Gilu Joseph

Gilu Joseph
Born
Kumily, Kerala, India
Occupations
  • Poet
  • lyricist

Gilu Joseph is a Malayali poet and lyricist.[1][2] She earlier worked as an air hostess with Fly Dubai.[3] She has also acted in Malayalam movies.

Personal life

Gilu hails from Kumily in Idukki district in Keralahe, she also has two sisters. She moved to Dubai at the age of 18 to work as cabin crew with Fly Dubai.

Gilu appeared on the cover of the March edition of Grihalakshmi, breastfeeding a baby as a part of their 'breastfeed freely' campaign.[4][5] A complaint was lodged with the State Child Rights Commission against the magazine and Gilu, by various lawyers.[6] A petition was filed with the Kerala HC alleging that the magazine cover violated provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO), However, the court did not agree with the petitioner's allegation. The court observed that 'obscenity lies in the crotch of the beholder'.[7]

Work

Gilu has written the lyrics for the songs in the following movies:

Plays

Filmography

List of Gilu Joseph film credits
Year Film Role Notes
2016 Jacobinte Swargarajyam Abdul's wife
2017 C/O Saira Banu Lawyer
Thrissivaperoor Kliptham Damayanthi
Aby Mini
Rabbit Hole[10] Christy Short film
Aana Alaralodalaral Kadeesu
2018 Parole Varkkichan's wife
Kadha Paranja Kadha Devi
Aabhaasam Chitra
Abrahaminte Santhathikal Maria
Ranam Aadi's mother
Nonsense Biology teacher
2019 Ihitha Unnamed Short film
Sitayanam Sita
Sanchari Traveller Musical video
Thakkol Clara
2020 Anjaam Pathiraa Doctor
Shepherds From Hell Shiny Mathew Webseries
2021 Instagraamam Vanaja
Jan.E.Man Saramma
Bhramam Samuel's wife
Kaaval Varghese's wife
Sumesh and Ramesh Asha
2022 Bhoothakalam Dr. Beena
Sreedhanya Catering Service Simi
Rorschach Police Constable
Chathuram Balthazar's sister in law
Durga Unnamed Short film
2023 2018 Jiji
Kunjamminis Hospital Elsy
2024 Vishesham Mini

Awards

She was awarded the Palm Pusthakapura Akshara Thoolika award for her poetry.[8][11]

References

  1. ^ "Mekhangale chumbicha malakakavithakal (The angel's poems that kissed the sky)". No. Kozhikode. Mathrubhumi. 20 May 2014. Archived from the original on 7 March 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Adding mojo to music". The Hindu. 17 March 2017. Archived from the original on 21 December 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  3. ^ "An Indian Air Hostess Writes An Emotional Farewell To Her Colleagues On The FlyDubai Aircraft That Crashed In Russia". The Times of India. 20 March 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  4. ^ "'No regrets': Malayalam actress who breastfed child on magazine cover responds to controversies". The Indian Express. March 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  5. ^ "India breastfeeding magazine cover ignites debate". BBC News. BBC. March 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  6. ^ "Case filed against Grihalakshmi, Gilu Joseph for breastfeeding cover". The News Minute. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  7. ^ "Kerala HC refuses to declare breastfeeding cover photo of magazine as obscene". India Today. 21 June 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  8. ^ a b "The Joy of being Gilu Joseph". Outlook. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  9. ^ "Hand of God - A play by FIFTH ESTATE". W City. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  10. ^ "'Rabbit hole' discusses Depression". The Hindu. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  11. ^ "Gilu Joseph Poems". Red Leaf Poetry India. Archived from the original on 8 September 2017. Retrieved 7 September 2017.