Gouri Kishan

Gouri G. Kishan (born 17 August 1999) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Tamil and Malayalam films. She is best known for her role of the younger version of Trisha's character Jaanu in the film '96.

Early life Gouri G Kishan was born on 17 August 1999 at Adoor in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala to Geethakishan and Veena. Her mother is from Vaikom, Kottayam. Gouri was studying grade 12 and was called for an audition for the film. In 2019, she made her debut in Malayalam cinema with Margamkali (2019). She was set to make her debut in the film Anugraheethan Antony with Sunny Wayne, but the production of the film was delayed, which meant that Margamkali ended up releasing first. She starred opposite Bibin George in Margamkali.

In 2020, she reprised her role as Jaanu in the Telugu remake of 96, Jaanu, which marked her Telugu debut. Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu remarked that "Gouri G Kishan as the teenage Samantha is brilliant". She played a college student in Master (2021). Gouri also starred in Karnan playing one of the three heroines along with Rajisha Vijayan and Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli. with Dhanush, which is directed by Mari Selvaraj. She made her lead Telugu debut with Sridevi Shoban Babu (2023), playing the titular female role.

Filmography

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Film

Web series

Music videos + Year AlbumRole Composed By Label Language 2019"Hi Hello Kadhal"Sruthi DasVinayak SashikumarYouTubeMalayalam 2020"Maraiyadha Kaneer Illai"Jen MartinSony Music SouthTamil2021"Magizhini"Govind VasanthaSaregama Originals 2022"Mozhigal Njan Varikal Nee"HerselfBasil V EdapaduBehindwoodsMalayalam

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Film Result 2018 Edison Awards Best Debut Actress '96 Vikatan Awards SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Tamil 8th South Indian International Movie Awards 2020 SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – TeluguBest Supporting ActressJaanu 10th South Indian International Movie Awards 2021 9th South Indian International Movie Awards