Malavika Manoj, popularly known as Mali, is an Indian indie singer-songwriter and performer. Born in Chennai, she is known for her soulful vocals, retro-pop sound, and heartfelt songwriting. With hit... Read more
Malavika Manoj, popularly known as Mali, is an Indian indie singer-songwriter and performer. Born in Chennai, she is known for her soulful vocals, retro-pop sound, and heartfelt songwriting. With hit tracks like “Mundane,” “Age of Limbo,” “Play,” and “Cinderella,” she has become one of the most recognized voices in India’s independent music scene. Show less
According to publicly available film‑industry databases, she has no credits as a producer, writer, director, cinematographer, or other crew roles — only acting credits.
She is often referred simply as “Malavika.” Some fans refer to her by her character‑name “Suchi” (after the film Joe). Occasionally “Mali / Malvika” shows up in less formal writeups.
She was born in Kerala (some sources say Malappuram, Kerala) and spent part of her upbringing in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where she studied at the International Indian School.
Her father is named Manoj; her mother is Praseetha Manoj (a dancer). She reportedly has a brother “Vishnu Manoj,” and possibly a sister (name not consistently disclosed).
Many media‑bios mention a social media presence (e.g. Instagram username “malavika_manojj” in some writeups) — but I could not confirm a verified account or an official website in reliable sources.