World Dance Day: Here are the dancer-turned-actresses of Malayalam TV

Malayalam TV is blessed with artists who once set the stages on fire with their flawless dance moves. Be it classical or western moves, the gorgeous actresses nurtured their passion as a dancer before entering the TV industry. Take a look at the dancer-turned-actresses of Kerala TV, who still mesmerise the audience with their flawless dance moves...

'Thenum Vayambum' actress Sruthi Lakshmi is a trained classical dancer. Recently, the actress has surprised the fans in the dance reality show, 'Dance Kerala Dance' with her versatile performances. In the show, Sruthi was widely appreciated for her contemporary performances. Not many people knew about her expertise in contemporary dance style.

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The gorgeous vamp of 'Vanambadi', Suchithra Nair is also a passionate dancer. Suchithra always mentions dancing to be her first love. The actress is a devoted Mohiniyattam dancer who is the favourite student of popular dancer Neena Prasad for the last 9 years.

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The newbie of Malayalam TV, Vandana Krishnan thanks her dancing stint for her entry to showbiz. " A production controller happened to see one of my dance performances at my college function in Thiruvananthapuram and inquired whether I am interested in acting. That’s how I came into the industry," the 'Swathi Nakshathram Chothi' actress shares.

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The trained classical dancer Ambili Devi never miss an opportunity to showcase her talent amidst all the busy shooting schedules. The former 'Kalathilakam' is a trained dancer in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam.

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Actress Shalu Menon is also a trained classical dancer. Interestingly, on the work front, Shalu is seen portraying the character Prathibha, a dancer who is left in a paralysis state after an accident in the show 'Manjil Virinja Poovu'. The actress is also seen performing some stunning dance moves in the recent episodes of the show.

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The Seetha of 'Seetha Kalyanam' show also thanks her dance training for helping her to be a better performer. "Dance helps me get rid of my stage fright and face camera with confidence. It is dancing that paved my way to showbiz and got my name registered in the minds of the audience. I am no natural actor. Dance helps me give the right expressions and that’s what helps me act well," mentions the dancer-turned-actress.

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'Ilayaval Gayathri' actress Arya Parvathi thanks the Abhinaya Theories of Mohiniyattam for making her a better actor. Besides the busy schedules of the show, the actress is pursuing her bachelor's degree in Mohiniyattam.

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The gorgeous vamp of 'Bharya' show, Devi Chandana is also a trained classical dancer. The actress often posts pictures from her dance performances on her social media platforms also.

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