Payal Nair Age, Wiki and Bio

Payal Nair

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Theatre Artist
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceNew Delhi

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolThe Frank Anthony Public School, New Delhi
College/University
  • Jesus and Mary College, New Delhi
  • YMCA, New Delhi
Educational Qualification
  • Bachelor of Arts in European History at Jesus and Mary College, New Delhi
  • A part-time course in mass communication at the YMCA in New Delhi

Personal Life

Religion/Religious ViewsHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)A blazing sun tattoo inked near her collarbones
HometownNew Delhi

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

SiblingsNone
SpouseMahesh Nair (writer, director)

Career

Debut
TVAgwaah (1996)
FilmJungle (2000)

Favourites

ActorSuriya
Actress
  • Jaya Bachchan
  • Rekha
FilmKabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001)
ColourBlue

Some Lesser Known Facts

Payal Nair is a popular Indian actress known for playing the lead role in the soap opera Meher (2004-2006) on DD National.
She has appeared in TV series like Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar (2005) and Chand Chupa Badal Mein (2010).
Payal Nair grew up in New Delhi and actively participated in school plays.
During her childhood, her maternal grandfather nicknamed her “nautanki” due to her dramatic nature.
She began her theatrical journey at YMCA attending workshops after her classes.
Her mother noticed her love for drama, leading her to pursue acting.
Payal Nair was the president of the dramatics society in college.
After completing her mass communication course, she briefly worked as a copywriter at an advertising agency.
In 1999, she moved to Mumbai to pursue acting.
She attended Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre till 2014 for further studies.
Payal Nair has received theater training from respected figures in the industry.
She acted in C.I.D. and Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! in the late 1990s and 2000s.
Her role in Meher was a breakthrough moment in her career.
She has played diverse roles in various TV shows over the years.
Payal Nair has been involved in both TV and theatrical productions.
She has worked in notable TV shows like Bhabhi and Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi.
In 2018, she appeared in the miniseries Next of Kin.
Payal Nair has showcased her talent in various mediums, including web series and theatrical productions.
She has a passion for poetry and has participated in poetry events.
In 2020, she appeared in Chhapaak and Anupamaa.
saw her in Salima Raza’s theatrical presentation and a storytelling performance.
In 2024, she portrayed Indira Gandhi in Main Atal Hoon, a biographical film.
Payal Nair has a pet parrot named Mithu and speaks four languages.