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{{Indian name|Nabha|Natesh}}
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'''Nabha Natesh''' is an Indian actress who mainly appears in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Kannada]] films.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/payal-rajput-set-to-romance-ravi-teja-along-with-nabha-anatesh/articleshow/66428412.cms |title=Payal Rajput set to romance Ravi Teja along with Nabha Natesh? - Times of India |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Its-a-Kannada-girl-for-Ganesh/articleshow/47999815.cms |title=It's a Kannada girl for Ganesh! - Times of India |website=The Times of India}}</ref> She made her Kannada debut with ''[[Vajrakaya]]'' (2015), with Shivraj Kumar.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who is Nabha Natesh? Here's What We Know About The Famous Actor|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/shestars/who-is-nabha-natesh/|access-date=2021-07-15|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=59|date=2018-09-18|title=Heroine Never Expected A Piglet Co-star|url=https://archive.gulte.com/movienews/69285/Heroine-Never-Expected-A-Piglet-Co-star|access-date=2021-07-15|website=Gulte|language=english}}</ref> Nabha is popularly referred as ''Ismart beauty'' in the [[mass media|media]] and Telugu film industry.<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/in-pics-quarantine-life-of-ismart-beauty-nabha-natesh/photostory/76568658.cms</ref><ref>https://telugu.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/ismart-beauty-nabha-natesh-latest-hot-photos-fans-fidaa-arj-qs5yww</ref>

==Early life and career==
Nabha went to school in her home town [[Sringeri]] and she then studied Engineering in Information Technology from [[N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology]], [[Udupi]], [[Karnataka]]. She started modelling along with acting in plays under National Award-winning director [[Prakash Belawadi]]. She has trained in Bharatanatyam for brief period and choreographed and danced in multiple competitions during her school and college days. She was a part of the Top 11 list of Femina Miss India Bangalore 2013 and received the Miss Intellectual award. She underwent acting training at Abhinaya Taranga and her theatre career was started under Belawadi.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-25|title=In PICS: Quarantine life of 'iSmart' beauty Nabha Natesh|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/in-pics-quarantine-life-of-ismart-beauty-nabha-natesh/photostory/76568658.cms|access-date=2021-07-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

==Career==
===Debut and breakthrough (2015–17)===
She made her acting debut at the age of 19,<ref name="nabha24age2014">{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/53-year-old-Shivarajkumar-to-romance-a-teenager/articleshow/40051037.cms |title=53-year-old Shivarajkumar to romance a teenager |quote=Shivarajkumar, who recently turned 53, is all set to romance a 19 year old heroine in his latest film Vajrakaya |date=11 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619183350/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/53-year-old-Shivarajkumar-to-romance-a-teenager/articleshow/40051037.cms |archive-date=19 June 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> opposite [[Kannada]] actor [[Shiva Rajkumar]], in the 2015 film ''[[Vajrakaya]]'', which went on to complete over 100-days in multiple theatres in [[Karnataka]].<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/blend-of-action-and-emotion/article7313946.ece |title=Blend of action and emotion – The Hindu |newspaper=The Hindu |date=14 June 2015 |publisher=thehindu.com |access-date=7 September 2015|last1=Khajane |first1=Muralidhara }}</ref><ref name="thehindu2">{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/creativity-is-still-far-behind/article7329492.ece |title=Creativity is still far behind in Kannada cinema – The Hindu |newspaper=The Hindu |date=18 June 2015 |publisher=thehindu.com |access-date=7 September 2015|last1=Kumar |first1=S. Shiva }}</ref><ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Vajrakayas-Mega-Audio-Launch/2015/04/29/article2787785.ece |title=Vajrakaya's Mega Audio Launch – The New Indian Express |publisher=newindianexpress.com |access-date=7 September 2015}}</ref><ref name="indiatimes4">{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Shivarajkumar-with-3-women/articleshow/47138506.cms |title=Shivarajkumar with 3 women! – The Times of India |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=7 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/nabha-natesh/articleshow/47251062.cms |title=100 days of training for 30-day shoot |website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref> Nabha has received critical appraisal from both critics and audience, critics heaped praise on Nabha's performance. ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]''`s writer noted that "Nabha Natesh as Pataka who ‘fires up’ the screen space for a little longer than the others."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/150613/entertainment-sandalwood/article/movie-review-%E2%80%98vajrakaya%E2%80%99-film-more-natural-supernatural |title=Movie Review 'Vajrakaya': A film more 'natural' than 'supernatural' |website=www.deccanchronicle.com}}</ref> ''[[Times of India]]''`s writer states that "Nabha Natesh is impressive as the tapori taking on Shivaraj Kumar"<ref>Vajrakaya Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Vajrakaya by Times of India https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Vajrakaya/amp_movie_review/47646302.cms</ref> ''[[Sify]]'''s writer claimed that
"Nabha Natesh has done justice to her role"<ref>Review : Vajrakaya (2015) http://www.sify.com/movies/vajrakaya-review-kannada-pgolQMccehcbg.html#.W6oeaIcPhgE.whatsapp</ref> ''Indiaglitz'''s writer states that "Nabha Natesh conquers the heart from her dashing role. She is like wind."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vajrakaya-review-kannada-movie-19712 |title=Vajrakaya review. Vajrakaya Kannada movie review, story, rating |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> and she was nominated for [[Filmfare| Filmfare Award for Best Debut Actress–Kannada]].<ref>https://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Filmfare-South-Awards-nominee-list/amp_articleshow/52783032.cms</ref>

In 2017, she acted in ''[[Lee (2017 film)|Lee]]'' film opposite [[Sumanth Shailendra]]. In the same year she features in a special song in ''[[Saheba (film)|Saheba]]'' film.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/lee/amp_movie_review/56518711.cms |title=Lee Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India Mobile |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>

===Tollywood debut and widespread recognition (2018–20)===
Nabha made her Telugu film debut opposite [[Sudheer Babu]] in ''[[Nannu Dochukunduvate]]'' in 2018. ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]''{{'}}s writer stated, "The film is a perfect launch vehicle for Nabha, who is a livewire and completely steals the show."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/movie-reviews/230918/nannu-dochukunduvate-movie-review-a-hilarious-girlfriend-act.html |title=Nannu Dochukunduvate movie review: A hilarious girlfriend act |website=www.deccanchronicle.com}}</ref> ''123telugu''{{'}}s writer said that "Nabha Natesh as she makes a striking debut. She is the life and soul of the film as Nabha breathes life into the role of Meghana."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/nannu-dochukunduvate-telugu-movie-review.html |title=Nannu Dochukunduvate Telugu Movie Review |date=22 September 2018 |website=123telugu.com}}</ref> ''[[Times Of India]]''{{'}}s writer states that "Nabha Natesh unleashes the livewire in her effectively amidst these characters."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/nannu-dochukunduvate/amp_movie_review/65898251.cms|title=Nannu Dochukunduvate Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Nannu Dochukunduvate by Times of India|website=m.timesofindia.com}}</ref> ''Indiagltz''`s writer writes that "Overall, the performance is a treat, complete with a heroine who gets to speak so much, Nabha is chirpy."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/nannu-dochukunduvate-review-telugu_amp-movie-review-22431 |title=Nannu Dochukunduvate review. Nannu Dochukunduvate Telugu movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> ''Telugu360''{{'}}s writer noted that "New heroine Nabha is a good find, she suited Meghana role. Her bubbly characterization, new backdrop as a short film actress bring additional appeal to her role."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.telugu360.com/nannu-dochukunduvate-review-rating/ |title=Nannu Dochukunduvate Review, Rating , Nannu Dochukunduvate Public Talk , Sudheer Babu |date=20 September 2018 |website=Telugu360.com}}</ref>

In 2019, she starred opposite [[Ram Pothineni]] in ''[[iSmart Shankar]]'', which opened to decent reviews upon the release and went on to become a commercial hit at the box office and completed 100 days.<ref>https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/ram-puri-jagannadh-ismart-shankar-completed-100-days-ta-348884.html</ref><ref>https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-ismart-shankar-box-office-collection-till-now-blockbuster-ram-pothineni-puri-jagannadh-movie-earns-rs-63-crores-in-9-days-106803/amp</ref> Perception about her started to change with the success of the film ismart. New Indian Express reported, "She is reckoned as a new-gen actor, who can breathe life into any character she portrays."<ref>{{Cite web|title=INTERVIEW {{!}} Nabha Natesh lives life on her terms|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2020/jan/18/interview--nabha-natesh-lives-life-on-her-terms-2091005.html|access-date=2021-07-15|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>The speech that Nabha Natesh made during the pre-release of Ismart Shankar received a viral response, reaching 1 million views in less than 24 hours.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-10|title=Nabha Natesh getting good offers|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/nabha-natesh-getting-good-offers.html|access-date=2021-07-15|website=123telugu.com|language=en}}</ref> Neeshita Nyayapati of ''[[Times Of India]]'' stated "Nabha however delivers an earnest performance with what she's offered."<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/ismart-shankar/movie-review/70274406.cms</ref> Editor of
''123telugu.com'' claimed
"Nabha Natesh is impressive as Chandni and provides superb eye candy for the masses."<ref>https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/ismart-shankar-telugu-movie-review.html/amp</ref>
Editor of ''idlebrain.com'' wrote "Nabha Natesh did a mass character. She oozes glamour and did well."<ref>http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/ismartshankar.html</ref> Editor of ''andhraboxoffice'' states
"Nabha is pretty good and proves to be an able female protagonist."<ref>http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?cid=12&id=6145</ref>

In 2020, Nabha starred opposite [[Ravi Teja]] in ''[[Disco Raja]]'', opened to mixed reviews and turned out be a box office failure.<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/disco-raja/movie-review/73578913.cms</ref> Later she acted in ''[[Solo Brathuke So Better]]'', which opened to decent reviews from the audience and critics upon the release and went on to become a commercial hit at the box office.<ref>Lakshmi Manchu calls nepotism a 'time waste topic'; says her heart bleeds for Karan Johar - https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/lakshmi-manchu-calls-nepotism-a-time-waste-topic-says-her-heart-bleeds-for-karan-johar-what-they-have-done-to-him-is-not-right/700702</ref><ref name=" It"/> Nabha has received an applause for her character in the film as Amrutha.<ref name=" It">https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/i-feel-proud-to-have-worked-with-sai-dharam-tej-and-the-team-of-solo-brathuke-so-better-nabha-natesh/amp_articleshow/80026940.cms?__twitter_impression=true</ref> ''[[Times of India]]'' wrote "Nabha's character Amrutha is being liked by viewers. Her acting is receiving special attention of the fans. The talented actor's career has been soaring every since she starred in the 2019 sci-fi action drama, iSmartShankar."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nabha Natesh to debut in Tollywood - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/nabha-natesh-to-debut-in-tollywood/articleshow/51509548.cms|access-date=2021-07-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> ''123 Telugu'' writer states "Nabha too gwriterot of appreciation for her role as Amrutha. Especially, Tej and Nabha looked fresh on the screen and the comedy track between them was well received. Nabha delivered a sensible and entertaining performance and showed her class."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-26|title=Nabha Natesh impresses fans in Solo Brathuke So Better|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/nabha-natesh-impresses-fans-in-solo-brathuke-so-better.html|access-date=2021-07-15|website=123telugu.com|language=en}}</ref>

===Present–2021===
In 2021, Nabha started in Alludu Adhurs co-starring Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Sonu Sood. Her Upcoming projects include Maestro which is the remake of Hindi movie Andhadhun.She will share screen space with Nithin and Tammanah.

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:60%"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Language
! Notes
|-
|-
|2015
|''[[Vajrakaya]]''
|Patakha Parvathi
|[[Kannada]]
|Kannada debut
|-
| rowspan="2" |2017
|''[[Lee (2017 film)|Lee]]''
|Nabha
|Kannada
|
|-
|''[[Saheba (film)|Saheba]]''
|Herself
|Kannada
|Cameo appearance
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2018
| ''[[Nannu Dochukunduvate]]''
|Siri/Meghana
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|Telugu debut
|-
| ''[[Adhugo (2018)|Adhugo]]''
|Raji
|Telugu
|
|-
| 2019
| ''[[iSmart Shankar]]''
| Chandni
|Telugu
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2020
|''[[Disco Raja]]''
|Nabha
|Telugu
|
|-
|''[[Solo Brathuke So Better]]''
|Amrutha
|Telugu
|
|-
|rowspan="2"|2021
|''[[Alludu Adhurs]]''
|Koumudi
|Telugu
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/news/alludu-adhurs-arriving-for-sankranthi-109862|title=Alludu Adhurs Arriving For Sankranthi|work=Great Andhra}}</ref>
|-
| style="background:#FFFFCC;|''[[Maestro (2021 film)|Maestro]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
|{{TBA}}
|Telugu
|Completed<ref>{{Cite web|title=Telugu remake of Andhadhun titled Maestro|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/mar/30/telugu-remake-of-andhadhun-titled-maestro-23671.html|access-date=2021-03-30|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Film
! Result
! {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 2016
| [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada]]
|''[[Vajrakaya]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/63rd-filmfare-awards-south-2016-nominations-krishna-leela-rangitaranga-dominate-kannada-list-681852|title=63rd Filmfare Awards (South) 2016 nominations: 'Krishna Leela,' 'RangiTaranga' dominate Kannada list|website=International Business Times|date=2016-06-08|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref>
|-
| 2019
| [[SIIMA Awards]]
| [[8th South Indian International Movie Awards|Best Debut Actress – Telugu]]
| |''[[Nannu Dochukunduvate]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/photo-gallery-siima-2019-nominations-list-out-who-among-kiara-advani-srinidhi-shetty-and-nidhhi-agerwal-will-claim-best-debut-award-2777395|title=SIIMA 2019 nominations list out: Who among Kiara Advani, Srinidhi Shetty and Nidhhi Agerwal will claim best debut award?|website=DNA India|date=2019-07-30|access-date=2019-12-01}}</ref>
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|7387710}}
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[[Category:Actresses from Bangalore]]
[[Category:Actresses in Kannada cinema]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian actresses]]
[[Category:Indian film actresses]]
[[Category:Kannada actresses]]
[[Category:People from Chikkamagaluru district]]
[[Category:Actresses in Telugu cinema]]

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