Aishwarya Lekshmi

Dr. Aishwarya Lekshmi (born 6 September 1990) is an Indian actress and model who predominantly works in Malayalam and Tamil films. She began her career as a model in 2014 and made her acting debut in 2017 with the film Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela.[2]

Aishwarya Lekshmi
Lekshmi in 2021
Born (1990-09-06) 6 September 1990
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Alma materSree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam (MBBS)
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
  • Doctor
Years active2017–present
Height5 ft 4.5 in (1.64 m)[1]

She went on to appear in films like Mayaanadhi (2017), Varathan (2018), Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (2019), Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu (2019). Lekshmi made her Tamil debut with Action (2019) and later starred in Jagame Thandhiram (2021). She won several accolades including a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South.[3]

Early life

Aishwarya Lekshmi was born on 7 September 1990 in Trivandrum, Kerala, India.[4][5]

Lekshmi did her schooling at Holy Angel's Convent Trivandrum[6] and completed her MBBS degree from Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SNIMS), Ernakulam, in 2017. She also completed her internship there.[2][7] She resides in Trivandrum and Cochin.[8]

Film career

Lekshmi has been modelling since 2014.[9] 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.[7]

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 romantic thriller Mayaanadhi by Aashiq Abu.[10] The film became a major success and her role as an aspiring actress garnered appreciation. In 2018, she appeared Varathan with Fahadh Faasil. In 2019 Aishwarya appeared in three Malayalam films: Vijay Superum Pournamiyum,[11] Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu[12] and Brother's Day. She also made her Tamil debut with Action (2019), opposite Vishal. She then went on to appear in the Tamil Gangster film, Jagame Thandhiram (2021) alongside Dhanush, in which she played the role of Attilla. Which released in Netflix.

Filmography
Films
Year Title Role(s) Language(s) Notes Ref.
2017 Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela Rachel Malayalam Malayalam debut [13]
Mayaanadhi Aparna Ravi (Appu) Malayalam [14]
2018 Varathan Priya Paul Malayalam [15]
2019 Vijay Superum Pournamiyum Pinky / Pournami Malayalam [16]
Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu Meharunnisa Khaderkutty Malayalam [17]
Brother's Day Santa/Peeli Malayalam [18]
Action Meera Tamil Tamil debut [19]
2021 Jagame Thandhiram Attilla Tamil [20]
Laughing Budha Dr. Angel Malayalam [21]
Kaanekkaane Sneha George Malayalam [22]
2022 Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa Shobi Tamil Amazon Prime Video Anthology film
Segment: Nizhal Tharum Idham		 [23]
Archana 31 Not Out Archana Malayalam [24]
Ponniyin Selvan 1 Poonguzhali Tamil Post-production [25]
Captain TBA Tamil Post-production [26]
Kumari TBA Malayalam Filming [27]
Godse TBA Telugu Filming; Telugu debut [28]
Bismi Special TBA Malayalam Filming [29]
TBA Gatta Kusthi (Tamil)

Matti Kusthi (Telugu)

TBA Tamil / Telugu Filming

Webseries
Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2022 Untitled Arivazhagan webseries TBA Tamil Filming; Debut webseries [30]

Awards and nominations
Aishwarya Lekshmi awards and nominations
Totals[lower-alpha 1]
Wins15
Nominations5
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.
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 [31]
7th SIIMA Awards Best Debut Actress – Malayalam Nominated [32]
[33]
Mayaanadhi Best Actress – Malayalam Nominated
Best Actress (Critics) – Malayalam Won
Movie Street Film Awards Best Actress Won [34]
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards Second Best Actress Won [35]
Vanitha Film Awards Most Romantic Heroine Won
65th Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Malayalam Nominated [31]
2019 Varathan Asiavision Awards Star of the Year Won [36]
CPC Cine Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Won [37]
Vanitha Film Awards Popular Actress Won [38]
66th Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Malayalam Nominated [39]
21st Asianet Film Awards Best Actress Nominated [40]
Popular Actress Won
8th SIIMA Awards Best Actress – Malayalam Won [41]
Vijay Superum Pournamiyum Mazhavil Entertainment Awards Best Actress Won
Best Star Pair (with Asif Ali) Won

References
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