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Marital Status: Unmarried
Hometown: Mumbai
Age: 27 Years

Nimisha Sajayan

Bio/Wiki
Full nameNimisha Bindu Sajayan [1]Nimisha Sajayan - Instagram
Other nameNimisha Sanjayan Nair [2]Onmanorama
ProfessionActor
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 ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutShort Film
• Malayalam: Nethram (2017) as a rape victim
Nimisha Sajayan in a still from the short film 'Nethram' (2017)
• Hindi: Ghar Se (2020) as a wife
Nimisha Sajayan in the short film 'Ghar Se' (2020)
Film
• Malayalam: Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017) as 'Sreeja'
Nimisha Sajayan (as Sreeja) in a still from the film 'Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum' (2017)
• Marathi: Hawa Hawai (2022) as 'Jyoti'
Nimisha Sajayan as 'Jyoti' in the film 'Hawa Hawai' (2022)
• English: Footprints on Water (2023) as 'Meera'
Nimisha Sajayan (as Meera) in a still from the film 'Footprints on Water' (2023)
• Tamil: Chithha (2023) as 'Sakthi'
Nimisha Sajayan as 'Sakthi' in a still from the film 'Chithha' (2023)
Awards2017
• Youth Icon Award at the Short Movie Awards Kerala
Nimisha Sajayan with the 2017 Youth Icon Award
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)
Nimisha Sajayan with the 2018 Movie Street Film Excellence Award
• 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
Nimisha Sajayan while receiving the 49th Kerala State Film Award
• 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
Nimisha Sajayan with the 66th Filmfare Critics Award
2020
• Bharath Murali – The Holy Actor Award
Nimisha Sajayan while holding the Bharath Murali - The Holy Actor Award (2020)
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 Birth4 January 1997 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2024) 27 Years
BirthplaceMumbai
Zodiac signCapricorn
NationalityIndian
HometownMumbai
SchoolCarmel Convent High School, Mumbai
College/UniversityK. J. Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai
Educational QualificationA degree in mass communication [3]Hindustan Times
ReligionHinduism [4]Nithu Nair - Facebook
EthnicityMalayali
Food HabitNon-vegetarian [5]Vanitha
TattooOn the middle of her chest: A sun wheel
Nimisha Sajayan's tattoo on middle of her chest
Note: She got her tattoo inked in 2022.
ControversiesMakeup: 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.
Nimisha Sajayan’s Facebook post about the criticism regarding her makeup
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 StatusUnmarried
Family
Husband/SpouseN/A
ParentsFather- Sajayan (engineer)
Mother- Bindhu Sajayan (homemaker)
Nimisha Sajayan's parents
Note: They both belong to Kollam, Kerala.
SiblingsBrother- None
Sister- Nithu Nair (also known as Nithu Sajayan) (works in Pune)
Nimisha Sajayan and Nithu Nair

Nimisha Sajayan

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

    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)

    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 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)

    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 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 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

    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.