Lissy (actress)
Lissy | |
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| Occupation | Actress |
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| Partner(s) | Priyadarshan (2026-present) |
| Children | 2, Kalyani, Siddharth |
Lissy is an Indian actress, who has appeared primarily in Malayalam films, in addition to a few Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada movies. She made her cinematic debut in 1982 with Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam. Her notable roles include Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984), Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985), Boeing Boeing (1985), Thalavattom (1986), Vikram (1986) and Chithram (1988).
Early life and education
Lissy was born in a Syro-Malabar Catholic family as the only child to Nellikaattil Pappachan (Varkey)[1] and Aleyamma at Pukkattupadi, Kochi. Her parents divorced when she was very young, and she was brought up by her mother.[2] She was educated at St. Teresa’s Convent Girls' School in Kochi and at St. Teresa's College, Kochi.[3]
Lissy was a bright student and scored excellent marks during her schooling. She started her career in movies at the age of 15 when she was studying for pre-university degree. She had to discontinue her studies to concentrate on her career.[4] Later, she resumed her academic pursuits and, thereafter, earned a postgraduate degree in Psychology from Annamalai University through distance education.
Career
Her debut into films happened in the early '80s. Along with Malayalam films, Lissy also had appeared in several Tamil, and Telugu films. Lissy is most remembered for her roles in Chithram, Thalavattom, Odaruthammava Alariyam, Mutharamkunnu P.O. and Boeing Boeing. As she stated in an interview with manam magazine, she was introduced to Tamil films by Kamal Haasan as his heroine in his home production, Vikram.[5]
Personal life
After having a relationship with the reputed movie director Priyadarshan, she was married to him on 13 December 1990.[6] After marriage, she gave up acting and adopted the name Lakshmi for religious reasons.[7] After the birth of their son Siddharth, she converted to Hinduism from Catholicism.[8]
Lissy filed a divorce petition on 1 December 2014[9] in a family court at Chennai and was divorced on 1 September 2016, after 26 years of marriage.[10]
In March 2026, Lissy reconciled with her former husband Priyadarshan, nearly a decade after their divorce in 2016. Priyadarshan stated that although they have not remarried, they are living together and have resumed their relationship.[11][12]
Filmography
Malayalam
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam | Latha | |
| 1983 | Aana | Annie | |
| Prashnam Gurutharam | Girl Next Door | ||
| Asthram | Lilly | ||
| Shesham Kazhchayil | Sudha | ||
| 1984 | Aduthaduthu | Rema | |
| Parannu Parannu Parannu | Sudha | ||
| Odaruthammava Aalariyam | Minu | ||
| Kaliyil Alpam Karyam | Kalpana | ||
| Athirathram | Cicily | ||
| 1985 | Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya | Sridevi | |
| Puli Varunne Puli | Subhashini | ||
| Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla | Bindu | ||
| Onnanam Kunnil Oradikkunnil | Meenakshi | ||
| Mutharamkunnu P.O. | K.P.Amminikutty | ||
| Boeing Boeing | Elena | ||
| Aram + Aram = Kinnaram | Sujatha | ||
| Punnaram Cholli Cholli | Rema | ||
| Ayanam | Lizy | ||
| Angadikkappurathu | Rathi | ||
| Nirakkoottu | Dr. Suma | ||
| Onningu Vannengil | Priya | ||
| Aa Neram Alppa Dooram | Valsala | ||
| Kathodu Kathoram | Theresa | ||
| Thammil Thammil | Kavitha's friend | ||
| Thediya Valli Kaalilchutti | |||
| 1986 | Thalavattam | Anitha | |
| Rakkuyilin Raagassadasil | Revathi Menon | ||
| Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu | Shobha | ||
| Pappan Priyappetta Pappan | Sarina | ||
| Iniyum Kurukshethram | Ammini | ||
| Hello My Dear Wrong Number | Sunitha Menon | ||
| Chekkeranoru Chilla | Chinnu | ||
| Geetham | Herself | ||
| Dheem Tharikida Thom | Rohini | ||
| Katturumbinum Kathukuthu | Prabha | ||
| Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi | Indira | ||
| Ice Cream | Rekha | ||
| Illenjippokkal | Malini | ||
| Ashtabandham | Subaida | ||
| Revathikkoru Pavakutty | Revathi Menon | ||
| Mizhineerpoovukal | Sofia | ||
| Ennu Nadhante Nimmi | Reena | ||
| Adukkan Enteluppam | - | ||
| Vishwosichalum Illenkilum | - | ||
| Aval Kathirunnu Avanum | - | ||
| 1987 | Cheppu | Mini | |
| Sarvakalasala | Jyothi | ||
| Neeyetra Dhanya | Laila | ||
| Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku | Bindu | ||
| Adimakal Udamakal | Raji | ||
| Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal | Rani | ||
| Naalkavala | Nurse Mercy | ||
| Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham | Anitha Mathew | ||
| Kottum Kuravayum | Geetha | ||
| Itha Samayamayi | |||
| 1988 | Vellanakalude Nadu | Deepa | |
| Oru CBI Diary Kurippu | Omana | ||
| Mrithyunjayam | Annie | ||
| Manu Uncle | Uma | ||
| Aalilakuruvikal | Rajamma | ||
| August 1 | Petty Thief | ||
| Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas | Sridevi | ||
| David David Mr. David | Liza | ||
| Oru Muthassi Kadha | Thresia | ||
| Chithram | Revathy | ||
| Aattinakkare | Soumya | ||
| Oru Vivada Vishayam | Gigi | ||
| Arjun Dennis | |||
| 1989 | Vadakkunokkiyantram | Sarala | |
| Ammavanu Pattiya Amali | Sulochana | ||
| Douthyam | Sarala | ||
| Adikkurippu | Veena | ||
| Nair Saab | Parvathi | ||
| The News | Jolly | ||
| Aksharathettu | Elsy | ||
| Njangalude Kochu Doctor | Alice | ||
| Rugmini | Meera | ||
| Charithram | Renu | ||
| Illikkaadum Chellakkaattum | |||
| Chodhyam | |||
| 1990 | Minda Poochakku Kalyanam | Mini | |
| Kuttettan | Revathi | ||
| 1991 | May Dinam | Elizabeth |
Telugu
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Sakshi | Swapna | |
| 1990 | Magaadu | Swetha | |
| Doshi Nirdoshi | Anuradha | ||
| 20va Sathabdam | Rani | ||
| Mamashri | Dheeraja | ||
| 1991 | Aatma Bandham | Shailaja | |
| Siva Sakthi | Kalyani | ||
| Stuvartpuram Dongalu | Vandana | ||
| 2018 | Chal Mohan Ranga | Mrs. Subhramanyam |
Tamil
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Vikram | Preethi | |
| 1987 | Ananda Aradhanai | Kavita | |
| 1988 | Manasukkul Mathappu | Anita | |
| 1990 | Pagalil Pournami | Jaya |
Kannada
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Ashwamedha[13] | Ganga | credited as Geethanjali |
Hindi
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Saagar | Rosy |
References
- ^ "നടി ലിസി പിതാവിന് 5500 രൂപ വീതം നല്കണം". mangalam.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
- ^ "ലിസി എന്റെ മകള്". Mangalam Publications. Archived from the original on 24 June 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ Lissy Priyadarshan-ON Record Archived 10 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine, 2 Archived 16 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine, 3 Archived 15 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine, 4 Archived 11 February 2017 at the Wayback Machine, Kannadi, Asianet News Archived 14 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Lissy talks about her schooling, her introduction into film industry in aged 15, how she met Priyadarshan, her faith and religion, her current life etc.
- ^ "തല ഉയര്ത്തിപ്പിടിക്കാന് വീടുവിട്ടിറങ്ങി". mathrubhumi.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ http://manam.online/Special-Interviews/2016-JUN-30/Lissy-Open-talk
- ^ Sebastian, Shevlin (26 March 2012). "Lissy Priyadarshan, on her husband". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 May 2013.
- ^ Lissy Priyadarshan-ON Record (Ep 2, Part 2). Interviewed by Gopakumar, T. N. Asianet News. 18 April 2011. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ Lissy. വിജയങ്ങളുടെ വീട്ടില് [In the house of victories]. Mathrubhumi Eves (Interview) (in Malayalam). Interviewed by Menon, Madhu K. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ Staff, T. N. M. (30 March 2016). "Priyadarshan opens up about life, love for cars and reasons for his divorce with Lissy". The News Minute.
- ^ "Lissy gets divorce, says it was fierce battle – ChennaiVision". 16 September 2016. Archived from the original on 20 September 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ "Priyadarshan confirms reunion with ex-wife Lissy Says 'We are living the same life together' - Reports". The Times of India. 20 March 2026.
- ^ "'ഞങ്ങൾ വിവാഹം ചെയ്തില്ല, കുടുംബം പോലെ കഴിയുന്നു'; ലിസിക്കൊപ്പം ഒന്നിച്ചെന്ന വാർത്തയിൽ പ്രിയദർശൻ". Mathrubhumi News. 21 March 2026.
- ^ "'Nothing lasts forever'". Deccan Herald. 26 January 2012. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
External links
- Lizy at IMDb
- Lizzy at MSI (archive copy)