Hailing from Adoor, Kerala, India, Gouri G. Kishan shot to fame for her role in the Tamil-language film ’96 (2018). As the younger version of Trisha’s character, Jaanu, she stole the hearts of many. This opportunity came to her when her uncle in Dubai told her about the casting call. Her noteworthy performance opened the doors for more film offers. Notably, she marked her debut in Malayalam cinema with ‘Margamkali’ (2019) and reprised her role as Jaanu in the Telugu remake of ’96.
Since then, her acting career has taken flight, featuring in films such as ‘Master’ (2021), and ‘Karnan’ with Dhanush. Her talent didn’t go unnoticed. Critics showered praises on her performance. The Hindu’s Sangeetha Devi Dundoo lauded Gouri as “brilliant”. Moreover, she got her big break in Telugu cinema as the lead actress in ‘Sridevi Shoban Babu’. During the pandemic lockdown, she displayed creativity by shooting a musical short film, ‘Maraiyadha Kanneer Illai’, from her home, later released by Sony Music South.
Away from the limelight, Gouri spent most of her life in Chennai. Her mother hails from Vaikom, Kottayam and her father from Adoor, Pathanamthitta. This versatile actor also graduated from Christ University, Bengaluru, where she triple majored in Journalism, Psychology, and English. This educational background certainly adds another feather to her hat, showcasing her diverse interests and intellectual prowess.
Despite her professional commitments, Gouri also maintains a strong online presence. Her popularity is evident, with a substantial following of 1.2M on Instagram and 1.7M on Facebook. Apart from acting, she has ventured into the digital domain with the web series ‘Paper Rocket’ on ZEE5, marking her digital debut. Moreover, she has been featured in various music videos, enhancing her digital portfolio.
Recognizing her exceptional talent, Gouri G. Kishan received the Behindwoods Gold Medal for ‘Best Debut Actress’ for her role in ’96. This seems to be the beginning, and more to come from this young and vibrant actress. With several films in post-production and a rising social media following, Gouri G. Kishan is a name that promises to light up Indian cinema for years to come.
