Aishwarya Lekshmi
Lekshmi in 2019
Born (1991-09-06) 6 September 1991 (age 32)
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
EducationSree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam (MBBS)
OccupationActress
Years active2017–present

Aishwarya Lekshmi (born 6 September 1991) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films. She has won one Filmfare Award South, one Kerala Film Critics Association Award and three SIIMA Awards.[1]

She made her acting debut with 2017 Malayalam film Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela.[2] 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).[3][4]

Early life and education

Aishwarya Lekshmi was born on 6 September 1991 in Trivandrum, Kerala.[5][6][7] She did her schooling at Holy Angel's Convent Trivandrum, and at Sacred Heart Convent Girls Higher Secondary School, Thrissur.[8] She completed her MBBS degree from Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SNIMS), Ernakulam in 2017. She also completed her internship there.[2][9][non-primary source needed] She resides in Trivandrum and Cochin.[10]

Career

Lekshmi has been modelling since 2014.[citation needed] 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.[9]

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.[2] She then did the female lead in the romantic thriller Mayaanadhi by Aashiq Abu.[11] 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,[12] Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu[13] 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 portrayed the role of 'Poonguzhali' in Mani Ratnam's historical action drama film Ponniyin Selvan: I and its sequel Ponniyin Selvan: II. In 2023, she appeared in Christopher with Mammootty.[14] Lekshmi made her debut as a producer with Tamil film Gargi.[15]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films

List of Aishwarya Lekshmi film credits
Year Title Role(s) Language(s) Notes Ref.
2017 Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela Rachel Malayalam [16]
Mayaanadhi Aparna Ravi (Appu) Malayalam [17]
2018 Varathan Priya Paul Malayalam [18]
2019 Vijay Superum Pournamiyum Pinky / Pournami Malayalam [19]
Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu Meharunnisa Khaderkutty Malayalam [20]
Brother's Day Santa / Peeli Malayalam [21]
Action Meera Tamil [22]
2021 Jagame Thandhiram Attilla Tamil [23]
Laughing Budha Dr. Angel Malayalam [24]
Kaanekkaane Sneha George Malayalam [25]
2022 Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa Shobi Tamil Segment: Nizhal Tharum Idham [26]
Archana 31 Not Out Archana Malayalam [27]
Godse Vaishali Telugu [28]
Gargi Ahalya Tamil Also producer [29]
Captain Kavya Tamil [30]
Ponniyin Selvan: I Poonguzhali Tamil [31]
Ammu Amudha "Ammu" Ravindranath Telugu [32]
Kumari Kumari Devan Malayalam [33]
Gatta Kusthi Keerthy Nair Tamil [34]
2023 Christopher Lawyer Amina Malayalam [14]
Ponniyin Selvan: II Poonguzhali Tamil [35]
King of Kotha Tara Malayalam [36]
TBA Thug Life † TBA Tamil Filming [37]
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Awards and nominations

Aishwarya Lekshmi awards and nominations
Totals[a]
Wins16
Nominations21
Note
  1. ^ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
List of Aishwarya Lekshmi awards and nominations
Year Film Award Category Result Ref.
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 [38]
7th SIIMA Awards Best Debut Actress – Malayalam Nominated [39]
[40]
Mayaanadhi Best Actress – Malayalam Nominated
Best Actress (Critics) – Malayalam Won
Movie Street Film Awards Best Actress Won [41]
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards Second Best Actress Won [42]
Vanitha Film Awards Most Romantic Heroine Won
65th Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Malayalam Nominated [38]
2019 Varathan Asiavision Awards Star of the Year Won [citation needed]
CPC Cine Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Won [43]
Vanitha Film Awards Popular Actress Won [44]
66th Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Malayalam Nominated [45]
21st Asianet Film Awards Best Actress Nominated [46]
Popular Actress Won
8th SIIMA Awards Best Actress – Malayalam Won [47]
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 [48]

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