Hyderabad, Aug. 4 -- There are some films that become milestones in an actor's career, and then there are films that quietly transform them forever. For Malavika Mohanan, that film is Beyond the Clouds.

Before becoming a familiar face across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema, Malavika was a promising young actor trying to find her footing in the industry. Today, she is admired not only for her screen presence and effortless style but also for choosing roles that push her beyond the ordinary. While blockbusters like The Raja Saab have brought her wider recognition, it was Iranian master filmmaker Majid Majidi's Beyond the Clouds that remains one of the most defining chapters of her journey.

As Malavika celebrates her birthday on ...