Nazriya Nazim Fahadh

Birthday: 1994-12-20

Biography: Nazriya Nazim (born on December 20, 1994) is an Indian actress and producer known for her performances primarily in the Malayalam film industry. Nazriya began her career as a child artist and swiftly transitioned into one of the most popular actresses in South Indian cinema. She made her debut as a child artist in the Malayalam film "Palunku" (2006), directed by Blessy. In addition to acting in films, Nazriya also became a popular television anchor, hosting a music reality show on Asianet called "Munch Star Singer." Her charming screen presence and natural talent as a host further increased her popularity. Nazriya's career breakthrough came with her role in the Malayalam film "Maad Dad" (2013), but it was her performance in the romantic drama "Neram" (2013), directed by Alphonse Puthren, that garnered significant attention. Following "Neram," Nazriya starred in a string of successful films including "Raja Rani" (2013), "Ohm Shanthi Oshaana" (2014), and "Bangalore Days" (2014). Her role as Pooja Mathew in "Ohm Shanthi Oshaana" won her the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress, solidifying her status as a leading actress. "Bangalore Days," directed by Anjali Menon, further established her as a versatile performer and became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. In 2014, Nazriya made her debut in the Tamil film industry with "Vaayai Moodi Pesavum," which was well-received. She continued to balance her career between Malayalam and Tamil cinema, taking on diverse roles that highlighted her acting range. After a brief hiatus from acting following her marriage to actor Fahadh Faasil in 2014, Nazriya made a successful comeback with the film "Koode" (2018), directed by Anjali Menon. Her performance was widely praised, and she continued to act in films like "Trance" (2020) and "Maniyarayile Ashokan" (2020), Ante Sundaraniki (2022) and Sookshmadarshini (2024). Nazriya's contributions to cinema have earned her several accolades, including multiple Asianet Film Awards, Filmfare Awards South, and a Kerala State Film Award.