Regional Female Actor
Amala Paul is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She made her acting debut by appearing in a supporting role in the Malayalam-language film Neelathamara (2009). She won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for playing the title role in Mynaa (2010). She has since starred in the films Deiva Thirumagal (2011), Run Baby Run (2012), Oru Indian Pranayakadha (2013), Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Mili (2015), for which she won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – South, and Aadai (2019).
Paul was born in a Christian family at Ernakulam, Kerala to Paul Varghese (d. 2017) and Annice Paul. Her brother Abijith Paul also appeared in films following Amala's entry into the film industry. After completing her schooling from Nirmala Higher Secondary School Aluva, she took a sabbatical to begin a career in films, but has since joined St. Teresa's College in Kochi, to pursue a B.A. degree in English. Her father had been strictly against Amala pursuing an acting career, but was forced to accept her decision with her brother strongly backing her ambition.
Paul made her acting debut in the 2009 Malayalam film Neelathamara. She then appeared in a supporting role in the Telugu film Magadheera (2009). Her breakthrough role came in the 2010 Tamil film Mynaa, for which she won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress. She then starred in a number of successful films, including Deiva Thirumagal (2011), Run Baby Run (2012), Oru Indian Pranayakadha (2013), Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Mili (2015), and Aadai (2019).
Paul has been praised for her acting skills and her beauty. She has been ranked among the most desirable women in India by various magazines and websites. She is also a popular social media influencer with over 10 million followers on Instagram.
In addition to her acting career, Paul is also a philanthropist. She is the brand ambassador for several social causes, including the fight against cancer and the promotion of education for girls. She has also donated money to various charities.
Amala Paul is a talented actress with a bright future ahead of her. She is a role model for young women and an inspiration to all.