Aishwarya Lekshmi

Aishwarya Lekshmi is an Indian film actress and model. She began her career as a model in 2014 and made her acting debut in 2017 with the film Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela and went on to appear in Mayaanadhi (2017), Varathan (2018), Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (2019) , Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu (2019) establishing herself as a leading actress in Malayalam cinema.[4] She won several accolades including a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South.[5]

Aishwarya Lekshmi
Born (1990-09-06) 6 September 1990[1]
Trivandrum, Kerala, India[2]
NationalityIndian
Alma materSree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam
Occupation
Years active2017–present
Height5 ft 4.5 in (1.64 m)[3]
RelativesGovind Vasantha (cousin)

Early life

Aishwarya attended Holy Angels' ISC school, Trivandrum and completed her MBBS degree from Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SNIMS), Ernakulam, in 2016. She also completed her internship there.[4][6] She resides in Trivandrum and Cochin.[7]

Film career

Lekshmi has been modelling since 2014.[8] She has appeared on the covers of magazines such as Flower World, Salt Studio, Vanitha and FWD Life. She has modelled for brands such as Chemmanur Jewellers, Karikkineth Silks, La Brenda, Ezva Boutique, Akshaya Jewels, Sri Lakshmi Jewellery etc.[6]

She states that she "never planned on acting", but now that she has finished her studies, she decided to give it a try when she chanced upon casting call by Althaf Salim for the family-drama Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela starring Nivin Pauly and was cast in a prominent role.[4] She then did the female lead in romantic thriller Mayaanadhi by Aashiq Abu. The film became a major success and her role as an aspiring actress garnered appreciation. In 2018, she appeared Varathan with Fahadh Faasil. In 2019 Aishwarya appeared in three Malayalam films: Vijay Superum Pournamiyum, Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu and Brother's Day. She also made her Tamil debut with the Vishal-starrer Action.

Filmography
Key
Films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Language Notes
2017 Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela Rachel Malayalam
Mayaanadhi Aparna Ravi
2018 Varathan Priya
2019 Vijay Superum Pournamiyum Pournami
Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu Meharunnisa Khaderkutty
Brother's Day Santa
Action Meera Tamil
2021 Jagame Thanthiram TBA Completed
Kaanekkane Malayalam Completed[9]
Archana 31 Not Out Archana Filming[10]
Kumari Kumari Filming[11]
Bismi Special TBA Filming[12]
Godse Telugu Filming
2022 Ponniyin Selvan Tamil Filming

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Film Result
2017 Asianet Comedy Awards Most Promising Actor Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela Won
Yuva Awards Best Debut Female
2018 Asianet Film Awards Best New Face (Female)
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards Second Best Actress Mayaanadhi
Vanitha Film Awards Most Romantic Heroine
Filmfare Awards South Best Female Debut – Malayalam
SIIMA Best Actress – Malayalam (Critics)
Best Debut Actress – Malayalam Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela Nominated
Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela
2019 Asiavision Awards Star of the year Varathan Won
Vanitha Film Awards Popular actress
Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam Nominated
21st Asianet Film Awards Popular actress
Best Actress
CPC Cine Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role Won
SIIMA Best Actress - Malayalam
Mazhavil Entertainment Awards Best Actor (Female) Vijay Superum Pournamiyum
Best Star Pair (along with Asif Ali)

References
  1. "Aishwarya Lekshmi birthday".
  2. "Aishwarya Lekshmi birthplace".
  3. Aishwarya Lekshmi - Most Googled (in Malayalam). YouTube. 10 November 2018.
  4. "Aishwarya Lekshmi to play Nivin's heroine". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  5. "Winners: 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018 - Times of India ►". The Times of India.
  6. "Security Check Required". facebook.com. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  7. "'Destiny's child' Aishwarya Lekshmi: Meet the debutant heroine of Nivin Pauly's Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  8. "All You Need To Know About Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nivin Pauly's New Heroine". filmibeat.com. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  9. "Tovino-Aishwarya Lekshmi's Kaanekkaane completed". The New Indian Express. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  10. "Aishwarya Lekshmi to headline Archana 31 Not Out". Cinema Express. 6 September 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  11. "Aishwarya Lekshmi's Kumari is a mythological horror film". Times of India. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  12. "Nivin Pauly and Aishwarya Lekshmi to act in 'Bismi Special'". The News Minute. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
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