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Trisha Krishnan

トリシャ・クリシュナン

Torisha Kurishunan

Aliases: Trisha

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1983-05-04 (Madras, Tamil Nadu)
Nationality
India
Languages
Tamil, English, Hindi, French
Religion
Hinduism
Residence History
Chennai

Career

Occupations
Actress, Model
Active Years
1999-2024

Education

Ethiraj College for Women
Business Administration
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Country: India

Awards

Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
2004
Work: Varsham
Organization: Filmfare
Result: Winner
Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
2005
Work: Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Organization: Filmfare
Result: Winner
Nandi Award for Best Actress
2005
Work: Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
Organization: Government of Andhra Pradesh
Result: Winner
Kalaimaamani
2006
Organization: Government of Tamil Nadu
Result: Winner
Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
2018
Work: '96
Organization: Filmfare
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Ghilli

2004 Action Comedy

A Kabaddi player protects a helpless girl from a thug. Trisha's role as Dhanalakshmi is memorable.

LoveProtection

Varsham

2004 Romantic Action

A middle-class girl becomes a film star on her father's insistence.

FamilyDreams

'96

2018 Romantic Drama

Poignant love story where Trisha received critical acclaim.

Lost LoveYouth

Ponniyin Selvan: I

2022 Historical Drama

Played Chola princess Kundavai, received critical acclaim.

HistoryPolitics

Bibliography

  • See filmography

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Versatile actingNatural performance

Legacy

One of the highest-paid actresses in South Indian cinema with a career spanning over two decades. Recipient of numerous accolades including five Filmfare Awards South. Known for animal rights advocacy and UNICEF celebrity advocate.

Quotes

  • She has been the pillar of my strength and has stood by me like a rock through thick and thin.
    Source: Interview about her mother (2010)

Trivia

  • Won Miss Chennai in 1999
  • Vegetarian
  • PETA Goodwill Ambassador
  • UNICEF Celebrity Advocate
  • Father passed away in 2012