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Name |
Nayanthara |
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Meaning
of her name |
Starry Eyes |
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Nick Names |
Mani, Nayan |
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Profession |
Actress and
model |
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Date of
Birth |
Nov 8, 1984 |
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Birth
Place |
Thiruvilla
in Kerala |
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Height |
5'4" |
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Weight |
55 kg |
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Mother
Tongue |
Malayalam |
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Religion |
Christian
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Education |
B.A.
Literature |
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College |
Marthama
College, Kerala |
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Family |
Father:
Kurian Kodiyattu
Mother: Omana Kurian
Brother: Lenu Kodiyattu |
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Introduction |
Tamil:
Director Hari of the film 'Ayya' saw her in one of her Malayalam films.
Malayalam: Seeing her ads in Malayalam magazines Sathyan Anthikad
invited her to act in his film. |
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Debut |
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Film |
Hero |
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Tamil |
Ayyaa |
SarathKumar |
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Malayalam |
Manasinakkare |
Jayaram |
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About
Tamil filmdom |
It is a big
industry and remuneration is high. Gives more importance to glamour
elements and songs. |
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Personal
Favourites |
Color:
Black
Attire: Saris
Place: Bangalore
Food: North indian dishes and spicy food
Film: Manasinakkare |
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Hobbies |
Music,
Reading, loves traveling and going for long drives. |
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Salary |
Tamil films:
20 lakhs
Telugu films: 40 lakhs |
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Quotes
about |
Rajini:
" Very dedicated and punctual. It was great experience acting with him
both as a person and as an actor. The way he maintains himself is
amazing."
Jayaram: "Makes you laugh all the time"
Mohanlal: "Learnt a lot like timing, voice modulation. He is
perfect in everything."
SarthKumar:" Makes you feel at home." |
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Loves |
* spending
quality time with her family
* Experimenting new dresses. |
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Maintaining
herself |
"I don’t do
rigorous exercises but have control on food. I don’t touch sweets, ice
creams and oily stuff. Make-up has to be right and I like to dress in a
simple manner. " |
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Believes |
God is her
biggest supporter |
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Acting
with older heroes |
"I’ve begun
my career working with older heroes. The people I had been fan of, I now
work with them. It’s a great opportunity for me." |
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About
rumours |
"We’re
always surrounded by it and people love to hear about it. But it doesn’t
harm my confidence. It’s just a part of our profession." |
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Award |
Best Model
Award of Kerala in 2002 |
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Facts |
* Initially
refused to act in films
* Gets angry easily
* Her debut film 'Manassinakkare' was a box office hit.
* Her father is a retired Air Force Officer
* Her brother lives in Dubai.
* Always takes special care about her make-up and costumes
* Was not able to continue with her C.A. studies due to her commitment
in films. |
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Aim |
"Whatever I
do, I should do it perfectly and correctly" |
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Address |
Miss.
Nayanthara
Kodiyattu House, Near Pushpagiri Hospital
Thiruvalla |
