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{{short description|Indian film actor and film producer}}
{{EngvarB|date=January 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Nishan
| image =
| caption = Nishan in 2018
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1985|12|24}}
| birth_name = Nishan Nanaiah
| birth_place = [[Coorg]], Karnataka
| nationality = Indian
| othername = Naani, KP
| occupation = [[Actor]], [[model (person)|model]]
| years active = 2009–present
}}
'''Nishan K. P. Nanaiah''', known mononymously as '''Nishan''', is an Indian actor who has predominantly worked in [[Malayalam cinema]] along with Hindi, Bengali, kannada,Tamil and Telugu films. Born in [[Coorg]], [[Karnataka]] and brought up in [[Calcutta]], Nishan is a graduate of [[Film and Television Institute of India]], [[Pune]].

==Personal life==

Born Kallichanda Prasad Nishan Nanaiah, Nishan was born to Kallichanda Somaiah Prasad (K. S. Prasad) a customs officer, and late
K. Padma Prasad, in [[Coorg]], Karnataka.<ref>{{cite web |author=സി. ബിജു |date=16 April 2013 |title=കുച്ച് കുച്ച് ഹോതാ ഹെ |language=Ml |publisher=Mangalam |url=http://www.mangalam.com/life-style/success/50326}}</ref> He was brought up in [[Kolkata]], West Bengal. He was a professional tennis player, who represented Calcutta University and played many All India and National tournaments. He did his graduation in Mass communication from St. Xaviers college Kolkata and post graduation (in acting) from the [[Pune Film Institute]] (FTII).<ref name="interview">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/09/24/stories/2010092450910200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108172455/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/09/24/stories/2010092450910200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 November 2012|title=Making a mark |author=P. K. Ajith Kumar|date=24 September 2010|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Nishan speaks six languages, and is very good at picking up languages and dialects.<ref>[http://in.movies.yahoo.com/artists/K-P-Nishan-Nanaiah/summary-6280.html "K. P. Nishan Nanaiah biography"]. [[Yahoo!]]. Retrieved 17 January 2011.</ref>

==Career==
Nishan debuted in the [[Hindi]] film ''Cycle Kick'' (Produced by Subhash Ghai), the film did not release in theatres.. It went to film festivals and then got a staggered release.. The rights was then acquired by zee.. film was then shown on zee cinemas and now presently it's there in Zee5..
He got a career break in legendary director [[Shyamaprasad]]'s [[Malayalam]] film ''[[Ritu (2009 film)|Ritu]]'' in 2009, (for which he also received great critical acclaim as well as won his Best Debut award), along with a [[Telugu language|Telugu]] release ''Manorama'' in the same year, opposite lead actress Charmee. He became a notable actor through [[Sibi Malayil]]'s ''[[Apoorvaragam]]'', which was released in 2010, and was one of the biggest commercial hits of that year. It also completed a run of 100 days (which is very rare and a great feat to achieve for a film with newcomers in today's times). Till date Nishan has worked as a LEADING MAN in around 15 Malayalam films, 1 Telugu film, 3 Hindi films, 2 Tamil films, 2 Bengali films and 1 Bengali web series. He is currently shooting for a Hindi feature film ''[[Nastik (upcoming film)]]'', with [[Arjun Rampal]].

==Alma Mater==

After graduating, he moved to [[Mumbai]] to try his luck in [[Bollywood]]. He worked with [[Subhash Ghai]] in a film titled ''Cycle Kick'',<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gupta|first1=Pratim D|title=From movies at Menoka to Mukta debut|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110601/jsp/entertainment/story_14054804.jsp |newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |location=Calcutta |accessdate=3 October 2016|date=1 June 2011}}</ref> which was released in 2011.<ref name="interview"/> As an actor, he believes in expanding his horizons and hence he decided to venture down south. His first southern break was the Telugu film ''Manorama'' (2009).<ref name="interview"/> The film, along with Nishan's performance was critically very well acclaimed. His character in the film was noted, however simultaneously.<ref name="interview"/> He got a call from legendary Malayalam director [[Shyamaprasad]] during those days, for playing the lead role in his film, ''[[Ritu (2009 film)|Ritu]]'' (2009).<ref name="interview"/> About the selection, the actor said, "Shyamaprasad sir had seen my stills from a model coordinator in Chennai. But I was not sure if I could do the film because Malayalam is a tough language. Shyam sir, however, told me that he was confident that I could do the role."<ref name="interview"/> Rithu was a critical hit, which won him the best debut award.

After ''Ritu'', he got another notable role in [[Sibi Malayil]]'s ''[[Apoorvaragam]]''. Apoorvaragam was a sleeper hit.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} It ran for 100+ days.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} This movie made Nishan a household name as it was a commercial hit.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} In February, ''[[Ee Adutha Kaalathu]]'' released in which he played the role of Rustam. This film received positive response from critics and audiences, and is considered a path-breaker for its bold and realistic narration and the innovative style of weaving story threads together.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} Nishan's role of Rustam was more appreciated as it had a grey shade.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} He also starred in Bejoy Nambiar's ''David'' alongside [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]. His role of Peter was appreciated by the critics.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}}
His last release was ''Geethanjali'' (Malayalam) directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal. The film went on to be a semi hit.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}}

Nishan's forthcoming release is ''Badlapur Boys'' (Hindi) directed by newcomer Shailesh Verma. It is based on the Indian traditional rural sport, [[kabaddi]].

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Year
! width=200 | Film
! Language
! Role
! Notes
|-
|rowspan=2|2009
| ''[[Ritu (2009 film)|Ritu]]''
| [[Malayalam]]
| Sharath
| Debut film
|-
| ''[[Manorama (film)|Manorama]]''
| [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| Killer
|
|-
|rowspan=2|2010
| ''[[Apoorvaragam]]''
| Malayalam
| Roopesh
|
|-
| ''[[Soch Lo]]''
| [[Hindi]]
| Basu
|
|-
|rowspan="4"|2011
| ''Cycle Kick''
| Hindi
| Ramu
|
|-
| ''[[Gramam]]'' / ''[[Namma Gramam]]''
| [[Tamil language|Tamil]]<br>Malayalam
| Kannan
|Bilingual film
|-
| ''[[Note Out]]''
| Malayalam
| Pavithran
|
|-
| ''[[Ithu Nammude Katha]]''
| Malayalam
| Santhosh
|
|-
|rowspan=2|2012
| ''[[Challenge (2012 film)|Challenge]]'' / ''[[Challenge (2012 film)|120 Minutes]]'' / ''[[Yaarukku Theriyum]]''
| Kannada<br />Malayalam<br />Tamil
| Shakthi / Madhavan
| Trilingual film
|-
|''[[Ee Adutha Kalathu]]''
|Malayalam
| Rustham
|
|-
|rowspan="5"|2013
|''[[Annum Innum Ennum]]''
| Malayalam
| Roy
|
|-
|''[[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]''/''[[David (2013 Tamil film)|David]]''
|Hindi <br>Tamil
|Peter
| Bilingual film
|-
|''[[10:30 am Local Call]]''
|Malayalam
|Alby
|
|-
|''[[Radio (2013 film)|Radio]]''
|Malayalam
|Manu
|
|-
| ''[[Geethaanjali]]''
| Malayalam
| Anoop
|
|-
|2014
|''[[Badlapur Boys]]''
|Hindi
|Vijay
|
|-
||2015
| ''[[Lavender (2015 film)|Lavender]]''
| Malayalam
|Siddharth
|
|-
|2017
|''Hadiya''
|Malayalam
| Brahmanandan
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2018
|''[[Lolans]]''
| Malayalam
|
|
|-
|''SIX (6)''
|[[Bengali language|Bengali]]
|Soumyajit Roy
|Web Series(Hoichoi)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.televisionpost.com/hoichoi-to-launch-psychological-thriller-series-six/|title=hoichoi to launch psychological thriller series ‘SIX’ - TelevisionPost: Latest News, India’s Television, Cable, DTH, TRAI|date=2018-01-18|website=TelevisionPost: Latest News, India’s Television, Cable, DTH, TRAI|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-04}}</ref>
|-
|''Countdown''||Bengali||Avinandan||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019
|''Atithi''
| Bengali
| Antim/Sayanjit
|
|-
|''Filter Coffee Liquor Cha''
| Bengali
| Subbu
|Web FILM (ZEE5)
|-
| rowspan="4" |2020
|''Alpha Beta Gamma''
|Hindi
|Ravi
|Post-production
|-
| ''Chai Shai Biscuit''
| Hindi
|Himanshu Bhatnagar (director)
|Post-production
|-
| ''Ridicoolas''
| Hindi
| Mohan
| Zee5
|-
| ''[[Nastik (upcoming film)|Nastik]]''
| Hindi
|
|-
|}
;Television
*2011 - Vivel Big Break (Surya TV) as Judge (Malayalam)

== Awards ==
* [[Asianet Film Award]] for Best New Face (2009)
* Surya Film Award for Best Debutant (2009)
* World Malayalee Council and Kairali TV award for Best Debut (2009)

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|3853357|Nishan}}
* [http://popcorn.oneindia.in/artist/10136/1/nishan.html Nishan] at [[Oneindia.in]]
* [http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Nishan-1994 Nishan] at Metromatinee.com
* [http://www.cinecurry.com/celebzone/telugu/nishan Nishan] at Cinecurry.com

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