Vidya Pradeep Explained

Vidya Pradeep
Birth Place:Alappuzha, Kerala, India
Othername:Vidya Gopakumar, Dhyana
Yearsactive:2010–present
Occupation:Actress, biologist[1]

Vidya Pradeep is an Indian actress and biologist.[2] [3] [1] She is currently working as a stem cell researcher in the United States.[2] Her films include Saivam (2014), Pasanga 2 (2015), and Thadam (2019)

Career

After completing her Master of Science in Biotechnology degree, Vidya Pradeep completed her PhD in Stem Cell Biology at an eye hospital in Chennai. She works on ocular stem cells, and her works have been published in the "International Journal of Cornea" and "International Journal of Cell Therapy".[1] [4]

She practiced Bharatanatyam during her childhood.[5] While pursuing her PhD, Vidya worked as a model and appeared in several print and television advertisements. Vidya says that her break in to the world of Ads and movies were accidental. She also appeared in the music video for A. R. Rahman's "Aa Bhi Jaa" from his studio album Raunaq alongside Yami Gautam and several other models. Vidya was signed to play a role in a film by Lohithadas, but the film didn't materialise. She was subsequently signed to play a supporting role in Aval Peyar Thamizharasi (2010) and debuted under the name Dhyana. Her next film was Virunthali (2010), where she played the heroine.[5] She was spotted by director A. L. Vijay, who cast her in his successful family drama film, Saivam (2014) to portray Sara Arjun's mother. For the film, she reverted to her original name and put on weight to portray a middle-aged woman. The film and the ensemble cast won positive reviews for its portrayal of a family. She then featured in the action drama, Adhibar (2015) as the lead actress opposite Jeevan.[6] [7] Pradeep then worked on Pandiraj's Pasanga 2 (2015) portraying the mother of a small child. Critics noted that Pradeep added "solidity to the film by coming up with a credible performance" and that she did "commendably well".[8] She worked on the psychological thriller Onnume Puriyala (2016), which made the headlines for becoming the first Tamil film to be remade in German, and played a cameo in Achamindri (2016).[9] [10]

Pradeep made her debut in Kannada with Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya (2017) opposite Shivarajkumar, and the film opened to very positive reviews.[11] [12] [13] Vidya was highly appreciated by the critics for her acting skills and screen presence.[12] [13] [11] The New Indian Express noted that "Vidya Pradeep doesn’t stay a glam doll instead proves her talent in acting when called for", while the Deccan Herald says that it is a "fortuitous debut for Vidya Pradeep".[12] [13] In March 2019, she appeared in Thadam with Arun Vijay. Times of India said "Vidya's performance stands out" and The Indian Express stated that "Vidya Pradeep needs a special mention and manages to hold your attention undivided right through as Malar".[14] [15]

Filmography

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YearFilmRole(s) Notes
2010 Aval Peyar Thamizharasi Dancer Debut film;[16] Credited as Dhyana
Virunthali Archana Credited as Dhyana
2013 Radhika Malayalam film; Cameo Appearance
2014 Saivam Thenmozhi
2015Adhibar Suganthi
Pasanga 2 Divya Kathir
2016 Achamindri Shruthi
2017 Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya Nayana Kannada film
2018Iravukku Aayiram Kangal Anitha
Kalari Mallika
Maari 2Kalai's Wife
2019 ThadamMalarvizhi
2020 Ponmagal Vandhal Shakthi Jothi (Psycho Jothi)Cameo Appearance[17]
2021 Kasada Thapara Vaanathi Anthology Film; Segment: Thappattam
Thalaivii Actress Cameo Appearance[18]
Chithirai Sevvanam Lakshmi
2022 Selfie Mona
Ward 126 Yamini
Yenni Thuniga Teja
Powder Vidya
Second Show Meera
2023 D3 Maya
Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir Maya
Infinity Nandini
Echo Nila
Striker Priya
Kannagi Nethra
2024 Light House

Television series

Notes and References

  1. Web site: In vitro transdifferentiation of human skin keratinocytes to corneal epithelial cells . 30 May 2018 . celltherapyjournal.org.
  2. News: Actress Vidya Pradeep gets doctorate in Stem Cell Biology; To head to US for job. The Times of India. 9 March 2022 . 25 November 2022. 25 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221125063723/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/actress-vidya-pradeep-gets-doctorate-in-stem-cell-biology-to-head-to-us-for-job/articleshow/90097459.cms. live.
  3. Web site: Thadam Actress Vidya Pradeep Gets Doctorate In Stem Cell Biology, To Head For The US » GossipChimp | Trending K-Drama, TV, Gaming News. 10 March 2022. 25 November 2022. 25 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221125063711/https://gossipchimp.com/thadam-actress-vidya-pradeep-gets-doctorate-in-stem-cell-biology-to-head-for-the-us/. dead.
  4. Web site: The pretty scientist on big screen . thinkal . menon . 2 October 2015 . Deccan Chronicle . 1 July 2020 . 1 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200701183209/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151001/entertainment-mollywood/article/pretty-scientist-big-screen . live .
  5. Web site: My First Break: Dhyana . 6 May 2010 . 15 March 2019 . S. R. Ashok Kumar . . 23 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211023112032/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/My-First-Break-Dhyana/article16298693.ece . live .
  6. Web site: Vidya Pradeep shares her experience with Jeevan . 23 August 2015 . 30 May 2018 . kalakkalcinema.com . 20 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180620001110/http://kalakkalcinema.com/vidya-pradeep-shares-her-experience-with-jeevan/ . dead .
  7. Web site: Vidya Pradeep expects a lot from 'Athibar' . 22 August 2015 . 30 May 2018 . kalakkalcinema.com . 19 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180619221143/http://www.ytalkies.com/kollywood-film-news/vidya-pradeep-expects-a-lot-from-athibar . live .
  8. Web site: Pasanga-2 (aka) Haiku review . 24 December 2015 . 30 May 2018 . Behindwoods.com . 26 December 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151226024334/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/pasanga-2/pasanga-2-review.html . live .
  9. Web site: Tamil film to be remade in German . 16 January 2017 . 30 May 2018 . K. R. Manigandan . . 4 August 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180804161248/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Tamil-film-to-be-remade-in-German/articleshow/45374084.cms . live .
  10. Web site: Vidya Pradeep does a cameo in Achamindri . 16 January 2017 . 30 May 2018 . Mrinalini Sundari . The Times of India . 5 October 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181005080641/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vidya-Pradeep-does-a-cameo-in-Achamindri/articleshow/55582082.cms . live .
  11. News: Bangaara S/O Bagarada Manushya Review : Go ahead, watch this film — it lets you see farmers and their problems with a sheen. The Times of India. 21 May 2017.
  12. News: Bangara... in the footsteps of Bangarada manushya . The New Indian Express . 21 May 2017 . 26 May 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170526105804/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/may/19/bangara-in-the-footsteps-of-bangarada-manushya-1606748.html . live .
  13. Web site: Rising in revolt for a noble cause . Deccan Herald . 21 May 2017 . 20 May 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170520021933/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/612564/rising-revolt-noble-cause.html . live .
  14. News: Thadam Review : Arun Vijay steals the show with dual roles. The Times of India.
  15. Web site: Thadam movie review: A thriller that doesn't disappoint . 1 March 2019 . 29 April 2019 . 2 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190402174938/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/thadam-movie-review-rating-arun-vijay-5606225/ . live .
  16. Web site: Brainy Beauty for Bangaara. The New Indian Express. 29 February 2016 . 12 December 2022. 12 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221212081312/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2016/feb/29/Brainy-Beauty-for-Bangaara-898089.html. live.
  17. News: Vidya Pradeep's female-centric thriller spans two nights. The Times of India. October 2020 . 12 December 2022. 12 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221212081313/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vidya-pradeeps-female-centric-thriller-spans-two-nights/articleshow/78423721.cms. live.
  18. Web site: Vidya Pradeep to play a pivotal role in Thalaivi. DT next. 18 January 2020 . 12 December 2022. 12 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221212081314/https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2020/01/18/vidya-pradeep-to-play-a-pivotal-role-in-thalaivi. live.

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