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Edition 1 (2009) Winner
Nayanthara
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Nayantara
Aliases:
Diana Mariam Kurian / Lady Superstar
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1984-11-18 （Bengaluru, Karnataka, India）
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, English
- Religion
- Syrian Christian
- Residence History
- Bengaluru → Jamnagar, Gujarat → Delhi → Thiruvalla, Kerala
Career
- Occupations
- Actress, Film producer
- Active Years
- 2003-
- Affiliations
- Rowdy Pictures
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar Thoma College | — | English Literature | Bachelor of Arts | — | India |
Mar Thoma College
English Literature
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Country:
India
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | Sri Rama Rajyam | Telugu | Filmfare | won |
| 2011 | Nandi Award for Best Actress | Sri Rama Rajyam | — | Government of Andhra Pradesh | won |
| 2014 | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | Raja Rani | Tamil | Filmfare | won |
| 2013 | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress | Raja Rani | — | Government of Tamil Nadu | won |
| 2017 | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam | Puthiya Niyamam | Malayalam | Filmfare | won |
Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
2012
Work:
Sri Rama Rajyam
Category:
Telugu
Organization:
Filmfare
Result:
won
Nandi Award for Best Actress
2011
Work:
Sri Rama Rajyam
Organization:
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Result:
won
Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
2014
Work:
Raja Rani
Category:
Tamil
Organization:
Filmfare
Result:
won
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress
2013
Work:
Raja Rani
Organization:
Government of Tamil Nadu
Result:
won
Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam
2017
Work:
Puthiya Niyamam
Category:
Malayalam
Organization:
Filmfare
Result:
won
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Manassinakkare
2003 DramaMalayalam film debut.
FamilyLove
Chandramukhi
2005 Horror ComedyBreakthrough Tamil film.
SupernaturalRevenge
Jawan
2023 Action ThrillerHindi film debut, blockbuster with Shah Rukh Khan.
JusticeRevenge
Raja Rani
2013 Romantic ComedyFilmfare Award winner about unhappy marriage.
LoveLoss
Sri Rama Rajyam
2011 MythologicalPortrayed Sita, won Filmfare and Nandi Awards.
MythologyDevotion
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Versatile actingStrong screen presence
- Recurring Motifs
- Strong female leadsSocial issues
Legacy
One of the leading actresses in South Indian cinema with over 75 films, numerous awards, pioneer in female-led films.
In Popular Culture
- Netflix documentary 'Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale'
- TV series 'Lady Superstar Nayanthara'
Trivia
- One of the highest-paid actresses in India
- Only South Indian actress in Forbes India Celebrity 100 (2018)
- Founded production house Rowdy Pictures