Lakshmi Priya (née Sabeena Abdul Latheef; born 11 March 1985) is an Indian actress and politician who appears in Malayalam films. She is also known for her participation in Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 4.
Lakshmi Priya was elected as Vice President of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) in 2025 and resigned in 2026.
Early life She was born on 11 March 1985 to Kabir, who was from Haripad, and Ramlath, in a Muslim family. She has two sisters. Her parents divorced when she was two-and-a-half years old. Since then, she was raised by her paternal uncle Latheef, who was her guardian. Born in Kayamkulam, she was brought up in Nooranad, where she lived with her grandmother, paternal uncle and aunt in her father's ancestral home. Lakshmi Priya was estranged from her parents. She first met her father at age five, until age 14, she believed that her mother died while she was still alive. Lakshmi Priya had her school education from St. Mary's LPS in Charummoodu, CBMHS Nooranad, and PUM Vocational Higher Secondary School in Pallickal. She did not complete her higher secondary education. At age 16, she began acting in professional plays. She is also a dancer and has won the Kalathilakam title.
Acting career She has done a lot of supporting roles in Malayalam film industry.
Political career Lakshmi Priya has been an outspoken supporter of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-affiliated Sangh Parivar. She has stated that her association with the ideology dates back to her school days, when she contested an election as a candidate of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). Following the BJP losing its sole assembly seat in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, she publicly reaffirmed that she would remain a "Sanghputri" ("daughter of the Sangh") and continue voting for the BJP regardless of its electoral fortunes, describing her political beliefs as rooted in the ideology rather than electoral success.
In 2026, Lakshmi Priya formally entered electoral politics by joining Twenty20 Party, an ally of NDA (led by Bharathiya Janata Party) and was initially announced as a candidate for the Kerala Legislative Assembly election from the Perumbavoor Assembly constituency. However, her candidature was later withdrawn after her name was found missing from the voter list, and she was replaced by Jibi Pathikkal.
Personal life She is married to P. Jayesh, son of musician Pattanakkad Purushothaman, on 20 April 2005. Since then, she is a practicing Hindu. They have a daughter named Mathangi Jai. They reside in Kakkanad. In 2019, she wrote a book titled Kadhayum Kadhapathrangalum Sangalpikamalla (), which can be called as an autobiography or a memoir.
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes 2005 Naran Pushpa Thanmathra Rameshan Nair's co-staff 2006 Chakkara Muthu Raji Lion Shobha 2007 Athisayan Shahidha Flash Dhwani's kin Nivedyam Radha 2008 Malabar Wedding Sadu's wife Madampi Santha Annan Thambi Drama artist, Sulochana One Way Ticket Zeenath Lollipop Rachel 2009 Evidam Swargamanu Deenamma Boomi Malayalam Nirmala's sister-in-law Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchakko Mrs. Mathew Utharaswayamvaram Mrs. Devan Oru Black & White Kudumbam Leela Bhagyadevatha Sofia Chemistry Jennifer 2010 Pramani Somesekharan's sister Fiddle Irshad's love interest Chekavar Indhu Oru Small Family Mohini Veettilekkulla Vazhi Rashida Thanthonni Alice Sadgamaya Sindu Jayamohan Kadha Thudarunnu Mallika 2011 Aazhakadal Indira Living Together Manikantan's wife Pachuvum Kovalanum Servant Seniors Damayanthi teacher Mohabbath Raseena 2012 Perinoru Makan Deepa Sahadevan Last Bench Biology teacher Mr. Marumakan Mrs. Panicer Kaashh Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam Banking Hours 10 to 4 Lakshmi Molly Aunty Rocks! Usha Father's Day Fatima Grihanathan Annamma Thappana Sunanda 2013 Blackberry Leena Kallante Makan Sugandhi teacher Nadan Isaac Newton S/O Philipose Rosie Careebeyans Aleena Buddy Shakunthala Housefull Mumthaz Maad Dad Omana God for Sale Thankamani Ginger Geetha Kunjananthante Kada Vijayalakshmi 2014 Tharangal Member Kamalam Ring Master Advocate Lal Bahadur Shastri Agricultural officer Avatharam Karimban John's sister God's Own Country Pushpa 7th Day Lab Technician Alice: A True Story Seethammai Ulsaha Committee Chandrika Asha Black Musician 2015 Wonderful Journey Village Guys Lissy Ithinumappuram Devu Campus Diary Urumbukal Urangarilla Anitha 2016 Kolamass Balloon vendor's daughter Poyi Maranju Parayathe Appuram Bengal Ippuram Thiruvithamkoor Lizy 2017 Swayam Agnez Adventures of Omanakuttan Tiyaan Kowsalya 2018 Aami Sudhakaran's wife Ennaalum Sarath..? Lady Police officer 2019 Margamkali Poothiri Lilly Marconi Mathai Laly
TV serials All television series are in Malayalam language Year Title Channel 2005 Sthreedhanam Jeevan TV 2005Ayyadi Maname Kairali TV 2005 Krishnakripasagaram Amrita TV 2005 - 2006 Indumukhi Chandramathi Surya TV 2006 Kanakkinavu Surya TV 2007 Nombarappoovu Asianet 2009 Aranazhikaneram Amrita TV 2010 Devi Mahatmyam Asianet 2012 Abhinethri Surya TV 2014 Sreemathikkoru Sreeman ACV2015 - 2016 Nirupama FansFlowers TV 2016 Aluvayum Mathikariyum Asianet Plus 2018 Seetha Flowers TV 2020 Pulival Flowers TV 2021 - 2022 Palunku Asianet
Television shows All television shows are in Malayalam language YearProgram Role TV Channel Notes2023Cook with ComedyContestantAsianet 2022Onaruchimelam Season 6 Presenter Asianet 2022Comedy Stars Season 3 Mentor/Guest Asianet Reality show 2022Start Music Aaradhyam Padum Season 4 Participant Asianet Game show 2022Fastest Family First Participant Asianet Game show2022 Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 4) Contestant Asianet3rd Runner-Up2022Red Carpet Mentor Amrita TV Reality show 2022Parayam Nedam Participant Amrita TV Game show 2021Aram + Aram = Kinnaram Contestant Surya TV 2019–2021 Star Magic Participant Flowers TV Game show2017–2019 Tamar Padar Participant Flowers TV Game show 2017Onaruchimelam Season 2 Presenter Asianet 2016Laughing Villa Surya TV Varthaprabhatham Asianet News 2013 Coat Eeswaran Surya TV Badai Bungalow Ammayi Asianet Nammal Thammil Panelist Asianet Comedy Express Judge Asianet Comedy Stars Judge Asianet Kudumbasametham Celebrity Choice Asianet 2012Amma Ammayiyamma Anchor Kairali TV 2014 Manassiloru Mazhavillu Kairali TV Onnum Onnum Moonu Mazhavil Manorama Ivide Ingannanu Bhai Mazhavil Manorama Super Kids Anchor Kairali TV Vanitharatnam Amrita TV Onasparsham Sreekandan Nair Show Panelist Surya TV Yuvatharam Hit Vit Malayali Darbar Panelist Amrita TV Smart Show Participant Flowers TV Star Ragging Kairali TV Annies Kitchen Amrita TV Vanitha Mazhavil Manorama I Personally Kappa TV Chayakottu DD Malayalam Taste Time Presenter Asianet Little Cheff Presenter Kairali TV Ente Priya Ganangal Presenter Surya TV Chef Master Presenter Kaumudy TV 2016Chef Master Junior Mentor Kaumudy TV 2017Dream Drive Kaumudy TV Surya Challenge Participant Surya TV Punyavazhiyiloode Presenter Kaumudy TV 2017 Payasamela Presenter Kaumudy TV Njannanu Sthree Asianet Veettamma Presenter DD Malayalam Cinema Company Kaumudy TV
Controversies In 2026, actress and former Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) joint secretary Ansiba Hassan accused Lakshmi Priya, her husband Jayesh and a woman police officer of conspiring against her by filing a false complaint that allegedly resulted in her unlawful detention and harassment at the Thrippunithura Women's Police Station. Ansiba approached the Thrippunithura Magistrate Court seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) after the police declined to register a case.
The dispute originated over the acceptance of donations from the Vennala Mahadeva Temple for AMMA's 'Sanjeevani' medical assistance scheme. According to Lakshmi Priya, Ansiba objected to accepting funds from a religious institution and subsequently made allegations against her and other office-bearers of the association.
Lakshmi Priya denied Ansiba's allegations, describing them as baseless and politically motivated, and announced that she would file a defamation suit seeking ₹10 crore in damages against Ansiba Hassan.
In next few weeks, she became involved in a series of disputes within the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), where she served as vice-president. During internal disagreements over the association's financial reports and governance, she alleged that members of the then leadership were being "targeted" and defended the committee against accusations of corruption and lack of transparency.
Following the resignation of AMMA president Shweta Menon, Lakshmi Priya also resigned from the organisation's primary membership.
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