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Age: 27 Years Hometown: Mumbai Religion: Hinduism
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Nimisha Bindu Sajayan [1]Nimisha Sajayan – Instagram |
| Other name | Nimisha Sanjayan Nair [2]Onmanorama |
| Profession | Actor |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 161 cm in meters– 1.61 m in feet & inches– 5’ 3” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 60 kg in pounds– 132 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-30-34 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Short Film • Malayalam: Nethram (2017) as a rape victim • Hindi: Ghar Se (2020) as a wife Film • Marathi: Hawa Hawai (2022) as ‘Jyoti’ • English: Footprints on Water (2023) as ‘Meera’ • Tamil: Chithha (2023) as ‘Sakthi’ |
| Awards | 2018 • Best Debut Actress award for the Malayalam film ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ at the 7th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) held in Dubai, UAE • Best Debut Actress for the film ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ at the Toronto International South Asian Film Awards • Best Debutant Actor – Female award for the film ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ at the Movie Street Film Excellence Awards (also known as Movie Street Awards) • Best Newcomer Actress award for the film ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ at the Vanitha Film Awards held at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on 25 February 2019 2020 2021 2022 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 4 January 1997 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 27 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| School | Carmel Convent High School, Mumbai |
| College/University | K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | A degree in mass communication |
| Religion | Hinduism [3]Nithu Nair – Facebook |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian [4]Vanitha |
| Tattoo | On the middle of her chest: A sun wheel
Note: She got her tattoo inked in 2022. |
| Controversies | Makeup: A professional Choice: Nimisha faced criticism from netizens for wearing makeup in a 2020 photoshoot, which surprised some as she had mentioned before that she usually doesn’t like makeup. She, however, later addressed the matter through a post on Facebook and clarified that although she does not prefer makeup, she would use it for her job if necessary.
Tax Evasion: On 10 November 2022, a BJP leader named Sandeep G. Varier took to social media to make some allegations against Nimisha. He shared a post on Facebook through which he accused Nimisha of having a hidden income of Rs. 1.14 crore. He claimed that the state GST intelligence department had summoned her for the same earlier. Nimisha’s mother, however, later denied the accusations and explained that Nimisha had not initially registered for GST. According to her, When the tax became due, Nimisha applied for it in 2020-21 following which the matter was resolved. [5]Onmanorama |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father– Sajayan (engineer) Mother– Bindhu Sajayan (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Brother– None Sister– Nithu Nair (also known as Nithu Sajayan) (works in Pune) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Nimisha Sajayan
- Nimisha Sajayan is an Indian actor. She primarily works in Malayalam, Tamil, Marathi, and English films. Nimisha gained recognition through her performances in Malayalam films like ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ (2017), ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ (2018), and ‘Chola’ (2019).
- She grew up in a Malayali family in Mumbai.
Nimisha Sajayan’s childhood picture
- Both her parents belong to Kollam, Kerala.
- As a child, she had a keen interest in sports, and she actively took part in various events like running, swimming, and skating in school. She held the position of captain for both the football and volleyball teams of her school.
- Nimisha earned a black belt in Taekwondo when she was in the 8th class.
Nimisha Sajayan in a taekwondo uniform
- After making her acting debut in 2017, she appeared in many other Malayalam films including a crime thriller film titled ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ (2018) in which she played the role of ‘Hanna Elizabeth.’ Her performance in the film was highly acclaimed by critics.
Nimisha Sajayan (as Hanna Elizabeth) in a still from the film ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ (2018)
- She appeared in the Malayalam-language psychological drama film ‘Chola’ as a schoolgirl named ‘Janaki’ in 2019; the film was premiered at many international film festivals. Nimisha’s appearances in many other Malayalam films like ‘Stand Up’ (2019), ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ (2021), and ‘Oru Thekkan Thallu Case’ (2022) were highly praised by the audience.
Nimisha Sajayan as ‘Janaki’ in the film ‘Chola’ (2019)
- She has worked in some short films as well. In 2020, she played the role of a mother in the short film ‘Draupadi,’ which was presented in the form of a photo story.
Nimisha Sajayan in the short film ‘Draupadi’ (2020)
- Nimisha loves animals and has a pet dog named Koko, which she got as a birthday present from her sister, Nithu.
Nimisha Sajayan and her pet, Koko
- Nimisha has a passion for art. According to her, she feels at peace when she sketches and paints. She aims to convey meaningful messages through her artwork, which often sparks discussions among netizens when she shares them on social media.
Some of Nimisha Sajayan’s artwork
- She’s a food enthusiast who loves Palada Payasam, Sadya, and Fish.
- In an interview, Nimisha once revealed that she opts for home remedies over beauty parlours for her skin and hair care. She added that she has never used conditioners for her hair, and she always goes for ayurvedic shampoos. She further said that her mother often applies a mixture of oil with curry leaves, along with a blend of eggs and fenugreek seeds soaked in water to her hair.
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| ↑1 | Nimisha Sajayan – Instagram |
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| ↑2, ↑5 | Onmanorama |
| ↑3 | Nithu Nair – Facebook |
| ↑4 | Vanitha |