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Aishwarya Devan
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Aishwarya Devan is an Indian actress and model from Kerala, who has acted in Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada cinema.[1] She was crowned Femina Miss India Maharashtra in 2017.[2] She won various subtitles during the contest[3] and made it to top-6 finalists.[4] She made her Hindi film debut with the film Kaashi in Search of Ganga.[5]
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Early life
[edit]Aishwarya was born to Malayalee parents in Bangalore to S. Devan, and Sheeja Devan who is from Shornur, Palakkad district, Kerala.[1]
Career
[edit]She debuted in a Tamil movie 'Yuvan' with Siddharth Rajkumar and Rakul Preet Singh.[6] Then in Malayalam, Deepan introduced her to Shaji Kailas who cast her in his film Simhasanam opposite Prudhviraj Sukumaran. She played a Bangalore-based girl who, after her Plus Two, enters college in both her films.[1] Yuvan was her first Tamil film and Simhasanam was her first Malayalam film.[7]
After Simhasanam, she acted in Bala's The Hitlist and Major Ravi’s Karmayodha.[8]
In 2013, she received the lead role In V. K. Prakash's Thank You. In the early 2014 she signed up for the Tamil film Anegan directed by K.V. Anand as the second lead opposite Dhanush which released in the early 2015 and was a blockbuster, which also released as Anekudu in Telugu.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Keratam | Geetha | Telugu | credited as Aishwarya |
| Yuvan | Meena | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Simhasanam | Nanda | Malayalam | |
| The Hitlist | Avanthika | |||
| Karmayodha | Kidnapped girl | |||
| Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Jennifer Mary Tony | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Thank You | Shruthi | Malayalam | |
| Jai Lalitha | Lalitha | Kannada | [9] | |
| 2014 | Sreenivasan Paranja Kadha | Malayalam | ||
| 2015 | Anegan | Meera & Mallika | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Kashi in search of ganga | Devina | Hindi | [10] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Liza George (2 May 2013). "Shot to fame". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 July 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ "Unknown facts about Miss India Maharashtra 2017". The Times of India. 24 May 2017. Archived from the original on 4 August 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ "Aishwarya Devan Fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2017 contestant profile". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 August 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ "Manushi Chhillar from Haryana wins the title of Miss India 2017". India Today. 25 June 2017. Archived from the original on 9 January 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ "Aishwarya Devan to make Bollywood debut with Sharman Joshi in Kaashi". mid-day. 7 August 2017. Archived from the original on 3 September 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "Aishwarya Devan Actress - Profile and Biography". cinetrooth.in. Archived from the original on 16 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ Features, Express (10 August 2012). "Shaji Kailas' 'Simhasanam' arrives on Friday". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 13 April 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ S.R. Praveen (9 December 2012). "'Hit List' misses the mark". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 May 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ "Disha and Aishwarya make their Kannada debut". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Aishwarya Devan to make Bollywood debut with Sharman Joshi in Kaashi". mid-day. 7 August 2017. Archived from the original on 3 September 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
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Aishwarya Devan
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Early life and education
Family background
Aishwarya Devan was born on 21 December 1993 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, to Malayali parents S. Devan and Sheeja Devan.[9][2] She grew up in Bengaluru with strong family connections to Kerala, particularly through her mother's roots in the Palakkad district.[10] Devan has a sister named Gouthami Devan.[1]Academic pursuits
Aishwarya Devan completed her secondary education at Kendriya Vidyalaya NAL Campus in Bengaluru.[5] After finishing her Plus Two examinations, she enrolled in a correspondence program to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature.[11] Throughout her college years, Devan managed to balance her academic commitments with the early stages of her professional career in the entertainment industry, including initial acting opportunities that arose soon after school.[11] Upon completing her degree, she opted to channel her interests toward creative pursuits like acting and modeling, diverging from a traditional literature-based path.[11]Modeling career
Initial forays into modeling
Aishwarya Devan began her modeling career during her college years, taking on assignments that included advertisements and fashion shows.[12] These early opportunities allowed her to gain practical experience in front of the camera while she balanced her professional commitments with academic studies.[12] Her pursuit of a bachelor's degree in English literature through correspondence provided the flexibility needed to manage modeling schedules alongside her education.[11] This phase in the early 2010s marked her initial steps into the industry, building foundational skills before her transition to acting.[13]Beauty pageant participation
Following her college education, Aishwarya Devan ventured into competitive beauty pageants in 2017, marking a significant step in her public persona beyond acting. Representing Maharashtra at the state level, she competed in the Femina Miss India Maharashtra contest and emerged as the winner, earning her a spot in the national finals.[5] At the fbb Colors Femina Miss India 2017 national pageant held in Mumbai, Devan showcased her poise and versatility, securing a placement in the Top 6 among 30 finalists.[14] During the event, she clinched four subtitles in sub-contests: Miss Beautiful Smile, Lens Miss Spectacular Eyes, Miss Lifestyle, and Miss Rising Star, highlighting her radiant presence, engaging smile, and overall appeal.[15][16] The pageant journey demanded intensive preparation, including training in public speaking to sharpen her communication skills, fitness regimens to maintain peak physical condition, and talent showcases where she performed, drawing on her background in acting, singing, and dancing. Mentored by West Zone head Waluscha de Sousa, Devan described the experience as a dream realized, boosting her confidence amid fierce competition from accomplished contestants nationwide.[17] Her prior modeling assignments provided a foundational edge, familiarizing her with stage presence and runway dynamics essential for the high-stakes environment.[17]Acting career
Film debut and early work
Aishwarya Devan made her acting debut in the Telugu film Keratam (2011), directed by Gautham Patnaik, where she portrayed the character Geetha and was credited simply as Aishwarya.[18] The film, a coming-of-age drama, also marked the debut of Rakul Preet Singh and was simultaneously shot in Tamil as Yuvan.[19] Her entry into cinema was facilitated by modeling exposure, as a photograph shared on Facebook caught the attention of directors, leading to her casting in this bilingual project.[11] Following her Telugu-Tamil debut, Devan quickly transitioned to Malayalam cinema with Simhasanam (2012), directed by Shaji Kailas, in which she played Nanda, the love interest of Prithviraj Sukumaran's character.[20] She described the role as that of a modern, urban girl, a departure from more rustic characters she had considered earlier.[11] This was followed by supporting roles in two more Malayalam films that year: The Hitlist (2012), directed by Bala, where she appeared as Avanthika opposite the director himself in the lead, and Karmayodha (2012), a Mohanlal-starrer directed by Major Ravi, in which she played the kidnapped daughter of a key antagonist.[21][11] These early Malayalam ventures highlighted her versatility in action-thriller genres, despite lacking any prior family ties to the industry.[11] Devan's initial foray across Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam industries within her first two years posed challenges in adapting to diverse regional dialects and script requirements, as she balanced acting with pursuing a bachelor's degree in English literature through correspondence.[11] She continued with a notable supporting role in the Tamil ensemble thriller Chennaiyil Oru Naal (2013), directed by Shaheed Kader, playing Jennifer Mary Tony in a narrative inspired by real-life organ donation events.[11] This phase of her career underscored her rapid immersion in South Indian cinema's multilingual landscape, building on her modeling background to secure auditions and roles.[11]Breakthrough roles
Aishwarya Devan's breakthrough in the mid-2010s began with her lead role as Shruthi, a journalist investigating socio-political issues, in the 2013 Malayalam drama thriller Thank You, directed by V. K. Prakash. The film addressed themes of violence against women and featured Devan in a pivotal performance that showcased her ability to handle intense dramatic sequences alongside established actors like Jayasurya and Honey Rose.[22][23] In 2014, she made her Kannada debut as Lalitha, the spirited love interest and daughter of a Mumbai businessman, in the comedy Jai Lalitha, a remake of the Malayalam film Mayamohini, starring opposite Sharan. Her portrayal contributed to the film's lighthearted narrative, marking her entry into the Kannada industry and highlighting her comedic timing in romantic contexts.[24] That same year, Devan took on a supporting role in the Malayalam ensemble drama Sreenivasan Paranja Kadha, directed by Sreejith Vijay, where she complemented the lead performances in a story exploring personal and familial conflicts. Her contribution added emotional depth to the film's character-driven plot.[25][26] Devan's profile rose further with her Tamil breakthrough in 2015, playing the dual roles of Meera, a scheming colleague in a modern setting, and Mallika, a historical figure in a reincarnation storyline, in K. V. Anand's romantic thriller Anegan opposite Dhanush. The multifaceted characters allowed her to blend intrigue, romance, and drama, with critics noting her effective execution in the supporting yet impactful parts. The film achieved commercial success as a blockbuster, collecting over ₹30 crore in its opening weekend.[27][28][29] These mid-2010s roles across languages demonstrated Devan's versatility in romantic and dramatic portrayals, earning her recognition for adapting to diverse genres and character complexities while building on her foundational experiences in earlier films.[28][22]Later projects and industry expansion
Following her breakthrough in South Indian cinema, Devan expanded her career into Hindi films, marking a significant industry shift. In 2017, she starred as Sara Khan in the action-drama Muzaffarnagar: The Burning Love, a film inspired by the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, where her character becomes entangled in a tale of romance and communal tension opposite lead actor Dev Sharma.[30] This role represented her initial foray into Bollywood, building on her prior experience in multilingual projects.[31] Devan's Hindi debut proper came in 2018 with Kaashi in Search of Ganga, directed by Dhiraj Kumar, in which she portrayed Devina, a journalist from Lucknow who forms a bond with the protagonist Kashi (played by Sharman Joshi) amid a suspenseful narrative involving disappearance and societal taboos in Varanasi.[32] The thriller highlighted her versatility in handling emotionally layered characters in a new linguistic and cultural context.[6] After these Hindi ventures, Devan experienced an apparent hiatus from feature films, with no major new releases credited to her between 2019 and 2025, though a dubbed version of her earlier film Karmayodha was released as ACP Madhava in Telugu in 2021.[33][34] During this period, she redirected her professional focus toward digital platforms, brand endorsements, and modeling, leveraging her established presence as a former beauty pageant winner. Occasional public appearances and photoshoots underscored her continued engagement in the fashion and lifestyle sectors.[18] As of November 2025, no confirmed upcoming film projects have been announced, though her modeling activities suggest potential comebacks in that domain.[8]Filmography
South Indian films
Aishwarya Devan's foray into South Indian cinema spanned Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films, where she took on a variety of supporting and leading roles, often highlighting her ability to adapt across regional narratives and genres.| Year | Title | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Keratam | Telugu | Geetha | Debut film; a romantic drama that marked her entry into Telugu cinema as a lead opposite Siddharth Rajkumar.[35] |
| 2011 | Yuvan | Tamil | Meena | Simultaneous Tamil version of Keratam; her first Tamil role in a bilingual project focusing on youthful romance.[36] |
| 2012 | Simhasanam | Malayalam | Nanda | Debut Malayalam lead role opposite Prithviraj Sukumaran; the action drama received mixed reviews for its plot.[37][38] |
| 2012 | The Hitlist | Tamil | Avanthika | Supporting role in a bilingual thriller directed by Bala; the film explored crime and investigation themes and garnered positive feedback for its suspense elements.[21] |
| 2012 | Karmayodha | Malayalam | Kidnapped girl (Mad Maddy's daughter) | Special appearance in the Mohanlal-starrer action film; contributed to the narrative's high-stakes kidnapping subplot.[39] |
| 2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Tamil | Jennifer Mary Tony | Ensemble role in a thriller remake of Traffic; the film was noted for its interconnected storyline and received acclaim for technical execution.[40] |
| 2013 | Thank You | Malayalam | Shruthi | Portrayed a reporter in this drama-thriller; her character added depth to the investigative plot, with the film earning moderate reception for its social themes.[41] |
| 2014 | Jai Lalitha | Kannada | Lalitha | Lead role in a comedy remake of the Malayalam film Mayamohini; the light-hearted entertainer was a commercial success on a modest budget, boosting her visibility in Kannada cinema.[42][24] |
| 2014 | Sreenivasan Paranja Kadha | Malayalam | Lead role | Featured in this romantic comedy-drama; the film blended humor and family elements, receiving appreciative reviews for its ensemble cast dynamics.[43] |
| 2015 | Anegan | Tamil | Meera & Mallika | Dual roles in K. V. Anand's romantic thriller opposite Dhanush; her versatile portrayal of two contrasting characters was highlighted, and the film achieved commercial success, grossing approximately ₹52 crore worldwide.[44][45][46] |
Hindi films
Aishwarya Devan's Hindi films include her appearance in the 2017 action-drama Muzaffar Nagar: The Burning Love, where she portrayed the character Sara Khan opposite lead actor Dev Sharma, followed by her Bollywood debut in Kaashi in Search of Ganga (2018), marking a significant expansion from her South Indian work.[31] The film, directed by Harish Kumar, explored themes of land disputes and family loyalty in rural Uttar Pradesh, but received mixed to negative critical reception, with reviews criticizing its predictable plot and uneven execution, earning a 1.5/5 rating from The Times of India.[30] At the box office, it underperformed, collecting just ₹0.02 crore in its opening weekend, limiting its commercial footprint.[48] Her Bollywood debut, Kaashi in Search of Ganga (2018), cast her as Devina, a determined journalist from Lucknow who aids the protagonist in his quest to find his missing sister.[49] Directed by Dhiraj Kumar and co-starring Sharman Joshi in the titular role, the suspense thriller delved into themes of loss, revenge, and social divides in Varanasi, allowing Devan to essay a nuanced, empowered female lead—a departure from some of her earlier supporting roles in regional cinema.[12] Devan has noted that collaborating with Joshi was enlightening, as she drew inspiration from his effortless, naturalistic performance style honed in acclaimed films like 3 Idiots.[12] Transitioning to Hindi presented linguistic hurdles for Devan, who highlighted the challenge of dubbing her lines in Hindi for the first time, describing it as "a bit challenging but fun" due to her background in South Indian languages.[12] Despite these adjustments, she found the professional environment in Bollywood akin to South Indian sets, easing her integration. Kaashi in Search of Ganga garnered mixed reviews, praised for its atmospheric depiction of Varanasi but critiqued for pacing issues and a convoluted narrative, resulting in a 5.3/10 IMDb rating and a 1/5 from Koimoi.[50] Commercially, it fared modestly, earning ₹0.20 crore on its opening day and totaling approximately ₹0.93 crore domestically.[51][52] These outings, building on her established presence in South Indian films, enhanced Devan's pan-Indian visibility by introducing her to Hindi audiences and showcasing her versatility in meatier roles, though no further credited Hindi projects emerged through 2025. As of November 2025, no further Hindi film projects have been released.[6]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Muzaffar Nagar: The Burning Love | Sara Khan | Action-drama; supporting role in a story of rural conflict.[31] |
| 2018 | Kaashi in Search of Ganga | Devina | Lead female role as a journalist; Bollywood debut opposite Sharman Joshi.[49] |