Gilu Joseph is a Malayali poet and lyricist.[1][2] She earlier worked as an air hostess with Flydubai.[3] She has also acted in Malayalam film.
Personal life
Gilu hails from Kumily, Idukki district, Kerala, she also has two sisters. She moved to Dubai at the age of 18 to work as cabin crew with Flydubai.
Gilu appeared on the cover of the March edition of Grihalakshmi, breastfeeding a baby as a part of their 'breastfeed freely' campaign.[4][5] A complaint was lodged with the State Child Rights Commission against the magazine and Gilu, by various lawyers.[6] A petition was filed with the Kerala HC alleging that the magazine cover violated provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO), However, the court did not agree with the petitioner's allegation. The court observed that 'obscenity lies in the crotch of the beholder'.[7]
Work
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- Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam (2019)
- Ottamuri Velicham (2017)
- Adam Joan (2017)
- C/O Saira Banu (2017)
- Sathya (2017)
- 2 Penkuttikal (2016)
- Lailaa O Lailaa (2015)
Plays
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Jacobinte Swargarajyam | Abdul's wife | Debut film |
| 2017 | C/O Saira Banu | Lawyer | |
| Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | Damayanthi | ||
| Aby | Mini | ||
| Rabbit Hole[10] | Christy | Short film | |
| Aana Alaralodalaral | Kadeesu | ||
| 2018 | Parole | Varkkichan's wife | |
| Kadha Paranja Kadha | Devi | ||
| Aabhaasam | Chitra | ||
| Abrahaminte Santhathikal | Maria | ||
| Ranam | Aadi's mother | ||
| Nonsense | Biology teacher | ||
| 2019 | Ihitha | Unnamed | Short film |
| Sitayanam | Sita | ||
| Sanchari | Traveller | Music video | |
| Thakkol | Clara | ||
| 2020 | Anjaam Pathiraa | Doctor | |
| Shepherds From Hell | Shiny Mathew | Webseries | |
| 2021 | Instagraamam | Vanaja | |
| Jan.E.Man | Saramma | ||
| Bhramam | Samuel's wife | ||
| Kaaval | Varghese's wife | ||
| Sumesh and Ramesh | Asha | ||
| 2022 | Bhoothakalam | Dr. Beena | |
| Sreedhanya Catering Service | Simi | ||
| Rorschach | Police Constable | ||
| Chathuram | Balthazar's sister in law | ||
| Durga | Unnamed | Short film | |
| 2023 | 2018 | Jiji | |
| Kunjamminis Hospital | Elsy | ||
| Antony | Selena | ||
| Pookkalam | Remani | ||
| 2024 | Vishesham | Mini | |
| 2025 | Identity | Smitha Shankar | |
| 2025 | Azadi |
Awards
She was awarded the Palm Pusthakapura Akshara Thoolika award for her poetry.[8][11]
References
- ↑ Mekhangale chumbicha malakakavithakal (The angel's poems that kissed the sky)(20 May 2014).
- ↑ Adding mojo to music. The Hindu(17 March 2017).
- ↑ An Indian Air Hostess Writes An Emotional Farewell To Her Colleagues On The FlyDubai Aircraft That Crashed In Russia. The Times of India(20 March 2016).
- ↑ 'No regrets': Malayalam actress who breastfed child on magazine cover responds to controversies(March 2018).
- ↑ India breastfeeding magazine cover ignites debate. BBC News(March 2018).
- ↑ Case filed against Grihalakshmi, Gilu Joseph for breastfeeding cover.. The News Minute(2 March 2018).
- ↑ Kerala HC refuses to declare breastfeeding cover photo of magazine as obscene. India Today(21 June 2018). Retrieved 21 June 2018.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 The Joy of being Gilu Joseph. Outlook(6 March 2018).
- ↑ Hand of God - A play by FIFTH ESTATE. W City.
- ↑ 'Rabbit hole' discusses Depression. The Hindu(15 February 2018).
- ↑ Gilu Joseph Poems. Red Leaf Poetry India.