Abhinaya (actress)
| Abhinaya | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Abhinaya Anand Rajahmundry Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Abhinaya is an Indian film actress and model.[1] She is a differently-abled actress who is both hearing and speech impaired.[2][3] She made her acting debut in Naadodigal (2009) and went on to reprise the role in its Telugu and Kannada remakes.
Career
Abhinaya was spotted by director Samuthirakani from an ad agency's portfolio while he was on the lookout for a fresh face for his movie Naadodigal.[4]The success of Naadodigal and critical acclaim for Abhinaya's performance led him to cast her in the Telugu remake Shambo Shiva Shambo, while she was signed to play the same role in its Kannada remake Hudugaru as well. She won two Filmfare Awards for her performances in Naadodigal and Shambo Shiva Shambo the following year. She was cast in an important role in Easan (2010) directed by Sasikumar. In 2011, A. R. Murugadoss signed her to play a supporting role alongside Suriya in the film 7aam Arivu.[5]
In 2012, she had three Telugu releases. In Dammu and Dhamarukam she played the sister of Jr. NTR's and Nagarjuna's characters, respectively,[6] while in Genius she played a Muslim character.[7] That year she also got her first lead role in the Telugu film Chandrudu opposite Krishnudu[8] but the film's release has been delayed. She was seen in minor supporting roles as part of an ensemble cast in the Telugu family drama Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013)[7] and the Tamil action masala films Veeram (2014) [9] and Hari's Poojai.[10] The Reporter, the first Malayalam film, Abhinaya had signed,[11] released after long delays in 2015. That year also saw her making her Bollywood debut in R. Balki's Shamitabh in a short role.[12]
Among her upcoming films are Vizhithiru, in which she is playing a radio jockey,[13] and Mela Thalam.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Neninthe | Sayaji Shinde's Daughter(30 Sec's Role) | Telugu | |
| 2009 | Naadodigal | Pavithra Natraj | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut - South Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress |
| 2010 | Aayirathil Oruvan | Cholan's daughter | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Shambo Shiva Shambo | Pavithra | Telugu | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Telugu |
| 2010 | Easan | Poorani | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Hudugaru | Pavithra | Kannada | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada |
| 2011 | 7aum Arivu | Bodhidharma's wife | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Dammu | Vijay's sister | Telugu | |
| 2012 | Dhamarukam | Shailu | Telugu | |
| 2012 | Genius | Telugu | ||
| 2013 | Isaac Newton S/O Philipose | Annie | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Chinni | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Mahankali | Telugu | Guest appearance | |
| 2014 | Veeram | Poongothai | Tamil | |
| 2014 | 1 by Two | Razia | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | Poojai | Durga | Tamil | |
| 2015 | The Reporter | Sara | Malayalam | |
| 2015 | Shamitabh | Herself | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Thani Oruvan | Menimekalai | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Thakka Thakka | Indhu | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Adida Melam | Devaki | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Thudi | Raji Pillai | Tamil Telugu Hindi | Filming |
| 2016 | Chandrudu | Telugu | Post-production | |
| 2016 | Vizhithiru | Tamil | Post-production | |
| 2016 | Nisabdham | Aadhira | Tamil | Post-production |
References
- ↑ "Nadodigal Abhinaya gets more offers". Southdreamz. 16 July 2009. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
- ↑ "'Nadodigal' Abhinaya does the talking through lap-top". Chennaionline. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
- ↑ Borah, Prabalika M. (28 January 2010). "Fighting odds". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
- ↑ Rajamani, Radhika (30 June 2009). "Nadodigal's special heroine". Rediff. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
- ↑ Chowdhary, Y. Sunitha (4 April 2011). "Set for a bigger role". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- ↑ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (19 November 2011). "Itsy bitsy". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
- 1 2 3 Nambidi, Parvathy. "Riding high". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ↑ "Abhinaya cast opposite Krishunudu". Sify.com. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ↑ "Abhinaya Expresses About Ajith – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 11 January 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ↑ "Abhinaya bags her next with Vishal – The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ↑ "Team 'Nadodigal' reunites for Mollywood". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
- ↑ http://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/abhinaya-enters-bollywood-with-dhanushs-shamitabh/
- ↑ "Abhinaya's game for M-Town – The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 15 January 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
External links
- Abhinaya at the Internet Movie Database