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Nazriya Nazim

Nazriya Nazim at neram audio launch
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Nazriya Nazim Fahadh (born 20 December 1994) is an Indian actress, producer and singer who works primarily in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, with later forays into Telugu films. She is a recipient of two Kerala State Film Awards, one Tamil Nadu State Film Award and one Filmfare Award South. She is known for her performances in films such as Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014), Bangalore Days (2014), Koode (2018) and Sookshmadarshini (2024).

Key facts

Full name Nazriya Nazim Fahadh
Born 20 December 1994
Occupation Actress, producer, singer
Years active From 2005 (as presenter)
Primary languages Malayalam, Tamil; also Telugu
Spouse Fahadh Faasil
Production company Fahadh Faasil and Friends (co-owner)
Notable awards Kerala State Film Awards (2), Tamil Nadu State Film Award (1), Filmfare Award South (1)

Background

Nazriya began her career in the entertainment industry in 2005 as a television presenter, and subsequently worked as a child artist before transitioning to lead roles. Her debut as a lead came with the 2013 Malayalam film Maad Dad.

Career

Early film work (2013–2014)

In 2013, Nazriya appeared in the Tamil films Neram and Raja Rani, both of which were commercially successful. The following year she featured in the Tamil film Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014). In Malayalam cinema, she established herself as a leading actress with Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014) and Bangalore Days (2014). These performances together earned her the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress.

Hiatus and comeback

Following her marriage to Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil, Nazriya took a break from acting. She returned to the screen with Koode (2018), for which she received a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam.

Telugu debut and later work

She expanded into Telugu cinema with Ante Sundaraniki (2022), earning a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu. Her highest-grossing release to date came with the 2024 film Sookshmadarshini.

Production

Nazriya co-owns the production banner Fahadh Faasil and Friends with her husband. The banner's production Kumbalangi Nights (2019) won her the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value.

Timeline

  • 1994: Born on 20 December.
  • 2005: Began career as a television presenter.
  • 2013: Lead Malayalam debut in Maad Dad; Tamil films Neram and Raja Rani.
  • 2014: Released Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, Ohm Shanthi Oshaana and Bangalore Days; won Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress.
  • 2018: Returned to acting with Koode.
  • 2019: Co-produced Kumbalangi Nights, which won a Kerala State Film Award.
  • 2022: Telugu debut in Ante Sundaraniki.
  • 2024: Sookshmadarshini became her highest-grossing release.

Significance

Nazriya is regarded as a prominent figure in contemporary Malayalam cinema, with a screen career spanning lead roles in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films. Through Fahadh Faasil and Friends, she has also been involved in producing critically recognised Malayalam films, broadening her contribution to the industry beyond acting.

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