Lijomol Jose wants to play lighter on-screen characters

The Story in Brief

Lijomol Jose, introduced a decade ago in Dileesh Pothan and Fahadh Faasil’s Maheshinte Prathikaaram, chooses selective roles in Malayalam and Tamil cinema rather than many projects. Her breakout was Senggeni in Jai Bhim; later performances include Steffi in Ponman and parts in Samshayam, Nadanna Sambhavam and Baby Girl. Her latest film Unmadham casts her as Soumya, the frustrated wife of Kunchacko Boban’s Shelly, an aspiring screenwriter‑cop. Lijomol says she built Soumya with writer Shahi Kabir and director Kiran Das, and that some situations in the film were inspired by Shahi’s married life though Soumya is not a direct portrait. The story shows Soumya managing work, finances, children and the household largely alone; a hospital scene depicts their daughter’s injury after Shelly forgets to pick her up, and the film later reveals Shelly has been living with depression and on medication for four years.

The Indian Opinion

The interview is straightforward but readers should avoid conflating a screen character with real people. The article notes Shahi Kabir drew on his married life for some situations; presenting that as inspiration without making direct personal claims is proper caution. Labels such as “frustrated” or “harsh” describe the film’s portrayal and the actor’s choices; taken outside context they can seem sensational. Lijomol’s wish to play lighter roles also highlights a common industry pattern where strong performances lead to similar offers. That concern is reasonable, though specific future casting outcomes remain uncertain until the announced projects release.

Original article: Lijomol Jose: I want to play lighter characters (CinemaExpress)

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