- Personal life
- Awards
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- Television serials
- References
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{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}{{Infobox person | name = Thesni Khan | image = Thesni Khan BNC.jpg | imagesize = 240px | birthname = Thesni Khan | birth_date = {{birth-date and age|5 April 1970}} | alma mater = Cochin Kalabhavan | nationality = Indian | citizenship = India | parents = AliKhan, Rukhiya | occupation = Actress, Dancer, Presenter | years_active = 1988–present }}Thesni Khan is a Malayalam television actress, theatre and film actress. Her debut was in 1988 through Daisy. She is a comedian and character actor.[1] She is the product of famous institution Kalabhavan.[2] She is best known for her roles as Kanyaka in Beautiful[3][4] and Trivandrum Lodge[5] which became "the talk of the town".[6] She has played memorable characters and worked with renowned names.[7] She is known for her comic timing on both the small and big screens.[8][9]Personal lifeThesni is born to Ali Khan, a famous magician from Kerala and Rukhiya, a housewife. She has an elder sister who is married and settled. Thesni after getting training from her father performed magic on various stages.[10] She studied at Cochin Kalabhavan. She was married but ended in divorce.[11] AwardsThesni Khan won the FRAME award for Best actor in a Comic Role (Female) for Cinemala.[12] Filmography Year | Title | Role | Notes | 1988 | Daisy | Daisy's classmate | Aparan | Job seeker | Vaishali | Thozhy | Moonnam Pakkam | Vani | 1989 | Dasharatham | Nurse | 1990 | In Harihar Nagar | Mahadevan's lover | Cameo | Shubhayathra | Arundhathi's sister | Kalikkalam | Suhra | Gajakesariyogam | Karhika's friend | Sasneham | Nurse | Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Vasudev's daughter | Mukham | Shop keeper | Vembanadu | 1991 | Godfather | Mercy | Kilukkampetti | Special Appearance in the Song | Njan Gandharvan | Bhama's friend | Ennum Nanmakal | Saradha | Kanalkaattu | Ruby | Mimics Parade | Dance teacher | Kakkathollayiram | Suhara | 1992 | Ayalathe Adheham | Premachandran's neighbor | Kallan Kappalil Thanne | Rajani | Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo | Arathy's friend | My Dear Muthachan | Meera's friend | Neelakurukkan | - | Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon | Meera | Ente Ponnu Thampuran | Seetha | 1993 | Uppukandam Brothers | Chacko's daughter | Journalist | Soman's wife | Aagneyam | Krishnadas's wife | Bhagyavan | Thankamani | 1994 | Kadal | Annamma | Napolean | Laila | Kambolam | 1995 | Kusruthikaatu | Riya | Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | Nancy | Karma | Mary | King Soloman | Sainabha | 1996 | Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar | Reksi | 1996 | Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam | Guest appearance | 1997 | Oru Mutham Manimutham | Ammootty | 1998 | Meenathil Thalikettu | Nancy | 1999 | Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal | Leelamma | 2000 | Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal | Herself | Cameo | Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam | Hostel Warden | Aanamuttathe Aangalamar | Jayabharathi | 2001 | Sundara Purushan | Tuition teacher | 2004 | Njan Salperu Ramankutty | Ramankutty's sister | Masanagudi Mannadiyar Speaking | Servant | Priyam Priyamkaram | - | 2006 | Orikkal Koodi | - | Short film | 2008 | Gopalapuranam | Sandra | Innathe Chintha Vishayam | Immanuel's wife | Bullet | - | 2009 | Kappal Muthalaali | Cicily | 2010 | Pokkiri Raja | Manoharan's wife | Thaskara Lahala | Jameela | Chaverpada | Cleopatra | Kaaryasthan | Devika | Again Kasargod Khader Bhai | Shittymol | Paappi Appacha | Shailaja | Tournament | Daughter in law | Fiddle | Leelamani | Swantham Bharya Zindabad | Ambujam | 2011 | Seniors | Call girl with Alaudeen Rauthar | Extended Cameo | Beautiful | Kanyaka | Sarkar Colony | Mariyama David | 2012 | Kunjaliyan | Prameela, Vishwan's wife | Diamond Necklace | Santhamma | Mr. Marumakan | Indu | Bachelor Party | Nurse | Trivandrum Lodge | Kanyaka Menon | Pending—SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role(Nominated) | Thappana | Kochappi's wife | Ardhanaari | Vinayan's sister | Da Thadiya | Rani Thadikaran | Theruvunakshathrangal | Vilasini | 2013 | Kammath & Kammath | Kammath's servant | Breaking News Live | Suhara | Radio | Dhamayanthi | Hotel California | Shirly | Tourist Home | Reality show aspirant's mom | Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty | A woman in Mathukkutty's village | Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum | Jalaja | Kunjananthante Kada | Shyamala | Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus | Kumbalangi Maria | Ginger | Sathi | Bundy Chor | - | For Sale | Punyalan Agarbattis | Gracy | 2014 | Polytechnic | Ponnamma | Law Point | How Old Are You | Rani | Call me @ | - | Avatharam | Priya | Bhaiyya Bhaiyya | Vasanthi | Mathai Kuzhappakkaranalla | Omana | The Dolphins | Mehajubeen | 2015 | Six | - | Love 24x7 | Cameo | Loham | Nurse | Thilothama | Saritha | Amar Akbar Anthony | Nurse | Urumbukal Urangarilla | Rosely | 2016 | Moonnam Naal Njayarazhcha | Rosakutty | Darvinte Parinamam | Parthan's wife | Happy Wedding | Bus Conductress | Angane Thanne Netave Anchettanam Pinnale | Padmajam | Welcome to Central Jail | Bhavani | Thoppil Joppan | Alice | 2017 | Fukri | Nabisa | Achayans | Valsa | Ayal Jeevichirippundu | Prethamundu Sookshikkuka | Doramol | Sunday Holiday | Shilpa | Pullikkaran Staraa | Mridula | Lava Kusha (2017) | Saritha | | Paippin Chuvattile Pranayam | Philomina | Aana Alaralodalaral | Hajara Beevi | Masterpiece | Vimaanam | Jaya | 2018 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | Aatta | Oru Kuttanadan Blog | Panchayat Member | Kaithola Chathan | - | Ner Varennu Mmini Cherinju Ttaa | - | Ippozhum Eppozhum Sthuthiyayirikkatte | - | 2019 | Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel | Anuradha's stepmother | 2019 | Ottam | 2018 | Once Upon A Time There Was A Kallan | Filming | Don't Worry Be Happy | Filming | Arabian Safari | Filming | Venalodungathe | Filming | Aanenkilum Allenkilum | Filming | Ulta | Post production | Thelivu | Filming | Shubharathri | Filming | Madhura Raja | Filming | Fancy Dress | Filming | |
Television serials- Cinemala (Asianet)
- Autograph (Asianet)
- Snehaseema (Doordarshan)
- Sundari Sundari (Surya TV)
- 8 Sundharikallum Njanum(Surya TV)
- Sandhanagopalam(Asianet)
- Velankanni Mathavu(Surya TV)
- Priyam (Kairali TV)
- Chakyarum Kappyarum Pinne Moyillyarum(Surya TV)
- Ente Alphonsama (Asianet)
- Ente Manasaputhri(Asianet)
- Akkare Ikkare (Asianet)
- Abhinethri (Surya TV)
- Kudumbarahasyam
- Melappadam (Doordarshan)
- Other Works
She has judged popular reality show Comedy Stars on Asianet,Five Minutes Fun Star on Kaumudi TV and Jagapoga on Kairali TV..She has attended popular talk shows such as Nammal Thammil,Sreekandannair Show.She has acted in some tele-films also.She has participated in popular game shows such as 1.1.3 on Mazhavil Manorama and Sarigama on Asianet.She has supported Beena Antony and Manoj Kumar in reality show Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njaanum on Asianet.She has performed in various stages as a dancer,comedy artist,supporting artist, etc. She knows magic very much.She has acted in some advertisements also. - References
- Amma Mazhavillu
- Vanitha Magazine
- Ladies Corner
- Star Jam (Kappa TV)
- Ningalkkariyamo?(Surya TV)
- Ruchiyude Onam
- Comedy Time (Surya TV)
- Star Ragging (Kairali TV)
- Thesni Magic Show
- Snehitha Arangu Segment (Amrita TV)
- Valkkanadi (Asianet)
- Shubharahtri (Jeevan TV)
- Art Cafe (Kairali People TV)
- CCL
- Taste Time (Asianet)
- Ividinganannu Bhai (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Badayi Banglavu (Asianet)
- Chat Room (Jaihind TV)
- Cinema Chirimaa (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Nammal Thammil (Asianet)
- Kerala Cafe (Kairali TV)
- Cinema Company (Kaumudi TV)
- Students Only (Kairali TV)
- E Buz (Mathrubhumi News)
- Students Only (Kairali TV)
- Don't DO Don't do (Asianet Plus)
- Meet The Editors (Reporter TV)
- Chirikkum Pattanam (Kairali TV)
- Smart Show (Flowers TV)
- Home Minister (Amrita TV)
- Annachi Paattu
- La Jihad
- I Me Myself
- Run Kerala Run
- Spotligt
- Aakruti
- Komady Circus (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Comedy Awards (Flowers TV)
- Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran
- Anand Film Awards
- Grand Magical Circus
- Day with a star
- Urvashi Theatres
- Adar Onam
- Onnanu Nammal
- De Maveli Kombath
- Nakshathrathilakkam
- JB Juntion
References1. ^{{cite web|title=Tesni Khan gets busier by the day!|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/news/tamil/tesni-khan-gets-busier-by-the-day/54782/story.htm|publisher=nowrunning.com|accessdate=24 March 2013}} 2. ^http://www.cochinkalabhavan.com/contribution.html 3. ^{{cite web|title=Tracing lives|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/tracing-lives/article3917741.ece|publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=24 March 2013}} 4. ^{{cite web|title=Saiju Kurup is all praise for V K Prakash|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-18/news-and-interviews/34554691_1_actor-saiju-kurup-trivandrum-lodge-v-k-prakash|publisher=Times of India|accessdate=24 March 2013}} 5. ^{{cite web|title=Saiju Kurup is all praise for V K Prakash|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-18/news-and-interviews/34554691_1_actor-saiju-kurup-trivandrum-lodge-v-k-prakash|publisher=Times of India|accessdate=24 March 2013}} 6. ^{{cite web|title=A to Z of Mollywood|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-01/news-and-interviews/36659810_1_trivandrum-lodge-mammootty-film-fraternity|publisher=Times of India|accessdate=24 March 2013}} 7. ^{{cite web|title=Having the last laugh|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130320/entertainment-mollywood/article/having-last-laugh|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|accessdate=24 March 2013}} 8. ^{{cite web|title=Shotcuts – Malayalam cinema|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/shotcuts-malayalam-cinema/article3898989.ece|publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=24 March 2013}} 9. ^http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131021/entertainment-mollywood/article/%E2%80%98funny-acts-not-design%E2%80%99 10. ^{{cite web|author1=Jijin|title=അച്ഛന് എന്നും എനിക്ക് മാജിക്!|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=17851935&tabId=3&BV_ID=@@@|publisher=manoramaonline.come|accessdate=31 October 2014}} 11. ^http://www.mangalam.com/women/interview/92403 12. ^{{cite web|title=Mukesh bags award for popular TV artiste|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article3414610.ece|publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=24 March 2013}}
External links- {{IMDb name|1722996}}
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwP-YK3Fu_0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJNGAOk0E2Q
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