Nimisha Sajayan – Full Biography, Year-wise Movie List, and Awards
Early Life and Background
Nimisha Sajayan was born on January 4, 1997, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Malayali parents from Kollam, Kerala.** Though raised in Mumbai, she later moved to Kerala for her film career.
She holds a black belt in Taekwondo and has represented Maharashtra in national-level championships.
Film Career
Debut & Breakthrough (2017-2018)
- Debut: Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017, Malayalam) – Played Sreeja, a newlywed woman, opposite Fahadh Faasil. The film was a critical and commercial success, winning her Best Actress awards.
- Eeda (2018, Malayalam) – A modern-day adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, opposite Shane Nigam.
Success & Acclaimed Roles (2019-2021)
- Oru Kuprasidha Payyan (2018) – A crime thriller with Tovino Thomas.
- Chola (2019, Malayalam) – Premiered at international film festivals.
- The Great Indian Kitchen (2021, Malayalam) – A feminist drama that won critical acclaim for its take on patriarchy and domestic oppression.
- Malik (2021, Malayalam) – A political thriller with Fahadh Faasil.
Recent & Upcoming Films (2022-Present)
- Oru Thekkan Thallu Case (2022, Malayalam) – A rural drama.
- Chera (2024, Malayalam) – A crime thriller.
- Footprints on Water (Upcoming, English) – A British-Indian film starring Adil Hussain.
Year-Wise Filmography
2010s
- 2017 – Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (Malayalam, Debut)
- 2018 – Eeda, Oru Kuprasidha Payyan (Malayalam)
- 2019 – Chola (Malayalam)
2020s
- 2021 – The Great Indian Kitchen, Malik (Malayalam)
- 2022 – Oru Thekkan Thallu Case
- 2024 – Chera
- 2024 – Footprints on Water (English)
Awards and Recognitions
- Kerala State Film Award – Best Actress (2018) for Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum & Oru Kuprasidha Payyan
- Kerala State Film Award – Best Actress (2020) for Chola
- Multiple Filmfare and SIIMA Nominations
Personal Life
- Nimisha is known for her strong performances in realistic and socially relevant films.
- She prefers content-driven cinema over commercial films.
- Actively supports women’s rights and progressive social causes.
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