Kavya Madhavan Age, Wiki and Bio

Kavya Madhavan

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Singer, Dancer, Lyricist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/09/1984
Age40 years
BirthplaceNileshwar, Kasaragod District, Kerala

Bio/Wiki

NicknameMinu

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Schools
  • Jaycee English Medium School, Nileshwar
  • GLP School, Nileshwar
  • Rajah’s High School, Nileshwar

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbiesCooking, Reading, Writing, and Dancing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date
First Marriage09/02/2009
Second Marriage25/11/2016
Marriage PlaceVedanta Hotel, Kochi (second marriage)

Family

FatherP Madhavan
MotherShyamala Madhavan
Siblings
BrotherMithun Madhavan (Fashion Designer and Producer)
SisterNone
Spouse
First HusbandNishal Chandra (actor; 9 February 2009-30 May 2011)
Second HusbandDileep
Children
SonNone
DaughterMahalakshmi (from her second marriage with Dileep; born on 19/10/2018)
Step DaughterMeenakshi (Dileep's daughter from his first marriage to Manju Warrier)

Career

Debut
Malayalam Films
  • Pookkalam Varavayi (1991; as a child actress) as ‘Geethu’s friend (Baby Shamili)’
  • Chandranudikkunna Dikhil (1991; as an adult) as 'Radha'
Tamil Film
  • Kasi (2000) as Lakshmi
Singing
  • “Mounamaay Manassil” from the Malayalam film “Matinee” (2012)
Album
  • Kavyadalangal (2012)
Lyricist
  • “En Kalbilulloru” from the Malayalam Film "One Way Ticket” (2008)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Filmfare Award South for Best Actress for the film “Gaddama” in 2011
  • Kerala State Film Awards
  • • Best Actress for the film “Perumazhakkalam” in 2004
  • • Best Actress for the film “Gaddama” in 2011
  • Kerela Films critics Association Awards
  • • Second Best Actress for the film “Chandranudikkunna Dikhil” in 1999
  • • Second Best Actress for the film “Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal” in 2000
  • • Second Best Actress for the film “Mizhi Randilum” in 2003
  • • Best Actress for the film “Perumazhakkalam” in 2004
  • • Best Actress for the film “Ananthabhadram” in 2005
  • • Best Actress for the film ”Gaddama” in 2011
  • Note: Kavya Madhavan has received many awards and nominations, apart from the awards mentioned above.

Favourites

ActressSukumari

Some Lesser Known Facts

Kavya Madhavan was born in Nileshwar town, Kerala, into a Malayali family.
During her childhood, she trained in Bharatanatyam and Mohinyattam classical dance forms.
Her mentors for classical dances were Guru Shyamala and Guru Kuttamathu Janardhanan Maash.
In addition to academics, she participated in extracurricular activities and performed at events.
She began her acting career at the age of 5, in the film “Pookkalam Varavayi” (1991).
Her entry into the film industry was driven by her father's aspiration.
While her father wanted her to act, her mother preferred she complete her studies and marry.
During her early years, she faced mockery for her deep voice but was encouraged by her mother to be proud of it.
She starred in numerous successful Malayalam films.
She has featured in short films and lent her voice for a Malayalam film.
Additionally, she has written lyrics for a film song and penned a book of memoirs in 2013.
Kavya shared that Dileep's family proposed marriage just a week before their wedding.
Her daughter Mahalakshmi was born in 2018, and the name was suggested by her stepdaughter Meenakshi.
In 2015, she co-founded the textile company 'Laksyah' with her brother and sister-in-law.
She has served as a brand ambassador for various products.
In an interview, she mentioned that if not an actor, she would have chosen to be a homemaker.
Aside from acting, she excels in Bharatanatyam and frequently performs at different events.