera Jasmine whose original name is Jasmine Mary Joseph is from Kuttapuzha, Thiruvalla, a small town in Kerela. She is the daughter of Joseph Philip and Aleyamma Philip. She is doing her degree in Home Science. Her entry into the film industry was through Malayalam. It was director Lohitadas who introduced her in his Malayalam movie Soothradharan. Meera is a simple and down to earth person. Her choices are also undemanding. Her favorite attire is Half Saree and she loves to look homely. Her concept of love is not love at first sight. She believes in love which comes after understanding each other.

Meera Jasmine was not born into a family of actors. Nobody encouraged her to act or dance during her school days. Unlike other heroines, she is not a 'Kalathilakam' or a model. Before her entry into films, nobody noticed her talent. Her entry into films was quite unexpected. She was introduced by Lohithadas. She was attracted to the industry and accepted a film offer against her father's wishes. Meera joined the industry without much expectations of success. She was ready to go back to her studies if her film did not do well, but the amazing response she received after her debut made her choose acting as her career.

Meera loves music. She is always found with a walkman in her ears. Her favorite singer is Ilayaraja and she adores Ilayaraja's melodies a lot. She also spends her leisure time watching Hindi movies. Meera is a god fearing girl who has a lot of confidence in her. She worships Kollur Mookambika. She is very sincere in her career and gives her best for whatever role she does.

Meera's entry into films was an unexpected one. This talented artist was a very shy natured girl who had not even performed a single stage show during her schooling. She once went watch a film shooting with her friends and director Lohitadas noticed Meera and found out that there was something extraordinary about her and it was through his movie "Soothradharan", she entered the film Industry. The movie was a great hit in Kerela and Meera's performance in the movie was amazing. This paved the way for her entry to the Kollywood and Tollywood. Few of her movies are.

It is reported by media that she will be marrying U. Rajesh, a mandolin artist. Rajesh and Meera have formally confirmed the love they have for each other. Rajesh is the brother of notable mandolin artist U. Srinivas. However, according to Meera Jasmine, she would not marry Rajesh for two years, till her on-going film commitments are over

She offered prayers and paid bow to Lord at Raja Rajeshwara temple at Taliparamba in Kerala where the entry of non-Hindus is prohibited. This lead to a controversy as sparking off a protest by Hindu devotees. Later, she had paid Rs. 10,000 as penalty to the temple authorities.

Trivia

• Won the State Best Actress Award for her roles in Padam Onnu Oru Vilapam (2003) and Kasthuriman (2003).
• Considers director Ambazhathil Karanakuran Lohithadas to be her mentor.
• Won the National Award for Best Actress for her performance in Padam Onnu Oru Vilapam (2003) ('Lesson One: A Wail'), in which she portrays a Muslim girl who is a victim of child marriage.
• Was 'discovered' while a first year student working on her Home Science degree. She had gone to see the shooting of a film along with some school friends that was taking place in their small town, when Lohithadas noticed her and asked her to star in one of his films.
• Has starred in hit movies in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

Personal Quotes

• "I do my job to the best of my abilities."
• Music is my first love. Especially the songs of Ilayaraja. They are so soulful. I always have a Walkman on my ears all the time. I am not into hard, rock songs. Melody is my cup of tea. I know lot of Ilayaraja songs by heart.

Awards:

National Film Awards

* 2003, National Film Award for Best Actress, Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam

Filmfare Awards

* 2002, Filmfare Best Female Debut (Tamil), Run
* 2003, Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Malayalam), Kasthoorimann
* 2006, Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Malayalam), Achuvinte Amma

Kerala State Film Award

* 2003, Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress, Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam
* 2007, Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress, Ore Kadal.

Tamil Nadu State Film Award

* 2005,Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress (Special Award), Kasthuri Maan

V Shantaram Awards

* 2003,V Shantaram Award for Best Actress, Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam.
* 2007,V Shantaram Award for Best Actress, Ore Kadal

Asianet Film Awards

* 2003, Jeeva- Asianet Film Award for Best Actress, Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam
* 2004, Jeeva- Lux- Asianet Film Award for Best Actress, Perumazhakkalam
* 2005, Jeeva- Lux- Asianet Film Award for Best Actress, Achuvinte Amma
* 2007, Jeeva- Lux- Asianet Film Award for Best Actress, Ore Kadal

Vanitha Film Awards

* 2004,Vanitha-Chandrika Film Award For Best Actress , Perumazhakkalam
* 2007,Vanitha-Nipon Paint Film Award for Best Actress, Ore Kadal

Mathrubhumi Film Awards

* 2003,Mathrubhumi - Medimix Award for Best Actress, Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam
* 2004,Mathrubhumi - Medimix Award for Best Actress, Perumazhakkalam

Other Awards

* 2001,Bharathan Award For Best Female Debut Actress, Soothradharan
* 2002,Dinakaran Award For Best Female Debut Actress, Run
* 2003,National Film Academy Award for Best Actress, Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam.
* 2003,Kaveri-Film Critics Award, Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam
* 2003,Kerala Film Audience Council Award, Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam
* 2003,Kerala Film Critics Association Award, Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam
* 2004,Tikkurishi Award for Best Actress, Perumazhakkalam.
* 2005,Amrita Film Fraternity Award for Best Actress, Achuvinte Amma
* 2006,Jeevan TV-Mastro Mania award for Best Actress, Rasathanthram
* 2007,Dubai AMMA award for Best Actress, Ore Kadal
* 2007,Fokana award for Best Actress, Ore Kadal
* 2007,Amrita Film Award for Best Actress, Ore Kadal

Filmography:

Telugu

2008 Okati Naalugu
2008 Maa Ayana Chanti Pilladu
2008 Gorintaku
2007 Yamagola Malli Modalayindi
2007 Maharadhi
2006 Raraju
2005 Bhadra
2004 Gudumba Shankar
2004 Ammayi Bagundi

Malayalam

2008 Kutty Shankru (Announced)
2008 Minnaminnikkoottam
2008 Innathe Chintha Vishayam
2008 Calcutta News
2007 Ore Kadal
2007 Vinodayathra
2007 Rathri Mazha
2006 Rasathanthram
2005 Achuvinte Amma
2004 Perumazhakkalam
2003 Chakram
2003 Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam
2003 Swapnakkoodu
2003 Kasthoorimann
2002 Gramaphone
2001 Soothradharan

Tamil

2008 Deivamagan
2008 Nepali
2007 Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
2007 Thirumagan
2006 Mercury Pookkal
2005 Sandakozhi
2005 Kasthuri Maan
2004 Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004 Joot
2003 Anjaneya
2003 Pudhiya Geethai
2002 Bala
2002 Run

Kannada

2008 Devaru Kotta Thangi
2007 Arasu
2004 Maurya