Meena (Malayalam actress)


Mary Joseph, famously known as Meena, was an Indian actress. She along with Sukumari, KPAC Lalitha were considered by many as the finest supporting actresses in Malayalam movies. She was well known for her expert dialogue delivery. She died on 17 September 1997 due to a cardiac arrest.

Early life

Meena was the eighth child in a Marthoma Syrian Christian family from kumarapuram-haripad. Born on April 22, 1941 to Koyikkaleth Itty Cheria Eapen and his wife, Eleyamma Eapen, she began her early career in theatre in Kalanilayam and Geetha Arts Club. Her film debut in Malayalam was in Kudumbini.

Personal Life

She was married to K.K. Joseph. She was very active in Malayalam movies during the 1960s–1970s. She died on 17 September 1997 on the sets of Anjara Kalyanam which she did not complete eventually. She is survived by her only daughter Dr. Elizabeth, son in law Sunny George and grand daughter Sarah Lisa Sunny.

Filmography