Priyanka Nair
| Priyanka Nair | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 30, 1985 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse(s) | Lawrence Ram |
Priyanka Nair is an Indian model-turned-actress who works mainly in Malayalam-language films.[1] She made her debut in the Tamil film Veyyil in 2006.[2]
Personal life
She is married to Tamil movie director Lawrence Ram on 23 May 2012 in Trivandrum.[3]
Career
Priyanka completed her Plus Two and studied Physics at the Mar Ivanios College in Trivandrum, Kerala.[4] During that time, she was also acting part-time in several Malayalam television series including Umakkuyil, Megham and Akashadoothu.[5] She considered acting in serials as "just time pass" and went on to add that she never intended to act in films, but rather wanted to be a lecturer.[6] She made her feature film debut in the Vasanthabalan-directed Tamil drama film Veyyil (2006) that was produced by director Shankar,[7] in which she starred along with Pasupathy. Her debut Malayalam film was Kichamani MBA (2007) that featured her in a supporting role. The following year she starred in T. V. Chandran's Vilapangalkkappuram along with Suhasini and Biju Menon; her performance earned her the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress.[8] Rediff named her the top Malayalam actress of 2009, citing that she "came up with a scintillating performance".[9] She rose to popularity after appearing opposite Mohanlal in Ividam Swargamanu.[10]
Awards
Asianet Film Award
- 2008 - Second Best Actress - Vilapangalkkappuram
- 2008 - Best Actress - Vilapangalkkappuram
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Veyyil | Thankam | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Tholaipesi | Anitha | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Thiruththam | Zahira | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Kichamani MBA | Kalyani | Malayalam | |
| 2008 | Vilapangalkkappuram | Zahira | Malayalam | Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2009 | Bhoomi Malayalam | Annie Joseph | Malayalam | |
| 2009 | Samastha Keralam PO | Radha | Malayalam | |
| 2009 | Keshu | Shalini | Malayalam | |
| 2009 | Ividam Swargamanu | Betsy Varghese | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Orma Mathram | Safiya | Malayalam | Filming |
| 2011 | Zindagi | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Sengathu Bhoomiyilae | Vairasilai | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Vaanam Paartha Seemaiyile | Tamil | Post-production | |
| 2013 | Pottas Bomb | Malayalam | ||
Television
- Thaarattu
- Sthreejanmam
- Umakkuyil
- Megham
- Akashadoothu
References
- ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/44208/
- ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/53741/
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-23/news-interviews/31826127_1_tamil-films-wedding-private-affair
- ↑ http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/03/28/stories/2009032853180600.htm
- ↑ http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/01/22/stories/2005012201070200.htm
- ↑ http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/03/28/stories/2009032853180600.htm
- ↑ http://ibnlive.in.com/news/keralas-awardwinning-actress-priyanka-says-no-to-skin-show/94451-8.html
- ↑ http://www.sify.com/movies/kerala-state-film-awards-announced-news-malayalam-kkfrStidihc.html
- ↑ http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/dec/30/slide-show-1-south-top-malayalam-actresses-of-2009.htm
- ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/29575/