Manju Warrier starrer ‘How Old Are You’ conveys the message that age does not limit dreams. Nirupama Rajeev, who came to the Presidential Palace from the chair of a UD clerk, was an inspiring character to many women. But Manju Warrier should not look elsewhere for inspiration in life, Manju has said before that her mother Girija Madhavan herself is always an amazing person.

“A woman who always amazes me and reminds me that it’s not too late to start something new in life,” Manju said in a note shared on her mother’s birthday. Manju had said at the time that she was proud of her mother who had returned to writing.

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Now, once again, Manju’s mother is giving her pride and surprise. Girija Madhavan is making her Kathakali debut on this Shivratri day. Girija Madhavan has been practicing Kathakali under the tutelage of Kalanilayam Gopi for about a year and a half. Girija will make her debut in the Kathakali wedding dress for the Shivratri festival at the Peruvanam Mahadeva Temple under the Kochi Devaswom Board.

Girija wants Manju to be on stage to see her debut. But she added that it is doubtful whether Manju, who is busy shooting, will be able to reach there. Girija Madhavan says that Manju is her inspiration who constantly reminds her mother to do the things that make her happiest. They have been practicing Mohiniyattam for years.

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In a sense, Manju Warrier is the dream of her mother Girija Warrier. In many interviews, Manju has said that her mother’s willpower is the only reason why her daughter was dressed in chilanga and continued her dance studies despite many limitations. This mother and daughter who inspire each other are now amazing the Malayalees.

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