Meera Jasmine (Malayalam Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) (born Jasmine Mary Joseph on February 15, 1984 in thiruvalla ,kuttipuzha) is an national award -winning Indian film actress who appears in various regional Indian movies.
Early life
Meera Jasmine was born on February 15, 1984 in Kuttappuzha, Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta District Kerala. Born as Jasmine Mary Joseph .she was a daughter of joseph and Aleyamma, a Marthomite by birth, she completed her schooling in Mar Thoma Residential School, Thiruvalla.
Career
The Director Lohithadas was introduced Meera jasmine in the industry. Not born into a family of actors, Meerah was an unnoticed talent. she has proved her ability in handling serious roles as well.then she made roles in Tamil ,Telungu and Kannada films.
Malayalam
Meerah made her debut in the Malayalam film Soothradharan in 2001 directed by Lohithadas opposite Dileep. Though the film flopped, she received offers from other languages. She has starred in a dozen Malayalam films in her six-year career. Her second film was directed by ace director Kamal, alongside Navya Nair, opposite Dileep. Her role as a Jewish girl was appreciated by Malayalam cine goers. Her third movie was a romantic comedy along side Prithviraj, Kunchako Boban, Jayasurya, and Bhavana under director Kamal. Her performance was appreciated and the movie was success at the box office. among the five main characters, one who scored the most was again Meerah. She got real attention in Malayalam cinema with the movie Kasthoorimann directed by her mentor Lohithadas. She was able to enact both comedy and sentimental scenes with equal fervor. She recived her first film fare award for her performance in Kasthoorimann. The film was also a success in box office running for 100 days. The same year, she acted in T V Chandran’s much acclaimed Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam. She played a 15-year-old Muslim girl who was forced to marry an older man. She not only recived state award, but also National Award for Best actress and many other awards beating many strong contenders like Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen. Then came another soul-stirring performance as Raziya in Perumazhakkalam alongside Kavya Madhavan. In the movie ‘Achuvinte Amma’(2005), she has enacted the young, adorable character Achu, with extraordinary ease that she seemed to live the character, instead of acting. She paired with Malayalam superstars-Mohanlal in ‘Rasathantram’ (2006) and recently with Mammootty in ‘Ore Kadal’ (2007). She won her second state award for Ore Kadal
Tamil
Meera’s Tamil film entry made her a well-known star in the South. The success of Tamil films Run and Bala in 2002 have given her the chance to work with popular actors of the Tamil industry. She won the Filmfare Best Female debut actress award for Run. The success of the films led her to work with famed directors like Mani Ratnam in Aayudha Ezhuthu and SS Stanley in Mercury Pookkal. Meerah has acted in more than ten Tamil films. Her recent Tamil film, Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram, with Dhanush as her male lead, was a colossal flop. In her film Nepali, where she was the love interest of Bharath also bombed badly. Meerah Jasmine is now paired against senior actor Vijayakant for his next film to be directed by Vikraman.
Personal life
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 will not be marrying Rajesh for another two years, till her on-going film commitments are over
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
2008, Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Malayalam), Ore Kadal
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
2007, Sreevidya Puraskaaram (Best Actress), Ore Kadal