Minu Muneer or Minu Munir also known as Minu Kurian[1] is an Indian actress known for her works in Malayalam television serials and Malayalam cinema[2][3][4][5][6]

Minu Muneer
Minu Kurian in 2016
Born
Minu Kurian

1973 January 25
Thiruvalla, District Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Other namesMinu Kurian
OccupationActress
Years active2008

Early life

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Minu Muneer, also known as Minu Kuria and Minu Mariam, was born on 1973 January 25 in Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. Brought up in a middle-class Christian family, Minu's life took a transformative turn when she converted to Islam.[7]

Acting career

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Minu acting career start in 2008 when she was cast in the Malayalam drama film One Way Ticket (2008 film), portraying the character of Bava Haji's wife. Her role in this film earned her initial recognition and marked the beginning of her journey in the Malayalam film industry. Later in the same year(2008), she was cast in another drama film titled De Ingottu Nokkiye. While these early roles were supporting in nature, they allowed Minu to establish herself as a talented actress with a natural flair for drama In 2012, she starred in the romantic comedy film Da Thadiya. The film further cemented her reputation as a versatile actress, demonstrating her ability to handle both comedic and dramatic roles with equal ease.

Filmography

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Year Film Role Language Notes
2008 De Ingottu Nokkiye Junior Artiste Malayalam
2008 One Way Ticket (2008 film) Bava Haji's Wife Malayalam
2012 Da Thadiya Malayalam
2016 Yathra Chodikkathe Junior Artiste Malayalam
2018 Paalkaari Minu Tamil

Controversies

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She made shocking allegations against Malayalam actor Jayasurya that he had misbehaved with her during the production set of De Ingottu Nokkiye in 2008. This case was came in light during the Hema Committee becoming sensational.[8]

References

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  1. ^ https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1372635&u=minu-kurian-introduced-herself-as-minu-muneer-and-blackmailed-me-for-money-i-have-evidence-messages-actor-and-mla-mukesh-with-detailed-social-media-post-1372635
  2. ^ "Actress Minu Muneer files anticipatory bail plea". English.Mathrubhumi. 28 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Malayalam actress Minu Muneer alleges she was forced to watch director Balachandra Menon assault multiple women". 30 September 2024 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  4. ^ "Actor Minu Muneer accuses multiple co-stars of 'sexual misconduct'". 26 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Malayalam actress Minu Muneer claims she faced sexual abuse from 4 Mollywood heavyweights". 26 August 2024 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  6. ^ https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/youll-not-share-the-bed-with-anyone-na-malayalam-actress-minu-muneer-reveals-ordeal-she-faced/cid/2043898
  7. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzfDWOe-ovQ
  8. ^ "All legal proceedings against the case by jayasurya". Times of India.
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