Priyanka Nair
| Priyanka Nair | |
|---|---|
| Born |
30 June 1985 (age 29) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse(s) | Lawrence Ram (2012–present) |
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
Priyanka is married to Tamil movie director Lawrence Ram on 23 May 2012 in Trivandrum.[3] They have a son Mukund Ram born on June 2013.[4]
Career
Priyanka completed her Plus Two and studied Physics at the Mar Ivanios College in Trivandrum, Kerala.[5] During that time, she was also acting part-time in several Malayalam television series including Umakkuyil, Megham and Akashadoothu.[6] 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.[7] She made her feature film debut in the Vasanthabalan-directed Tamil drama film Veyyil (2006) that was produced by director Shankar,[8] 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.[9] Rediff named her the top Malayalam actress of 2009, citing that she "came up with a scintillating performance".[10] She rose to popularity after appearing opposite Mohanlal in Ividam Swargamanu.[11]
Awards
Asianet Film Award
- 2008 – Second 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 | |
| 2011 | Zindagi | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Sengathu Bhoomiyilae | Vairasilai | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Vaanam Paartha Seemaiyile | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Pottas Bomb | Malayalam | ||
| 2014 | Jalam | Malayalam | Filming | |
| 2015 | Kumbasaram | Malayalam | Filming | |
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.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/localContentView.do?tabId=16&contentId=16190171&district=Thiruvananthapuram&programId=1079897613&BV_ID=@@@
- ↑ 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/