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Aishwarya Lekshmi
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Lekshmi in 2017
Born (1991-09-06) 6 September 1991 (age 33)
Education Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam (MBBS)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2017–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.

She made her acting debut with 2017 Malayalam film Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela. 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), and her Telugu Debut with Ammu (2022).

Early life and education

Aishwarya Lekshmi was born on 6 September 1991 in Trivandrum, Kerala. She did her schooling at Holy Angel's Convent Trivandrum, and at Sacred Heart Convent Girls Higher Secondary School, Thrissur. She completed her MBBS degree from Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SNIMS), Ernakulam in 2017. She also completed her internship there. She resides in Trivandrum and Cochin.

Career

Lekshmi has been modelling since 2014. 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.

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. She then did the female lead in the romantic thriller Mayaanadhi by Aashiq Abu. 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, Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu 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. Lekshmi made her debut as a producer with Tamil film Gargi.

Filmography

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films

List of Aishwarya Lekshmi film credits
Year Title Role(s) Language Notes
2017 Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela Rachel Malayalam
Mayaanadhi Aparna "Appu" Ravi
2018 Varathan Priya Paul
2019 Vijay Superum Pournamiyum Pinky / Pournami
Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu Meharunnisa Khaderkutty
Brother's Day Santa / Peeli
Action Meera Tamil
2021 Jagame Thandhiram Attilla
Laughing Budha Dr. Angel Malayalam
Kaanekkaane Sneha George
2022 Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa Shobi Tamil Segment: "Nizhal Tharum Idham"
Archana 31 Not Out Archana Malayalam
Godse Vaishali Telugu
Gargi Ahalya Tamil Cameo; also producer
Captain Kavya
Ponniyin Selvan: I Poonguzhali
Ammu Amudha "Ammu" Ravindranath Telugu
Kumari Kumari Devan Malayalam
Gatta Kusthi Keerthi Nair Tamil
2023 Christopher Advocate Amina Ismail Malayalam
Ponniyin Selvan: II Poonguzhali Tamil
King of Kotha Tara Malayalam
2024 Pon Ondru Kanden Sundari "Sandy" Tamil
Hello Mummy Not yet released TBA Malayalam Completed
TBA Thug Life Not yet released TBA Tamil Filming

Awards and nominations

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
7th SIIMA Awards Best Debut Actress – Malayalam Nominated
Mayaanadhi Best Actress – Malayalam Nominated
Best Actress (Critics) – Malayalam Won
Movie Street Film Awards Best Actress Won
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards Second Best Actress Won
Vanitha Film Awards Most Romantic Heroine Won
65th Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Malayalam Nominated
2019 Varathan Asiavision Awards Star of the Year Won
CPC Cine Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Won
Vanitha Film Awards Popular Actress Won
66th Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Malayalam Nominated
21st Asianet Film Awards Best Actress Nominated
Popular Actress Won
8th SIIMA Awards Best Actress – Malayalam Won
2022 Kaanekkaane 10th SIIMA Awards Best Actress – Malayalam Won
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