Anna Ben is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam-language films. Her debut film was Kumbalangi Nights (2019), in which her performance received positive reviews.[2][3]
She has since starred in Helen (2019) and Kappela (2020). She has won Kerala State Film Award – Special Mention for Helen in 2020.[4]
Early life
Ben is the daughter of screenwriter Benny P. Nayarambalam[2] and Fulja. She is a fashion and apparel design graduate from St. Teresa's College, Kochi.[5]
Career
About Bens' performance in her debut film Kumbalangi Nights, The Hindu wrote, "She stood out even in the presence of seasoned performers". She was chosen to play Babymol via an audition for Kumbalangi Nights.[2][6] The success of that film paved the way for Helen, a survival drama starring Ben, and Kappela, both winning the audience and critics.[7][3] Director Sathyan Anthikad praised her acting in the former,[8] and Manorama Online reported, "Anna Ben makes Kappela a delightful journey" about the latter.[3] Ben has also appeared in music videos.[9]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kumbalangi Nights | Baby Mol | Madhu C. Narayanan | Debut film | [2] |
| 2019 | Helen | Helen Paul | Mathukutty Xavier | [7] | |
| 2020 | Kappela | Jessi Varghese | Muhammad Musthafa | [3] | |
| 2021 | Sara's Template:Dagger | Sara | Jude Anthany Joseph | Filming | [10] |
| 2021 | Naaradan Template:Dagger | Aashiq Abu | Filming | [11] |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Channel | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Kande Kande | YouTube | Nijad Babu | Debut |
| 2020 | Kahani | Malavika & Ashwin |
Awards
- 2019 - Asianet Film Awards for Best New Face of the Year (Female) - Kumbalangi Nights[12]
- 2019 - Vanitha Film Awards for Best Star Couple - Kumbalangi Nights (shared with Shane Nigam)[13]
- 2019 - Vanitha Film Awards for Best Debutant Actress - Kumbalangi Nights[13]
- 2019 - CPC Cine Awards for Best Actress in a lead role - Kumbalangi Nights and Helen[14]
- 2020 - Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury mention for Helen[15]
References
- ↑ Anna Ben, Rajisha, Nimisha: Three women stars from Malayalam cinema to watch out for. The News Minute(29 June 2020). Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Anna Ben, the Babymol of Kumbalangi Nights, recalls her film debut. Manorama Online(11 February 2020). Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Kappela movie review: A compelling narrative with outstanding performances. Manorama Online(7 March 2020). Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ↑ Kerala State Awards: Kani Kusruthi, Suraj, Lijo Pellissery among winners. The News Minute(13 October 2020). Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ↑ Anna Ben: I never expected people to notice me or my character in Kumbalangi Nights(28 February 2019). Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ↑ 'Kumbalangi Nights' fame Anna Ben opens up about her debut. The Times of India(20 February 2019). Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Interview with Anna Ben: Malayalam thriller 'Helen' is a fight for survival(27 November 2019). Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ↑ 'Helen' was regarded as an experiment, says Anna Ben, the cynosure of all eyes now. The Hindu(28 November 2019). Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ↑ A humble yet strong start(10 February 2019). Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ↑ Anna Ben stars in Jude Anthony Joseph's next 'Sara's'. The New Indian Express(14 December 2020). Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ↑ ആഷിഖ് അബു - ടൊവിനോ ചിത്രം, 'നാരദന്' തുടക്കം. Mathrubhumi(25 January 2021). Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ↑ Asianet Film Awards announced 2020; Here's the complete list of winners!. onlookersmedia(7 February 2020). Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Vanitha film awards 2020: Mohanlal wins best actor, Manju Warrier is best actress. OnManorama(11 February 2020). Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ↑ പത്മരാജന് ശേഷം മലയാളം കണ്ട ഏറ്റവും നല്ല തിരക്കഥാകൃത്താണ് ശ്യാം പുഷ്കരൻ: ഭദ്രൻ. Indian Express Malayalam(16 February 2020). Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Kerala State Awards: Kani Kusruthi, Suraj, Lijo Pellissery among winners. The News Minute(13 October 2020). Retrieved 13 October 2020.