Aishwarya Rajesh

Aishwarya Rajesh
Aishwarya Rajesh at Rummy Audio Launch
Born (1990-01-10) 10 January 1990
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Occupation Film actress
Years active 2011–present
Parent(s) Rajesh
Relatives Sri Lakshmi (aunt)
Amarnath (grandfather)

Aishwarya Rajesh is an Indian film actress, who has appeared in leading roles primarily in Tamil cinema. She started her career as Anchor in a famous comedy show called Asathapovadhu Yaru on Sun TV. After winning the reality show Maanada Mayilada. she made her debut in Avargalum Ivargalum (2011) and became known after starring in Attakathi (2012) portraying the role of Amudha. Her first Malayalam film was Jomonte Suvisheshangal opposite Dulquer Salmaan and she also acted with Nivin Pauly in her second Malayalam film Sakhavu. She made her debut in Bollywood, in 2017 through the film Daddy opposite to Arjun Rampal and also acting in two big films Vada Chennai and Dhruva Natchathiram opposite Dhanush and Vikram. She received Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for the 2014 film Kaaka Muttai at Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.[1]

Early life

Aishwarya was born in Chennai. She did her schooling in Shrine Vailankanni Senior Secondary School and in Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in T.Nagar. [2] Aishwarya's father Rajesh was also an actor who had appeared in 54 films in Telugu. Her grandfather Amarnath too acted in lead roles, while her aunt Srilakshmi, is a Telugu comedian with over 500 films to her credit.[3]

She studied at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai and graduated with a B.Com degree.[4] She started to learn dance since she needed to choreograph a stage show for a student cultural fest and later entered the reality show Maanada Mayilada on Kalaignar TV. She won the show's third season and got offered roles in films thereafter.[3] She expressed her gratitude to Arjun Rampal for introducing her to Bollywood.

Career

In 2014, she was seen alongside Vijay Sethupathi in two film, Rummy, and Pannaiyarum Padminiyum, released within two weeks. While the first film was a village drama set in the 1980s, the latter was based on a short film of the same name, and revolved around an old man and his vintage car Premier Padmini.[5][6] Critics praised her performances, especially in Rummy.[7][8] Hindustan Times wrote that she was "extremely promising"[9] while film critic Baradwaj Rangan noted that she was "expressive", calling her "a tonic for nerves frayed by the alabaster automatons we usually get as heroines".[10][11] Later that year, she appeared in a song sequence in R. Parthiepan's Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam and as the female lead in Thirudan Police.[12]

Aishwarya's first release in 2015 was Kaaka Muttai. Her portrayal of a slum dweller and mother of two children was lauded by critics. Baradwaj Rangan wrote, "it features stunning performances from everyone...especially Aishwarya Rajesh, who plays the kids' mother with a world-weariness that belies her years".[13] Other reviewers stated that she was "excellent",[14] played her role "with extraordinary ease" [15] and that she "leaves you awe-struck".[16][17] That year, she also made her the stage debut, playing Cinderella from the same-titled fairytale that was adapted as a "musical dance drama".[18][19]

As of late 2015, she is working simultaneously on multiple upcoming projects. She has completed filming for Seenu Ramasamy's Idam Porul Yaeval,[20] in which she portrays a patti mandram (debate) speaker,[21] Kutramae Thandanai that sees her collaborating with Kaaka Muttai director Manikandan and the horror comedy film Hello Naan Pei Pesuren, in which she plays a tele-shopping sales girl.[21][22] Aaradhu Sinam, a remake of the Malayalam film Memories,[23] and newcomer Bhuvan Nullan's Mo.[24][25]

Filmography

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2010Neethana AvanArchanaTamil
2011Avargalum IvargalumSwethaTamil
Uyarthiru 420CharuTamil
Sattapadi KutramSumathiTamil
2012Vilayada VaaAnuTamil
AttakathiAmudhaTamil
AachariyangalAnuTamil
2013PuthagamTharaTamil
2014RummySornamTamil
Pannaiyarum PadminiyumMalarvizhiTamil
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam IyakkamHerselfTamilSpecial appearance
Thirudan PolicePoornimaTamil
2015Kaaka MuttaiThe protagonist kids' motherTamilWon, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
2016Aarathu SinamMiaTamil
Hello Naan Pei PesurenKavithaTamil
ManithanJenniferTamil
Dharma DuraiAnbuselviTamilWon, SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
Kuttrame ThandanaiSwethaTamil
KadalaiKalaiTamil
Parandhu Sella VaaMadhaviTamil
MoPriyaTamil
2017Jomonte SuvisheshangalVaidhehiMalayalam
MupparimanamHerselfTamilCameo appearance
Kattappava KaanomMeenaTamil
SakhhavuJanakiMalayalam
Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli RaajanumPoojaTamil
DaddyAsha GawliHindi
2018LakshmiNandhiniTamil
Saamy 2BhuvanaTamil
Chekka Chivantha VaanamRenuTamil[26][27]
Vada ChennaiPadmaTamilReleasing on October 18th
Dhruva Natchathiram Film has yet to be releasedRaginiTamilReleasing on December 21
KanaaFilm has yet to be releasedTBATamilPost Production
Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai Film has yet to be releasedTBATamilPost Production
Idam Porul Yaeval Film has yet to be releasedTBATamilDelayed
2019Sundaram Productions - Production No 1 Film has yet to be releasedTBATamilFilming
Gopi Nainar's next with Jai Film has yet to be releasedTBATamilFilming
Kranthi Madhav's next with Vijay Deverakonda Film has yet to be releasedTBATeluguAnnounced

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
201563rd Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actress – TamilKaaka MuttaiNominated
Edison AwardsBest Actress – TamilKaaka MuttaiNominated
20165th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actress – TamilKaaka MuttaiNominated
3rd Behindwoods Gold Medal CeremonyBest Actress in a Supporting RoleKaaka MuttaiWon
1st IIFA UtsavamPerformance In A Supporting Role - FemaleKaaka MuttaiNominated
Norway Tamil Film Festival AwardsBest ActressKaaka MuttaiWon
Provoke AwardsBest Actress - JuryKaaka MuttaiWon
Radio City AwardsBest Actress for 2016Won
2017Ananda Vikatan Nambikkai AwardsTop 10 Youngsters of TN Award - Nambikkai NayagiWon
64th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actress in a Supporting RoleDharmaduraiNominated
6th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actress in a Supporting RoleDharmaduraiWon
Tamil Nadu State Film AwardsTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best ActressKaaka MuttaiWon[1]
13th WE AwardsBest ActressWon
Asiavision AwardsBest Actress - Multi LanguagesWon
2018Forum Keralam Film Awards 2017Best ActressSakhavuNominated
JFW Golden Divas AwardsJFW Golden DivaWon
Pride Of TamilNadu AwardsPride of TamilNadu in Entertainment Emerging CategoryWon
Filmfare Awards SouthFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – MalayalamJomonte SuvisheshangalNominated
The New Indian Express Devi AwardsBreathing Life into the Silver ScreenWon

References

  1. 1 2 "TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2017-07-14. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
  2. ↑ "'I always break the rules'". Chitradeepa Anantharam. The Hindu. 18 July 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  3. 1 2 Gupta, Rinku. "Dancing Her Way into Films". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
  4. ↑ Attakathi actress Aishwarya Rajesh joins us in an exclusive chat! – Lifeandtrendz. Lifeandtrendz.com. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "Rummy is a 1980s film". Deccan Chronicle. 18 May 2013. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
  6. ↑ "Vijay Sethupathi wanted Padmini!". The Times of India. 2 February 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  7. ↑ Movie Review : Rummy. Sify.com. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
  8. ↑ Rummy (aka) Rummy review. Behindwoods.com (31 January 2014). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  9. ↑ Movie review: Rummy makes for an engaging watch – Hindustan Times. Hindustantimes.com. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
  10. ↑ "Pannaiyarum Padminiyum"... Vehicle star | Baradwaj Rangan. Baradwajrangan.wordpress.com (8 February 2014). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  11. ↑ Pannaiyarum Padminiyum: Vehicle star – The Hindu. Thehindu.com (8 February 2014). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  12. ↑ Aaranya Kaandam makers begin Thirudan Police – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (7 December 2013). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  13. ↑ Kaaka Muttai: An outstanding debut. The Hindu (5 June 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  14. ↑ Film Review: Kaaka Muttai. Livemint. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
  15. ↑ Kaaka Muttai review: A small film with a big heart | movie reviews. Hindustan Times (4 June 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  16. ↑ Kaakka Muttai: This National Award-winning, charming film about 2 slum kids is a must-watch. Firstpost (5 June 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  17. ↑ 'Kaaka Muttai' review: A film that will make you crow with joy | Zee News. Zeenews.india.com (5 June 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  18. ↑ All set for stage debut – Chennai. The Hindu (4 February 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  19. ↑ Ganesh Venkatram makes a successul [sic]sic] theatre debut – Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (8 February 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  20. ↑ Aishwarya to play lead in Seenu's film – The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (26 April 2014). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  21. 1 2 From Slum Mom to Patti Mandram Speaker. The New Indian Express. Retrieved on 1 February 2016.
  22. ↑ Aishwarya Rajesh, a sales girl in her next – Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (3 August 2015).. The Indian Express (26 August 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  23. ↑ First look of Arulnithi's Aaraadhu Sinam is expected soon. Behindwoods.com (20 October 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  24. ↑ I want to do responsible roles: Ramesh – Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (9 November 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  25. ↑ Aishwarya Rajesh says she is willing to work in a film if the story is good. The Hindu (5 October 2015). Retrieved on 2016-02-01.
  26. ↑ "Its official! Mani Ratnams next to star Jyothika, Simbu, Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil". Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  27. ↑ "Cast for Mani Ratnam's next announced". The News Minute. 2017-09-16. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
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