Bio/Wiki
| Religion | Atheism |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts in Theatre |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Anand Gandhi (filmmaker and entrepreneur) |
Family
| Father | Maitreya Maitreyan (social activist) |
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| Mother | Dr Jayasree AK (community medicine specialist, lecturer, and social activist) |
| Siblings | She is the only child of her parents. |
Career
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Favourites
| Director | Padmarajan |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Kani Kusruti is an Indian actress known for her work in the Malayalam entertainment industry. | |
| She became popular for her role in the Malayalam film Biriyaani (2020). | |
| Kani grew up in the village of Cheruvakkal in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and participated in street plays during her childhood. | |
| Despite coming from a wealthy background, she attended a Malayalam-medium government school and later studied theatre arts. | |
| At fifteen, Kani chose the last name 'Kusruti,' which means mischievous in Malayalam, as her family didn't believe in surnames. | |
| She has experience as a theatre artist and has acted in Malayalam and Tamil films as well as TV shows. | |
| Her Kerala State Film Award win was dedicated to PK Rosy, the first female actor in Malayalam cinema and a Dalit woman. | |
| Kani faced backlash for her role in the short film 'Memories of a Machine' (2016) for its portrayal of sensitive subjects. | |
| Known for challenging societal norms, Kani advocates for body positivity and natural representation in media. |
