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Kalpana

Born: October 13, 1965

FAN SCORE

50

POPULARITY

60

Kalpana was a highly acclaimed Indian actress best known for her exceptional work in Malayalam cinema along with notable performances in Tamil and Telugu films. Renowned for her versatile acting skill... Read more

ROLES

Actress

BIRTH PLACE

Trivandrum, Kerala, India

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Quick Info

Born October 13, 1965

Birth Place Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Fan Score 50

Popularity 60

Roles Actress

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Videos

Kalpana Comedy Scenes Malayalam Comedy Collection

Jagathy and Kalpana Comedy Scenes Malayalam Comedy Hig...

Malayalam Comedy featuring Jagathy, Kalpana, and Thila...

Kalpana Non Stop Comedy Compilation

Jagathy and Kalpana Malayalam Comedy Scenes

Personal Details

Alternative Names Kalpana Chechi, Kalpana Ranjani

Spouses

Children Sreemayi Kumar

Parents Vijayalakshmi, Chavara V.P.Nair

Relatives Kalaranjini, Urvashi, Sooranad Kunjan Pillai

Did You Know

Trivia

Kalpana started as a child artist before becoming a lead and character actress in Malayalam cinema
She was part of a famous film family including her sisters Urvashi and Kalaranjini
She won the National Award for her role in Thanichalla Njan in 2013
Her final film Charlie was released shortly before her death and received critical acclaim
She was admired for her unmatched comic timing and emotional versatility

Trademarks

Natural comic timing and expressive acting style
Ability to balance comedy and serious emotional scenes
Authentic portrayal of middle class women in Malayalam cinema
Strong screen presence with natural dialogues

Nicknames

Kalpana Chechi

Salaries

Earned around 10 to 15 lakh per movie during her peak career

Frequently Asked Questions

01

What was Kalpana debut film?

Kalpana made her debut as a lead actress in the Malayalam film Pokkuveyil directed by G. Aravindan in 1982.

02

Which award did Kalpana win for her performance in Thanichalla Njan?

She received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2013 for her outstanding performance in Thanichalla Njan.

03

Who are Kalpana famous sisters?

Kalpana sisters are Urvashi and Kalaranjini, both of whom are well-known Malayalam film actresses.

04

What was Kalpana last film before her death?

Her final film was Charlie, released in 2015, which gained critical and commercial success.

05

When and how did Kalpana pass away?

Kalpana passed away on January 25, 2016, in Hyderabad due to cardiac arrest while attending a film event.

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