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Born |
Reeja Johnson Thrissur, Kerala |
Occupation | Film actress |
Years active | 2002–present |
Reeja Johnson, better known by her stage name Mallika, is an Indian actress, who has mainly appeared in Tamil feature films.
After debuting in the Malayalam film Nizhalkuthu (2002), she played a significant role in Cheran's Autograph, following which she played supporting roles in several Tamil films. She later went on to play in a tele-serial called Anjali. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Autograph. In 2012, she won a Special Mention from the Jury at the 59th National Film Awards for her performance in the film, Byari, the first ever feature film made in Beary language.
Mallika is born to Johnson and Reetha at Thrissur, Kerala. She has two sisters. Elder sister Roshni is married and settled in Italy. Younger sister Rinku known by screen name Gauri is also acting in movies.