Amala Paul (born 26 October 1991) is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She made her Kannada debut in the film Hebbuli, opposite Sudeep.
After appearing in a supporting role in the Malayalam-language film Neelathamara, Amala became noted for playing the title role in Mynaa, receiving critical acclaim for her work.
Actress Amala Paul celebrates her 30th birthday this year and the internet is already flooded with birthday wishes for the young actress. Her colleagues and friends from the film fraternity are showering the Keralite with their best pre – birthday wishes.
The way Amala Paul portrays a character onscreen makes the viewers fall in love with her over and over again. Her beauty and charisma manage to make the hearts beat faster. As the talented actress turned a year older today, let’s have a look at some of her stellar performances on the big screen.
South Indian actress Amala Paul is predominantly known for her work in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema. She is best known for her roles in films such asRatsasan, Mynaa, Aadai, Thalaivaa among many others. The 30-year-old was just 19 when she made her movie debut back in 2009.
Besides being a celebrated name, Amala has hogged the limelight in the past owing to a number of controversies. She is often touted as one of the most controversial actresses down South.
Unknown facts about Amala Paul
1. Birth name
Not many know but Amala’s birth name is Paul Ponnu. The actress has a long history with names. Amala once changed her name to Anakha following an astrologer’s advice. However, she reverted to her original name after some time.
2. A trip that changed her life
In 2016, Amala signed a Himalayan trip that changed her approach towards life. “I threw out almost all my stuff. Unloading that bag was like unloading my soul. That trek put me in touch with my lost self,” she was quoted saying.
3. She was first offered Mahanati
Even before Keerthy Suresh signed the film, the National Film Award-winning film Mahanatiwas first offered to Amala which she was not able to take up due to personal reasons.
4. Secret marriage
If reports are to be trusted, the Ratsasan actress has secretly tied the knot with her musician-boyfriend Bhavinder Singh amid the coronavirus pandemic.
5. Death threats
Did you know Amala received death threats because of her role in a film? The Southern beauty was slammed for her controversial character in the film Sindhu Samaveli.
On the work front, she will be next seen in Adho Andha Paravai Pola and Cadaver. Besides this, Amala also has signed Aadujeevitham, opposite Prithviraj Sukumaran.
We wish her a very happy birthday and a successful year ahead!
