Aishwarya Rajesh
| Aishwarya Rajesh | |
|---|---|
 Aishwarya Rajesh as Anbuselvi in Dharma Durai (2016) | |
| Born | Chennai, India |
| Other names | Ice |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Parent(s) | Rajesh (Telugu actor) |
| Relatives |
Sri Lakshmi (aunt) Amarnath (grandfather) |
Aishwarya Rajesh is an Indian film actress, who has appeared in leading roles primarily in Tamil cinema. She started her career as Anchor in a famous comedy show called Asathapovadhu Yaru on Sun TV. After winning the reality show Maanada Mayilada, she made her debut in Avargalum Ivargalum (2011) and became known after starring in Attakathi (2012) portraying the role of Amudha. Her first Malayalam film Jomonte Suvisheshangal and she also acted with Nivin Pauly her second Malayalam film Sakhavu (2017 film). She is debuting in hindi, in the movie Daddy opposite to Arjun Rampal and also acting in two big movies Vada chennai and Dhruva Natchathiram opposite Dhanush and Vikram.She received Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for 2014 Movie Kaaka Muttai at Tamil Nadu State Film Awards[1]
Career
Aishwarya's father Rajesh was an actor who had appeared in 50 films in Telugu. Her grandfather Amarnath too acted in lead roles, while her aunt Srilakshmi, is a Telugu comedy actor with over 500 films to her credit.[2]
She studied at Ethiraj College for Women and graduated with a B.Com degree.[3] She started to learn dance since she needed to choreograph a stage show for a student cultural fest and later entered the reality show Maanada Mayilada on Kalaignar TV. She won the show's third season and got offered roles in films thereafter.[2]
Aishwarya made her debut in the 2010 film Neethana Avan, playing one of the lead roles,[4][5] which was followed by minor roles in S. A. Chandrasekhar's Sattapadi Kutram and Vilayada Vaa.[6] She appeared in the 2012 cult film, Attakathi, portraying the character of Amudha.[2] She also acted in the films Aachariyangal and Puthagam, in which she was paired opposite Sanjay Bharathi.[7]
In 2014, she was seen alongside Vijay Sethupathi in two films, Rummy, and Pannaiyarum Padminiyum, released within two weeks. While the first film was a village drama set in the 1980s, the latter was based on a short film of the same name, and revolved around an old man and his vintage car Premier Padmini.[8][9] Critics praised her performances, especially in Rummy.[10][11] Hindustan Times wrote that she was "extremely promising"[12] while film critic Baradwaj Rangan noted that she was "expressive", calling her "a tonic for nerves frayed by the alabaster automatons we usually get as heroines".[13][14] Later that year, she appeared in a song sequence in R. Parthiepan's Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam and as the female lead in Thirudan Police.[15]
Aishwarya's first release in 2015 was Kaaka Muttai. Her portrayal of a slum dweller and mother of two children was lauded by critics. Baradwaj Rangan wrote, "it features stunning performances from everyone...especially Aishwarya Rajesh, who plays the kids' mother with a world-weariness that belies her years".[16] Other reviewers stated that she was "excellent",[17] played her role "with extraordinary ease" [18] and that she "leaves you awe-struck".[19][20] That year, she also made her the stage debut, playing Cinderella from the same-titled fairytale that was adapted as a "musical dance drama".[21][22]
As of late 2015, she is working simultaneously on multiple upcoming projects. She has completed filming for Seenu Ramasamy's Idam Porul Yaeval,[23] in which she portrays a patti mandram (debate) speaker,[24] Kutramae Thandanai that sees her collaborating with Kaaka Muttai director Manikandan and the horror comedy film Hello Naan Pei Pesuren, in which she plays a tele-shopping sales girl.[24][25] Aaradhu Sinam, a remake of the Malayalam film Memories,[26] and newcomer Bhuvan Nullan's Mo.[27][28]
Filmography
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Neethana Avan | Archana | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Avargalum Ivargalum | Shweta | Tamil | |
| Uyarthiru 420 | Charu | Tamil | ||
| Sattapadi Kutram | Sumathi | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Vilayada Vaa | Anu | Tamil | |
| Attakathi | Amudha | Tamil | ||
| Aachariyangal | Anu | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Puthagam | Thara | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Rummy | Sornam | Tamil | |
| Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Malarvizhi | Tamil | ||
| Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Herself | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Thirudan Police | Poornima | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Kaaka Muttai | The protagonist kids' mother | Tamil | Won, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 2016 | Aarathu Sinam | Mia | Tamil | |
| Hello Naan Pei Pesuren | Kavitha | Tamil | ||
| Manithan | Jennifer | Tamil | ||
| Dharma Durai | Anbuselvi | Tamil | Won, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil | |
| Kuttrame Thandanai | Shwetha | Tamil | ||
| Kadalai | Kalai | Tamil | ||
| Parandhu Sella Vaa | Madhavi | Tamil | ||
| Mo | Priya | Tamil | ||
| 2017 | Jomonte Suvisheshangal | Vaidhehi | Malayalam | |
| Mupparimanam | Herself | Tamil | Cameo appearance | |
| Kattappava Kaanom | Meena | Tamil | ||
| Sakhhavu | Janaki | Malayalam | ||
| Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum | Pooja | Tamil | ||
| Solo (2017 film) | Malayalam Tamil | Post Production | ||
| Daddy | Asha Gawli | Hindi | Post-production | |
| Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai | Tamil | Filming | ||
| Dhruva Natchathiram | Ragini | Tamil | Filming | |
| Vada Chennai | Tamil | Filming | ||
| TBA | Idam Porul Yaeval | Tamil | Delayed | |
| 2018 | House Owner | Tamil | Announced |
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 63rd Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Kaaka Muttai | Nominated |
| Edison Awards | Best Actress – Tamil | Kaaka Muttai | Nominated | |
| 2016 | 5th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Tamil | Kaaka Muttai | Nominated |
| 3rd Behindwoods Gold Medal Ceremony | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Kaaka Muttai | Won | |
| 1st IIFA Utsavam | Performance In A Supporting Role - Female | Kaaka Muttai | Nominated | |
| Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Actress | Kaaka Muttai | Won | |
| Provoke Awards | Best Actress - Jury | Kaaka Muttai | Won | |
| 2017 | Ananda Vikatan Nambikkai Awards | Top 10 Youngsters of TN Award - Nambikkai Nayagi | Won | |
| 64th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Dharmadurai | Nominated | |
| 6th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Dharmadurai | Won | |
| Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress | Kaaka Muttai | Won[29] |
References
- ↑ "TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2017-07-14. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
- 1 2 3 Gupta, Rinku. "Dancing Her Way into Films". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ↑ Attakathi actress Iyshwarya Rajesh joins us in an exclusive chat! – Lifeandtrendz. Lifeandtrendz.com. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
- ↑ Mannath, Malini. "Avargalum Ivargalum". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ↑ "Friday Fiesta 180311 – Tamil Movie News". Indiaglitz.com. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ↑ Maanada Mayilaada contestant turns hero – The New Indian Express. Newindianexpress.com. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
- ↑ V Lakshmi (23 October 2012). "Sanjay is a courier boy! – Times of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ↑ "Rummy is a 1980s film". Deccan Chronicle. 18 May 2013. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ↑ "Vijay Sethupathi wanted Padmini!". The Times of India. 2 February 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ↑ Movie Review : Rummy. Sify.com. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
- ↑ Rummy (aka) Rummy review. Behindwoods.com (31 January 2014). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- ↑ Movie review: Rummy makes for an engaging watch – Hindustan Times. Hindustantimes.com. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
- ↑ "Pannaiyarum Padminiyum"... Vehicle star | Baradwaj Rangan. Baradwajrangan.wordpress.com (8 February 2014). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- ↑ Pannaiyarum Padminiyum: Vehicle star – The Hindu. Thehindu.com (8 February 2014). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- ↑ Aaranya Kaandam makers begin Thirudan Police – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (7 December 2013). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- ↑ Kaaka Muttai: An outstanding debut. The Hindu (5 June 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- ↑ Film Review: Kaaka Muttai. Livemint. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
- ↑ Kaaka Muttai review: A small film with a big heart | movie reviews. Hindustan Times (4 June 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- ↑ Kaakka Muttai: This National Award-winning, charming film about 2 slum kids is a must-watch. Firstpost (5 June 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- ↑ 'Kaaka Muttai' review: A film that will make you crow with joy | Zee News. Zeenews.india.com (5 June 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- ↑ All set for stage debut – Chennai. The Hindu (4 February 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- ↑ Ganesh Venkatram makes a successul [sic] theatre debut – Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (8 February 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- ↑ Aishwarya to play lead in Seenu's film – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (26 April 2014). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- 1 2 From Slum Mom to Patti Mandram Speaker. The New Indian Express. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
- ↑ Aishwarya Rajesh, a sales girl in her next – Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (3 August 2015).. The Indian Express (26 August 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- ↑ First look of Arulnithi's Aaraadhu Sinam is expected soon. Behindwoods.com (20 October 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- ↑ I want to do responsible roles: Ramesh – Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (9 November 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- ↑ Aishwarya Rajesh says she is willing to work in a film if the story is good. The Hindu (5 October 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
- ↑ "TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2017-07-14. Retrieved 2017-07-14.