Dhanya Mary Varghese is an Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam cinema and television. Her notable television appearances include Deivathinte Swantham Devootty, Seetha Kalyanam (TV series) and Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 4).
Early life and education Dhanya was born to Varghese and Sheeba at Edayar, Koothattukulam near Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India. She has a younger brother Dixon Paul Varghese, who is a Station Master in Southern Railway. She completed schooling at Little Flower Girls High School, Vadakara, St. Joseph's Higher secondary school, Piravom and M.K.M. Higher Secondary School, Piravom. She is the product of famous institution Kalabhavan. She pursued bachelors and post graduation from St. Teresa's College in Kochi.
Career She started her career as a junior artist, She was one of the group dancers in the song Thottuvilichalo. in the movie Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam.She made her acting debut in the Tamil film Thirudi (2006) and later debuted in Malayalam through Nanma directed by Sharath Chandran Vayanad. She rose to prominence through her role in Thalappavu. She later acted in several Malayalam films such as Vairam: Fight For Justice, Kerala Cafe and Nayakan. She was one of the anchors in "Vanitha Asianet-Film awards 2009". She appeared on several Malayalam musical albums. She appeared as a guest judge in the 2010 season of the music reality-television program Idea Star Singer on Asianet.She was a contestant in Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 4) in 2022, where she made it to the top six finalists until finishing as the fourth runner-up. At the show's grand finale, she received an 'Award for Punctuality'.
Personal life Dhanya got engaged on 14 November 2011 with John Jacob, Winner of Tharolsavam program in Kairali channel. John and Dhanya got married on 9 January 2012 at Mateer Memorial Church, Trivandrum. After marriage she retired from film industry. The couple had a baby boy named Johan on 13 July 2013.
Filmography Film Year Film Role Language Notes Ref 2003 Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam Dancer Malayalam Special appearance 2006 Aarilara Lover Malayalam Album 2006 Thirudi Thamarai Tamil Lead Role 2007 Veeramum Eeramum Muthuazhagi Nanma Thara Malayalam 2008 Thalappavu Saramma Lead Role 2009 Vairam: Fight For Justice Vairamani Sivarajan Lead Role Red Chillies Lamna Shankar Kerala Cafe Hiranmayi Segment: Lalitham Hiranmayam 2010 Drona 2010 Savithri Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Policum Sumi Nayakan Mariya Vincent Karanavar Lead Role 3 Char Sau Beas Indhu College Days Rakhi Lead Role Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram Sathyabhama Lead Role 2011 Orma Mathram Catherine Veettilekkulla Vazhi Gayathri Pranayam Asha 2012 Ennennum Ormakkay Abitha 2020 Ammakkorumma Mother Album 2021 KaanekkaaneZarine Released on SonyLIV 2025 Moonnam NombaramMother Mary
Television Year Project Role Channel Notes2012 Deivathinte Swantham Devootty Devootty Mazhavil ManoramaDebut2017 Kaligandaki Suhara Amrita TV2018–2021 Seetha Kalyanam Seetha Asianet2020Avarodoppam Aliyum Achayanum Telefilm 2022Kanakanmani Mercy Paul Surya TVGuest appearance(Mahasangamam episode)Manasinakkare2023ParvathyDevi AparnaZee Keralam
Other shows Year Title Role Channel Notes 2010Dhannya Me Vishu Guest ACVStar Singer Guest Judge AsianetReality showSuper Jody Judge Surya TVReality showVodafone Comedy Stars Dancer AsianetReality show 2011Suryaprabhayil Priya Tharangal Guest Surya TV The Interview RosebowlSuryathejassode Amma Performer Surya TVAsianet Film AwardsCo-HostAsianet2011-2012Munch Dance Dance Judge (Grand finale) AsianetReality show2013Dhanyaydoppam Guest DD Malayalam 2014Onnum Onnum Moonu Mazhavil ManoramaGame showDhannya Me Easter 2015 Vanitha Uchaneram ACV2016 Manam Pole Mangalyam 2018 Sell Me the Answer Participant AsianetGame show2019 Annie's Kitchen Guest Amrita TVStart Music Aaradhyam Paadum Participant AsianetGame showBadai Bungalow Herself Asianet2020 Onnum Onnum Moonu Guest Mazhavil Manorama Life with Jo - D (Dance Cover)DhanyaMultilingualYouTube Channel Comedy Stars Guest Asianet Chunkanu Chackochan Christmas special showChristmas ThaaramelamHerself Start Music Season 2 ParticipantGame show Food Steps Presenter Social media Live Show2021Parayam NedamParticipantAmrita TV Salt and Pepper Presenter Kaumudy TVCookery show Red Carpet Mentor Amrita TV Start Music Season 3 Participant AsianetGame showDay with a Star Herself Kaumudy TV2021-2022BhayamContestantZee Keralam Title Winner2022Happy Valentine's DayDancer AsianetAsianet Super ChallengeContestantBigg Boss (Malayalam season 4) 4th Runner-upFastest Family First Participant Start Music Season 4 Participant 2023Glam with MomJudgeRosebowl/ACV Flowers Oru Kodi Participant Flowers2024Star magicParticipantFlowers
Awards
Year Award Category Show Result 2019 Asianet Television Awards 2019 -Best Star Pair Best Star Pair with Anoop Krishnan Seetha Kalyanam
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