Anandavally Explained
Anandavally C. R. (14 January 1952 5 April 2019) was an Indian actress and dubbing artist, who predominantly worked in the Malayalam film industry.[1] [3] She has lent voice to over 5,000 characters in over 2,000 Malayalam movies. Anandavally was the woman behind the voice and one of the senior most dubbing artists in Malayalam cinema. In 1993 alone, Ananadavally dubbed for at least 50 films, lending her voice to lead female characters. This continues to remain among the unbreakable records in Malayalam industry. The dubbing artist had given voice to most of Geetha’s characters in almost all the 50 films she acted in Malayalam. Anandavally was the voice of many strong women characters of the 1980s and '90s, including the much-loved character of Clara that actor Sumalatha played in Thoovanathumbikal.
Early life
Anandavally was born into an Tamil family at Veliyam, State of Travancore-Cochin . She did her schooling in "Kaiyela School" - Veliyam, where she began acting in school plays and later started Kadhaprasangam (story-telling performance) at the age of 13.
Career
Drama artist
Anandavally used to sing for dramas even while a teenager. But unexpectedly, her acting skills were put to test in front of a large audience during the drama "Chithalu Kayariya Bhoomi" in 1969. Then she started performing in several dramas of KPAC, Kalidasa Kalakendram, Deshabhimani Theaters-Attingal, Kerala Theaters-Kottayam and Kayamkulam Peoples Theaters.
Radio
She also worked as an announcer in the All India Radio.
Film actress
Her acting career began with Enippadikal (1971). She acted in nearly 50 films till Kaliveedu(1996). Anandavally entered the film industry through the film Kaadu (1973 Malayalam film) and went on to act in below given films. She became interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry following a minor role in various Malayalam films, where she remained a regular until she decided to pursue a dubbing artist career.
Dubbing artist
She concentrated more on dubbing. Anandavally was one of the busiest dubbing artists during the golden ‘80s of Malayalam cinema.
In 1973, she debuted as a dubbing artist and gave sound for actress Rajasree in the film Devi Kanyakumari. In Manjil Virinja Pookkal Malayalam film she dubbed for Poornima Jayaram which was the break through. Her dubbing for actress Swapna in movies like Thrishna (1981) and Ahimsa (1981 film), Madhavi (actress) for Novemberinte Nashtam (1982) and Menaka (actress) (for various films including Engane Nee Marakkum (1983), Ambika (actress) (for movies including Rajavinte Makan (1986) and for Geetha (actress) (for films including Panchagni (1986) helped her in securing a prominent place in dubbing.
Thereafter, Anandavally did not look back. She has dubbed for numerous Malayalam films. She gave her voice for several leading heroines, the list as Geetha, Sumalatha, Madhavi, Menaka, Ambika, Urvasi, Jayapradha, Karthika, Parvathy, Gautami, Suhasini, Sobhana, Sukanya, Saritha, Silksmitha, Suchitra, Sarada, Bharathi, Bhanupriya, Rekha, Revathi, Radha, Radhika, Renjini, Mohini, Nanditha Bose, Vinayaprasad, Kanaka, Khushbu, Unni Mary, Santhikrishna and so on. The Kerala State Film Awards for dubbing artist was instituted in 1991 and Anandavally won the award in 1992 for the malayalam film Aadhaaram dubbing for the character Sethulakshmy portrayed by Geetha (actress). In 1993, she dubbed for both Geetha (actress) and Nanditha Bose in the movie Paithrukam.
In several interviews, Ananadavally had said dubbing for Madhavi’s character Annie in the movie Akashadoothu was one of her personal favourites and also dubbing for Sumalatha in Thoovanathumbikal, character "Clara" was also one of her favourites.
Similarly, she was also experimental as she tried out her voice in different dialects including for Bengali actor Lebani Sarkar in the movie Ponthan Mada (1983). While dubbing for Usha Uthup in the movie Pothan Vava (2006) she altered her voice so that it sounded apt for the singer-actor.
Filmography
This list is not complete, these are some of the movies told by my mother from her memory.
Actress
Acted Films | Year | Role |
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| 1973 | |
| 1973 | |
| 1974 | |
Yauvanam | 1974 | Doctor |
| 1974 | |
| 1975 | |
| 1975 | |
| 1976 | |
| 1976 | |
| 1976 | |
| 1976 | |
| 1976 | |
| 1976 | Maid Lalitha |
| 1976 | |
| 1977 | Lakshmi |
| 1977 | |
| 1977 | |
| 1977 | Ammini |
| 1977 | |
| 1978 | |
| 1978 | |
| 1978 | |
| 1979 | |
Pancharathnam | 1979 | |
Paapathinu Maranamilla | 1979 | |
| 1979 | |
| 1979 | |
| 1979 | Daisy |
| 1980 | Bhaargavi |
| 1981 | |
| 1981 | |
Grihalakshmi | 1981 | Sukumari |
| 1982 | |
| 1982 | |
| 1983 | |
| 1984 | Mercy's stepmother |
| 1985 | |
| 1985 | |
| 1986 | |
| 1986 | |
| 1987 | |
| 1988 | |
| 1988 | Sumithra Menon |
Eagle | 1991 | |
| 1992 | |
| 1996 | |
Neelakkuyil (TV series) (Asianet) | 2018–2019 | Muttashi Replaced by Geetha Nair following her death | |
Serials
- Velutha Katrina: Dubbed for actress Sheela (2006)
Dubbing artist
List of Film Dubbed | Dubbed for | Year |
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| U.P.Gracy(Rajasree) | 1974 |
Rowdy Rajamma | Jayaprabha | 1977 |
Dweep | Jayabharathi | 1978 |
Avalkku Maranamilla | Seema | 1978 |
Lisa | Student in college | 1979 |
Anupallavai | | 1981 |
Chora Chuvanna Chora | Shobhana (old) | 1980 |
Ithikkara Pakky | Jayabharathi | 1980 |
Angadi | Ambika | 1981 |
| | 1984 |
Lorry | Nithya | 1980 |
Chamaram | Zerina Wahab | 1983 |
Pralayam | Jayabharathi | 1978 |
Karimpana | Reena | 1979 |
Manjil Virinja Pookkal | | 1979 |
Arayannam | Roopa | 1981 |
Kathayariyathe | | 1981 |
Kallan Pavithran | Beena, Etc. | 1981 |
Thrishna | Swapna | 1981 |
Oothi Kaachiya Ponnu | Poornima Jayaram | 1981 |
Ahimsa | Swapna | 1981 |
Naagamadathu Thampuraatti | | 1982 |
Balloon | | 1982 |
Ruby My darling | Poornima Jayaram | 1982 |
Ilakkangal | | 1982 |
Dhrohi | | 1982 |
Kelkkaatha Sabdham | Ambika | 1982 |
Ee Nadu | Anjali Naidu | 1982 |
Edavela | | 1982 |
Chambal kadu | Swapna | 1982 |
| | 1982 |
Novemberinte Nashtam | Madhavi | 1982 |
Olangal | Poornima Jayaram | 1982 |
Padayottam (70mm) | Lakshmi, Poornima Jayaram | 1982 |
John Jaffer Janardhanan | Madhavi | 1982 |
Amrutha Geetham | | 1982 |
Mukhangal | | 1982 |
Snehapoorvam Meera | Poornima Jayaram | 1982 |
Thadakom | Poornima Jayaram | 1982 |
Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum | | 1982 |
Marmmaram | | 1982 |
Ithiri NeArm Othiri Karyam | | 1982 |
Aa Divasam | Satyakala | 1982 |
Velicham Vitharunna Pennkutty | Poornima Jayaram | 1982 |
Innalenkil Nale | Unnimary | 1982 |
Mazha Nilaavu | Poornima Jayaram | 1983 |
| Madhavi | 1983 |
Veena Poovu | Uma | 1983 |
Pallamkuzhi | | 1983 |
Kuyiline Thedi | Rohini | 1983 |
Rachana | | 1983 |
Guru Dakshina | Sunantha | 1983 |
Eettillum | Menaka | 1983 |
Chakravalam Chuvannappol | Sumalatha | 1983 |
Manas Oru Mahasamudram | Seema | 1983 |
Karyam Nissaram | Poornima Jayaram | 1983 |
Aa Raathri | Poornima Jayaram | 1983 |
Ente Katha | Reena | 1983 |
Oru Mukham Pala Mukham | Seema | 1983 |
Pin Nilavu | Poornima Jayaram | 1983 |
Aaroodam | | 1983 |
Kinnaram | Poornima Jayaram | 1983 |
Mahabali | | 1983 |
| | 1983 |
Ooma Kuyil | Ambika | 1983 |
Sandhya Mayangum Neram | Unnimary | 1983 |
Yudham | Poornima Jayaram | 1983 |
Saagara Sangamam | SP Shailaja, Manju Bargavi | 1983 |
Kingini Kombu | | 1983 |
Kaathirunna Divasam | | 1983 |
Saagaram Santham | Shanthikrishna | 1983 |
Vaashi | | 1983 |
Marakkillorikkalum | Poornima Jayaram | 1983 |
Engane Nee Marakkum | Menaka | 1983 |
Ashtapadi | Uma | 1983 |
Naanayam | Poornima Jayaram | 1983 |
Koodevide | | 1983 |
Kaikeyi | | 1983 |
Maniyara | Seema | 1983 |
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback | Subha | 1983 |
Rugma | Menaka | 1983 |
Prashnam Gurutharam | Poornima Jayaram | 1983 |
Ponnethooval | Madhavi | 1983 |
Theeram Thedunna Thira | Ambika | 1983 |
Jeevitham | Swapna | 1984 |
Onnanu Nammal | Poornima Jayaram | 1984 |
Veruthe Oru Pinakkom | Poornima Jayaram | 1984 |
Makale Mappu Tharu | Satyakala, Sadhana | 1984 |
Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram | Menaka | 1984 |
Manasse Ninakku Mangalam | Menaka | 1984 |
Aashamsakalode | | 1984 |
Swantham Evide Bandam Evide | Swapna | 1984 |
Aadaminte Vaariyellu | Suhasini (old), Surya | 1984 |
Aksharangal | Suhasini | 1984 |
Oru Kochu Swapnam | Unnimary | 1984 |
Appunni | Menaka | 1984 |
Theere Pratheekshikkathe | | 1984 |
Nethavu | Ranipadmini | 1984 |
Rajavembaala | | 1984 |
Anthi Chuvappu | | 1984 |
Swarna Gopuram | Sunantha | 1984 |
Athiraathram | | 1984 |
Chakkarayumma | Kajol Kiran | 1984 |
Onnum Mindaatha Bharya | Menaka | 1984 |
Aarorum Ariyathe | Suhasini | 1984 |
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam | Lissy | 1984 |
Sandarbham | Saritha | 1984 |
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi | Menaka | 1984 |
Piriyilla Naam | Poornima Jayaram | 1984 |
N.H. 47 | Satyakala | 1984 |
Lekshmana Rekha | | 1984 |
Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol | | 1984 |
Mynaakam | Menaka | 1984 |
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye | Unnimary | 1984 |
Oru Thettinte Katha | | 1984 |
Unni Vanna Divasom | Suhasini | 1984 |
Rekshas | | 1984 |
Ente Kalithozhan | Menaka | 1984 |
Vetta | | 1984 |
Attahaasam | Urvasi | 1984 |
Kaanamarayath | Unnimary | 1984 |
Mani Thaali | Seema, Unnimary | 1984 |
Edavelakku Sesham | Sumalatha | 1984 |
Thirakkil Alppam Samayam | Menaka | 1984 |
Kurissu Yudham | Madhavi | 1984 |
Ente Nandinikkuty | Menaka | 1984 |
Muthodumuthu | Menaka | 1984 |
Sree Krishnaparundu | Sathyachitra | 1984 |
Odaruthammava Aalariyam | Menaka | 1984 |
Karimbu | Menaka | 1984 |
Panchavadi Palam | Subha | 1984 |
Kootinilam Kili | Menaka | 1984 |
Thirakal | | 1984 |
Thathamme Poocha Poocha | Suhasini | 1984 |
Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram | Seema | 1984 |
Paavam Krooran | | 1984 |
Ente Upasana | Suhasini | 1984 |
Paavam Krooran | | 1984 |
Aduthaduthu | Ahalya | 1984 |
Swandam Sharika | | 1984 |
Uma Nilayam | Radha | 1984 |
Uyarangalil | Kajol Kiran | 1984 |
Enganeundashane | Menaka | 1984 |
Oru Painkili Katha | Rohini, Manochitra | 1984 |
Oru Kochu katha Arum parayatha Katha | Saritha | 1984 |
Minimol Vatticanil | Saritha | 1984 |
Adiyozhukkukal | Menaka | 1984 |
Chillu Kottaram | | 1985 |
Vellarikka Pattanam | | 1985 |
Punnaram Cholli Cholli | Lissy | 1985 |
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Nerum | Rohini | 1985 |
Muhurtham 11.30a.m. | Saritha | 1985 |
Mutharamkunnu P.O. | Lissy | 1985 |
Pacha Velicham | | 1985 |
Omanikkan Ormavaikkan | | 1985 |
Makan Ente Makan | Radhika | 1985 |
Snehicha Kuttathinu | Seema | 1985 |
Thinkalazcha Nalla Divasam | Unnimary | 1985 |
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram | Pooja Saxena | 1985 |
Oduvil Kiitiya Vartha | | 1985 |
Mukhyamanthri | | 1985 |
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil | Pooja Saxena | 1985 |
Janakeeya Kodathi | | 1985 |
Mulamoottil Adima | Surekha | 1985 |
Katha Ithuvare | Suhasini | 1985 |
Oru Kudakeezhil | Madhavi | 1985 |
Akkacheyude Kunjuvava | Uma Bannerjee | 1985 |
Vasantha Sena | Seema | 1985 |
Revenge | Silk Smitha, Anuradha | 1985 |
Guruji Oru Vakku | Manochitra | 1985 |
Manya Mahajanangale | Chitra | 1985 |
Onningu Vannengil | Lissy | 1985 |
Oru Nokku Kaanan | Ambika | 1985 |
Ayanum | Sobhana | 1985 |
Parayanum Vayya Parayathirikkanum Vayya | Menaka | 1985 |
Angadikkappurathu | Swapna | 1985 |
Koodum Thedi | Radhika | 1985 |
Jeevante Jeevan | Anuradha | 1985 |
Orikkal Oridathu | | 1985 |
Akkare Ninnoru Maran | Menaka | 1985 |
Uyirthezhunnelppu | | 1985 |
Boeing Boeing | Menaka, Lissy | 1985 |
Archana Aaradhana | Ambika | 1985 |
Aanakkorumma | Menaka | 1985 |
Nirakkoottu | Sumalatha | 1985 |
Neerariyum Nerathu | Unnimary | 1985 |
Ee Lokam Evide Kure Manushyar | Kajol Kiran | 1985 |
Adhyayam Onnu Muthal | Madhavi | 1985 |
Kiraatham | Anuradha | 1985 |
Onathumbikkoru Oonjaal | Shoma Anand | 1985 |
Puli Varunne Puli | Unnimary | 1985 |
Aa Neram Alpa Dooram | | 1985 |
Uyarukm Njan Nadaake | Mucherla Aruna | 1985 |
Scene No. 7 | Mucherla Aruna | 1985 |
Upaharam | Jalaja | 1985 |
Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki | | 1985 |
Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare | Anuradha | 1985 |
Shatru | | 1985 |
Gorilla | | 1985 |
Gayathridevi Ente Amma | | 1985 |
Kandu Kandarinju | Menaka | 1985 |
Nirakkoott | Sumalatha | 1985 |
| | 1985 |
Choodatha Pookkal | | 1985 |
Atham Chuthira Chothi | Nadia Moidu | 1986 |
| Amala | 1986 |
Sree Narayanaguru | | 1986 |
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan | Unnimary | 1986 |
Akalangalil | Seema | 1986 |
Oppam Oppathinoppam | | 1986 |
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi | | 1986 |
Oru Katha Oru Nunakkatha | Geetha | 1986 |
Shyama | Sumalatha | 1986 |
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu | Lissy, Priya | 1986 |
Panchagni | Geetha | 1986 |
Karinagam | | 1986 |
Bharya Oru Manthri | Chitra | 1986 |
Pidikittapulli | | 1986 |
Ardha Raathri | | 1986 |
Ninnistham Ennishtam | Priya | 1986 |
Chekkeranoru Chilla | Ambika | 1986 |
Aalorungi Arangorungi | | 1986 |
Vaartha | Geetha, Nalini | 1986 |
Nilaavinte Nattil | | 1986 |
Ithra Maathram | | 1986 |
Malarum Kiliyum | | 1986 |
Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku | Geetha | 1986 |
Nakhakshathangal | | 1986 |
Neram Pularumbol | | 1986 |
Poomukhappadyyil Ninneum Kaathu | Sulakshana | 1986 |
Iniyum Kurukshetrum | | 1986 |
Aarundivide Chodikkan | | 1986 |
Sakhavu | | 1986 |
Adukkan Entheluppam | Karthika | 1986 |
Snehamulla Simham | Menaka | 1986 |
Dhim Tharikita Thom | Priya | 1986 |
Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu | | 1986 |
Njan Kathorthirikkum | | 1986 |
Ice Cream | | 1986 |
Nandi Veendum Varika | Radha | 1986 |
Aavanazhi | Geetha | 1986 |
Sukhamo Devi | Geetha | 1986 |
Saayam Sandhya | Geetha | 1986 |
Ee Kaikalil | | 1986 |
Veendum | Jayasree | 1986 |
Geetham | Geetha | 1986 |
Pakarathinu Pakaram | | 1986 |
Ponnum Kudathinu Pottu | | 1986 |
Ente Entethu Mathram | | 1986 |
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam | Karthika | 1986 |
Padayani | | 1986 |
Railway Cross | | 1986 |
Ilanji Pookkal | Sandhya | 1986 |
Adiverukal | Parvathi | 1986 |
Meena Masathile Sooryan | | 1986 |
| Shobhana | 1986 |
Rajavinte Makan | Ambika | 1986 |
Irupatham Noottandu | Ambika | 1987 |
| | 1987 |
| | 1987 |
Geetha | 1987 |
Geetha | 1987 |
Geetha | 1987 |
Geetha | 1987 |
Geetha | 1987 |
Geetha | 1987 |
Nadodikattu | Shobhana, Seema | 1987 |
Manivathurile 1000 Shivarathrikal | Suhasini | 1987 |
| | |
Dhinarathrangal | | 1988 |
Pattana Pravesham | | 1988 |
Vaishali | | 1988 |
Ponmutta Idunna Tharavu | Urvashi, Parvathi | 1988 |
| Shobhana | 1988 |
Kudumba Puranam | Ambika | 1988 |
Abkari | Urvashi, Jalaja | 1988 |
Aryan | Shobhana | 1988 |
Oru CBI Dairy Kurip | Urvashi | 1988 |
Geetha | 1987 |
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha | | 1989 |
| Parvathy | 1989 |
Chakkikotha Chankaran | | 1989 |
| Revathi | 1989 |
Varthamanakalam | Urvashi | 1990 |
Season | Shari | 1989 |
| Sumalatha | 1990 |
Malootty | Urvashi | 1990 |
His Highness Abdullah | | 1990 |
Geetha | 1991 |
Lal Salam | Geetha, Rekha | 1990 |
Mukham | Ranjini | 1990 |
Adayalam | | 1991 |
| Chitra | 1991 |
| Urvashi | 1991 |
Ulladakkam | Shobhana | 1991 |
Kottayam Kunjachan | Ranjini, Usha | 1991 |
Kizhakkunarum pakshi | Rekha | 1991 |
Baratham | Lakshmi, Urvashi | 1991 |
| | 1991 |
Amaram | Chitra | 1991 |
| Sulakshana | 1991 |
Kauravar | Anju | 1992 |
| Parvathi | 1992 |
Geetha | 1991 |
Aadhaaram | Geetha | 1992 |
| Urvashi | 1992 |
| | 1992 |
| Mohini, Chitra | 1992 |
Manyanmar | | 1992 |
Dhruvam | | 1993 |
Padheyam | Rajani | 1993 |
Rupini | 1992 |
Geetha | 1992 |
Parvathy | 1992 |
Sobhana | 1992 |
Rekha | 1992 |
Mohini | 1992 |
| | 1993 |
Sarovaram | | 1993 |
Sindhuja | 1992 |
| | 1993 |
Devasuram | Bharathi, Chitra | 1993 |
| Shobhana | 1993 |
Chamayam | Sithara | 1993 |
Valsalyam | | 1993 |
| Shobhana, Shanthi Krishna | 1993 |
Arthana | Radhika | 1993 |
Ekalavyan | Geetha, Renuka | 1993 |
Sthalathe Pridhana Payyans | Suchitra | 1993 |
Paithrukam | | 1993 |
Sukrutham | | 1993 |
Chenkol | | 1993 |
| Shobhana, Renuka | 1994 |
Gaandharvam | | 1994 |
Chakoram | Shanthi Krishna | 1994 |
| Sukanya | 1994 |
| Labony Sarkar | 1994 |
Dollar | Padmini | 1994 |
| Sonia | 1994 |
Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | Vinaya Prasad | 1994 |
Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary | Heera, Asha Sachdev | 1995 |
| Khushbu | 1995 |
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar | Nirosha | 1995 |
| Rohini Hattangadi, Kavitha | 1995 |
Sphadikam | | 1995 |
Kalapani | Tabu (Old age) | 1996 |
| Sukanya | 1997 |
Bhoopathi | Kanaka | 1997 |
Kanmadam | Sarada (Grandmother) | 1998 |
Kallu Kondoru Pennu | | 1998 |
Amma Ammaiyamma | Sukanya | 1998 |
Shantham | | 2001 |
Karumadikuttan | Bharathi | 2001 |
| Sarada | 2002 |
| Subbulakshmi, Kalaranjini | 2002 |
| Seema, Soundarya (Frenzy Part) | 2003 |
Rajamanikyam | Chitra Shenoy | 2005 |
Pothan Vava | | 2006 |
Big B | Nafisa Ali | 2007 |
Alexander The Great | Sudha Chandran, Fathima Babu | 2010 |
Thanthonni | Ambika | 2010 |
Pranayam | Jayaprada | 2011 |
Nayika | Sarada | 2011 |
Spanish Masala | | 2012 |
| Vadivukarasi | 2015 |
Lucifer | Sreeya Ramesh | 2019 | |
Awards
Kerala State Film Awards
References
https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/apr/06/dubbing-artist-anandavally-the-voice-that-powered-a-1000-characters-1960749.htmlhttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/noted-dubbing-artist-anandavally-passes-away/articleshow/68746498.cms
https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2010/may/29/invisible-nightingale-157077.html
External links
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- https://www.facebook.com/anandavally.cr
- http://www.deshabhimani.com/periodicalContent1.php?id=558
- http://newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/article267565.ece
- https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045904/http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Anandavalli&limit=13
- http://mathrubhuminews.in/ee/Programs/Episode/5026/their-voice-enlivens-characters-avar-kandumuttumbol-episode-53/E
Notes and References
- News: Dubbing artist Anandavally passes away . english.mathrubhumi.com . 5 April 2019.
- News: Puthiya Mukham director Diphan passes away after kidney failure in Kochi . 13 March 2017 . . 15 January 2022 . 17 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210917110646/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/mar/13/puthiya-mukham-director-diphan-passes-away-after-kidney-failure-in-kochi-1580895.html . dead .
- Web site: Lal . Athul . Invisible Nightingale . The New Indian Express . 2014-02-25 . 3 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140303162651/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/article267565.ece . dead .