Maala Parvathi

Parvathi Thrivikraman, professionally known as Maala Parvathi is an Indian actress, who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also appearing in Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu films. She has also won several awards and recognitions for her work in cinema and theatre. Besides her acting career she is also a psychologist, advocate, television presenter and social worker.

Parvathi was born in Thiruvananthapuram on 8 May 1968 to Adv. C. V. Thrivikraman and Dr. K. Lalitha. She completed her pre-degree from All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram and was the University Union Councillor. She completed her bachelor's in psychology from Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. She was Vice Chairperson of College Union during the first year following which she became union chairperson in her college during her second year and also campus coordinator for SPIC MACAY. Parvathi has completed her Master's and M.Phil in psychology from Kerala University's Kariavattom campus, Thiruvananthapuram. She pursued her LLB from Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.

Parvathi began her career as a television presenter from 1994 for popular TV shows of Asianet's Ulkazhcha, Nammal Thammil and its first live morning show Suprabhatham, that ran from 1997 to 2000. Parvathi ventured into acting in 2007 with the film Time, directed by Shaji Kailas. Since then, she has worked in more than 100 films across various languages. Her performances has gauged her several accolades including the prestigious Ramu Kariat Award, JFW Award etc. to name a few. Besides Cinema, she works in theatre and has worked in international productions including The Lady from the Sea which featured in World Theatre Festival 2012, OZ Festival, Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Ibsen Festival.

Theatrical performances include:

Parvathi is married to Satheesan Balan on 9 December 1991, who works with C-DIT, Government of Kerala. They have a son Ananthakrishnan.