Nakshathra Nagesh is an Indian actress and television host who has worked in Tamil films and television shows.[2][3]
Nakshathra Nagesh | |
|---|---|
 Nakshathra in 2021 | |
| Born | Chennai, India |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2013- present |
| Spouse |
Raghav (m. 2021) |
Career
editNakshathra was schooled at Chettinad Vidyashram in Chennai. She studied hotel management at IHM, before moving into the entertainment industry as a video jockey.[4] She first worked on Thanthi TV by hosting the show Vaanavil before moving on to work as a host on television shows such as Sun Singer for Sun TV, and as an awards host for ceremonies such as Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal and the South Indian International Movie Awards. Nakshatra also acted in short films such as En Iniye Pon Nilave, while also making appearances in small roles in the feature films, Settai (2013) and Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014). She then appeared alongside an ensemble cast in Balaji Mohan's web series, As I'm Suffering From Kadhal, which marked one of the first Tamil language web-series.[5] A reviewer noted that Nakshatra "looks fantastic and plays her role perfectly."[6]
Nakshatra subsequently took on a leading role in Khushbu's television series Lakshmi Stores, which marked her first lead appearance on a primetime Tamil television drama. Portraying the timid Bhagyalakshmi, Nakshatra won critical acclaim for her portrayal of the character.[7] In 2018, she was also listed by the Chennai Times as the fourth most "desirable woman on television".[8]
Personal life
editNakshathra got engaged to Raghav in early 2021,[9] and they married on 9 December 2021.[10]
Filmography
editFilms
edit- Feature films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Settai | Gayathri | |
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Saraswathi | |
| Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | |||
| Pulivaal | Monica's Friend | ||
| 2015 | Irumbu Kuthirai | College Student | |
| 2016 | Nambiyaar | Confused Girl | |
| 2017 | Indrajith | College Student | |
| 2019 | Mr. Local | Sowmiya | |
| 2022 | Hey Sinamika | RJ Divya | |
| 2023 | Vanjagan † | TBA | |
| Vanigan † | TBA | [11] |
- Short films
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | En Iniya Pon Nilave | Megha | |
| 2017 | Yeno Vaanilai Maaruthey | Archana | |
| 2020 | Kadhal Ondru Kanden | Jenni |
Television
edit- Reality
| Year | Name | Role(s) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Vaanavil | Host | Thanthi TV |
| 2015 | Jodi Number One Season 8 | Contestant | Vijay TV |
| 2015–2017 | Sun Singer Season 4 & 5 | Host | Sun TV |
| 2021 | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Reunion | Star Vijay | |
| Rani Maharani | |||
| 2022 | The Galatta Crown 2022 | Kalaignar TV | |
| Anda Ka Kasam | Participant | Star Vijay | |
| Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | Contestant |
- Shows
| Year | Name | Role(s) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | Vani Rani | Rudhra | Sun TV |
| 2017 | As I'm Suffering From Kadhal | Tanvi | Disney+ Hotstar |
| 2018–2020 | Lakshmi Stores | Bhagya Lakshmi | Sun TV Gemini TV |
| 2019 | Roja | Bhagya Lakshmi (Special appearance) | Sun TV |
| 2020 | Minnale | Herself (Special appearance) | |
| Thirumagal | |||
| Nayagi | Divya | ||
| 2021–2024 | Thamizhum Saraswathiyum | Saraswathi Thamizharasan | Star Vijay |
| 2021 | Pandian Stores | Saraswathi (Special appearance) | |
| 2022 | Bharathi Kannamma |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | En Iniya Pon Nilave | 1st SIIMA Short Film Awards | Best Short Film Actress | Won | [12] |
| 2019 | Lakshmi Stores | Galata Nakshatra Awards | Best Debut Actor Of The Year –Female | Won | [citation needed] |
| Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal | Popular Heroine | Won | [13] | ||
| Best Heroine | Nominated | ||||
| Best Romantic Couple (with Hussain Ahmed Khan) | Won | ||||
| 2022 | Thamizhum Saraswathiyum | 7th Annual Vijay Television Awards | Favorite On-Screen Pair (with Deepak Dinkar) | Won |
References
edit- ^ "சீரியல் நடிகை நக்ஷத்ராவின் திருமண புகைப்படங்கள்." News18 Tamil (in Tamil). 10 December 2021. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "Nakshatra was dressed all traditional for the Womens achievers awards at Pakwan restaurant in Chennai". The Times of India. 16 March 2018. Archived from the original on 5 January 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ My Super Fan Moment with Thalapathy — VJ Nakshatra | Exclusive Interview. Galatta Tamil. 22 May 2018. Archived from the original on 14 December 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2019 – via YouTube.
- ^ Gupta, Namita (12 June 2018). "The star strikes back: Nakshathra Nagesh". Ritz. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ Ramachandran, Mythily (14 June 2017). "Balaji Mohan shows the way with upcoming web series". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ K, Janani (5 June 2017). "Opening up a new avenue". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ "Khushbu Sundar returns to television after five years". The Indian Express. 24 December 2018. Archived from the original on 12 April 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ "Chennai Times 15 Most Desirable Women on Television 2018". The Times of India. 2 February 2019. Archived from the original on 14 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Actress Nakshathra Nagesh makes her relationship official; introduces her beau Raghav". The Times of India. 21 January 2021. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "காதலர் ராகவ்வை கரம் பிடித்தார் நக்ஷத்திரா". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 9 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "ஹீரோயின் ஆனார் நட்சத்திரா நாகேஷ்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "சீரியல் நடிகை நக்ஷத்ராவின் திருமண புகைப்படங்கள்." News18 Tamil (in Tamil). 10 December 2021. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ Popular Heroine Award - Nakshathra Nagesh for Lakshmi Stores | Sun Kudumbam Virudhugal 2019 | Sun TV. Archived from the original on 25 September 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.