Gopika Anil is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films and television. She is best known for her role of Kabani in Zee Keralam's drama series Kabani[1] and Anjali in Asianet's popular drama serial Santhwanam.[2]

Gopika Anil
Born26 April
Occupations
Years active2002–present
Known forKabani
Santhwanam
Spouse
(m. 2024)

Early life

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Gopika was born on 26 April[3] in Kozhikode, Kerala, India. She completed her bachelor's degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) at SDM College in Kerala. Her younger sister, Keerthana Anil, is also a television actress.[4]

Personal life

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Gopika got engaged to a well-known Malayalam television presenter Govind Padmasoorya on 22 October 2023.[5] They both got married on 28 January 2024[6]

Career

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Gopika started her career as a child artist in Shivam and Balettan in 2004 with her sister Keerthana.

Filmography

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Films

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Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2002 Shivam Bhadran's daughter Movie debut [7]
2003 Balettan Balan's elder daughter [8]
2004 Mayilattam Young Mythili [9]
Akale Henna Fredy [10]
2012 Bhoomiyude Avakashikal Rosy [citation needed]
2014 Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil Mathangi [citation needed]
2018 Mattancherry Sameera [11]

Television

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Year Film Role Channel Notes Ref.
2002 Mangalyam Child Artist Asianet [12]
2005 Chitta Surya TV
2006 Unniyarcha Kunji Asianet [13]
2008–2009 Ammathottil Young Seemanthini [12]
2019–2020 Kabani Kabani Zee Keralam [14]
2020–2024 Santhwanam Anjali Asianet [15]
2021–2023 Start Music Aaradhyam Paadum Contestant [16]

Webseries

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Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2022 Girls Stephy [17]
2023 Thudakkam Mangalyam Revathi

References

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  1. ^ "Kabani completes 300 episodes, actress Gopika Anil thanks the team". The Times of India. 30 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Santhwanam couple Sajin and Gopika showcases culinary skills; watch". The Times of India. 6 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Keerthana Anil pens down an adorable note on sister Gopika's birthday, see post". The Times of India. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Real life siblings Gopika and Keerthana look classy in their Onam special photoshoot; watch BTS video". The Times of India. 3 September 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Govind Padmasoorya gets engaged to Gopika Anil, see photos". The Indian Express. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  6. ^ "A Cinematic Wedding Journey: The Unconventional Love Story of Govind Padmasoorya and Gopika Anil". Celtalks. 28 January 2024. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Four Interesting Facts About Gopika Anil A.k.a Zee Keralam's Kabani We Bet You Didn't Know". 7 November 2019.
  8. ^ 'ബാലേട്ടന്റെ' മകള്‍ ഇപ്പോള്‍ ഡോക്റാണ്, ലൈവില്‍ വന്ന് സാന്ത്വനത്തിലെ ഗോപിക ['Balettan's daughter is a doctor now, Gopika from Santhwanam on live]. asianetnews (in Malayalam).
  9. ^ Nair, Radhika (18 February 2021). "Actress Gopika Anil: It is surprising that men are watching TV serials especially Santhwanam more". The Times of India.
  10. ^ "Govind Padmasoorya and Gopika Anil tie the knot in traditional ceremony. Watch". The Indian Express. 28 January 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  11. ^ Anil, Gopika (26 May 2017). അന്ന് ബാലേട്ടനില്‍ മോഹൻലാലിന്റെ മകൾ, ക് ടറാണ്, നായികയും [Mohanlal's daughter in Balettan is a doctor and heroine now]. Mathrubhumi (Interview) (in Malayalam). Interviewed by Anushree Madhavan.
  12. ^ a b "'ബാലേട്ടന്‍റെ' മക്കളായി മനം കവർന്ന 'ക്യൂട്ട് സിസ്റ്റേഴ്സ്' ഇവിടെയുണ്ട് !". Malayalam. Samayam.
  13. ^ UR, Arya (6 May 2019). "Kabani has given me the strength to handle stress in real life- Gopika Anil". The Times of India.
  14. ^ "Watch: This throwback video of Kabani actress Gopika Anil is too cute to be missed". The Times of India. 23 April 2020.
  15. ^ "അഞ്ജലി അല്ല ഡോക്ടർ ഗോപിക; ഹരിയെ സ്വന്തമാക്കാൻ ഒരുങ്ങുന്ന അഞ്ജലിയുടെ വിശേഷങ്ങൾ!". malayalam.samayam.com.
  16. ^ "Santhwanam actors to have a blast in 'Start Music'; watch teaser - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  17. ^ "New web series 'Girls' grabs attention; Rebecca Santhosh is the star of the premiere episode". The Times of India. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
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