Malavika Manoj

Born: 1993-05-16

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Last Updated on 03 Dec 2025

Malavika Manoj, popularly known as Mali, is an Indian indie singer-songwriter and performer. Born in Chennai, she is known for her...

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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.

Malavika Manoj, professionally known as Mali, is an Indian indie singer-songwriter, composer, and performer celebrated for her unique blend of retro-pop, soul, and contemporary alternative music. Born and raised in Chennai, she developed a passion for music at a young age and began composing and performing during her teenage years. Mali’s music is known for its emotional depth, reflective storytelling, and vintage-inspired soundscapes. Her breakthrough came with popular singles like “Mundane,” “Emotion,” “Cinderella,” and “Age of Limbo.” Her songwriting often explores themes of love, identity, nostalgia, and personal growth, earning her a strong fan base in India’s indie community. In addition to her solo releases, Mali has collaborated with several leading composers, producers, and indie artists. Her live performances—marked by warm vocals and an intimate, expressive stage presence—have made her a regular at major music festivals and venues across India. Beyond music, Malavika is recognized for her artistic visual style, strong storytelling in music videos, and advocacy for independent musicians. She continues to push creative boundaries, emerging as one of India’s most influential indie voices.

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Alternative names Malavika

Height 5′5″

Born May 16, 1993 · Born in Kerala, India

Relatives Father: Manoj; Mother: Praseetha Manoj

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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.

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Trivia

She once said that she didn’t plan to become an actress — her mother sent her photo for an audition, and she got selected. She said: “I became an actress because of a photo my mother sent me.”

She has mentioned that even though she is Malayali, many in Kerala think she is Tamil — because she works in Tamil films.

About her first Telugu film (Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama), she said she felt lucky to get the role, recognizing that many female roles don’t get that much importance; she considered the role “very important.”

Quotes

I don’t have a fixed checklist. I just listen to the story — if I like it and the scenes are comfortable, I’ll do it. If it has any glamour scenes, I won’t be comfortable and I won’t take it up.

My character is nothing like me in real life, but I thoroughly enjoyed playing it.

Trademarks

she prefers scripts she feels “comfortable” with rather than accepting every offer. This selectiveness shows she values creative comfort and personal boundaries.

She often mentions that she didn’t plan to become an actress; her entry was triggered by a photo her mother sent. That gives her a “normal‑girl made it big” image.