Alina Padikkal is a well-known Indian actress and television presenter predominantly working within the Malayalam Film and Television Industry. This comprehensive biography details her life, career, and achievements.
Wiki/Biography
Alina Padikkal was born on Sunday, December 12, 1995 (age 27 as of 2022), in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius. She completed her schooling at Thiruvananthapuram’s Holy Angels’ I.S.C. School. Later, she pursued a B.A. in Psychology and English Literature at Christ University, Bangalore. Following graduation, she undertook a journalism internship with The Hindu newspaper. She furthered her education by completing an MBA at Oxford College, Bangalore. Interestingly, Alina’s television career began when she was just in the 3rd grade.
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5’6″
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Brown
Family, Caste & Boyfriend
Alina Padikkal hails from a Brahmin family. She is the daughter of K. Padikkal and Bindu Philipose, and has one sister. Information regarding her marital status and boyfriend remains private.
Career
Alina’s career began in 2004, hosting the children’s program “Butterflies” on Asianet. This role earned her the Kerala State Television Award (2005) for Best Anchor. She went on to host numerous children’s shows and worked as a VJ for various channels including Kiran TV, Surya TV, and Asianet Plus. After a three-year break for her studies (2012-2015), she transitioned into acting with the Malayalam TV serial “Bharya” in 2016.
Her acting and hosting roles have been diverse and include: co-hosting the celebrity reality show “Aarpo Irro,” hosting shows like “Smart Show” (Flowers TV), “Comedy Circus” (Mazhavil Manorama), “Hot n’ Spicy” (ACV), and “D4Dance Junior vs Senior” (Mazhavil Manorama TV). Beyond television, she has also appeared in advertisements for brands such as Sunita Furniture. In 2020, she participated in the reality show “Bigg Boss Malayalam 2”.
Controversy
In 2018, Alina faced online trolling after a fan created a satirical video using clips from her YouTube interview. She responded directly to the criticism via a live social media video.
Favourite Things
Here’s a glimpse into Alina’s preferences:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Pizza |
| Color | Pink |
| Travel Destination | London |
| Accessory | Wrist Watch |
| Bikes | Royal Enfield Bullet, KTM Duke |
Facts/Trivia
- Alina enjoys traveling, dancing, and shopping.
- She is an animal lover and owns a pet dog, Suie.
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- She owns a Hyundai i20 and a Skoda Rapid.
- She is passionate about automobiles and has expressed interest in a career within the industry.
- She shows a keen interest in current affairs and administration, and has mentioned a desire to join the Indian Police Service if she were to clear the civil service examinations.
