Nimisha Sajayan Age, Wiki and Bio

Nimisha Sajayan

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/01/1997
Age27 years
BirthplaceMumbai
HometownMumbai
Marital StatusUnmarried

Bio/Wiki

Full nameNimisha Bindu Sajayan
Other nameNimisha Sanjayan Nair

Physical Stats & More

Height161 cm
Weight60 kg
Figure Measurements34-30-34
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolCarmel Convent High School, Mumbai
College/UniversityK. J. Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai
Educational QualificationA degree in mass communication

Personal Life

Zodiac signCapricorn
ReligionHinduism
EthnicityMalayali
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
TattooOn the middle of her chest: A sun wheel (inked in 2022)

Family

FatherSajayan (engineer)
MotherBindhu Sajayan (homemaker)
SiblingsNithu Nair (sister, also known as Nithu Sajayan, works in Pune)
SpouseN/A

Career

Debut
Short Film
  • Malayalam: Nethram (2017) as a rape victim
  • Hindi: Ghar Se (2020) as a wife
Film
  • Malayalam: Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017) as 'Sreeja'
  • Marathi: Hawa Hawai (2022) as 'Jyoti'
  • English: Footprints on Water (2023) as 'Meera'
  • Tamil: Chithha (2023) as 'Sakthi'
Awards
Youth Icon Award at the Short Movie Awards Kerala
  • Best Debut Actress award for the Malayalam film ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ at the 7th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) held in Dubai, UAE
  • Best Debut Actress for the film ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ at the Toronto International South Asian Film Awards
  • Best Debutant Actor – Female award for the film ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ at the Movie Street Film Excellence Awards (also known as Movie Street Awards)
  • Best Newcomer Actress award for the film ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ at the Vanitha Film Awards held at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on 25 February
  • Best Actress award for the Malayalam language films ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ and ‘Chola’ at the 49th Kerala State Film Awards, held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on 27 February
  • Best Actress award for the film ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ at the 42nd Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
  • Best Actress in a Lead Role award for the film ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ at the Movie Street Film Excellence Awards
  • Best Star Couple award (shared by actor Shane Nigam) for the Malayalam film ‘Eeda’ at the 21st Asianet Film Awards held near the FACT Sports Association Ground in Kochi, Kerala
  • Best Actress – South (Malayalam) for the film 'Eeda' at the 66th Filmfare Critics Award
Bharath Murali – The Holy Actor Award
  • Honourable Mention for Best Actress (Feature) for the Malayalam film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) held virtually on 20 August
  • Best Actress – Critics for the Malayalam film ‘Chola’ at the 9th South Indian International Movie Awards held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre in September
  • Best Actress Critics’ Choice award for the film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ at the 10th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) held in Bengaluru in September
  • Best Actress (Malayalam) for the film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ at the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South held in Bengaluru on 9 October

Some Lesser Known Facts

Nimisha Sajayan is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam, Tamil, Marathi, and English films.
She gained fame through roles in Malayalam films like ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ (2017), ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ (2018), and ‘Chola’ (2019).
As a child, she was active in sports like running, swimming, and skating, and led her school's football and volleyball teams.
Nimisha achieved a black belt in Taekwondo in 8th grade.
Her performance as ‘Hanna Elizabeth’ in 'Oru Kuprasidha Payyan' was praised by critics.
Nimisha starred in 'Chola' as 'Janaki,' a film showcased at various international festivals.
Her roles in 'Stand Up', 'The Great Indian Kitchen', and 'Oru Thekkan Thallu Case' were well-received.
She has also featured in short films, including 'Draupadi' (2020) as a mother.
Nimisha's pet dog, Koko, was a birthday gift from her sister, Nithu.
She enjoys expressing meaningful messages through her artwork, sparking online discussions.
Nimisha is a food lover, with a penchant for Palada Payasam, Sadya, and Fish.
In an interview, she shared using home remedies like ayurvedic products for hair and skin care.