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{{short description|Indian film actor and film producer}}
{{short description|Indian actor and film producer}}
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| caption        = Nishan in 2018
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| birth_date      = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1985|12|24}}
| birth_date      = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1985|12|7}}
| birth_name      = Nishan Nanaiah
| birth_name      = Nishan Nanaiah
| birth_place      = [[Coorg]], Karnataka
| birth_place      = [[Coorg]], Karnataka
| nationality    = Indian
| nationality    = Indian
| othername      = Naani, KP
| othername      = KP
| occupation = [[Actor]], [[model (person)|model]]
| occupation = [[Actor]], [[model (person)|model]]
| years active = 2009–present
| 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]].
'''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==
==Personal life==


Born Kallichanda Prasad Nishan Nanaiah, Nishan was born to Kallichanda Somaiah Prasad (K. S. Prasad) a customs officer, and late
Born Kallichanda Prasad Nishan Nanaiah, Nishan was born to Kallichanda Somaiah Prasad (K. S. Prasad) a customs & central excise 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>
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==
==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..  
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]].
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, 1 Kannada film, 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==
==Alma Mater==
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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}}
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}}
His last release was ''[[Geethaanjali]]'' (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]].
Nishan's forthcoming release is ''Badlapur Boys'' (Hindi) directed by newcomer Shailesh Verma. It is based on the Indian traditional rural sport, [[kabaddi]].
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! Year
! Year
! width=200 | Film
! width=200 | Film
! Role
! Language
! Language
! Role
! Notes
! Notes
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|2009
|rowspan=2|2009
| ''[[Ritu (2009 film)|Ritu]]''
| ''[[Ritu (2009 film)|Ritu]]''
| Sharath
| [[Malayalam]]
| [[Malayalam]]
| Sharath
| Debut film
| Debut film
|-
|-
| ''[[Manorama (film)|Manorama]]''
| ''[[Manorama (film)|Manorama]]''
| Killer
| [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| Killer
|  
|  
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|2010
|rowspan=2|2010
| ''[[Apoorvaragam]]''
| ''[[Apoorvaragam]]''
| Roopesh
| Malayalam
| Malayalam
| Roopesh
|  
|  
|-
|-
| ''[[Soch Lo]]''
| ''[[Soch Lo]]''
| Basu
| [[Hindi]]
| [[Hindi]]
| Basu
|
|
|-
|-
|rowspan="4"|2011
|rowspan="4"|2011
| ''Cycle Kick''
| ''Cycle Kick''
| Ramu
| Hindi
| Hindi
| Ramu
|  
|  
|-
|-
| ''[[Gramam]]'' / ''[[Namma Gramam]]''
| ''[[Gramam]]'' / ''[[Namma Gramam]]''
| Kannan
| [[Tamil language|Tamil]]<br>Malayalam
| [[Tamil language|Tamil]]<br>Malayalam
| Kannan
|Bilingual film
|Bilingual film
|-
|-
| ''[[Note Out]]''
| ''[[Note Out]]''
| Pavithran
| Malayalam
| Malayalam
| Pavithran
|  
|  
|-
|-
| ''[[Ithu Nammude Katha]]''
| ''[[Ithu Nammude Katha]]''
| Santhosh
| Malayalam
| Malayalam
| Santhosh
|  
|  
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|2012
|rowspan=2|2012
| ''[[Challenge (2012 film)|Challenge]]'' / ''[[Challenge (2012 film)|120 Minutes]]'' / ''[[Yaarukku Theriyum]]''
| ''[[Challenge (2012 film)|Challenge]]'' / ''[[Challenge (2012 film)|120 Minutes]]'' / ''[[Yaarukku Theriyum]]''
| Shakthi
| Kannada<br />Malayalam<br />Tamil   
| Kannada<br />Malayalam<br />Tamil   
| Shakthi / Madhavan
| Trilingual film
| Trilingual film
|-
|-
|''[[Ee Adutha Kalathu]]''
|''[[Ee Adutha Kalathu]]''
| Rustham
|Malayalam
|Malayalam
| Rustham
|
|
|-
|-
|rowspan="5"|2013
|rowspan="6"|2013
|''[[Annum Innum Ennum]]''
|''[[Annum Innum Ennum]]''
| Roy
| Malayalam
| Malayalam
| Roy
|  
|  
|-
|-
|''[[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]''/''[[David (2013 Tamil film)|David]]''
|''[[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]''
|Hindi <br>Tamil
|Peter
|Hindi 
| rowspan="2"|Bilingual film
|-
|''[[David (2013 Tamil film)|David]]''
|Peter
|Peter
| Bilingual film
|Tamil
|-
|-
|''[[10:30 am Local Call]]''
|''[[10:30 am Local Call]]''
|Alby
|Malayalam
|Malayalam
|Alby
|  
|  
|-
|-
|''[[Radio (2013 film)|Radio]]''
|''[[Radio (2013 film)|Radio]]''
|Manu
|Malayalam
|Malayalam
|Manu
|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Geethaanjali]]''
|''[[Geethaanjali]] ''
| Anoop
| Malayalam
| Malayalam
| Anoop
|
|
|-
|-
|2014
|2014
|''[[Badlapur Boys]]''
|''[[Badlapur Boys]]''
|Vijay
|Hindi
|Hindi
|Vijay
|  
|  
|-
|-
||2015
||2015
| ''[[Lavender (2015 film)|Lavender]]''
| ''[[Lavender (2015 film)|Lavender]]''
|Siddharth
| Malayalam
| Malayalam
|Siddharth
|  
|  
|-
|-
|2017  
|2017  
|''Hadiya''
|''Hadiya''
| Brahmanandan
|Malayalam
|Malayalam
| Brahmanandan
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2018
| rowspan="2" |2018
|''[[Lolans]]''
|''[[Lolans]]''
|
| Malayalam
| Malayalam
|
|
|
|-
|-
|''SIX (6)''
|''SIX (6)''
|Soumyajit Roy
|[[Bengali language|Bengali]]
|[[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>
|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
| rowspan="2" |2019
|''Atithi''
|''Atithi''
| Bengali
| Antim/Sayanjit
| Antim/Sayanjit
|
| Bengali||
|-
|-
|''Filter Coffee Liquor Cha''
|''Filter Coffee Liquor Cha''
| Subbu
| Bengali
| Bengali
| Subbu
|Web FILM (ZEE5)
|Web FILM (ZEE5)
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |2020
| rowspan="4" |2021
|''Alpha Beta Gamma''
|''[[Alpha Beta Gamma (film)|Alpha Beta Gamma]]''
|Ravi
|Hindi
|Hindi
|Ravi
|
|Post-production
|-
|-
| ''Chai Shai Biscuit''
| ''Chai Shai Biscuit''
|Himanshu Bhatnagar (director)
| Hindi
| Hindi
|Himanshu Bhatnagar (director)
|Post-production
|Post-production
|-
|-
| ''Ridicoolas''  
| ''Ridicoolas''  
| Mohan
| Hindi  
| Hindi  
| Mohan
| Zee5
| Zee5
|-
|-
| ''[[Nastik (upcoming film)|Nastik]]''
| ''Nastik''
|
| Hindi
| Hindi
|  
|-
| rowspan="5" |2022
| Wedding Gift
| Vilas Gowda
| Kannada
| Vikram Prabhu (Dir)
|-
|-
|}
|}
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