Monica (actress)
Monica (a) M. G. Rahima | |
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Born |
Rekha Maruthiraj 25 August 1987 Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India |
Other names | Monica, Rekha, Parvana, M. G. Rahima |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1990–1995; 2001–2014 |
Religion | Islam |
Spouse(s) | Malik (2015 – present) |
Parent(s) |
Maruthi Raj (Father) Gracy (Mother) |
Monica (born Rekha Maruthiraj)[1] is a former Indian film actress, who starred predominantly in Tamil language films. A child actor in the early 1990s, she mostly appeared in supporting roles, before taking lead roles from the late 2000s on. She is probably best known for performances in the films Azhagi, Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi and Silandhi. In 2012, she changed her name to Parvana for Malayalam films.[2] In 2014, she converted to Islam, changing her name to M. G. Rahima, and announced that she had quit acting.[3]
Personal life
On 30 May 2014, Monica converted to Islam. At a press meet, she said, "I didn’t convert for the reason of love or money, I am not such a person. I like Islamic principles, so I converted to Islam. I will intimate about my marriage to media once arranged by my parents and I really thank my dad for his full support. I was not convinced to change my name but finally, I have changed my name to M.G. Rahima (M.– Maruthi Raj (Father), G. – Gracy (Mother)). Hereafter, I won’t act in films".[4] Monika’s father is Hindu and the mother is a Christian.[5]
Rahima tied the knot with Malik. Malik is a Chennai-based entrepreneur, who hails from Madurai. It is said that Malik also happens to be the son of Rahima's father's close friend. Malik is into import and export of electronic items.[6]
Filmography
Year | Movie | Role | Language | Notes |
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1990 | Avasara Police 100 | Tamil | Child actor | |
1991 | Uncle Bun | Maria | Malayalam | Child actor |
Bramma | Tamil | Child actor | ||
Chanti | Telugu | Child actor | ||
1992 | Endrum Anbudan | Tamil | Child actor | |
Pandiyan | Priya | Tamil | Child actor | |
1993 | Sakkarai Devan | Tamil | Child actor | |
1994 | En Aasai Machan | Younger Thayamma | Tamil | Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Child Star |
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana | Patma | Tamil | Child actor | |
1995 | Sathi Leelavathi | Tamil | Child actor | |
Indira | Younger Indira | Tamil | Child actor | |
Chellakannu | Younger Chandra | Tamil | Child actor | |
Aasai | Tamil | Child actor | ||
1997 | Iruvar | Tamizhselvan's daughter | Tamil | Child actor |
Pasamulla Pandiyare | Tamil | Child actor | ||
1998 | Moovendhar | Uma's sister | Tamil | Child actor |
2001 | Theerthadanam | Younger Vinodhini | Malayalam | |
Love Channel | Rajeswari | Tamil | ||
2002 | Azhagi | Younger Dhanalakshmi | Tamil | |
Kadhal Azhivathillai | Monica | Tamil | ||
Phantom Pailey | Hema | Malayalam | ||
Siva Rama Raju | Swathi | Telugu | ||
Otte Ee Ammai Evaru Teleedu | Telugu | |||
2003 | Bagavathi | Priya | Tamil | |
Banda Paramasivam | Shenbagam | Tamil | ||
Maa Alludu Very Good | Meghana Rao | Telugu | ||
Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu | Deepika | Tamil | ||
2004 | Kanninum Kannadikkum | Abhirami | Malayalam | |
Koduku | Telugu | |||
2005 | Are | Telugu | ||
Daas | Punitha | Tamil | ||
Sandakozhi | Tamil | |||
2006 | Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi | Vasanthi | Tamil | |
Paisalo Paramatma | Telugu | |||
2007 | Chilanthy | Malayalam | ||
2008 | Thodakkam | Gayathri | Tamil | |
Rosa Kele | Nimsara | Sinhala | ||
Silandhi | Monika | Tamil | ||
2009 | A Aa E Ee | Anitha | Tamil | |
Devaru Kotta Thangi | Gowri | Kannada | ||
2010 | Gowravargal | Poongodi | Tamil | |
Hrudayadalli Idenidu | Geetha | Kannada | ||
2011 | Muthukku Muthaaga | Annamayil | Tamil | |
Nanjupuram | Malar | Tamil | ||
Varnam | Kavitha | Tamil | ||
Kalla Malla Sulla | Kannada | |||
2012 | 916 | Lekshmi | Malayalam | |
Agarathi | Tamil | |||
2013 | Kurumbukara Pasanga | Sindhu | Tamil | |
Benki Birugali | Kannada | |||
Suvadugal | Tamil | |||
Jannal Oram | Tamil | |||
2014 | Naran | Tamil | Completed | |
Kannigapuram Sandippil | Tamil | Completed | ||
Amaran | Tamil | Completed | ||
Nadigal nanaivadillai | Tamil |
References
- ↑ Monika. jointscene.com
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Monica-will-be-Parvana-in-Mollywood/articleshow/17225945.cms
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Monica-converts-to-Islam-and-quits-films/articleshow/35832431.cms
- ↑ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140531/entertainment-mollywood/article/monica-converted-islam-changed-her-name-mg-raheema.
- ↑ Another Indian Actress Converts to Islam, quits films
- ↑ "Rahima ties the knot". 11 January 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2015.