| Name |
Nayanthara |
| Meaning
of her name |
Starry
Eyes |
| Nick
Names |
Mani,
Nayan |
| Profession |
Actress
and model |
| Date
of Birth |
Nov
8, 1984 |
| Birth
Place |
Thiruvilla
in Kerala |
| Height |
5'4" |
| Weight |
55
kg |
| Mother
Tongue |
Malayalam |
| Religion |
Christian
|
| Education |
B.A.
Literature |
| College |
Marthama
College, Kerala |
| Family |
Father:
Kurian Kodiyattu
Mother: Omana Kurian
Brother: Lenu Kodiyattu |
| 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. |
| Debut |
|
Film |
Hero |
| Tamil |
Ayyaa |
SarathKumar |
| Malayalam |
Manasinakkare |
Jayaram |
|
| About
Tamil filmdom |
It
is a big industry and remuneration is high. Gives
more importance to glamour elements and songs. |
| Personal
Favourites |
Color:
Black
Attire: Saris
Place: Bangalore
Food: North indian dishes and spicy food
Film: Manasinakkare |
| Hobbies |
Music,
Reading, loves traveling and going for long drives.
|
| Salary |
Tamil
films: 20 lakhs
Telugu films: 40 lakhs |
| 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."
|
| Loves
|
*
spending quality time with her family
* Experimenting new dresses. |
| 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. " |
| Believes |
God
is her biggest supporter |
|
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." |
| 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." |
| Award |
Best
Model Award of Kerala in 2002 |
| 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. |
| Aim |
"Whatever
I do, I should do it perfectly and correctly" |
| Address |
Miss.
Nayanthara
Kodiyattu House, Near Pushpagiri Hospital
Thiruvalla |
