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Nimisha Sajayan
Active Malayalam Film Industry
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inKochi, Kerala, India
- Age25–35
- Active2017 – Present
- Updated
Nimisha Sajayan Biography
Nimisha Sajayan Basic Information
- Full Name: Nimisha Sajayan
- Date of Birth: January 4, 1997
- Age: 29 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Kochi, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession Occupation: Actress
- Industry: Malayalam Film Industry (also works in Tamil & Hindi films)
- Years Active: 2017 – Present
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 5 inches
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
Family Background
- Father: Sajayan (Former Air Force Officer)
- Mother: Bindu Sajayan
- Siblings: Not publicly known
Education
- Schooling: Mumbai
- College: Not widely disclosed
- Known For: Also a trained martial artist (Taekwondo, black belt level)
Career Highlight
| Year | Highlight Work | Role | Industry/Language | Achievement/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Sreeja | Malayalam | Debut film, critically acclaimed performance |
| 2018 | Eeda | Aishwarya | Malayalam | Gained recognition for strong character role |
| 2019 | Chola | Janaki | Malayalam | Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2021 | The Great Indian Kitchen | Sreedevi Hareesh | Malayalam | National-level recognition, cult success |
| 2021 | Nayattu | WCPO Sunitha | Malayalam | Critically praised performance |
| 2021 | Malik | Rosline | Malayalam | Starred in big-budget political drama |
| 2022 | Oru Thekkan Thallu Case | Vasanthi | Malayalam | Popular commercial and critical success |
| 2023 | Chithha | Shakthi | Tamil | Strong entry into Tamil cinema |
| 2023 | Jigarthanda DoubleX | Malaiyarasi | Tamil | Major Tamil film with wide recognition |
| 2024 | Poacher | Mala Yogi | Malayalam (OTT) | Entry into web series (Prime Video) |
| 2024 | Mission: Chapter 1 | Nancy Kurian | Tamil | Expansion into pan-India projects |
| 2025 | Dabba Cartel | Mala | Hindi (OTT) | Netflix series, Hindi industry presence |
Recent Activity
- Active in both regional cinema and OTT platforms
- Starred in the 2024 Prime Video series Poacher
- Featured in the 2025 Netflix series Dabba Cartel
- Appeared in the Malayalam film Adrishya Jalakangal
- Acted in the Tamil film Jigarthanda DoubleX
- Had a prominent role in the international film Footprints on Water
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress (Malayalam) | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Nominated |
| 2018 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Debut – Malayalam | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Won |
| 2018 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Malayalam | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Nominated |
| 2018 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Actress | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Nominated |
| 2018 | Vanitha Film Awards | Best Newcomer Actress | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Won |
| 2018 | Movie Street Film Excellence Awards | Best Debutant Actor – Female | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Won |
| 2018 | Toronto International South Asian Film Awards | Best Debut Actress | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Won |
| 2019 | Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actress | Oru Kuprasidha Payyan / Chola | Won |
| 2019 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actress | Oru Kuprasidha Payyan | Won |
| 2019 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Star Couple | Eeda | Won |
| 2019 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Character Actress | Oru Kuprasidha Payyan | Nominated |
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress | Eeda | Nominated |
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress (Critics) | Eeda | Won |
| 2019 | Movie Street Film Excellence Awards | Best Actor (Female) | Oru Kuprasidha Payyan | Won |
| 2021 | IFFM Awards | Best Performance Female (Feature) | The Great Indian Kitchen | Nominated |
| 2021 | IFFM Awards | Honourable Mention for Best Actress (Feature) | The Great Indian Kitchen | Won |
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress | Chola | Nominated |
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Chola | Won |
| 2022 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress (Malayalam) | The Great Indian Kitchen | Won |
| 2022 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Critics Choice Awards | The Great Indian Kitchen | Won |
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress | Chithha | Won |
| 2024 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Actress | Chithha | Won |
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