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Anna Ben Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 3, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth7 August 1999

Age21 Years (as of 2020)

BirthplaceKochi, Kerala, India

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Benny P. Nayarambalam; Mother - Fulja Benny; Sister - Susanna Ben

Anna Ben Biography

Anna Ben is an Indian actress from Kochi who emerged as a notable new talent in Malayalam cinema following her debut as Baby Mol in Kumbalangi Nights (2019

Early life and background

Anna Ben was born on 7 August 1999 in Kochi, Kerala, and grew up in a middle-class family. Her father is screenwriter Benny P. Nayarambalam and her mother is Fulja Benny; she also has a sister, Susanna Ben. Raised in Kochi, Anna completed a B.Sc. in Fashion and Apparel Design at St. Teresa’s College, Kochi. She lists cooking, reading and travelling among her hobbies and follows a non-vegetarian diet.

Career

Anna stepped into films with a successful audition for the 2019 Malayalam movie Kumbalangi Nights, in which she played the role of Baby Mol. Her performance drew attention and led to multiple awards recognizing her as a standout newcomer that year. Following her debut, she worked on the Malayalam films Helen and Kappela, both released in 2020. She has also appeared in several Malayalam music videos.

The early part of Anna’s career included both triumphs and setbacks. She auditioned for other projects such as Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu but did not secure a role there. Her breakout in Kumbalangi Nights established her as a promising actor in regional cinema and opened up further opportunities.

Public profile

Anna has been acknowledged with a number of awards and honors for her work. For Kumbalangi Nights she received recognition as Best New Face of the Year (Female) at the Asianet Film Awards, and she won accolades from the Vanitha Film Awards including Best Star Couple and Best Debutant Actress. In 2019 she was also honored by the CPC Cine Awards for Best Actress in a lead role for her work in Kumbalangi Nights and Helen. Her performance in Helen earned a Special Jury mention at the Kerala State Film Awards in 2020. More recently, she won Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Telugu) for Kalki 2898 AD at the 13th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) in 2025.

Personal life

Anna is unmarried. She has said little publicly about her private life beyond family ties and personal interests. She adopted a low-profile approach early in her career—for her Kumbalangi Nights audition she did not disclose her relationship to her father to the casting team and only informed her parents after she secured the part.

Latest updates

After her 2019 debut and the films she released in 2020, Anna continued to build her screen presence with music video appearances and additional film roles that expanded her repertoire. Her recognition at SIIMA in 2025 marks a continued trajectory of critical acknowledgment across regional industries.
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Recent Work

Kumbalangi Nights

Debut role as 'Baby Mol' in the 2019 Malayalam film

2019
Helen

Featured role in the 2020 Malayalam film; earned a Kerala State Film Award Special Jury mention

2020
Kappela

Acted in the 2020 Malayalam film

2020
Kalki 2898 AD

Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Telugu) at the 13th SIIMA (2025)

2025
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut as Baby Mol in Kumbalangi Nights (2019)
  2. Asianet Film Awards – Best New Face of the Year (Female) for Kumbalangi Nights (2019)
  3. Vanitha Film Awards – Best Star Couple and Best Debutant Actress for Kumbalangi Nights (2019)
  4. CPC Cine Awards – Best Actress in a lead role for Kumbalangi Nights and Helen (2019)
  5. Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury mention for Helen (2020)
  6. SIIMA – Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Telugu) for Kalki 2898 AD (2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Anna Ben born?

7 August 1999

What is Anna Ben known for?

Actress

What is Anna Ben’s marital status?

Unmarried