Nimisha Sajayan Explained

Nimisha Sajayan
Birth Place:Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Years Active:2017present
Occupation:Actress

Nimisha Sajayan is an Indian actress who has been appearing in Malayalam and Tamil language movies in addition to a Marathi and an English language film. Nimisha made her acting debut with the film Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum directed by Dileesh Pothan.[1] She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 2018 for her performance in Oru Kuprasidha Payyan and Chola. She is also a recipient of two Filmfare Award South and three SIIMA Awards.

Early and personal life

Nimisha was born in Mumbai, India to Sajayan, an engineer and Bindhu Sajayan. Her mother's ancestral home is in Punalur, Kerala.[2]

Nimisha attended Carmel Convent School, Mumbai and graduated from KJ Somaiya College, Mumbai.[3]

Acting career

Nimisha started her acting career with the film Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, directed by Dileesh Pothan.[4] She then played the lead role in editor B. Ajithk and Rajeev Ravi's 'Eeda'.[5] [6] She won the 49th Kerala State Film Award for Best actress in 2019 for the movies Oru Kuprasidha Payyan directed by Madhupal and Chola directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan.[7] Chola premiered at several International Film Festival.[8]

In 2021, she acted in The Great Indian Kitchen. The film as well as her performance were well received.[9] The same year, she played lead roles in Nayattu and Malik. In 2022 she was a part of Oru Thekkan Thallu Case, Innale Vare and Heaven. Her upcoming films are Thuramukham and Chera. She made her Tamil debut through A.L Vijay's film but her first release in Tamil was Chithha in 2023.

Filmography

Films

List of Nimisha Sajayan film credits and roles
YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2017 Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum Sreeja Malayalam [10]
2018 Eeda Aishwarya [11]
Mangalyam Thanthunanena Clara [12] [13]
Oru Kuprasidha Payyan Hanna Elizabeth [14] [15]
2019 Nalpathiyonnu (41) Bhagyasooyam [16]
Chola Janu [17]
Stand Up Keerthi [18] [19]
2021 The Great Indian Kitchen Unnamed Wife [20] [21]
One Lathika [22]
Nayattu Sunitha [23] [24]
Malik Rosline [25]
2022 Innale Vare Anjali [26]
Heaven Defense councilor Cameo [27]
Hawa Hawai Jyoti Marathi
Oru Thekkan Thallu Case Vasanthi Malayalam [28]
2023 Thuramukham Umani [29]
Footprints on Water Meera [30] [31]
Chithha ShakthiTamil[32]
Jigarthanda DoubleX Malaiyarasi [33]
Adrishya Jalakangal unnamed young lady Malayalam [34]
2024 Nancy Kurian Tamil [35] [36]
Lantrani A Dumb married woman Hindi [37]

Short films

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TitleRoleNotes
2017 NethramRape victim [38]
2020 Ghar Se Wife Hindi [39]
Draupadi Mother Photo Story [40]

Television

List of Nimisha Sajayan television credits and roles
YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2024 Poacher Mala Yogi Malayalam [41]
2024 Dabba Cartel Hindi [42]

Awards and nominations

Nimisha Sajayan
Wins:15
Nominations:16
List of Nimisha Sajayan's awards and nominations
AwardYear CategoryWorkResult
2019 Oru Kuprasidha Payyan
Chola
[43]
Oru Kuprasidha Payyan [44]
2018 Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum [45]
[46]
[47]
Asianet Film AwardsBest Actress
2019 Best Star Couple (shared with Shane Nigam) Eeda
Best Character Actress Oru Kuprasidha Payyan
Filmfare Awards South2019 Eeda[48]
[49]
2018 Best Newcomer Actress Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum[50]
IFFM Awards2021Best Performance Female (Feature)The Great Indian Kitchen[51]
Honourable Mention for Best Actress (Feature)[52]
Movie Street Film Excellence Awards 2018 Best Debutant Actor – Female Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum [53]
2019 Best Actor (Female) Oru Kuprasidha Payyan
Toronto International South Asian Film Awards Best Debut Actress Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum [54]
South Indian International Movie Awards2021 Best Actress Chola
Best Actress – (Critics)
2022 The Great Indian Kitchen [55]
Critics Choice Awards
Filmfare Awards South2024 Chithha[56]
Best Actress [57]

Notes and References

  1. News: Newbie Nimisha Sajayan is the lead lady in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum . Meera . Suresh . 25 May 2017 . . Express News Service . 29 June 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170629045536/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/may/25/newbie-nimisha-sajayan-is-the-lead-lady-in-thondimuthalum-driksakshiyum-1608688.html . dead.
  2. News: Nimisha Sajayan reminisces about her childhood home . On Manorama . 12 November 2018 . 13 November 2018 . 12 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181112105515/https://english.manoramaonline.com/lifestyle/decor/2018/11/12/nimisha-sajayan-reminisces-her-sweet-childhood-home.html . live.
  3. News: Mumbai girl Nimisha Sajayan bags honours at Kerala State Film Awards . Media Eye News . 20 March 2021 . 3 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210903092204/https://mediaeyenews.com/index.php/media/detailmedia/Mumbai-girl-Nimisha-Sajayan-bags-honours-at-Kerala-State-Film-Awards-- . live.
  4. News: Sreeja of Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum is one of us . 19 July 2017 . . Express News Service . 18 January 2021 . 3 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210903093838/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/jul/19/sreeja-of-thondimuthalum-driksakshiyum-is-one-of-us-1630439.html . live.
  5. News: Soman . Deepa . Nimisha Sajayan plays a college student in 'Eeda' . 12 November 2017 . . 13 July 2017 . 7 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180107060348/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nimisha-sajayan-plays-a-college-student-in-eeda/articleshow/59562600.cms . live.
  6. News: Soman . Deepa . Shane Nigam – Nimisha Sajayan film 'Eeda' poster shows their interesting chemistry in the film! . 12 November 2017 . . 6 October 2017 . 7 January 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180107065316/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/shane-nigam-nimisha-sajayan-film-eeda-poster-shows-their-interesting-chemistry-in-the-film/articleshow/60957875.cms . live.
  7. News: I am trying to break stereotypes in portrayal of women, says Nimisha Sajayan . . 3 April 2019 . George . Vijay . subscription . 18 January 2021 . 3 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210903094907/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nimisha-sajayan-who-bagged-the-kerala-state-film-award-for-best-actress-says-she-cant-wait-for-more-good-roles/article26721507.ece . live.
  8. News: Chola to be screened at Geneva International Film festival . 16 July 2021 . . 14 October 2019 . en . 16 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210716081202/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/chola-to-be-screened-at-geneva-international-film-festival/articleshow/71578294.cms . live.
  9. Web site: 16 January 2021 . The Great Indian Kitchen review: Powerful film on patriarchy and men-governed traditions . 16 July 2021 . Hindustan Times . en . 12 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210712114018/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/the-great-indian-kitchen-review-powerful-film-on-patriarchy-101610792874537.html . live.
  10. Web site: Newbie Nimisha Sajayan is the lead lady in Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum . The New Indian Express . 25 May 2017 . 28 April 2021 . 28 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210428124029/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/may/25/newbie-nimisha-sajayan-is-the-lead-lady-in-thondimuthalum-driksakshiyum-1608688.html . dead.
  11. Web site: Nimisha Sajayan plays a college student in 'Eeda' . The Times of India . 13 July 2017 . 28 April 2021 . 22 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200322021104/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nimisha-sajayan-plays-a-college-student-in-eeda/articleshow/59562600.cms . live.
  12. Web site: Kunchacko Boban and Nimisha Sajayan in Mangalyam Thanthunanena . https://web.archive.org/web/20180607100452/http://www.sify.com/movies/kunchacko-boban-and-nimisha-sajayan-in-mangalyam-thanthunanena-news-malayalam-sghmctbjjgfde.html . dead . 7 June 2018 . . 17 June 2018 . 28 April 2021.
  13. Web site: Kunchacko and Nimisha  are a couple in their next . . 16 November 2017 . 16 May 2021 . 28 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230428054032/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/nov/15/kunchacko-and-nimisha--are-a-couple-in-their-next-1702221.html . live.
  14. Web site: Nimisha Sajayan: In the court room, the judge told me in jest that he will cane me . The Times of India . 17 November 2018 . 28 April 2021 . 28 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210428124029/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nimisha-sajayan-in-the-court-room-the-judge-told-me-in-jest-that-he-will-cane-me/articleshow/66665047.cms . live.
  15. News: Watch: Actor Nimisha Sajayan makes parottas on the sets of her new film . 22 February 2018 . The News Minute . 20 February 2018 . 15 February 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190215132312/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-actor-nimisha-sajayan-makes-parottas-sets-her-new-film-76749 . live.
  16. Web site: Nalpathiyonnu movie review: Of faith and its social manifest . Deccan Chronicle . 9 November 2019 . 28 April 2021 . 28 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210428124029/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/091119/nalpathiyonnu-movie-review-of-faith-and-its-social-manifest.html . live.
  17. Web site: Nimisha Sajayan starrer Chola to be screened at Venice Film Festival . . 31 July 2019 . 28 April 2021 . 28 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210428124029/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/nimisha-sajayan-starrer-chola-to-be-screened-at-venice-film-festival-1.4003163 . live.
  18. Web site: Nimisha Sajayan-Rajisha Vijayan movie Stand Up to release in November . The Times of India . 30 September 2019 . 28 April 2021 . 28 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210428230643/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nimisha-sajayan-rajisha-vijayan-movie-stand-up-to-release-in-november/articleshow/71373506.cms . live.
  19. Web site: Nimisha, Rajisha roped in for Vidhu Vincent's 'Stand Up' . OnManorama . 16 May 2021 . 15 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191115031557/https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/04/09/nimisha-sajayan-rajisha-in-vidhu-vinecent-movie-stand-up.html . live.
  20. Web site: Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen streaming on Amazon Prime Video, director says, 'only because of great audience' . The Indian Express . 4 April 2021 . 28 April 2021 . 28 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210428124029/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/the-great-indian-kitchen-streaming-on-amazon-prime-video-7256822/ . live.
  21. Web site: Suraj, Nimisha Film 'The Great Indian Kitchen' to release on January 15 . The New Indian Express . 12 January 2021 . 16 May 2021 . 22 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210122050936/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/jan/12/suraj-nimisha-film-the-great-indian-kitchen-to-release-on-january-15-2248732.html . live.
  22. News: Nimisha Sajayan joins Mammootty starrer 'One'? . . 31 October 2019 . 3 December 2021 . 3 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211203085349/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nimisha-sajayan-joins-mammootty-starrer-one/articleshow/71839468.cms . live.
  23. Web site: Nayattu Movie Review: A powerful, blood-boiling thriller . Cinema Express . 9 April 2021 . 28 April 2021 . 28 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210428124030/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/malayalam/2021/apr/09/nayattu-movie-reviewa-powerful-blood-boiling-thriller-23860.html . live.
  24. Web site: Nagarajan . Saraswathy . 31 October 2020 . Nimisha Sajayan to work with Adil Hussain in 'Footprints on Water' . . 16 May 2021 . 23 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210723124236/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nimisha-sajayan-to-work-with-adil-hussain-in-footprints-on-water/article32990851.ece . live.
  25. Web site: Nimisha Sajayan's look from 'Malik' out . . 19 March 2020 . 28 April 2021 . 28 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210428125534/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nimisha-sajayans-look-malik-out-120657 . live.
  26. News: Asif Ali-Nimisha Sajayan film goes on floors . . 19 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211203085613/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/apr/19/asif-ali-nimisha-sajayan-film-goes-on-floors-24047.html . 3 December 2021.
  27. Heaven Official Trailer Suraj Venjaramoodu, Nimisha Sajayan, Sudev Nair Now Streaming . Disney+ Hotstar Tamil . 20 August 2022 . YouTube . 22 August 2022 . 22 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220822031435/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wHwnnn9jew&gl=US&hl=en . live .
  28. News: Biju Menon, Nimisha Sajayan to play the lead role in the film Oru Thekkan Thallu Case . . 14 July 2021 . Express News Service . 23 July 2021 . 19 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210719004641/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/jul/14/biju-menon-nimisha-sajayan-to-lead-oru-thekkan-thallu-case-2330147.amp . live.
  29. Web site: Thuramukham set for OTT release soon . 4 April 2023 . . en . 21 April 2023 . 21 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230421200818/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/apr/04/thuramukham-set-for-ott-release-soon-41931.html . live.
  30. Footprints on Water Official Trailer Adil Hussain Antonio Aakeel Nimisha Sajayan Lena Kumar . The Production Headquarters (TPHQ UK) . 15 May 2023 . YouTube . 20 June 2023 . 20 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230620214105/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZO7-56FQYk . live .
  31. News: Mohaan Nadaar's Footprints on Water bags top honours at international film festivals . 9 June 2020 . Firstpost . [...] Adil Hussain and Nimisha Sajayan were nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress respectively, at NYIFF. . 20 June 2023 . 14 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230614065214/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mohaan-nadaars-footprints-on-water-bags-top-honours-at-international-film-festivals-12716452.html . live.
  32. Web site: 2023-09-06 . Chithha teaser: Siddharth promises a heart-wrenching relationship drama . 2023-09-27 . The Indian Express . en . 27 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230927192507/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/chithha-teaser-siddharth-promises-a-heart-wrenching-relationship-drama-8927906/ . live.
  33. Web site: 2023-11-10 . Jigarthanda Double X Twitter reviews are in: Raghava Lawrence and Karthik Subbaraj film termed 'bad, bold and mad' . 2023-11-10 . Hindustan Times . en . 10 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231110110709/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/jigarthanda-double-x-movie-review-twitter-karthik-subbaraj-raghava-lawrence-101699606474632.html . live.
  34. Web site: Tovino Thomas' Adrishya Jalakangal trailer is here . 2023-11-25 . . en . 12 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231112005833/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/nov/09/tovino-thomas-adrishya-jalakangal-trailer-is-here-49391.html . live.
  35. Web site: Anushka's next with director Vijay to go on floors in February . 21 April 2023 . . en . 21 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230421200818/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/nov/16/anushkas-next-with-director-vijay-to-go-on-floors-in-february-36704.html . live.
  36. Web site: 24 December 2023 . Arun Vijay's Mission Chapter 1 gets a release date . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240110173122/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/dec/24/arun-vijays-mission-chapter-1-gets-a-release-date-50673.amp . 10 January 2024 . 19 January 2024 . Cinema Express.
  37. News: . Lantrani Review: This satirical anthology by national award winning directors hits the bulls eye . 9 February 2024 . Ronak . Kotecha . 18 February 2024.
  38. News: NETHRAM — This won't stop Till You Stop Sharing Inspire Reel Media and Entertainment . 3 December 2017 . Inspire Reel . 23 July 2021 . 26 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230426194053/https://www.inspirereel.com/nethram-this-wont-stop-till-you-stop-sharing/ . live .
  39. News: Ghar Se: Nimisha Sajayan-starrer short film is poignant and powerful . . 29 June 2020 . 23 July 2021 . 21 September 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210921165832/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/06/29/nimisha-sajayan-ghar-se-hindi-short-film.html . live.
  40. News: Nimisha Sajayan's photo story Droupadi is intense . 17 November 2017 . . Asha . Prakash . 20 June 2023 . 18 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230518113413/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nimisha-sajayans-photo-story-droupadi-is-intense/articleshow/61688373.cms . live.
  41. Web site: Alia Bhatt Boards Prime Video Wildlife Crime Drama 'Poacher' as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE). 2024-02-06 . Variety. en.
  42. News: 'Dabba Cartel' announcement: Shabana Azmi, Jyotika cook up a racket . . 29 February 2024.
  43. Web site: Kerala State Film Awards 2019: Winners list . The Indian Express . 27 February 2019 . 28 April 2021 . 27 February 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190227182207/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/kerala-state-film-awards-2019-winners-list/ . live.
  44. News: Kerala Film Critics Awards announced . The New Indian Express . 9 April 2019 . 29 January 2023 . 22 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221122090907/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/apr/09/kerala-film-critics-awards-announced-1962020.html . live.
  45. Web site: Nominations for the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018 . Filmfare . 4 June 2018 . 28 April 2021 . 30 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200830181056/https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018_-28652.html . live.
  46. Web site: SIIMA Awards: Here are the winners from Malayalam . Malayala Manorama . 15 September 2018 . 28 April 2021 . 15 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180915122255/https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/09/15/siima-awards-malayalam-winners-list.html . live.
  47. Web site: SIIMA Awards 2018 nominations . Firstpost . 16 August 2018 . 28 April 2021 . 18 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180918090208/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/siima-awards-2018-nominations-vijays-mersal-leads-with-nine-nods-followed-by-vikram-vedha-4976241.html . live.
  48. Web site: Nominations for the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019. . 12 August 2024.
  49. Web site: Winners of the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019. . 12 August 2024.
  50. Web site: വനിത ഫിലിം അവാര്‍ഡ് 2018: ഫഹദ് മികച്ച നടൻ, മഞ്ജു വാരിയർ, പാർവതി മികച്ച നടിമാർ . Women's Film Award 2018: Fahadh Best Actor, Manju Warrier and Parvathy Best Actress . Malayalam . Malayala Manorama . 27 February 2018 . 28 April 2021 . 5 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200605202740/https://www.manoramaonline.com/news/latest-news/2018/02/25/vanita-film-awards-2018-live-updates.html . live.
  51. News: Nimisha Sajayan in the race for Best Actress in IFFM 2021 . . 5 August 2021 . . 20 August 2021 . 5 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210805153916/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/suriyas-soorarai-pottru-vidya-balans-sherni-lead-nominations-at-iffm-awards-2021/article35739503.ece/amp/ . live.
  52. Web site: IFFM 2021 Awards: Check Out The Complete Winners List . Ravali . Hymavati . . 20 August 2021 . 20 June 2023 . 27 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230427100636/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/bollywood/iffm-2021-awards-check-out-the-complete-winners-list-702598 . live.
  53. Web site: Fahadh, Manju, Aishwarya corner Movie Street film excellence awards . Malayala Manorama . 5 February 2018 . 28 April 2021 . 11 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210411002623/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/02/05/fahadh-manju-aishwarya-corner-movie-street-film-excellence-awards.html . live.
  54. Web site: Winners TISFA 2019 . Toronto International South Asian Film Awards . 28 April 2021 . 26 May 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200526185120/http://tisfa.ca/winners-2019/ . live.
  55. Web site: 11 October 2022 . Filmfare Awards South: From Nimisha Sajayan to Allu Arjun. Read which actors won what . 11 October 2022 . Onmanorama . en . 11 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221011070903/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/10/11/filmfare-awards-south-malayalam-tamil-telugu-kannada-stars-announced.html . live.
  56. Web site: Filmfare Awards South 2024 full winners list: Nani's Dasara, Siddharth's Chithha win big . . 7 August 2024.
  57. Web site: Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2023. . 12 August 2024.