[1][2] She earlier worked as an air hostess with Fly Dubai.
Gilu hails from Kumily in Idukki district in Keralahe, she also has two sisters.
Gilu appeared on the cover of the March edition of Grihalakshmi, breastfeeding a baby as a part of their 'breastfeed freely' campaign.
[4][5] A complaint was lodged with the State Child Rights Commission against the magazine and Gilu, by various lawyers.
[6] A petition was filed with the Kerala HC alleging that the magazine cover violated provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO), However, the court did not agree with the petitioner's allegation.