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Sanusha
Indian actress From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sanusha Santhosh is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. She started her career as a child artist to leading actress and supporting character roles. She also appears in some Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films too.
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Early life
Sanusha was born in Pallikunnu, Kannur[2] to Usha and Santhosh. She has studied at Sreepuram School, Pallikunnu Kannur.[2] After her graduation in BCom from SN College, Kannur,[3] she did MA in Sociology at St. Teresa's College.[4] She also completed MSc in Global Mental Health & Society from University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Sanusha has a younger brother Sanoop Santhosh, who is a child artist, known for his acting in Philips and the Monkey Pen.[5]
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Career
After performing in television serials, Sanusha started her film career in 2000 at the age of 5 with the movie Dada Sahib.[6] She became a star in Malayalam films as baby Sanusha giving stellar performances in Meesa Madhavan, Kaazhcha, Mampazhakkalam etc.[citation needed] She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist in 2004 for her performances in Kaazhcha and Soumyam. She debuted as a heroine in Tamil film Naalai Namadhe[7] followed by demure roles in Renigunta, Nandhi and Eththan.[8] In Malayalam she debuted as heroine opposite Dileep in Mr.Marumakan.[9] In the Malayalam movie, Kuttiyum Kolum Sanusha acted against the midget actor Guinness Pakru, the role gave her rave reviews.[10] In Tamil film Alex Pandian she did an item song with Karthi.[11]
Sanusha won a Special Jury Mention at the 2013 Kerala State Film Awards for Zachariayude Garbhinikal.[12]
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Filmography
† | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Television career
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Awards and nominations
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- 2004 – Best Female Child Artist: Kaazhcha, Soumyam
- 2014 – Special Mention: Zachariayude Garbhinikal[15] for her portrayal of Zaira, a pregnant girl.
- Nominated – Filmfare Awards South for Best Supporting Actress for Zachariayude Garbhinikal for her portrayal of Zaira a pregnant girl.
3rd South Indian International Movie Awards
- 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Zachariayude Garbhinikal
Kerala State Television Awards
- 2006 – Best Child Artist – Violin
- 2007 – Best Child Actress – Unniyarcha
- 2008 – Best Child Actress – Amma Manassu[16]
- 2004 – Best Child Artist Female – Kaazhcha
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