Pearle Maaney, a prominent South Indian actress, enjoys widespread recognition for her roles in Malayalam films and television shows. Her participation in various reality shows further solidified her fame.

Biography/Wiki

Born on May 28, 1989, in Aluva, Kerala, India, Pearle developed a passion for acting and dancing from a young age. Her parents enrolled her in classical music classes during her early years. Despite a brief interruption due to her perceived lack of respect for her instructor, her artistic pursuits continued throughout college where she pursued singing. Post-graduation, she transitioned into the entertainment industry, excelling as both a host and actress, showcasing her self-taught dance skills.

Physical Appearance

Standing at approximately 5’3″ and weighing around 55 kg, Pearle is known for her striking features. Her brown eyes and black curly hair contribute to her stylish persona.

Family, Caste & Husband

Pearle’s father, Maaney Paul, is of Tamilian descent, while her mother, Molly Maaney, is Malayali. She has a younger sister, Rachel Maaney, a fashion designer. Pearle identifies as Christian.

After a courtship period, she married actor Srinish Aravind in two ceremonies – a Christian wedding on May 5, 2019, followed by a Hindu ceremony on May 8, 2019. The couple welcomed a baby girl on March 20, 2021.

Career

Pearle completed her schooling at Holy Angels’ School, Trivandrum, and graduated in Media Studies from Christ University, Bengaluru. Her creative talents extend to filmmaking; she wrote and directed the English-language short film, “The Perfectionist”.

Her television career began with “Yes Jukebox” on Indiavision. She subsequently hosted popular shows like “Taste of Kerala” (under the stage name Serah), and multiple seasons of “D 4 Dance” and “D4 Dance Reloaded”.

Her film debut was in “Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi” (2013), followed by roles in several Malayalam films, including “The Last Supper,” “Njaan,” “Loham,” and “Jo and the Boy.” She also appeared in a Telugu feature film, “Kalyana Vaibhogame” (2016), and a short Malayalam film, “Punchirikku Parasparam”. Her extracurricular activities include participation in the Celebrity Badminton League (CBL) in 2016 and judging the Malayalam TV show “Manya Maha Janangale” in 2017. Pearle’s reality television appearances include Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1 (2018), where she reportedly earned ?50,000 per day.

Controversy

A humorous Malayalam music video, “Thengakola Mangatholi,” which she and Govind Padmasoorya (GP) created and uploaded to YouTube, faced criticism in 2015. The video garnered significant dislikes shortly after its release during the “D2 – D4 Dance” finale. GP later clarified its intention was to provide a platform for a previous show host.

Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Pearle Maaney:

• Fluent in Tamil and Malayalam.
• Aspires to be a motivational speaker, inspired by her father and Oprah Winfrey.
• Enjoys riding bikes.
• Has graced the covers of magazines like Grihalakshmi and Wedding Life.
• Mohanlal is her favorite actor.
• A.R. Rahman is her favorite music composer.
• “Love is the Key” is her favorite quote.
• Owns a BMW 520i.

Key Milestones in Pearle Maaney’s Career