| Janani Iyer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Janani Iyer March 31, 1988 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Janani Iyer (Tamil: ஜனனி ஐயர்; born 31 March 1988) is an Indian film actress and model. Starting a modelling career, after her studies, she appeared in over 150 television advertisements, before getting signed by director Bala to essay the lead female role in the upcoming Tamil feature film Avan Ivan.[1]
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Janani Iyer was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India into a Tamil family. Brought up in Chennai as well, she studied at D AV School in Gopalapuram and later did her computer science course at Saveetha Engineering College in Chennai.[2][3]
After her studies, she ventured into modelling and appeared in over 150 regional television advertisements.[2][4] However, according to herself, she always dreamt of becoming an actress, considering acting to be her "passion in life".[2] During her modelling career, she appeared in insignificant cameo roles in Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru (2009) and Gautham Menon's Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010).
In early 2010, following the recommendation of director A. L. Vijay, Janani went to an audition of director Bala,[2] who was looking for a Tamil-speaking new face for the lead female character in his new film project, Avan Ivan. Upon seeing her audition, Bala signed her for the role as he felt that she "fits into the role".[2] The comedy-drama film which also starred Arya, Vishal Krishna and Madhu Shalini, featured Janani in the role of an innocent police constable.[1] She has signed a new film titled Paagan, in which she would be paired opposite Srikanth.[5]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru | Background model | Tamil | (Uncredited) Guest appearance |
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Assistant director | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| 2011 | Avan Ivan | Lady Constable | Tamil | |
| Paagan | Tamil | Filming |
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