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Aishwarya Rajesh
Aishwarya Rajesh at Rummy Audio Launch
Born (1990-01-10) 10 January 1990 (age 34)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
OccupationFilm actress
Years active2011–present
ParentRajesh
RelativesSri Lakshmi (aunt)
Amarnath (grandfather)

Aishwarya Rajesh is an Indian film actress, who has appeared in leading roles primarily in Tamil cinema. She started her career as Anchor in a famous comedy show called Asathapovadhu Yaru on Sun TV. After winning the reality show Maanada Mayilada. she made her debut in Avargalum Ivargalum (2011) and became known after starring in Attakathi (2012) portraying the role of Amudha. Her first Malayalam film was Jomonte Suvisheshangal opposite Dulquer Salmaan and she also acted with Nivin Pauly in her second Malayalam film Sakhavu. She made her debut in Bollywood, in 2017 through the film Daddy opposite to Arjun Rampal and also acting in two big films Vada Chennai and Dhruva Natchathiram opposite Dhanush and Vikram. She received Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for the 2014 film Kaaka Muttai at Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.[1]

Early life

Aishwarya was born in Chennai. She did her schooling in Shrine Vailankanni Senior Secondary School and in Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in T.Nagar. [2] Aishwarya's father Rajesh was also an actor who had appeared in 54 films in Telugu. Her grandfather Amarnath too acted in lead roles, while her aunt Srilakshmi, is a Telugu comedian with over 500 films to her credit.[3]

She studied at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai and graduated with a B.Com degree.[4] She started to learn dance since she needed to choreograph a stage show for a student cultural fest and later entered the reality show Maanada Mayilada on Kalaignar TV. She won the show's third season and got offered roles in films thereafter.[3] She expressed her gratitude to Arjun Rampal for introducing her to Bollywood.

Career

In 2014, she was seen alongside Vijay Sethupathi in two film, Rummy, and Pannaiyarum Padminiyum, released within two weeks. While the first film was a village drama set in the 1980s, the latter was based on a short film of the same name, and revolved around an old man and his vintage car Premier Padmini.[5][6] Critics praised her performances, especially in Rummy.[7][8] Hindustan Times wrote that she was "extremely promising"[9] while film critic Baradwaj Rangan noted that she was "expressive", calling her "a tonic for nerves frayed by the alabaster automatons we usually get as heroines".[10][11] Later that year, she appeared in a song sequence in R. Parthiepan's Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam and as the female lead in Thirudan Police.[12]

Aishwarya's first release in 2015 was Kaaka Muttai. Her portrayal of a slum dweller and mother of two children was lauded by critics. Baradwaj Rangan wrote, "it features stunning performances from everyone...especially Aishwarya Rajesh, who plays the kids' mother with a world-weariness that belies her years".[13] Other reviewers stated that she was "excellent",[14] played her role "with extraordinary ease" [15] and that she "leaves you awe-struck".[16][17] That year, she also made her the stage debut, playing Cinderella from the same-titled fairytale that was adapted as a "musical dance drama".[18][19]

As of late 2015, she is working simultaneously on multiple upcoming projects. She has completed filming for Seenu Ramasamy's Idam Porul Yaeval,[20] in which she portrays a patti mandram (debate) speaker,[21] Kutramae Thandanai that sees her collaborating with Kaaka Muttai director Manikandan and the horror comedy film Hello Naan Pei Pesuren, in which she plays a tele-shopping sales girl.[21][22] Aaradhu Sinam, a remake of the Malayalam film Memories,[23] and newcomer Bhuvan Nullan's Mo.[24][25]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Language Notes
2010 Neethana Avan Archana Tamil
2011 Avargalum Ivargalum Swetha Tamil
Uyarthiru 420 Charu Tamil
Sattapadi Kutram Sumathi Tamil
2012 Vilayada Vaa Anu Tamil
Attakathi Amudha Tamil
Aachariyangal Anu Tamil
2013 Puthagam Thara Tamil
2014 Rummy Sornam Tamil
Pannaiyarum Padminiyum Malarvizhi Tamil
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam Herself Tamil Special appearance
Thirudan Police Poornima Tamil
2015 Kaaka Muttai The protagonist kids' mother Tamil Won, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
2016 Aarathu Sinam Mia Tamil
Hello Naan Pei Pesuren Kavitha Tamil
Manithan Jennifer Tamil
Dharma Durai Anbuselvi Tamil Won, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
Kuttrame Thandanai Swetha Tamil
Kadalai Kalai Tamil
Parandhu Sella Vaa Madhavi Tamil
Mo Priya Tamil
2017 Jomonte Suvisheshangal Vaidhehi Malayalam
Mupparimanam Herself Tamil Cameo appearance
Kattappava Kaanom Meena Tamil
Sakhhavu Janaki Malayalam
Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum Pooja Tamil
Daddy Asha Gawli Hindi
2018 Lakshmi Nandhini Tamil
Saamy 2 Bhuvana Tamil
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam Renu Tamil [26][27]
Vada Chennai Padma Tamil Releasing on October 18th
Dhruva Natchathiram † Ragini Tamil Releasing on December 21
Kanaa† TBA Tamil Post Production
Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai † TBA Tamil Post Production
Idam Porul Yaeval † TBA Tamil Delayed
2019 Sundaram Productions - Production No 1 † TBA Tamil Filming
Gopi Nainar's next with Jai † TBA Tamil Filming
Kranthi Madhav's next with Vijay Deverakonda † TBA Telugu Announced

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result
2015 63rd Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Tamil Kaaka Muttai Nominated
Edison Awards Best Actress – Tamil Kaaka Muttai Nominated
2016 5th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress – Tamil Kaaka Muttai Nominated
3rd Behindwoods Gold Medal Ceremony Best Actress in a Supporting Role Kaaka Muttai Won
1st IIFA Utsavam Performance In A Supporting Role - Female Kaaka Muttai Nominated
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards Best Actress Kaaka Muttai Won
Provoke Awards Best Actress - Jury Kaaka Muttai Won
Radio City Awards Best Actress for 2016 Won
2017 Ananda Vikatan Nambikkai Awards Top 10 Youngsters of TN Award - Nambikkai Nayagi Won
64th Filmfare Awards South Best Actress in a Supporting Role Dharmadurai Nominated
6th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Dharmadurai Won
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress Kaaka Muttai Won[1]
13th WE Awards Best Actress Won
Asiavision Awards Best Actress - Multi Languages Won
2018 Forum Keralam Film Awards 2017 Best Actress Sakhavu Nominated
JFW Golden Divas Awards JFW Golden Diva Won
Pride Of TamilNadu Awards Pride of TamilNadu in Entertainment Emerging Category Won
Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam Jomonte Suvisheshangal Nominated
The New Indian Express Devi Awards Breathing Life into the Silver Screen Won

References

  1. ^ a b "TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  2. ^ "'I always break the rules'". Chitradeepa Anantharam. The Hindu. 18 July 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  3. ^ a b Gupta, Rinku. "Dancing Her Way into Films". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
  4. ^ Attakathi actress Aishwarya Rajesh joins us in an exclusive chat! – Lifeandtrendz. Lifeandtrendz.com. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Rummy is a 1980s film". Deccan Chronicle. 18 May 2013. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Vijay Sethupathi wanted Padmini!". The Times of India. 2 February 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  7. ^ Movie Review : Rummy. Sify.com. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
  8. ^ Rummy (aka) Rummy review. Behindwoods.com (31 January 2014). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  9. ^ Movie review: Rummy makes for an engaging watch – Hindustan Times. Hindustantimes.com. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
  10. ^ "Pannaiyarum Padminiyum"... Vehicle star | Baradwaj Rangan. Baradwajrangan.wordpress.com (8 February 2014). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  11. ^ Pannaiyarum Padminiyum: Vehicle star – The Hindu. Thehindu.com (8 February 2014). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  12. ^ Aaranya Kaandam makers begin Thirudan Police – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (7 December 2013). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  13. ^ Kaaka Muttai: An outstanding debut. The Hindu (5 June 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  14. ^ Film Review: Kaaka Muttai. Livemint. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
  15. ^ Kaaka Muttai review: A small film with a big heart | movie reviews. Hindustan Times (4 June 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  16. ^ Kaakka Muttai: This National Award-winning, charming film about 2 slum kids is a must-watch. Firstpost (5 June 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  17. ^ 'Kaaka Muttai' review: A film that will make you crow with joy | Zee News. Zeenews.india.com (5 June 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  18. ^ All set for stage debut – Chennai. The Hindu (4 February 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  19. ^ Ganesh Venkatram makes a successul [sic]sic] theatre debut – Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (8 February 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  20. ^ Aishwarya to play lead in Seenu's film – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (26 April 2014). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  21. ^ a b From Slum Mom to Patti Mandram Speaker. The New Indian Express. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
  22. ^ Aishwarya Rajesh, a sales girl in her next – Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (3 August 2015).. The Indian Express (26 August 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  23. ^ First look of Arulnithi's Aaraadhu Sinam is expected soon. Behindwoods.com (20 October 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  24. ^ I want to do responsible roles: Ramesh – Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (9 November 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  25. ^ Aishwarya Rajesh says she is willing to work in a film if the story is good. The Hindu (5 October 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  26. ^ "Its official! Mani Ratnams next to star Jyothika, Simbu, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil". Retrieved 18 September 2017.
  27. ^ "Cast for Mani Ratnam's next announced". The News Minute. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
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