Actor
Nimisha Sajayan
Based In
Kochi, Kerala, India
Origin
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Years Active
2017 – Present
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 |
About Nimisha Sajayan
She is a Nationally recognized Indian actress known for Malayalam cinema.
The Great Indian Kitchen is her most popular film.
Yes, she has won multiple Kerala State and Filmfare awards.
Yes, she has appeared in Hindi films and OTT series.
She prefers strong, realistic, and content-driven characters.