Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession(s) | Actress, Playback Singer, Dubbing Artist |
Famous Role | ‘Tara’ in the Tamil film, “O Kadhal Kanmani” (2015) |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 160 cm in meters– 1.60 m in feet & inches– 5’ 3” |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | Film (English): The Monkey Who Knew Too Much (1998) Film (Malayalam): Akasha Gopuram (2008) Film (Telugu): Ala Modalaindi (2011) Film (Tamil): Nootrenbadhu (2011) Film (Kannada): Seven O’ Clock (2005) Film (Hindi): Mission Mangal (2019) TV (Hindi): Choti Maa…Ek Anokha Bandhan (2001) Song (Kannada): Payasa (2010) Song (Telugu): Edo Anukunte (2011) Song (Malayalam): Ammammo Ammo (2011) Song (Tamil): Hi My Name is Malini (2013) Web Series: Breathe: Into the Shadows (2020) |
Awards, Honours, Achievements | • Nandi Award for ‘Best Actress’ for the film, “Ala Modalaindi” (2011) • Hyderabad Times Film Award for ‘Promising Newcomer Female’ for the film, “Ala Modalaindi” (2011) • Ugadi Puraskar Award for ‘Best Actress’ for the film, “Ala Modalaindi” (2011) • CineMAA Award for ‘Best Actress (Jury)’ for the film, “Ishq” (2012) • 2nd South Indian International Movie Award for ‘Rising Star of South Indian Cinema (Female)’ (2012) • Filmfare Awards South for ‘Best Actress-Telugu’ for the film, “Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde” (2013) • Vanitha Film Award for ‘Best Pair (along with Dulquer Salmaan)’ for the film, “Ustad Hotel” (2013) • Filmfare Awards South for ‘Best Actress – Telugu (Critics)’ for the film, “Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju” (2015) • Nandi Special Jury Award for the film, “Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju” (2015) • 5th South Indian International Movie Award for ‘Best Actress – Tamil (Critics)’ for the film, “OK Kanmani” (2015) • 65th Filmfare Awards South for ‘Best Supporting Actress – Tamil’ for the film, “Mersal” (2018) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 8 April 1988 (Friday) |
Age (as of 2023) | 35 Years |
Birthplace | Banashankari, Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
Zodiac sign | Aries |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
College/University | • Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal • Mount Caramel College, Bangalore |
Educational Qualification | Course in Journalism |
Hobbies | Singing, Travelling |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Boyfriends | In July 2022, it was reported that Nithya Menen was in a relationship with a popular Malayalam actor. [1]India Today |
Family | |
Husband/Spouse | N/A |
Parents | Names Not Known |
Favourites | |
Actor | Mohanlal |
Actress | Shobana |
Colour(s) | Black, Blue |
Film Director | Mani Ratnam |
Cuisine | South Indian |
Film(s) | Titanic (1997), The Matrix (1999), Spider-Man (2002) |
Music Director | A. R. Rahman |
Travel Destination(s) | Kerala, London, Goa |
Singer | Shreya Ghoshal |
Sport | Cricket |
Writer | John Grisham |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Nithya Menen
- Nithya Menen, an Indian actress, is also recognized for her talent as a playback singer and dubbing artist.
- depicts her as a member of a Malayali family born in Bangalore. The childhood photograph of Nithya Menen
- During her school and college days, Nithya displayed proficiency in both dancing and singing. She enthusiastically participated in various co-curricular activities throughout her childhood.
- Nithya began her career as a child artist in the English film “The Monkey Who Knew Too Much” (1998) when she was just 10 years old.
- Since childhood, Nithya had aspired to be a journalist. However, during her final semester, she lost interest in this field and instead chose to pursue a career in filmmaking.
- Upon completion of her journalism degree, Nithya decided to pursue a course in cinematography at the esteemed Film and Television Institute of India in Pune.
- During Nithya’s entrance exam for the course, she crossed paths with the film director, B. V. Nandini Reddy, who successfully persuaded her to embark on an acting career.
- In 2001, Nithya stepped into the world of acting by making her debut in the TV serial “Choti Maa…Ek Anokha Bandhan.”
- In 2005, she embarked on her film career with the Kannada film, “Seven O’ Clock.”
- Afterwards, she entered the Malayalam film industry with her first movie, “Akasha Gopuram,” the Kannada film industry with her first movie, “Josh,” the Telugu film industry with her first movie, “Ala Modalaindi,” and the Tamil film industry with her first movie, “Nootrenbadhu.”
- Following that, Nithya Menen appeared in several notable films such as “Ishq,” “Ustad Hotel,” “Mersal,” “Awe,” “100 Days of Love,” “Iru Mugan,” “24,” and “Praana.” She played a starring role in the film “Ustad Hotel.”
- In 2019, she made her first appearance in Bollywood with the movie “Mission Mangal.”
- She made her first appearance in the digital media realm in 2020 with the web series “Breathe: Into the Shadows.”
- In addition to her acting career, she has showcased her singing talent in various songs such as “Payasa” (Kannada, 2010), “Edo Anukunte” (Telugu, 2011), “Ammammo Ammo” (Malayalam, 2011), “Oh Priya Priya” (Telugu, 2012), and “Payasam” (Malayalam, 2012).
- Menen’s filmography spans across various languages including Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil.
- Nithya Menen has been prominently featured on the covers of renowned magazines such as “JFW (Just For Women) Magazine” and “Provoke Magazine.” Specifically, Nithya Menen graces the cover of Provoke magazine.
- Nithya possesses exceptional proficiency in six diverse languages, which include Hindi, English, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil.
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