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Nayanthara was born as Diana Mariam Kurian in Bangalore (now Bengaluru), Karnataka, India, to a Christian family originally from Kerala.
Schooling and College
Early Life and Education
Due to her father's military postings, Nayanthara attended schools in various cities such as Delhi, Chennai, and Jamnagar. She later completed her bachelor's degree in English literature at Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla.
Acting Debut
2003
Nayanthara made her acting debut with the Malayalam film "Manassinakkare", which became a superhit and marked the beginning of her successful career in South Indian cinema.
Tamil Debut
2005
She made her debut in Tamil cinema with "Ayya" and also starred in "Chandramukhi", which ran for over 100 days in theatres and established her as a sought-after actress in Tamil cinema.
Telugu Debut
2006
Nayanthara made her Telugu cinema debut with "Lakshmi" and followed it up with another Telugu film, "Boss", in the same year.
Kannada Debut
2010
She made her debut in Kannada cinema with "Super", which marked her first and only appearance in Kannada films.
Name Change and Conversion
2011
Nayanthara officially changed her name from Diana Mariam Kurian to Nayanthara and converted to Hinduism.
Award-Winning Performance
2011
She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for her portrayal of Sita in "Sri Rama Rajyam".
Critical and Commercial Success
2013-2019
Nayanthara starred in several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as "Raja Rani", "Naanum Rowdy Dhaan", "Aramm", "Imaikkaa Nodigal", and "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy".
Bollywood Debut
2023
Nayanthara made her Bollywood debut with the film "Jawan", starring alongside Shah Rukh Khan, which became one of India's top-grossing films of all time.
Continued Success
Present Day
Nayanthara continues to be one of the highest-paid and most sought-after actresses in South Indian cinema, known for her versatility and impactful performances.
Brief
Known For
Predominantly working in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema, often referred to as 'Lady Superstar' of Indian cinema.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 18 November 1984.
Born Place: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Career
Current occupation: Actress and movie producer.
Current Place of Work: Tamil Nadu, India.
Previous Place of Work: Various locations in India due to frequent relocations during her early life.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Recipient of five Filmfare Awards South, one Tamil Nadu State Film Award, a Nandi Award, and seven SIIMA Awards among others.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Nayanthara Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Nayanthara.
Nayanthara was born as Diana Mariam Kurian in Bangalore (now Bengaluru), Karnataka, India, to a Christian family originally from Kerala.
Schooling and College
Early Life and Education
Due to her father's military postings, Nayanthara attended schools in various cities such as Delhi, Chennai, and Jamnagar. She later completed her bachelor's degree in English literature at Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla.
Acting Debut
2003
Nayanthara made her acting debut with the Malayalam film "Manassinakkare", which became a superhit and marked the beginning of her successful career in South Indian cinema.
Tamil Debut
2005
She made her debut in Tamil cinema with "Ayya" and also starred in "Chandramukhi", which ran for over 100 days in theatres and established her as a sought-after actress in Tamil cinema.
Telugu Debut
2006
Nayanthara made her Telugu cinema debut with "Lakshmi" and followed it up with another Telugu film, "Boss", in the same year.
Kannada Debut
2010
She made her debut in Kannada cinema with "Super", which marked her first and only appearance in Kannada films.
Name Change and Conversion
2011
Nayanthara officially changed her name from Diana Mariam Kurian to Nayanthara and converted to Hinduism.
Award-Winning Performance
2011
She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for her portrayal of Sita in "Sri Rama Rajyam".
Critical and Commercial Success
2013-2019
Nayanthara starred in several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as "Raja Rani", "Naanum Rowdy Dhaan", "Aramm", "Imaikkaa Nodigal", and "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy".
Bollywood Debut
2023
Nayanthara made her Bollywood debut with the film "Jawan", starring alongside Shah Rukh Khan, which became one of India's top-grossing films of all time.
Continued Success
Present Day
Nayanthara continues to be one of the highest-paid and most sought-after actresses in South Indian cinema, known for her versatility and impactful performances.
Brief
Known For
Predominantly working in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema, often referred to as 'Lady Superstar' of Indian cinema.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 18 November 1984.
Born Place: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Career
Current occupation: Actress and movie producer.
Current Place of Work: Tamil Nadu, India.
Previous Place of Work: Various locations in India due to frequent relocations during her early life.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Recipient of five Filmfare Awards South, one Tamil Nadu State Film Award, a Nandi Award, and seven SIIMA Awards among others.
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