Nimisha Sajayan Height, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More

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 • Malayalam: Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017) as 'Sreeja' • Marathi: Hawa Hawai (2022) as 'Jyoti' • English: Footprints on Water (2023) as 'Meera' • Tamil: Chithha (2023) as 'Sakthi'
Awards	2017 • Youth Icon Award at the Short Movie Awards Kerala 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 • Best Actress award for the Malayalam language films ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ and ‘Chola’ at the 49th Kerala State Film Awards, held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on 27 February • Best Actress award for the film ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ at the 42nd Kerala Film Critics Association Awards • Best Actress in a Lead Role award for the film ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ at the Movie Street Film Excellence Awards • Best Star Couple award (shared by actor Shane Nigam) for the Malayalam film ‘Eeda’ at the 21st Asianet Film Awards held near the FACT Sports Association Ground in Kochi, Kerala • Best Actress – South (Malayalam) for the film 'Eeda' at the 66th Filmfare Critics Award 2020 • Bharath Murali – The Holy Actor Award 2021 • Honourable Mention for Best Actress (Feature) for the Malayalam film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) held virtually on 20 August • Best Actress – Critics for the Malayalam film ‘Chola’ at the 9th South Indian International Movie Awards held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre in September 2022 • Best Actress Critics’ Choice award for the film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ at the 10th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) held in Bengaluru in September • Best Actress (Malayalam) for the film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ at the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South held in Bengaluru on 9 October
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 [3]Hindustan Times
Religion	Hinduism [4]Nithu Nair - Facebook
Ethnicity	Malayali
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian [5]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, BJP leader Sandeep G. Varier accused Nimisha on Facebook of hiding an income of Rs. 1.14 crore and claimed that she was summoned by the state GST intelligence. Nimisha's mother, however, refuted these claims and explained that Nimisha had not registered for GST initially, but she did so in 2020-21 and the issue was resolved. [6]Onmanorama
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Husband/Spouse	N/A
Parents	Father- Sajayan (engineer) Mother- Bindhu Sajayan (homemaker) Note: They both belong to Kollam, Kerala.
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.

• She gained recognition through her performances in Malayalam films like ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ (2017), ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ (2018), and ‘Chola’ (2019).

• 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 Sajayan as ‘Janaki’ in the film ‘Chola’ (2019)

• 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 in a still from the film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ (2021)
• 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.