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. |