# Shalu Kurian

Shalu Susan Kurian is an Indian actress who has worked in both Malayalam and Tamil serials-. She is best known for her character Varsha in the television series Chandanamazha, which had aired on Asianet.
She made her debut in the 2008 film Jubilee and went on to act in television serials such as Swami Ayyappan, Nizhalkkannadi, Kadamattathachan and Snehakoodu. She has also appeared in TV shows like Tamaar padaar, Super Jodi, Urvashi theatres and Star Magic.

## Biography

Kurian attended BMS school, Vazhoor St. Paul's and MD Seminary. She gained a degree at Bacelious college, Kottayam. She lives in Kottayam. She is married to Melvin and has a son, Alister Melvin.

## Filmography
### Television

All TV series are in Malayalam language unless noted otherwise.
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
| 2004 | Naalavathu Mudichu | | Jaya TV | Uncredited Role - Tamil Serial |
| 2007 | Krishnapaksham | | DD Malayalam | Debut |
| 2007 | Thingalum Tharakalum | | Amrita TV | |
| 2010-2011 | Swami Ayyappan Saranam | | Surya TV | |
| 2011 | Kadamattathachan | Mayamohini | Surya TV | |
| 2011-2012 | Snehakkodu | Priya | Surya TV | |
| 2011-2014 | Azhagi | Niraimathi | Sun TV | Tamil serial |
| 2012 | Kanamarayathu | | | |
| 2012-2013 | Thendral | Lavanya | Sun TV | Tamil serial |
| 2012-2013 | Nizhalkannadi | Thankamani | Surya TV | |
| 2012-2013 | Indira | Jalarani | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2013 | Mayamadhavam | | Surya TV | |
| 2013 | Mechilpurangal | Bindhu Jayakumar | DD Malayalam | Telefilm |
| 2013–2014 | Sarayu | Rajani | Surya TV | |
| 2014 | Unknown serial Amrita TV by Unni Cherian | Feminist | Amrita TV | |
| 2014–2017 | Chandanamazha | Varsha | Asianet | |
| 2015 | Chattambi Kalyani | Kalyani | JaiHind TV | |
| 2015 | Kalyani Kalavani | Vani | Asianet Plus | |
| 2016 | Chechiyamma | Nayana | Surya TV | |
| 2016-2017 | Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan | Naseema | Surya TV | |
| 2017 | Kudumba Police | Alice | Kairali TV | |
| 2017 | Manchester Vazhi Manjadimukku | | Asianet | Telefilm |
| 2018–2019 | Seetha | Adhilekshmi | Flowers TV | |
| 2018–2023 | Thatteem Mutteem | Vidhubala | Mazhavil Manorama | Season 2, 4 |
| 2019 | Kuttikurumban | Asha | Zee Keralam | |
| 2020 | Aksharathettu | Rani Akka | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2020 | Suryakanthi | Rani | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2021–2022 | Ente Maathavu | Susan | Surya TV | |
| 2023 | Madhanakamarajan | Kamini | YouTube | web serial |
| 2023 | Wife is beautiful | Sara | Zee Keralam | |
| 2024- present | Super Kanmani | Dhanalakshmi | Mazhavil Manorama | |

### As host

* Telephone Moneyphone (Asianet Plus)

### Other TV shows

* Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran (Asianet)
* Sell Me the Answer (Asianet)
* Run Baby Run (Asianet)
* Smart Show (Flowers TV)
* Kuttykalavara (Flowers TV)
* Deal or No Deal (Surya TV)
* Tamar Padar (Flowers TV)
* Aswamedham (Kairali TV)
* Boeing Boeing (Zee Keralam)
* Jollywood Show (Kairali TV)
* Suryajodi (Surya TV)
* Urvashi Theatres (Asianet)
* Onnum Onnum Moonu (Mazhavil Manorama)
* Oru Kodi (Flowers TV)
* Star Magic (Flowers TV)
* Enkile Ennodu Para (Asianet)

### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | Jubilee | Sicily | Debut movie |
| 2008 | Kabadi Kabadi | Meenakshi | |
| 2009 | Kappal Muthalaali | Aswathy | |
| 2010 | Aathmakatha | Seleena | |
| 2010 | Nanthuni | Manikutty | |
| 2010 | Hide n' Seek | Lathasri | |
| 2013 | Romans | Gracy | Breakthrough role |
| 2014 | Happy Journey | Film actress | Archive footage |
| 2014 | Testpaper | | |
| 2016 | Calling Bell | Lead | |

## Awards

| Award | Year | Category | Serial/Film | Results |
| Kerala State Television Awards | 2020 | Second Best Actress | Aksharathettu | Won |
| Asianet Television Awards | 2014 | Best Actress in a negative role | chandana mazha | Nominated |
| Asianet Television Awards | 2014 | Special jury | chandana mazha | Won |
| Asianet Television Awards | 2015 | Best Actress in a negative role | chandana mazha | Won |