In a free-wheeling chat with TNIE, veteran actor opens up about her career on stage and screen, struggles in life and more
Long before she became a familiar face in Malayalam cinema, Pauly Valsan had been stealing the spotlight on stage for decades. Theatre wasn’t just her livelihood; it was her lifeblood, providing an outlet for her creativity while managing the everyday chaos of home and family. Pauly thrived in characters brimming with sass, wisdom and life experience.
“I would always volunteer for the older roles, as they offered more scope for performance,” she says with a grin. Decades later, her film debut came in the Mammootty-starrer Annan Thampi (2008). Today, as she reflects on her journey of over 100 films, state awards for Ee. Ma.Yau and Ottamuri Velicham in 2018 and Saudi Vellakka in 2022, and a range of remarkable roles, it’s clear that this thespian has left an indelible impression in the world of films.
Pauly opens up about her journey, which is as dramatic and delightful as the woman herself.
