Ved Lakshmi

Ved Lakshmi, professionally known as Lakshmi Harikrishnan, is a multi-talented Indian architect, marketing professional, and actress who has recently emerged as a significant figure in the Malayalam entertainment industry. Hailing from Kerala, she was raised in a family that faced considerable personal challenges, which she later shared with the public during her time on reality television. She pursued her higher education in architecture, earning a professional degree in the field, and initially built a career as an architect and marketing expert before her passion for the arts led her to transition into the world of modeling and acting.

Her professional journey into the limelight gained momentum with her upcoming big-screen debut in the Malayalam mystery-thriller Midnight in Mullan Kolli. In this project, she stars alongside prominent figures like Bigg Boss Season 5 winner Akhil Marar and former contestant Abhishek Sreekumar. This film is highly anticipated as it marks her official entry into mainstream cinema, showcasing her transition from a professional corporate background to a leading artistic role. Before her film debut, she was already recognized in the fashion and modeling circuits for her sophisticated aesthetic and articulate communication style.

Ved Lakshmi’s popularity reached a peak in 2025 when she entered the Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 house as a wildcard contestant. Her entry on Day 27 brought a fresh dynamic to the show, where she was noted for being a strong and opinionated "woman's voice" in the house. During her 50-day stint, she became one of the most talked-about contestants, particularly after participating in the "Oridathoridathu" task, where she emotionally recounted her difficult childhood and her father's struggle with Paranoid Schizophrenia. Her resilience and authenticity struck a chord with the audience, though her journey also saw moments of intense debate and controversy, which solidified her as a polarizing yet influential figure of the season.

Beyond the television screen, Ved Lakshmi is a well-known social media influencer and content creator, maintaining a strong presence on platforms like Instagram where she shares insights into her life as a professional, an artist, and a mother. She is happily married to Ananthapadmanabhan and often expresses that her most cherished role is being a mother to her son. Despite the high-pressure environment of the entertainment industry, she continues to balance her creative pursuits with her professional background in architecture, carving out a unique niche as a modern, self-made celebrity in Kerala.