Gopika Anil is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films and television. She is best known for her role as Kabani in Zee Keralam's drama series Kabani[1] and Anjali in Asianet's popular drama serial Santhwanam.[2]
Early life
Gopika was born on 26 April[3] in Kozhikode, Kerala. After completing her education at Chinmaya Vidyalaya and at St. Joseph's School in Kozhikode, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from SDM College in Karnataka. Her younger sister, Keerthana, is also a television actress.[4]
Personal life
Gopika got engaged to the actor and television presenter Govind Padmasoorya on 22 October 2023.[5] They got married on 28 January 2024.[6]
Career
Gopika started her career as a child artist in Shivam and Balettan in 2004 with her sister Keerthana.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Shivam | Bhadran's daughter | Movie debut | [7] |
| 2003 | Balettan | Balan's elder daughter | [8] | |
| 2004 | Mayilattam | Young Mythili | [9] | |
| Akale | Henna Fredy | [10] | ||
| 2012 | Bhoomiyude Avakashikal | Rosy | [11] | |
| 2014 | Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil | Mathangi | [12] | |
| 2018 | Mattancherry | Sameera | [13] | |
| 2025 | Sumathi Valavu | Meenakshi | [14] |
Television
| Year | Film | Role | Channel | Notes | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Mangalyam | Child Artist | Asianet | [15] | |
| 2005 | Chitta | Surya TV | |||
| 2006 | Unniyarcha | Kunji | Asianet | [16] | |
| 2008–2009 | Ammathottil | Young Seemanthini | [15] | ||
| 2019–2020 | Kabani | Kabani | Zee Keralam | [17] | |
| 2020–2024 | Santhwanam | Anjali Shivaramakrishnan (Anju) | Asianet | [18] | |
| 2021–2023 | Start Music Aaradhyam Paadum | Contestant | [19] |
Other Works
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Template:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Girls | Stephy | Web series | [20] |
| 2023 | Thudakkam Mangalyam | Revathi | Web series | |
| 2024 | Pennine Ishtayo | Veena | Short film |
References
- ↑ Kabani completes 300 episodes, actress Gopika Anil thanks the team. The Times of India(30 March 2020).
- ↑ Santhwanam couple Sajin and Gopika showcases culinary skills; watch. The Times of India(6 January 2021).
- ↑ Keerthana Anil pens down an adorable note on sister Gopika's birthday, see post. The Times of India(2021-04-27). Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ↑ Real life siblings Gopika and Keerthana look classy in their Onam special photoshoot; watch BTS video. The Times of India(2020-09-03). Retrieved 2020-09-03.
- ↑ Govind Padmasoorya gets engaged to Gopika Anil, see photos. The Indian Express(2023-10-22). Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ↑ A Cinematic Wedding Journey: The Unconventional Love Story of Govind Padmasoorya and Gopika Anil. Celtalks(28 January 2024). Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ↑ Four Interesting Facts About Gopika Anil A.k.a Zee Keralam's Kabani We Bet You Didn't Know(7 November 2019).
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- ↑ Actress Gopika Anil: It is surprising that men are watching TV serials especially Santhwanam more, Nair, Radhika(18 February 2021).
- ↑ Govind Padmasoorya and Gopika Anil tie the knot in traditional ceremony. Watch. The Indian Express(2024-01-28). Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ↑ ഇവിടെ എന്ത് മാറ്റം?. Mathrubhumi(30 June 2012).
- ↑ കേരളത്തിന്റെ വിപ്ലവചരിത്രം; 'വസന്തത്തിന്റെ കനല്വഴികളിൽ' ഓൺലൈൻ റിലീസിന്. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ↑ Template:Cite interview
- ↑ Arjun Ashokan-starrer Sumathi Valavu gets a release date, Madhu, Vignesh. Cinema Express(2025-02-13). Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 'ബാലേട്ടന്റെ' മക്കളായി മനം കവർന്ന 'ക്യൂട്ട് സിസ്റ്റേഴ്സ്' ഇവിടെയുണ്ട് !.
- ↑ Kabani has given me the strength to handle stress in real life- Gopika Anil, UR, Arya(6 May 2019).
- ↑ Watch: This throwback video of Kabani actress Gopika Anil is too cute to be missed(23 April 2020).
- ↑ അഞ്ജലി അല്ല ഡോക്ടർ ഗോപിക; ഹരിയെ സ്വന്തമാക്കാൻ ഒരുങ്ങുന്ന അഞ്ജലിയുടെ വിശേഷങ്ങൾ!. malayalam.samayam.com.
- ↑ Santhwanam actors to have a blast in 'Start Music'; watch teaser – Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ↑ New web series 'Girls' grabs attention; Rebecca Santhosh is the star of the premiere episode(26 August 2022). Retrieved 27 August 2022.