One of Indian cinema's most popular, powerful, and versatile actresses, Nayanthara is today a force to be reckoned with in the film industry. She's not just an actress, but a powerhouse performer, a glamorous icon, and the "Lady Superstar" of South cinema. Her birthday is a celebration for her millions of fans, as Nayanthara has single-handedly achieved a status every artist dreams of.

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Nayanthara's birth and early life (Nayanthara family)

Nayanthara was born on November 18, 1984, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Her real name is Diana Mariam Kurian, which was later changed to Nayanthara for her film career.

His father was an officer in the Indian Air Force, so his childhood was spent in many parts of India.

• Delhi

• Gujarat

• Jammu and Kashmir

• and Tamil Nadu

Constantly relocating, Nayanthara learned discipline, adaptability, and understanding diverse cultures from a young age—these became her greatest strengths. She began modeling while in college. It was a hobby, but it gradually led her to the world of films.

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Beginning of film journey: A coincidence that changed life (Nayanthara career)

One day, while modeling, she had to do a photoshoot. Seeing the photos from that photoshoot, Malayalam director Sathyan Anthikkad approached her and offered her a film. Initially, Nayanthara refused to work in films, as her dream was to become a chartered accountant. However, after some discussion, she accepted the offer and did her first project—

Malayalam film 'Manasinakkare' (2003)

This film gave her a place in the hearts of the audience, and soon she became a star in all three industries – Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu.

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Commercial success and superstardom

Nayanthara has given a long list of hit films in her career-

In Tamil cinema:

• Chandramukhi (2005)

• Yaaradi ni Mohini

• Thani Oruvan

• Aaram

• Bigil

In Telugu cinema:

• basil

• Advi Ramudu

• Ghatotkachudu

• Sri Rama Rajyam

In Malayalam:

• Mansinakkare

• Athu Oru Kanakalyan

• Pushpak

Her pairing with Rajinikanth in 'Chandralekha' made her the top heroine of the Tamil industry overnight.

The documentary has arrived 

"Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale" was released on Netflix in 2024. The documentary chronicles Nayanthara's professional life, as well as her personal life, struggles, film career, and relationship with her husband, Vignesh Shivan. Fans loved the documentary, but this controversy could now create problems for it.

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Why is she called “Lady Superstar”?

Nayanthara didn't earn this title for nothing.
She consistently starred in films that—

• She was the only selling point.

• The plots were women-centric,

• And he earned crores at the box office.

His films like-

• Aaram (2017)

• Maya (2015)

• Konjam Kobam Konjam Naanum
  proved that Nayanthara's name alone is enough to make a film a hit.

Personal Life: Love, Struggle, and Stability (Nayanthara personal life)

Nayanthara's personal life has been as much in the news as her professional one. She was in a long-term relationship with choreographer-actor Prabhu Deva and felt devastated after the breakup. But Nayanthara never gave up. She pulled herself together, got back up, and focused on her career with all her might. Then came into her life—

Vignesh Shivan

The two met during the film 'Nanam Rowdy Than' and gradually the relationship turned into marriage. The two tied the knot in 2022 and
welcomed twin sons – Uyir and Ulagam – through surrogacy.

She shone in 'Jawaan'—her first collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan

In 2023, Nayanthara played the lead role in Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster film Jawaan. This was one of the films in her career that established her as a pan-India star. Her powerful on-screen performance proved that she can shine at any scale, on any stage.

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FAQs

1. When and where was Nayanthara born?

Nayanthara was born on 18 November 1984 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

2. What is the real name of Nayanthara?

Her real name is Diana Mariam Kurian. She later changed her name to Nayanthara after entering films.

3. Why is Nayanthara called “Lady Superstar”?

Because she's delivered numerous female-centric films that became box office hits solely on her name.
Her stardom is so strong that she's capable of driving a film's collections single-handedly.

4. How did Nayanthara start in films?

After seeing her modelling photographs, director Sathyan Anthikkad cast her for the first time in the Malayalam film Manassinakkare (2003).

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