Geetu Mohandas Biography: Parents, Brother, Age, Net Worth, Movies, TV Shows, Awards, Husband, Daughter

Geetu Mohandas, born Gayatri Das on June 8, 1981, in Kochi, Kerala, India, is an acclaimed Indian filmmaker and former actress known for her contributions to Malayalam cinema.

She began her acting career as a child artist and later transitioned into directing, earning international recognition for her work.

Profile

• Full Name: Gayatri Das
• Nickname: Geetu
• Date of Birth: June 8, 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of Birth: Kochi, Kerala, India
• State of Origin: Kerala
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Film Director, Actress
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
• Parents: Father: Mohandas; Mother: Latha
• Siblings: Brother: Dr. Arjun Das
• Spouse: Rajeev Ravi (m. 2009)
• Children: One daughter
• Relationship Status: Married
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Indian
• Net Worth: $8 million

Early Life and Education

Geetu Mohandas was born on June 8, 1981 to Mohandas and Latha in Kochi, Kerala, and is now at the age of 44. She has a brother, Dr. Arjun Das, who is a nephrologist based in the United States.

Geetu pursued her education in India, Malaysia, and Canada, providing her with a diverse cultural background that later influenced her filmmaking.

Personal Life

On November 14, 2009, Geetu married cinematographer Rajeev Ravi in a ceremony held in Kochi. The couple has a daughter and collaborates professionally, with Rajeev often serving as the cinematographer for Geetu‘s directorial projects.

Career

Geetu‘s entry into the film industry began as a child actress. At the age of five, she starred in “Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare” (1986), portraying a fatherless child who forms a bond with an anonymous telephone caller.

Her performance garnered attention, leading to roles in various Malayalam and Tamil films, including “En Bommukutty Ammavukku,” the Tamil remake of “Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku.”

As an adult, Geetu appeared in films such as “Life is Beautiful,” “Thenkasi Pattanam,” and “Nammal Thammil.” Her portrayal of Rose in “Akale” (2004), directed by Shyamaprasad, earned her the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam.

Transitioning to direction, Geetu established her production house, Unplugged, in 2009. Her directorial debut, the short film “Kelkkunnundo” (“Are You Listening”), premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and won several international awards, including the National Film Award in India.

In 2014, she directed her first feature film, “Liar’s Dice,” which received the Hubert Bals Fund for script and project development. The film premiered in competition at the Sundance Film Festival and won two National Film Awards in India. It was also India’s official entry for the Best Foreign Film category at the 87th Academy Awards.

Her second feature, “Moothon” (“The Elder One”), was mentored by the Sundance Film Lab and received the Global Filmmaker Award at Sundance in 2016. “Moothon” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2019 and served as the opening film at the Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI) the same year.

Awards and Nominations

Kerala State Film Awards:

• Best Child Artist for “Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare” (1986)
• Best Actress for “Akale” (2004)

Filmfare Awards South:

• Best Actress – Malayalam for “Akale” (2004)

National Film Awards:

• Best Short Fiction Film for “Kelkkunnundo” (2009)
• Best Actress for “Liar’s Dice” (2013)
• Best Cinematography for “Liar’s Dice” (2013)

Sundance Film Festival:

• Global Filmmaker Award for “Moothon” (2016)

New York Indian Film Festival:

• Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Child Actor for “Moothon” (2020)

Indo-German Film Week:

• Audience Choice Award and Best Supporting Actor for “Moothon” (2020)

Social Media

• Instagram: @geetu_mohandas
• X: N/A

Filmography

• Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare (1986)
• En Bommukutty Ammavukku (1988)
• Life is Beautiful (2000)
• Sesham (2002)
• Mullavalliyum Thenmavum (2003)
• Akale (2004)
• Nala Damayanthi (2003)
• Thakarachenda (2007)
• Naalu Pennungal (2007)
• Aakasha Gopuram (2008)
• Seetha Kalyanam (2009)
• Nammal Thammil (2009)