Varada Jishin
Emi (born 29 April 1988), professionally credited by her stage name Varada is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam television programs and films. She made her acting debut in the film Vaasthavam in 2006. She appeared as heroine in the film Sultan in 2008. Varada is best known for her roles in television shows. Her breakthrough role was with the soap opera Amala (2013 – 15).

Early life 
Emi was born on 29 April 1988 to Mohan Abraham and Pushpa Mohan. Her grand parents worked in Gujarat, India. Hence she was born in Gujarat. She has a younger brother named Eric Mohan. Her father was from Ayyanthole, Thrissur. She was brought up in Thrissur. After her primary education from Sacred Heart Convent Girls Higher Secondary School in Thrissur in 2004, Varada joined the St. Joseph's English Medium Higher Secondary School in Eravu for higher secondary education. She completed graduation in Bachelor of Arts in Economics from University of Calicut.

Career
While studying in plus two (higher secondary), she modeled for a calendar and soon advertisements followed. Then she anchored for a local telvison channel in her hometown Thrissur, followed by programs in Jeevan TV and Kairali TV. She made her acting debut in the film Vaasthavam in 2006. She appeared as heroine in the film Sultan in 2008. It was from Sultan that she took the stage name Varada, as per the suggestion of writer-director A. K. Lohithadas (who was a mentor of the film's director). She made her television debut with Snehakoodu on Surya TV. Varada got a breakthrough with the title role in the serial Amala on Mazhavil Manorama. Then she appeared as heroine in the serial Pranayam on Asianet, which was a remake of the Hindi soap opera Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. She quit the show after pregnancy.

Personal life
On 25 May 2014, Varada married her Amala co-star Jishin Mohan. And the couple have a son, Jian. Jishin is from Kannur, Kerala. While acting in Amala, they relocated to Thiruvananthapuram and later moved to Thrissur after their son was born.

Filmography

Films

Television 
Acting

Television Shows
 Choice of Youth - Jeevan TV as Anchor
 Patturumal (Season 1) - Kairali TV as Anchor
 Patturumal (Season 2) - Kairali TV as Anchor
 Raaree Raareeram Raaro - Asianet Plus as Anchor
 Chef Master (Season 2) - Kaumudy TV as Anchor
 Smart Show - Flowers as Contestant
 Don't Do Don't Do - Asianet Plus as Contestant
 Don't Do Don't Do (Adventurous)- Asianet Plus as Contestant
 Kalikkalam - Surya TV as Contestant
 Aarppo Erro - Kairali TV as Contestant
 Star War - Surya TV  as Contestant
 Tamaar Padaar - Flowers TV as Contestant
 Malayali Veettamma - Flowers TV as Supporting artist
 Super Jodi - Surya TV as Contestant
 Thakarppan Comedy - Mazhavil Manorama as Contestant 
 Thakarppan Comedy Mimicry Mahamela - Mazhavil Manorama as Team leader
 Boein Boeing - Zee Keralam as Contestant
 Keralotsavam - Surya TV as Team Leader
 Life is Beutiful - Surya TV as Anchor 

Guest appearances
 Celebrity League - Flowers 
 Ponnona Onam - Surya TV 
 Ivide Ingananu Bhai - Mazhavil Manorama
 Comedy Stars - Asianet
 Onnum Onnum Moonnu - Mazhavil Manorama
 Aswamedham - Kairali TV
 Suryolsavam - Surya TV
 Nammal Thammil - Asianet
 Sreekandon Nair Show - Surya TV
 Vanitha - Mazhavil Manorama
 Run Baby Run - Asianet Plus
 A Lamode - Yes India Vision
 Annie's Kitchen - Amrita TV
 Ponnona Ruchikal - Zee Keralam
 Ennishtam - ACV
Surya Jodi- Surya TV
FAQ - Online
 Serial Hub - Online

Other Credits
 Mangalam 
 Swararaga Sandhya

Music Videos
 Asianet Promo song

Awards and nominations  
Won
 2013 - Surasu Memorial Award for Best Actress - Amala (Mazhavil Manorama)
 2013 - Colourful Film & TV Award for Best Actress - Amala (Mazhavil Manorama)
 2014 - Kannur Rajan Award (Lion's Club) for Best Actress - Amala (Mazhavil Manorama)
 2014 - Ramu Kariat Memorial (FAC) Award for Popular Actress - Amala (Mazhavil Manorama)
 2014 - Manappuram Minnale Award for Best Actress - Amala (Mazhavil Manorama)
 2015 - Vindhyan Award for Popular Actress - Amala (Mazhavil Manorama)
 2015 - CKMA & Malanad News Award for Popular Actress - Amala (Mazhavil Manorama)
 2015 - Smartsa Kannur Vision Award for Popular Actress - Amala (Mazhavil Manorama)
 2016 - Asianet Television Award for Best Actress (Special Jury) - Pranayam (Asianet)
Nominations
 2016 - Asianet Television Award for Best Actress - Pranayam (Asianet)
 2016 - Asianet Television Award for Best Popular Actress - Pranayam (Asianet)