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{{Short description|Indian actress and singer}}
{{EngvarB|date=February 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Abhirami Suresh
| image =
| caption =
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]], India
| other_names = Ebbie
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|singer|musician|composer|video jockey|model}}
| years_active = 2008 – present
| relatives = [[Amritha Suresh]] (sister)
| website = {{URL|amrutamgamay.com}}
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Pop music|Pop]]
* [[Folk music|Folk]]
* [[Rock music|Rock]]sa
* [[Bhajan]]
}}
| instrument = {{Flatlist|
* Vocals
* Keyboard
* Violin
}}
| label = Independent artist
| associated_acts = Amrutam Gamay
}}
}}
'''Abhirami Suresh''' is an Indian actress, singer, musician, composer, and [[video jockey]]. Abhirami and her sister [[Amritha Suresh]] are the lead vocalists of their [[Band (rock and pop)|music band]] Amrutam Gamaya.<ref>{{cite news |title=These young female musicians are winning ears and hearts with their music |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/young-female-musicians-are-rocking-the-charts/article7578673.ece |work=The Hindu |date=25 August 2015 |last1=M |first1=Athira}}</ref> They are also known for [[vlogging]].

==Early and personal life==
She was born to P. R. Suresh and Laila. She has an elder sister, singer-composer [[Amrutha Suresh]]. She used to perform [[Impressionist (entertainment)|mimicry]] and monoact in her schools and "never missed out on a chance to be on the stage". In an interview, Abhirami said she always wanted to be an actress and although she is from a family of musicians she never saw herself as a singer or thought of pursuing music until Amrutam Gamay was formed. After completing class eleven, she did a diploma in acting. She has directed a short film as part of her undergraduate course.<ref name="TH">{{cite news |last=M. |first=Athira |title=Essaying multiple roles |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/interview-with-actor-anchor-singer-abhirami-suresh/article7868829.ece |accessdate=25 February 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=12 November 2015}}</ref> She runs a jewelry brand, Aamindo.<ref>{{cite news |author=Web team |title=ഇതാണ് അഭിരാമി സുരേഷ്; ബിഗ് ബോസിലെ പുതിയ മത്സരാര്‍ഥിയെ അറിയാം |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/biggboss/all-you-want-to-know-about-abhirami-suresh-new-contestant-in-bigg-boss-2-q6639e |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=[[Asianet News]] |date=23 February 2020 |language=ml}}</ref> Abhirami is also into [[Model (person)|modelling]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Entertainment desk |title=പാട്ടിനൊപ്പം മോഡലിങ്ങിലും തിളങ്ങി അഭിരാമി സുരേഷ്; ചിത്രങ്ങൾ |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/abhirami-suresh-glamorous-photos-343990/ |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=[[Indian Express Malayalam]] |date=15 February 2020 |language=ml}}</ref> She has walked the ramp in Kerala Fashion Runway 2018. She was also featured on the cover page of Vanitha Magazine along with her sister.She has featured in magazines including Kanyaka and Manorama Arogyam.

==Career==
===Film and television===
Abhirami got her first acting offer after her [[Impressionist (entertainment)|impressions]] of host [[Ranjini Haridas]] and judge [[Sharreth]] on the music [[reality television]] show ''[[Star Singer|Idea Star Singer]]'' (2007) on [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] in which her sister Amrutha Suresh was participating. This led to an offer to act in the children's television serial ''Hello Kuttichathan'' (2008 – 2009) on Asianet.<ref name="TH"/> She was 12 years old then and played the role of Nimmi.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nair |first=Radhika |title=Throwback Thursday: Imitating music composer Sharath got me Hello Kutttichathan, says actress Abhirami Suresh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/throwback-thursday-imitating-music-composer-sharath-got-me-hello-kutttichathan-says-actress-abhirami-suresh/articleshow/70789115.cms |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=22 August 2019}}</ref> The show was well received by the audience.<ref>{{cite news |title=Hello Kuttichathan's Abhirami Suresh walks down memory lane; read post |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/hello-kuttichathans-abhirami-suresh-walks-down-memory-lane-read-post/articleshow/72120088.cms |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=19 November 2019}}</ref> It was followed by roles in films such as ''[[Keralotsavam 2009]]'' and ''[[Gulumaal: The Escape]]'' (both in 2009).<ref name="DC1"/>

She made her [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] acting debut with ''Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane'' (2014), a Malayalam-Tamil bilingual comedy in which she played a Malayali Muslim girl named Nisha who aspires to become Miss Kerala.<ref>{{cite news |last=Thomas |first=Elizabeth |title=Surprise Package |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140106/entertainment-mollywood/article/surprise-package |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112074157/http://deccanchronicle.com/140106/entertainment-mollywood/article/surprise-package |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 January 2014 |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=6 January 2014}}</ref> She got the offer when she was in [[AVM Studios]] with Amrutha for recording a song, where director S. S. Kumaran met them who was looking for a newcomer for his film. Her first character as a female lead was in ''[[Beware of Dogs]]'' (2014).<ref name="TH"/> It was a comedy-drama and she played Meera in the film.<ref name=TOI1>{{cite news |title=The torture scenes in Kubera Rashi were the toughest: Abhirami |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/The-torture-scenes-in-Kubera-Rashi-were-the-toughest-Abhirami/articleshow/36057350.cms |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=5 June 2014}}</ref> It was followed by the romantic drama ''[[100 Days of Love]]'' (2015) in which she played a supporting role as Pia George, the ex-girlfriend of Balan ([[Dulquer Salmaan]]).<ref>{{cite news |title='Hi, I'm Abhirami, Dulquer's ex-girlfriend' |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/kerala/dulquer-salmaan-ex-girlfriend |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=[[Asianet News]] |date=31 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Prakash |first=Asha |title=Abhirami will play Dulquer's friend in 100 Days of Love |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Abhirami-will-play-Dulquers-friend-in-100-Days-of-Love/articleshow/40317035.cms |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=17 August 2014}}</ref> She played the female lead role in her second Tamil film, ''Kubera Rasi'' (2015), which revolves around a bank robbery.<ref name=TOI1/>

In December 2018, Abhirami and Amrutha started a [[YouTube]] channel, Amrutam Gamay – AG, with the series ''AG Vlogs'' to publish their creative content. The content is related to their personal lives, travel, food, music, shopping among other things.<ref>{{cite news |last=M. |first=Athira |title=Star-studded web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/malayali-celebrities-with-their-youtube-channels/article25970284.ece |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=11 January 2019}}</ref> In 2019, she acted in the teenage short film ''Viral''.<ref>{{cite news |author=മനോരമ ലേഖകൻ |title='വൈറൽ' ആകും മുമ്പ് എല്ലാവരും കാണാൻ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/short-films/2019/03/09/viral-short-film-with-abhirami-suresh-as-main-character.html |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=[[Malayala Manorama]] |date=9 March 2019 |language=ml}}</ref> In 2020, Abhirami and Amrutha was invited to take part in the [[Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2)|second season]] of Malayalam [[reality television]] game show ''[[Bigg Boss (Malayalam TV series)|Bigg Boss]]'' as contestants, however, they refused the offer because of other commitments.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss Malayalam 2: Singer Abhirami Suresh refutes rumours of taking part in the Mohanlal-hosted show |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/bigg-boss-malayalam-2-singer-abhirami-suresh-refutes-rumours-of-taking-part-in-the-mohanlal-hosted-show/articleshow/73068914.cms |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=2 January 2020}}</ref> Later, they entered the [[Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2)|''Bigg Boss'' (Malayalam season 2)]] house as wildcard entrants on day 50.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss Malayalam 2: Siblings Amritha and Abhirami Suresh make a wild card entry in the house |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/bigg-boss-malayalam-2-siblings-amritha-and-abhirami-suresh-make-a-wild-card-entry-in-the-house/articleshow/74275921.cms |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=24 February 2020}}</ref>

===Music===
Abhirami began composing at a young age, her debut composition came out when she was 14 years old. She is a [[keyboardist]] and plays the [[violin]].<ref name="DC1">{{cite news |last=Manu |first=Meera |title=Suresh sisters on the go |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/130717/suresh-sisters-on-the-go.html |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=13 July 2017}}</ref> She has composed several [[bhajan]]s in her early stint.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kurian |first=Shiba |title=Abhirami Suresh to debut in tinsel town |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Abhirami-Suresh-to-debut-in-tinsel-town/articleshow/25045355.cms |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=1 November 2013}}</ref> The [[Band (rock and pop)|music band]] Amrutam Gamay was launched in 2014 in which her sister Amrutha and herself are the lead vocalists. The band performed internationally at gigs within six months of its formation.<ref name="TNIE1">{{cite news |last1=Menon |first1=Anoop |title=Sister Act |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2015/jul/24/sister-act-790595.html |access-date=27 February 2020 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=24 July 2015}}</ref> Abhirami was initially not part of the band which was founded by her sister Amrutha, but Amrutha invited her after hearing her rendition of a song they were preparing to perform on their debut on [[Kappa TV]].<ref name="TH"/> Their [[cover version]] of Israeli folk song "[[Hava Nagila]]" sung by Amrutha was popular among the global Jewish community. In 2015, Abhirami and Amrutha wrote and composed multiple original songs for their band, including "Katturumbu", "Ayyayo", and "Harps of Peace".<ref name="TNIE1"/><ref>{{cite news |last=M. |first=Athira |title=Rocking the charts |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/young-female-musicians-are-rocking-the-charts/article7578673.ece |accessdate=26 February 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=25 August 2015}}</ref> In the same year, Abhirami began hosting (as [[VJ (media personality)|VJ]]) the daily music show ''Dear Kappa'' on Kappa TV.<ref>{{cite news |last=Soman |first=Deepa |title=Abhirami Suresh to host Dear Kappa |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/Abhirami-Suresh-to-host-Dear-Kappa/articleshow/46906486.cms |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=13 April 2015}}</ref>

Abhirami and Amrutha composed and sang a single for the film ''[[Crossroad (2017 film)|Crossroad]]'' (2017); it was the title song of the film and was composed in a short notice.<ref name="DC1"/> It was followed by a single in the film ''[[Aadu 2]]'' (2017), titled "Aadu 2 – Success Song".<ref>{{cite web |title=Aadu 2 Success Song - Abhirami Suresh, Amritha Suresh |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/aadu-2---success-song/Fc7FYfW3srk_ |publisher=[[Saavn]] |accessdate=27 February 2020 |date=29 December 2017 |archive-date=27 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200227154543/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/aadu-2---success-song/Fc7FYfW3srk_ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Abhirami independently composed the soundtrack of the film ''Sullu'' (2019).<ref>{{cite news |last=Mathews |first=Anna |title=Sisters Amritha and Abhirami Suresh in a singing collaboration |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/sisters-amritha-and-abhirami-suresh-in-a-singing-collaboration/articleshow/70619548.cms |accessdate=27 February 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=10 August 2019}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Program
! Role
! Network
! class="unsortable"|Notes
|-
|2007|| ''[[Idea Star Singer]]'' ||Herself|| [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] ||
|-
|2007 – 2008 || ''Hello Kuttichathan'' || Nimmy || [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] ||Malayalam TV Serial
|-
|2014 || ''Valentine's Corner'' || Co-host || [[Kairali TV|We TV]] ||
|-
|2014 – 2017 || ''Music Mojo'' (Season 3 and 4) || Singer || [[Kappa TV]] || Representing band Amrutam Gamay, along with Amrutha Suresh
|-
|2015 || ''Star Jam'' || Guest || [[Kappa TV]] || Along with Amrutha Suresh
|-
|2015 || ''Vartha Prabhatham'' || Guest || [[Asianet News]] || Talk show; along with Amrutha Suresh
|-
|2015 || ''[[John Brittas|JB Junction]]'' || Guest || [[Kairali TV]] || Along with Amrutha Suresh
|-
|2015 – 2018|| ''Dear Kappa'' || Host || [[Kappa TV]] ||
|-
|2016 || ''[[D 4 Dance|D3 – D4 Dance]]'' || Guest || [[Mazhavil Manorama]] || Along with Amrutha Suresh
|-
|2016 || ''Moodtapes'' || Singer || [[Kappa TV]] ||
|-
|2016 || ''IFFK Kerala Talkies'' || Herself || [[Manorama Online]] ||
|-
| 2016
| ''Smart Show''
| Participant
| [[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers]]
| Along with Amrutha Suresh <br/>Opposite Stephen Devassy & Merin Gregory
|-
|2017 || ''Varthakkappuram'' || Guest || [[Asianet News]] || Along with Amrutha Suresh
|-
|2017 || ''Amruthamgamaya'' || Guest || [[News18 Kerala]] || Along with Amrutha Suresh
|-
|2017 || ''Miss & Mrs Kerala Beauty Pageant 2017'' || Performer || [[Kairali TV]] ||Alongside Amruthamgamaya band
|-
|2019 || ''Paadaam Namukku Padaam'' || Guest || [[Mazhavil Manorama]] || Along with Amrutha Suresh
|-
| 2019|| ''Tharangalude Onam'' || Guest || [[Surya TV]] ||
|-
|2019 || ''Mazhavil Music Awards'' || Guest || [[Mazhavil Manorama]] || Award ceremony
|-
|2020 || [[Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2)|''Bigg Boss'' (Malayalam season 2)]] || Herself || [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] || [[Reality TV]] competition; paired with Amrutha Suresh
|-
| 2020
| ''Stay Home Stay Happy''
| Herself
| [[Mathrubhumi News]]
| Talk show
|-
| 2020
| ''Veendum Chila Veettu Visheshangal''
| Herself
| [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]
| Chat show
|-
| 2021
| ''[[10th South Indian International Movie Awards]]''
| Red Carpet Host
| [[Surya TV]]
| Award show
|-
| 2021
| ''Bhima Jewellers''
| Model
| Multi
| Endorsement
|-
| 2022
| ''Flowers Oru Kodi''
| Participant
| Flowers TV
| Game show
|-
|}

===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Language
!class="unsortable"|Notes
|-
|2009 || ''[[Keralotsavam 2009]]'' || Sandeep Subramaniam's sister || [[Malayalam]] ||
|-
|2009 || ''Venalmaram'' || || [[Malayalam]] ||
|-
|2009 || ''[[Gulumaal: The Escape]]'' || Ravi Varma's sister || [[Malayalam]] ||
|-
|2014 || ''[[Beware of Dogs]]'' || Meera || [[Malayalam]] ||
|-
|2014 || ''[[Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane]]'' || Manju || [[Tamil language|Tamil]]||
|-
|2015 || ''[[100 Days of Love]]'' || Pia George || [[Malayalam]] ||
|-
|2015 || ''Kubera Rasi'' || Anitha|| [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
|-
|2017 || ''[[Crossroad (2017 film)|Crossroad]]'' || Herself || [[Malayalam]] || Title song performer
|-
|TBA || ''Kelvi'' || College student || [[Tamil language|Tamil]]<br/>[[Malayalam]] || Delayed
|-
|2019 || ''Viral'' || Radhika || [[Malayalam]] || Short film
|}

==Discography==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Song
! Credit
|-
|2017
|''[[Crossroad (2017 film)|Crossroad]]''
|"Veerangana"
|
*Composer
*Singer
|-
|2018
|''[[Aadu 2]]''
|"Aadu 2 – Success Song"
|
*Composer
*Singer
|-
|2019
|''Sullu''
|"Mariville"<br />"Mariville – Male Version"<br />"Mariville – Humming Version"
|
*Composer
*Singer
|}

==Online appearances==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Network
! class="unsortable"| Notes
|-

| '' Sensations Entertainment ''

| Guest
|Online

|Talk show
|-

| 2017

| '' IndiaGlitz Malayalam Movies Interview ''

| Guest

| IndiaGlitz Online

| Chat show

|-
| 2018 - Present

| ''Amrutam Gamay - AG''

| Herself/host

| Online

| YouTube Channel

|-
| 2019

| ''Movie Man''

| Herself

| Online

| Talk show

|-
| 2019

| ''Vanita Utsav ''

| Performer

| Youtube

| Stage show

|-
| 2019

| ''Red FM Red Carpet''

| Herself

| Red FM Malayalam Online

| Talk show

|-

| 2019

| ''Candid Chat with Mammootty''

| Interviewer

| Sillymonks Online

| Talk show

|-

| 2019

| ''Oppo Kerala 4th Anniversary ''

| Performer

| Youtube

| Stage show

|-
| 2019

| ''Ice Break with Veena ''

| Herself

| Behindwoods Ice Online

| Chat show

|-
|2020

| ''Blindfold Games ''

| Herself

| Movie Man Broadcasting

| Blind Test

|-
|2020

| ''Stops Here''

| Herself

| Movie Man Broadcasting

| Chat show

|-
|2020
| ''Tête-à-Tête w Toot ''
|Host
|YouTube
|
|-
|2022
| ''Behindwoods Ice''
|Guest
|YouTube
|
|-
|2022
| ''Popper Stop Malayalam''
|Guest
|YouTube
|
|-
|2022
| ''Asiaville Theatre Malayalam''
|Guest
|YouTube
|
|-
|2022
| ''Indian Cinema Gallery''
|Guest
|YouTube
|
|-
|2022
| ''Mirchi Malayalam ''
|Guest
|YouTube
|
|-
|}

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|amrutamgamay.com}}
* {{IMDb name|nm11147831}}

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