Nabha Natesh
Nabha Natesh is an Indian film actress who appears predominantly in Telugu and Kannada films.[3][4] She starred in the film iSmart Shankar in 2019.
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Born | 1995/1996 (age 24–25)[1][2] |
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Years active | 2015–present |
Early life and career
Nabha went to school in her home town Sringeri and she then studied Engineering in Information Science from N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Udupi district, Karnataka. She started modelling along with acting in plays under National Award winning director Prakash Belawadi. She has trained in Bharatanatyam for brief period and choreographed and danced in multiple competitions during her school and college days.
Career
Debut and breakthrough (2015–17)
She made her acting debut at the age of 19 years,[2] opposite Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar, in the 2015 film Vajrakaya, which went on to complete over 100-days in multiple theatres in Karnataka.[5][6][7][8][9] Nabha has received critical appraisal from both critics and audience, critics heaped praise on Nabha's performance. Deccan Chronicle`s writer noted that "Nabha Natesh as Pataka who ‘fires up’ the screen space for a little longer than the others."[10] Times of India`s writer states that "Nabha Natesh is impressive as the tapori taking on Shivaraj Kumar"[11] Sify's writer claimed that "Nabha Natesh has done justice to her role"[12] Indiaglitz's writer states that "Nabha Natesh conquers the heart from her dashing role. She is like wind."[13] and she was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Debut Actress–Kannada.[14]
In 2017, she acted in Lee film opposite Sumanth Shailendra. In the same year she features in a special song in Saheba film.[15]
Tollywood debut and widespread recognition (2018–20)
Nabha made her Telugu film debut opposite Sudheer Babu in Nannu Dochukunduvate in 2018. Deccan Chronicle's writer stated, "The film is a perfect launch vehicle for Nabha, who is a livewire and completely steals the show."[16] 123telugu's writer said that "Nabha Natesh as she makes a striking debut. She is the life and soul of the film as Nabha breathes life into the role of Meghana."[17] Times Of India's writer states that "Nabha Natesh unleashes the livewire in her effectively amidst these characters."[18] Indiagltz`s writer writes that "Overall, the performance is a treat, complete with a heroine who gets to speak so much, Nabha is chirpy."[19] Telugu360's writer noted that "New heroine Nabha is a good find, she suited Meghana role. Her bubbly characterization, new backdrop as a short film actress bring additional appeal to her role."[20]
In 2019, she starred opposite Ram Pothineni in iSmart Shankar, which opened to decent reviews upon the release and went on to become a commercial hit at the box office and completed 100 days.[21][22] Neeshita Nyayapati of Times Of India stated "Nabha however delivers an earnest performance with what she’s offered."[23] Editor of 123telugu.com claimed "Nabha Natesh is impressive as Chandni and provides superb eye candy for the masses."[24] Editor of idlebrain.com wrote "Nabha Natesh did a mass character. She oozes glamour and did well."[25] Editor of andhraboxoffice states "Nabha is pretty good and proves to be an able female protagonist."[26]
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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2015 | Vajrakaya | Patakha Parvathi | Kannada | |
2017 | Lee | Nabha | Kannada | |
Saheba | Herself | Kannada | Cameo appearance | |
2018 | Nannu Dochukunduvate | Siri/Meghana | Telugu | |
Adhugo | Raji | Telugu | ||
2019 | iSmart Shankar | Chandni | Telugu | |
2020 | Disco Raja | Nabha | Telugu | |
Solo Brathuke So Better | Amrutha | Telugu | ||
2021 | Alludu Adhurs | Koumudi | Telugu | [27] |
Untitled Andhadhun remake | TBA | Telugu | Filming[28] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
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2016 | Filmfare Award | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada | Vajrakaya | Nominated | [29] |
2019 | SIIMA Awards | Best Debut Actress – Telugu | Nannu Dochukunduvate | Nominated | [30] |
References
- "Rs 1.2 crore massive set for Ravi Teja's 'Disco Raja'! Nabha Natesh to join shoot - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "53-year-old Shivarajkumar to romance a teenager". 11 August 2014. Archived from the original on 19 June 2015.
Shivarajkumar, who recently turned 53, is all set to romance a 19 year old heroine in his latest film Vajrakaya
- "Payal Rajput set to romance Ravi Teja along with Nabha Natesh? - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "It's a Kannada girl for Ganesh! - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Blend of action and emotion – The Hindu". thehindu.com. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- "Creativity is still far behind in Kannada cinema – The Hindu". thehindu.com. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- "Vajrakaya's Mega Audio Launch – The New Indian Express". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- "Shivarajkumar with 3 women! – The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- "100 days of training for 30-day shoot". Bangalore Mirror.
- "Movie Review ‘Vajrakaya’: A film more 'natural' than 'supernatural'". www.deccanchronicle.com.
- Vajrakaya Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Vajrakaya by Times of India https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Vajrakaya/amp_movie_review/47646302.cms
- Review : Vajrakaya (2015) http://www.sify.com/movies/vajrakaya-review-kannada-pgolQMccehcbg.html#.W6oeaIcPhgE.whatsapp
- "Vajrakaya review. Vajrakaya Kannada movie review, story, rating". IndiaGlitz.com.
- https://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Filmfare-South-Awards-nominee-list/amp_articleshow/52783032.cms
- "Lee Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India Mobile". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- "Nannu Dochukunduvate movie review: A hilarious girlfriend act". www.deccanchronicle.com.
- "Nannu Dochukunduvate Telugu Movie Review". 123telugu.com. 22 September 2018.
- "Nannu Dochukunduvate Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Nannu Dochukunduvate by Times of India". m.timesofindia.com.
- "Nannu Dochukunduvate review. Nannu Dochukunduvate Telugu movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com". IndiaGlitz.
- "Nannu Dochukunduvate Review, Rating , Nannu Dochukunduvate Public Talk , Sudheer Babu". Telugu360.com. 20 September 2018.
- https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/ram-puri-jagannadh-ismart-shankar-completed-100-days-ta-348884.html
- https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-ismart-shankar-box-office-collection-till-now-blockbuster-ram-pothineni-puri-jagannadh-movie-earns-rs-63-crores-in-9-days-106803/amp
- https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/ismart-shankar/movie-review/70274406.cms
- https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/ismart-shankar-telugu-movie-review.html/amp
- http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/ismartshankar.html
- http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?cid=12&id=6145
- "Alludu Adhurs Arriving For Sankranthi". Great Andhra.
- TNN (6 December 2020). "Nithiin begins shoot for the Telugu remake of Andhadun in Dubai with Nabha Natesh". Times of India. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- "63rd Filmfare Awards (South) 2016 nominations: 'Krishna Leela,' 'RangiTaranga' dominate Kannada list". International Business Times. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
- "SIIMA 2019 nominations list out: Who among Kiara Advani, Srinidhi Shetty and Nidhhi Agerwal will claim best debut award?". DNA India. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
External links
- Nabha Natesh at IMDb
- Nabha Natesh on Facebook