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Date of birth23 January 1981
Age41 Years
BirthplaceNarwee, New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
ProfessionActor, Former Model
NationalityAustralian
Marital statusUnmarried
FamilyFather - Pattabhi Raman; Mother - Pattabi Santha R; Brother - Prabhu Raman
Vimala Raman Biography
Australian-born actress and former model Vimala Raman built a career in South Indian cinema after success in international pageants. Trained in Bharatanaty
Early life and backgroundVimala Raman was born on 23 January 1981 in Narwee, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Raised in Sydney, she completed her schooling at MLC School and Beverly Hills High School in New South Wales before earning a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from the University of New South Wales. During and after her education she combined academic pursuits with an interest in performing arts and modelling; she has training in the classical Indian dance form Bharatanatyam.
Career
Vimala began her public career through modelling competitions while still at university. In 2004 she won the Miss India Australia title and followed that by being crowned Miss India Worldwide – Beautiful Face in 2005. Her early modelling work included print campaigns and photoshoots that helped transition her into film.
She made her cinematic debut in Tamil cinema with the film Poi (2006), and shortly thereafter appeared in the Odia film Baazikar (2006). Her first Malayalam appearance came in Time (2007). Over the years Vimala has worked across several South Indian film industries: notable Malayalam titles include Pranayakalam (2007), Romeo (2007), Calcutta News (2008) and Poyi Maranju Parayathe (2016). In Telugu cinema she appeared in Evaraina Epudaina (2009) and went on to roles in Gaayam 2 (2010), Ranga The Donga (2010), Chattam (2011), Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017) and Rudrangi (2023). She also appeared in the Kannada film Raja Rajendra (2015).
Vimala has expanded into digital work as well. In 2021 she appeared in the Tamil web series PubGoa, playing the character Aadhira; the series was released on ZEE5. That same year she was featured in the Queens calendar, reflecting an ongoing profile in fashion and media.
Outside of acting, after graduating she worked as a database analyst, applying her academic training in information systems. In 2017 she served as a judge at the National Association of Teachers of Singing convention in Los Angeles and was appointed brand ambassador for Storm Fashion Company, indicating involvement in both performing arts and fashion promotion.
Public profile
Vimala is known for balancing film work with modelling and public appearances. She has been featured on magazine covers and continues to participate in fashion-related projects. Her personal interests include cooking, dancing, travel, shopping and water sports, pastimes she has spoken about in interviews and public posts. She has also engaged in advocacy related to the treatment of women in the film industry by participating in the Women in Cinema Collective’s campaign against cyberbullying.
Personal life
Vimala holds Australian nationality and was raised in a family with parents Pattabhi Raman and Pattabi Santha R. She has a brother named Prabhu Raman. As of the information provided, she is unmarried and has been linked publicly with actor Vinay Rai. Her listed physical statistics include a height of approximately 173 cm (about 5 feet 7 inches), a weight near 55 kg (about 110 lbs), brown eyes and brown hair.
Latest updates
Recent entries in her filmography include the 2023 Telugu film Rudrangi. In 2021 she worked in the Tamil web series PubGoa and had a visible presence in the Queens calendar. Her ongoing public activities have blended film roles, fashion engagements and appearances at industry events.
Career highlights
Debuted in Tamil cinema with Poi (2006) and made early appearances in Odia and Malayalam films. Winner of Miss India Australia (2004) and Miss India Worldwide – Beautiful Face (2005). Worked across Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada film industries and moved into streaming with a role in PubGoa (2021). Served as a judge at an international music-teachers convention and acted as a brand ambassador in 2017.
Style and interests
Trained in Bharatanatyam, Vimala often brings a dancer’s discipline to her public performances. She enjoys activities that include travel and water sports and maintains a presence in fashion and lifestyle projects.
Filmography and selected appearances
Poi (Tamil, 2006)
Baazikar (Odia, 2006)
Time (Malayalam, 2007)
Pranayakalam (Malayalam, 2007)
Romeo (Malayalam, 2007)
Calcutta News (Malayalam, 2008)
Evaraina Epudaina (Telugu, 2009)
Gaayam 2 (Telugu, 2010)
Ranga The Donga (Telugu, 2010)
Chattam (Telugu, 2011)
Raja Rajendra (Kannada, 2015)
Poyi Maranju Parayathe (Malayalam, 2016)
Om Namo Venkatesaya (Telugu, 2017)
PubGoa (Tamil web series, 2021) as Aadhira
Rudrangi (Telugu, 2023)
Personal tastes and trivia
Favourite cricketer is listed as Alvin Kallicharran and favourite beverage as coffee. She has been photographed at social events and maintains social media activity that documents travel, professional work and lifestyle moments.
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Recent Work
Tamil web series (2021) — played Aadhira, streamed on ZEE5
2021Telugu film appearance
2023Career Highlights
- Winner of Miss India Australia (2004) and Miss India Worldwide – Beautiful Face (2005)
- Film debut in Tamil with Poi (2006)
- Worked across Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Odia films
- Appeared in Tamil web series PubGoa (2021) and featured in Queens calendar
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