Dhanya Mary Varghese
Introduction '''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. 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. She pursued bachelors and post graduation from St. Teresa's College in Kochi.
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. 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.
Filmography ===Film=== Year Film Role Language Notes Ref 2003  ''Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam''  Dancer Malayalam  Special appearance   2006  ''Aarilara''  Lover Malayalam  Album   2006  ''Thirudi''  Thamarai Tamil  Lead Role   2007  ''Veeramum Eeramum''  Muthuazhagi    ''Nanma''  Thara Malayalam   2008  ''Thalappavu''  Saramma   Lead Role  2009  ''Vairam: Fight For Justice''  Vairamani Sivarajan  Lead Role    ''Red Chillies'' Lamna Shankar    ''Kerala Cafe''  Hiranmayi  Segment: Lalitham Hiranmayam   2010  ''Drona 2010''  Savithri     ''Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum''  Sumi    ''Nayakan''  Mariya Vincent Karanavar  Lead Role    ''3 Char Sau Beas''  Indhu     ''College Days''  Rakhi  Lead Role    ''Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram''  Sathyabhama  Lead Role   2011  ''Orma Mathram''  Catherine     ''Veettilekkulla Vazhi''  Gayathri     ''Pranayam''  Asha   2012  ''Ennennum Ormakkay''  Abitha 2020  ''Ammakkorumma''  Mother Album  2021 ''Kaanekkaane''Zarine Released on SonyLIV ===Television=== Year Project Role Channel Notes2012  ''Deivathinte Swantham Devootty''  Devootty  Mazhavil ManoramaDebut2017  ''Kaligandaki''  Suhara  Amrita TV2018–2021   ''Seetha Kalyanam'' Seetha  Asianet2020''Avarodoppam Aliyum Achayanum'' Telefilm 2022''Kanakanmani'' Mercy Paul Surya TVGuest appearance(Mahasangamam episode)''Manasinakkare''2023'' Parvathy''Devi AparnaZee Keralam===Other shows=== Year Title Role Channel Notes 2010''Dhannya Me Vishu''  Guest ACV''Star Singer'' Guest Judge  AsianetReality show''Super Jody''  Judge  Surya TVReality show''Vodafone Comedy Stars''  Dancer  AsianetReality show 2011''Suryaprabhayil Priya Tharangal''  Guest Surya TV ''The Interview''   Rosebowl''Suryathejassode Amma''  Performer Surya TVAsianet Film AwardsCo-HostAsianet2011-2012''Munch Dance Dance''  Judge (Grand finale)  AsianetReality show2013''Dhanyaydoppam''  Guest  DD Malayalam 2014''Onnum Onnum Moonu''  Mazhavil ManoramaGame show''Dhannya Me Easter''  2015  ''Vanitha''   ''Uchaneram''  ACV2016 ''Manam Pole Mangalyam''  2018  ''Sell Me the Answer''  Participant  AsianetGame show2019  ''Annie's Kitchen''  Guest  Amrita TV''Start Music Aaradhyam Paadum''  Participant  AsianetGame show''Badai Bungalow''  Herself Asianet2020 ''Onnum Onnum Moonu''  Guest  Mazhavil Manorama ''Life with Jo - D'' (Dance Cover)DhanyaMultilingualYouTube Channel ''Comedy Stars''  Guest  Asianet  ''Chunkanu Chackochan'' Christmas special show''Christmas Thaaramelam''Herself ''Start Music Season 2''  ParticipantGame show ''Food Steps''  Presenter Social media Live Show2021''Parayam Nedam''ParticipantAmrita TV ''Salt and Pepper''  Presenter  Kaumudy TVCookery show ''Red Carpet'' Mentor  Amrita TV ''Start Music Season 3''  Participant  AsianetGame show''Day with a Star''  Herself  Kaumudy TV2021-2022''Bhayam''ContestantZee Keralam  Title Winner2022''Happy Valentine's Day''Dancer Asianet''Asianet Super Challenge''Contestant''Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 4)'' 4th Runner-up''Fastest Family First'' Participant ''Start Music Season 4''  Participant 2023''Glam with Mom''JudgeRosebowl/ACV ''Flowers Oru Kodi''  Participant Flowers===Awards=== Year Award  Category Show Result 2019 Asianet Television Awards 2019 -Best Star Pair Best Star Pair with Anoop Krishnan Seetha Kalyanam
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