Aishwarya Lekshmi facts for kids
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Aishwarya Lekshmi
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Lekshmi in 2023
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| Born | 6 September 1991 Trivandrum, Kerala, India
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| Education | Holy Angel's Convent Trivandrum
Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam (MBBS) |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
Aishwarya Lekshmi (born 6 September 1991) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Malayalam and Tamil films. She has won one Filmfare Award South and three SIIMA Awards.
She made her acting debut with 2017 Malayalam film Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela. She went on to appear in Mayaanadhi (2017), Varathan (2018), Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (2019), Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu (2019). Lekshmi made her Tamil debut with Action (2019).
Early life
Aishwarya Lekshmi was born on 6 September 1991 in Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Lekshmi did her schooling at Holy Angel's Convent Trivandrum, and at Sacred Heart Convent Girls Higher Secondary School, Thrissur. She completed her MBBS degree from Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SNIMS), Ernakulam in 2017. She also completed her internship there. She resides in Trivandrum and Cochin.
Career
Lekshmi has been modelling since 2014. She has appeared on the covers of magazines such as Flower World, Salt Studio, Vanitha and FWD Life. She has modelled for brands such as Chemmanur Jewellers, Karikkineth Silks, La Brenda, Ezva Boutique, Akshaya Jewels, Sri Lakshmi Jewellery etc.
She states that she "never planned on acting", but now that she has finished her studies, she decided to give it a try when she chanced upon casting call by Althaf Salim for the family-drama Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela starring Nivin Pauly and was cast in a prominent role. She then did the female lead in the romantic thriller Mayaanadhi by Aashiq Abu. The film became a major success and her role as an aspiring actress garnered appreciation. In 2018, she appeared inVarathan with Fahadh Faasil. In 2019 Aishwarya appeared in three Malayalam films: Vijay Superum Pournamiyum, Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu and Brother's Day. She also made her Tamil debut with Action (2019), opposite Vishal. She then went on to appear in the Netflicks Tamil Gangster film Jagame Thandhiram (2021) alongside Dhanush, in which she played the role of Attilla.
In 2022, she made her name in the industry through the role as 'Poonguzhali' in Mani Ratnam's historical action drama film Ponniyin Selvan: I. In 2023, she appeared in Christopher with Mammootty. Lekshmi made her debut as a producer with Tamil film Gargi.
Filmography
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Films
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language(s) | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela | Rachel | Malayalam | ||
| Mayaanadhi | Aparna Ravi (Appu) | Malayalam | |||
| 2018 | Varathan | Priya Paul | Malayalam | ||
| 2019 | Vijay Superum Pournamiyum | Pinky / Pournami | Malayalam | ||
| Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu | Meharunnisa Khaderkutty | Malayalam | |||
| Brother's Day | Santa / Peeli | Malayalam | |||
| Action | Meera | Tamil | |||
| 2021 | Jagame Thandhiram | Attilla | Tamil | ||
| Laughing Budha | Dr. Angel | Malayalam | |||
| Kaanekkaane | Sneha George | Malayalam | |||
| 2022 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa | Shobi | Tamil | Segment: Nizhal Tharum Idham | |
| Archana 31 Not Out | Archana | Malayalam | |||
| Godse | Vaishali | Telugu | |||
| Gargi | Ahalya | Tamil | Also producer | ||
| Captain | Kavya | Tamil | |||
| Ponniyin Selvan: I | Poonguzhali | Tamil | |||
| Ammu | Amudha "Ammu" Ravindranath | Telugu | |||
| Kumari | Kumari Devan | Malayalam | |||
| Gatta Kusthi | Keerthy Nair | Tamil | |||
| 2023 | Christopher | Lawyer Amina | Malayalam | ||
| Ponniyin Selvan: II | Poonguzhali | Tamil | |||
| King of Kotha | Tara | Malayalam |
Awards and nominations
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| Wins | 16 | |||||||
| Nominations | 21 | |||||||
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| Year | Film | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela | Asianet Comedy Awards | Most Promising Actor | Won | |
| Yuva Awards | Best Debut – Female | Won | |||
| 2018 | Asianet Film Awards | Best New Face (Female) | Won | ||
| 65th Filmfare Awards South | Best Female Debut | Won | |||
| 7th SIIMA Awards | Best Debut Actress – Malayalam | Nominated | |||
| Mayaanadhi | Best Actress – Malayalam | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress (Critics) – Malayalam | Won | ||||
| Movie Street Film Awards | Best Actress | Won | |||
| Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Second Best Actress | Won | |||
| Vanitha Film Awards | Most Romantic Heroine | Won | |||
| 65th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Malayalam | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | Varathan | Asiavision Awards | Star of the Year | Won | |
| CPC Cine Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won | |||
| Vanitha Film Awards | Popular Actress | Won | |||
| 66th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Malayalam | Nominated | |||
| 21st Asianet Film Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | |||
| Popular Actress | Won | ||||
| 8th SIIMA Awards | Best Actress – Malayalam | Won | |||
| Vijay Superum Pournamiyum | Mazhavil Entertainment Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| Best Star Pair (with Asif Ali) | Won | ||||
| 2022 | Kaanekkaane | 10th SIIMA Awards | Best Actress – Malayalam | Won |
