Kalaimamani
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Edition 1 (2006) Winner
Navya Nair
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Naviya Nair
Aliases:
Dhanya Veena
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1985-10-14 （Cheppad, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India）
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Residence History
- Alappuzha, Kerala → Mumbai
Career
- Occupations
- Actress, Dancer, Television host
- Active Years
- 2001-
- Nominations
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam (2022, Oruthee), Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam (2023, Janaki Jaane)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Girls' High School | — | — | — | — | India |
| M.S.M. Higher Secondary School | — | — | — | — | India |
| Unknown | — | English | B.A. | — | India |
| Unknown | — | Finance | M.B.A. | — | India |
St. Mary's Girls' High School
Country:
India
Kayamkulam
M.S.M. Higher Secondary School
Country:
India
Mother was a teacher there
Unknown
English
Degree:
B.A.
Country:
India
B.A. in English
Unknown
Finance
Degree:
M.B.A.
Country:
India
MBA in Finance
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress | Nandanam | — | Government of Kerala | Won |
| 2002 | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam | Nandanam | — | Filmfare | Won |
| 2005 | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress | Kanne Madanguka / Saira | — | Government of Kerala | Won |
Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress
2002
Work:
Nandanam
Organization:
Government of Kerala
Result:
Won
Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam
2002
Work:
Nandanam
Organization:
Filmfare
Result:
Won
Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress
2005
Work:
Kanne Madanguka / Saira
Organization:
Government of Kerala
Result:
Won
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Nandanam
2002 DramaPortrayed Balamani, an orphan maid and ardent devotee of Lord Guruvayurappan, receiving critical acclaim.
FaithDevotionOrphanhood
Oruthee
2022 DramaPlayed Radhamani, a middle-class ticket conductor on a boat, thriving amid societal helplessness.
Women's struggleJusticeSocial inequality
Drishya 2
2021 ThrillerReprised the role of Seetha, receiving critical acclaim like its predecessor.
FamilySuspense
Legacy
Indian actress predominantly in Malayalam cinema, winner of two Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actress. Known for Balamani in Nandanam. Also appeared in Tamil and Kannada films. Transitioned to television post-marriage.
Trivia
- Real name is Dhanya Veena.
- Maternal uncle is filmmaker K. Madhu.
- Won the Kalathilakam title at District School Youth Festival.
- Learned classical dance young; screen name suggested by Sibi Malayil.