Divya Padmini
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Divya Padmini | |
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| Born | Divya Padmini |
| Other names | Divya Vishwanath , Divya prasanth(Character from sthreedhanam) |
| Occupation | Television/Film Actress |
| Years active | 2008-Present |
| Height | 170c.m |
| Spouse | Ratish |
Divya Padmini, also known as Divya Vishwanath, is an actress working for the Tamil and Malayalam film and Television industries.She is well known among the Malayali audience as Divya of Sthreedhanam ,the longest running serial in Malayalam.
Career
While she was doing her graduation at NSS College, Changanacherry, she was selected by her teachers to play the central character in a telefilm titled Anakha, which was to be produced by the college's newly formed theatre club. The telefilm was aired in Asianet on Valentine's Day in 2006. Director Biju Varkey, who has made films like Phantom, noticed her and invited her to act in a non-commercial film titled Chandranilekkulla Vazhi. She acted as a village girl from a pulluva background in the film.[1] She was also part of the Malayalam film Indrajith.
She was spotted by noted director P. Vasu and got her Tamil film debut in the 2011 film Puli Vesham, for which she was asked to change her name to Divya Padmini, adding her mother's maiden name to her name.[2] Since then she was seen in few more Tamil films,[3] like the Ilaiyaraaja musical Ayyan[4][5] and Vilayada Vaa a film that focussed on carrom.[6][7]
In 2007, she acted in her first serial Manapporutham. She was also part of a few other popular serials like Ammathottil. She is also acting in Tamil serials. She is currently acting in Sun TV's serial Pillai Nilla and in Kayitham, in which she plays the role of a school teacher called Parvathy, produced by Samuthirakani.[8]She recently participated in popular reality show Ningalkkumaakam Kodeswaran along with Chithra Shenoy on Asianet.
Personal life
Divya is from Kattappana in Idukki district. She is married to Ratish, an art director and has settled in Mumbai.[9]
Filmography
- Chandranilekkoru Vazhi (2006) - Indira -Malayalam
- Indrajith (2007) -Malayalam
- Puli Vesham (2011) - Thamarai -Tamil
- Ayyan (2011) - Selvi -Tamil
- Kasethan Kadavulada (2011) - Mamtha -Tamil
- Vilaiyaada Vaa (2012) - Divya -Tamil
- Husbands in Goa (2012) - Rita -Malayalam
- Rock Star (2015) - Vani -Malayalam
- Television
| year | Serial | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2009 | Velankanni Mathavu | Surya TV | Malayalam | Reachal |
| 2008-2009 | Ammathottil | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Mattoruval | Surya TV | Malayalam | Deepa |
| 2011 | Tharkappu Kalai Theeratha | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| 2012-2014 | Pillai Nila | Sun TV | Tamil | Hema |
| 2012-2016 | Sthreedhanam | Asianet | Malayalam | Divya |
| 2013-2014 | Kayitham | Puthuyugam TV | Tamil | Parvathy |
| 2013 | Anakha | - | Malayalam | Telefilm |
| 2015 | Manassariyathe | Surya TV | Malayalam | Cameo |
| 2016 | Chandralekha | Sun TV | Tamil | Mangaiyakarasi ( Cameo) |
| 2016 | Mizhirandilum | Surya TV | Malayalam | Character- Meera |
Awards
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Serial | Role | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Sun Kudumbam Awards | Best Jodi | Pillai Nila | Hema | Nominated |
| 2013 | Asianet Television Awards | Most Popular Actress | Sthreedhanam | Divya | Nominated |
| 2013 | Asianet Television Awards | Best Actress | Sthreedhanam | Divya | Won |
| 2013 | Asianet Television Awards | Best New Face | Sthreedhanam | Divya | Nominated |
| 2014 | Asianet Television Awards | Most Popular Actress | Sthreedhanam | Divya | Won |
| 2014 | Asianet Television Awards | Best Actress | Sthreedhanam | Divya | Nominated |
| 2015 | Asianet Television Awards | Best Pair | Sthreedhanam | Divya | Won |
| 2015 | Asianet Television Awards | Best Actress | Sthreedhanam | Divya | Nominated |
References
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news-and-interviews/People-advise-me-not-to-be-so-sweet-says-Divya/articleshow/28053487.cms
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news-and-interviews/People-advise-me-not-to-be-so-sweet-says-Divya/articleshow/28053487.cms
- ^ "Divya Padmini:Profile and Biography, Malayalam Movie Actress Divya Padmini". Metromatinee.com. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/ayyan-review-tamil-14965173.html
- ^ http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/article455981.ece?pageToolsFontSize=100%25
- ^ "A film on the game of carom". Deccan Chronicle. 1 February 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-27/news-interviews/29478560_1_carrom-film-aishwarya
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news-and-interviews/People-advise-me-not-to-be-so-sweet-says-Divya/articleshow/28053487.cms
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news-and-interviews/People-advise-me-not-to-be-so-sweet-says-Divya/articleshow/28053487.cms
- ^ "Divya Padmini Tv Serial Actress". Serialactress.com. Retrieved 2011-10-20.