| 1. Valsala Menon, a renowned Malayalam actress, hails from Thrissur, Kerala. |
| 2. She started learning classical dance at the age of 3 and is now a trained classical dancer. |
| 3. Her acting career began as a child actress in 1953 with the movie 'Thiramala'. |
| 4. She has starred in over 200 Malayalam films. |
| 5. Known for portraying motherly roles, some of her notable movies include 'Mazhavilkavadi' (1989) and 'City of God' (2011). |
| 6. She tied the knot at 16 and became 'Mrs. Thrissur' in 1970, also engaging in theatre. |
| 7. Additionally, she has appeared in TV commercials. |
