Memoirs of famous film actress Manju Varier. Sallapam has many photographs, illustrations and a foreword by Bhagyalakshmi.
Manju Warrier (born 1 November 1978) is an Indian film actress known for her work in Malayalam cinema. Manju made her debut in Sakshyam (1995). Her films include Sallapam, Ee Puzhayum Kadannu, Thooval Kottaram (1996), Kaliyattam, Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997), Daya, Summer in Bethlehem (1998), and Pathram (1999). She won 4 Filmfare Awards South for Malayalam best actress.[2] She won the National Film Award - Special Jury Award for her performance in Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999). She is often regarded as the most successful actress in Malayalam cinema alongside Shobana and Urvashi.
My native place is very close to the house of Manju Warrier. One of my favorite things to do during the vacation there was to cycle through the paddy fields near Manju Warrier's house. It is one of the most picturesque places you can see in Kerala, filled with paddy fields, coconut trees, ponds, lagoons, lotus ponds, boats and beautiful weather. So I can relate to most of the things the author mentions in this book.
In this book, we can learn more about Manju's childhood, her relationship with her family, and her film career. Her Nagercoil days, love for kothu parotta, love for her parents, and obsession with movies are all we can all relate to and are well conveyed in this book.
Manju Warrier writes about her childhood days, movie experiences, dance and family. The book has beautiful photographs and illustrations. Despite being active in the industry for only three years, the impact she has made is marvelous and she is been looked at with awe. She is one of the most versatile and cherished heroines of Malayalam. She is still being loved and adored by each and every Malayalee. The book is simple and beautiful. The articles are laced with fond memoirs of in Nagercovil, Pullu, Ottapalam and recollection of her work life. She is making a comeback which we have been longing for. I am looking forward to your powerful presence both on screen and stage, dear Manju!