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{{Infobox person
| name       = Nadhiya
| name               = Nadhiya  
| image       =  
| image             =  
| caption     = Nadhiya-Moidu at Asianet Film Awards
| caption           =  
| birth_name = Zareena Moidu
| birth_name         = Zareena Moidu
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1966|10|24}}
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1966|10|24|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Chembur, Mumbai]], India
| birth_place       = [[Pali Hill]], [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| othername   = Nadiya
| othername         = Nadhiya
| occupation = Actress
| occupation         = [[Actress]]
| yearsactive = 1984–1989<br> 1994<br>2004–present
| yearsactive       = 1984–1990<br /> 1994<br />2004–present
| spouse     = {{marriage|Shirish Godbole |1988}}  
| spouse             = {{Marriage|Shirish Godbole|1988}}
| children   = 2
| children           = 2
| parents    =
| awards             = [[Filmfare Awards South]]
| awards     = [[Filmfare Awards South]]  
}}
}}
'''Zareena Moidu''', known by her stage name '''Nadhiya''', is an Indian film actress who predominantly appears in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. She made her debut in the [[Malayalam film]] ''[[Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu]]'' (1984), alongside [[Mohanlal]] and [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] for which she won [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam]].<ref>Google Books Search "Collections MALAYALAM 1984 Best Actress Nadiya Nokketha" See page 392</ref> This movie was re-made in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Poove Poochudava]]'' in 1985 with [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] and marked her debut in Tamil.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/38787.html | title=Nadhiya gets a dream role | publisher=indiaglitz| date=24 May 2008 | access-date=10 September 2012}}</ref> After her marriage in 1988, she lived in the [[United States]] and later in the [[United Kingdom]] with her husband Shirish Godbole and two daughters before moving back to India in 2007.


She made her comeback in Tamil films with ''[[M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi]]'', and received critical acclaim for her performance.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/apr-06-01/08-04-06-nadhiya.html | title=Nadhiya is back again | publisher=Behind Woods.com | date=8 April 2006 | access-date=10 September 2012}}</ref> In 2008, she signed on as the brand ambassador for Arokya Milk and Thangamayil Jewellery. Nadiya hosts a popular television show called ''Jackpot'', replacing actress Khushboo on Jaya TV. In 2013, she received critical acclaim for both the roles she played, one as actor [[Prabhas]]'s mother in the Tollywood film ''[[Mirchi (film)|Mirchi]]''
'''Zareena Moidu''', known by her [[stage name]] '''Nadhiya Moidu''' or simply '''Nadhiya''', is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]  and [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] films. She made her debut in the 1984 Malayalam film ''[[Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu]]'' for which she won [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam]].<ref name="page392">Google Books Search "Collections MALAYALAM 1985 Best Actress Nadiya Nokketha" See page 392</ref>
and also for playing a stubborn aunt in ''[[Attarintiki Daredi]]''. She received the [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress]]  for her performance in ''[[Attarintiki Daredi]]'' in 2013.<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nandi-awards-2012-and-2013-rajamouli-ilayaraja-samantha-and-prabhas-emerge-winners-4549659/</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nandi-awards-2012-and-2013-rajamouli-ilayaraja-samantha-and-prabhas-emerge-winners-4549659/|title=Nandi Awards 2012 and 2013: Rajamouli, Ilayaraja, Samantha and Prabhas emerge winners|date=1 March 2017}}</ref>
 
She made her comeback in 2004 in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films with ''[[M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi]]'', and received critical acclaim for her performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/10/08/stories/2004100802130301.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041122114949/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/10/08/stories/2004100802130301.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 November 2004 |title=Entertainment / Film Review : M. Kumaran Son of |date=8 October 2004 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=28 December 2015}}</ref> In 2013, she received critical acclaim in [[Telugu cinema]] for both the roles she played, as [[Prabhas]]'s mother in the film ''[[Mirchi (film)|Mirchi]]'' and for playing a stubborn aunt in ''[[Attarintiki Daredi]]''. For the latter, she received the [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress]]  for her performance.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nandi-awards-2012-and-2013-rajamouli-ilayaraja-samantha-and-prabhas-emerge-winners-4549659/ |title=Nandi Awards 2012 and 2013: Rajamouli, Ilayaraja, Samantha and Prabhas emerge winners |date=2 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nandi-awards-2012-and-2013-rajamouli-ilayaraja-samantha-and-prabhas-emerge-winners-4549659/ |title=Nandi Awards 2012 and 2013: Rajamouli, Ilayaraja, Samantha and Prabhas emerge winners |date=1 March 2017}}</ref>
 
==Early life==
Nadiya was born to [[Malayalis|Malayali Muslim]] parents and spent her childhood in [[Sion, Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/interview/nadiya-moidu-desires-to-work-in-a-marathi-filmnadiya-moidu-salman-khan-bollywood-mollywood-heroine-1.2295260 |title=Nadiya Moidu desires to work in a Marathi film {{!}} English - Movies & Music - Interview |website=english.mathrubhumi.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009194021/http://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/interview/nadiya-moidu-desires-to-work-in-a-marathi-filmnadiya-moidu-salman-khan-bollywood-mollywood-heroine-1.2295260 |archive-date=9 October 2017}}</ref>  She had her primary education from The J.B Vachha High School for Parsi Girls, Mumbai, and her pre-university degree from [[Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art]]. She couldn't continue her college studies after that as she became busy with movies by then.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kadha Ithu Vare -Nadhiya | date=9 May 2013 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lD1zpDCD9A |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/3lD1zpDCD9A |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live |publisher=mazhavilmanorama |access-date=3 September 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref> She earned her associate degree in Media Management and B.A. in Communication Arts - Radio & Television, while living in the United States.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Nadiya married Shirish Godbole in 1988. The couple has two daughters Sanam and Jana. After their wedding, she lived in the [[United States]] with her husband and daughters. In the year 2000, she moved to [[London]], [[United Kingdom]] and lived there until 2007.<ref>{{cite web |title=JB Junction with Nadiya Moidu | date=22 June 2014 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdk4fI8muqc |publisher=kairalionline.com |access-date=31 March 2015}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref> She returned to [[India]] in 2008 and currently resides in [[Mumbai]] with her family.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/58391/ |title=ഓ, നദിയാ, Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies |access-date=19 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219055657/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/58391/ |archive-date=19 December 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Career==
Nadiya made her debut in the [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film]] ''[[Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu]]'' (1984), alongside [[Mohanlal]] and [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] for which she won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam]].<ref>Google Books Search "Collections MALAYALAM 1984 Best Actress Nadiya Nokketha" See page 392</ref> This movie was remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Poove Poochudava]]'' in 1985 with [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] and marked her debut in Tamil.


Nadiya was born to Malayali parents and spent her childhood in [[Sion, Mumbai|Sion]] before moving in to [[Chembur, Mumbai]], later.<ref>http://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/interview/nadiya-moidu-desires-to-work-in-a-marathi-filmnadiya-moidu-salman-khan-bollywood-mollywood-heroine-1.2295260</ref> Her father N. K. Moidu, is a Muslim and her mother Lalitha is a Hindu. Her father is from [[Thalassery]]  and mother is from [[Thiruvalla]] in [[Pathanamthitta district]]. She had her primary education from ''The J. B. Vachha High School for Parsi Girls'', Mumbai, and her pre-university degree from [[Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art]]. She couldn't continue her college studies after that as she became busy with movies by then.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kadha Ithu Vare -Nadhiya|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lD1zpDCD9A|publisher=mazhavilmanorama|access-date=3 September 2015}}</ref> Later she did associate degree in Media Management and B.A. in Communication Arts - Radio & Television, when she was in [[United States]].
Nadiya claims she was considered for the role of [[Revathi]] in ''[[Mouna Ragam]]'', a 1986 Tamil film, but declined due to prior commitments.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sangita |date=30 January 2008 |title=Nadia spelt fun |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/nadia-spelt-fun/article1407126.ece |url-status=live |access-date=15 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141115113135/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/nadia-spelt-fun/article1407126.ece |archive-date=15 November 2014}}</ref>


She married Shirish Godbole in 1988. The couple has two daughters Sanam and Jana. After her marriage, she lived in the [[United States]] with her husband and daughters. Later in 2000, she moved to [[London]], [[United Kingdom]] and lived there until 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=JB Junction with Nadiya Moidu|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdk4fI8muqc|publisher=kairalionline.com|access-date=31 March 2015}}</ref> She came back to India in 2008 and currently she resides in [[Mumbai]] with her family.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/58391/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=19 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219055657/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/interview/58391/ |archive-date=19 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
She then ventured into Tamil and Telugu cinema and became a popular actress in both industries during the 1980s and 1990s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://filmyfocus.com/celebs/nadhiya|title =  
Nadhiya}}</ref> She was a trendsetter even at those times working on her own terms and starred alongside all the big stars of the time such as [[Rajinikanth]], [[Vijayakanth]], [[Sathyaraj]], [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]], [[Suresh (actor, born 1963)|Suresh]] and [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/actress-nadiya-superstar-rajinikanth-rajadhi-raja-32-years-photos-stills-telugu--news-281733|title = Actress Nadiya shares fond memories of Superstar Rajinikanth after 32 years}}</ref>


==Career==
In the mid-1990s, she made a brief comeback as an actress, before moving to the [[United States]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/interviews/2002/8-1-02.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060419173222/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/interviews/2002/8-1-02.html |archive-date=19 April 2006 |title=08-01-02}}</ref>
Nadhiya made her debut in the [[Malayalam film]] ''[[Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu]]'' (1984), alongside [[Mohanlal]] and [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] for which she won[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam]]<ref>Google Books Search "Collections MALAYALAM 1984 Best Actress Nadiya Nokketha" See page 392</ref> This movie was re-made in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Poove Poochudava]]'' in 1985 with [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] and marked her debut in Tamil.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/38787.html | title=Nadhiya gets a dream role | publisher=indiaglitz| date=24 May 2008 | access-date=10 September 2012}}</ref>
Nadhiya claims she was also considered for the role [[Revathi]], in [[Mouna Ragam]], an 1986 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic drama]] film written and directed by [[Mani Ratnam]], and produced by [[G. Venkateswaran]], but declined due to prior commitments.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sangita |date=30 January 2008 |title=Nadia spelt fun |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/nadia-spelt-fun/article1407126.ece |url-status=live |access-date=15 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141115113135/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/nadia-spelt-fun/article1407126.ece |archive-date=15 November 2014}}</ref>


In the mid-1990s, she made a brief comeback as an actress, before returning to London.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/interviews/2002/8-1-02.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060419173222/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/interviews/2002/8-1-02.html|archive-date = 19 April 2006|title = 08-01-02}}</ref>
After a successful career in the film industry, Nadhiya took a break from acting and focused on her personal life. However, she made a strong comeback to the big screen in the mid 2000s and continued to impress the audience with her acting prowess. Nadhiya made a successful comeback in the year 2004 with the movie ''[[M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jfwonline.com/article/12-actresses-who-ruled-the-80s-and-90s/|title =  
12 Actresses Who Ruled The 80’s And 90’s!}}</ref>


==Notable filmography==
Apart from films, Nadhiya has also appeared in some television serials and shows. She is known for her graceful and elegant screen presence, and her acting skills have earned her a dedicated fan following.


==Filmography==
*''Note: she is credited in Tamil and Telugu as Nadhiya and in Malayalam as Nadhiya Moidu.''
{|class = "wikitable sortable"
{|class = "wikitable sortable"
! Year!! Film !!  Role !! Language !! Notes
! Year!! Title !!  Role !! Language !! Notes
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| 1984 || ''[[Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.balconybeats.com/2011/5-reasons/5-reasons-why-we-love-to-have-nadia-moidu-back/ | title=5 Reasons Why We Love to have Nadia Moidu Back! | publisher=Balcony Beats | date=14 June 2011 | access-date=10 September 2012}}</ref> || Girly || [[Malayalam]] || [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam]]<ref>Google Books Search "Collections MALAYALAM 1984 Best Actress Nadiya Nokketha" See page 392</ref>
| 1984 || ''[[Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu]]'' || Girly Mathews ||rowspan="5"| [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] || [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/33rd-annual-filmfare-awards-south | title=33rd Annual Filmfare Awards South | date=17 November 2023 }}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |1985 || ''[[Koodum Thedi]]'' || Judy || Malayalam ||  
| rowspan="5" |1985 || ''[[Koodum Thedi]]'' || Judy ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki ]]'' || Manju || Malayalam ||
|''[[Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki]] '' || Manju ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Onningu Vannengil]]'' || Meera || Malayalam ||  
|''[[Onningu Vannengil]]'' || Meera ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Kandu Kandarinju]]'' || Aswathy || Malayalam ||  
|''[[Kandu Kandarinju]]'' || Aswathy ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Poove Poochudava]]'' || Sundari || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || | Nominated - [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]]
|''[[Poove Poochudava]]'' || Sundari || [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] || | Nominated - [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="9" | 1986 || ''[[Panchagni]]'' || Savithri || Malayalam ||  
| rowspan="9" | 1986 || ''[[Panchagni]]'' || Savithri || rowspan="4"|Malayalam ||
|-
|-
|''[[Atham Chithira Chothy]]'' || Radha || Malayalam ||
|''[[Atham Chithira Chothy]]'' || Radha ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Shyama (film)|Shyama]]'' || Shyama || Malayalam ||  
|''[[Shyama (film)|Shyama]]'' || Shyama ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal]]'' || Neetha || Malayalam ||
|''[[Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal]]'' || Neetha ||  
|-
|-
|''Pookalai Pareekatheergal'' || Radha || Tamil ||  
|''[[Pookkalai Parikkatheergal]]'' || Radha || rowspan="15"| Tamil ||
|-
|-
|''Mandhira Punnagai'' || Geetha/Sheela || Tamil ||
|''[[Manthira Punnagai (1986 film)|Manthira Punnagai]]'' || Geetha / Sheela ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Uyire Unakkaga]]'' || Uma || Tamil ||
|''[[Uyire Unakkaga]]'' || Uma alias princess Vijayanirmala Devi ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren]]'' || Chithra || Tamil ||
|''[[Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren]]'' || Chithra ||
|-
|-
|''[[Nilave Malare (film)|Nilave Malare]]'' || Janaki/Sheela || Tamil || Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]]
|''[[Nilave Malare]]'' || Janaki / Sheela || Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
|-
|-
| rowspan="9" | 1987 || ''[[Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu]]'' || || Tamil ||
| rowspan="9" | 1987 || ''[[Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu]]'' || Asha ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi]]'' || Kavitha || Tamil ||  
|''[[Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi]]'' || Kavitha ||  
|-
|-
|''Pavazha Malligai'' || || Tamil ||
|''Pavazha Malligai'' || ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Paadu Nilave]]'' || Sangeetha || Tamil ||
|''[[Paadu Nilave]]'' || Sangeetha ||  
|-
|-
|''Mangai Oru Gangai'' || Nancy || Tamil ||
|''[[Mangai Oru Gangai]] '' || Nancy ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Iniya Uravu Poothathu]]'' ||Sumathi || Tamil ||
|''[[Iniya Uravu Poothathu]]'' ||Sumathi ||  
|-
|-
|''Rekha'' || || Tamil ||
|''Rekha'' || ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Anbulla Appa]]'' || Radha || Tamil || Nominated-[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]]
|''[[Anbulla Appa]]'' || Radha ||Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
|-
|-
|''Poove Ilam Poove'' || Radha || Tamil ||
|''Poove Ilam Poove'' || Radha ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1988 || ''[[Irandil Ondru]]'' || Valli|| Tamil ||  
| rowspan="2" | 1988 || ''[[Irandil Ondru]]'' || Valli||  
|-
|-
|''[[Bazaar Rowdy]]'' || Sireesha/Sarika || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] ||
|''[[Bazaar Rowdy]]'' || Sireesha / Sarika || rowspan="2"| [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1989 || ''Vinta Dongalu'' || Anagha || Telugu ||  
| rowspan="2" | 1989 || ''Vinta Dongalu'' || Anagha ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Rajadhi Raja (1989 film)|Rajathi Raja]]'' || Lakshmi || Tamil ||  
|''[[Rajadhi Raja (1989 film)|Rajathi Raja]]'' || Lakshmi || rowspan="3"| Tamil ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="1" | 1990 || ''[[En Veedu En Kanavar]]'' || Radha || Tamil ||  
| rowspan="1" | 1990 || ''[[En Veedu En Kanavar]]'' || Radha ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 1994 || ''Vadhu Doctoranu'' || Ammukutty || Malayalam ||  
| rowspan="4" | 1994 || ''[[Rajakumaran (film)|Rajakumaran]]'' || Vaidehi ||
|-
|''O Thandri O Koduku '' ||Priya || Telugu ||
|-
|-
|''[[Chinna Madam]]'' ||Tamilarasi || Tamil ||
|''[[Chinna Madam]]'' ||Tamilarasi || Tamil ||
|-
|-
|''[[Rajakumaran (film)|Rajakumaran]]'' || Vaidehi || Tamil ||  
|''Vadhu Doctoranu'' || Ammukutty || Malayalam ||
|-
|-
|''O Thandri O Koduku '' ||Priya || Telugu ||  
| 2004 ||  ''[[M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi]]'' || Mahalakshmi || rowspan="4" | Tamil || Nominated - [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil]]
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi]]'' || Mahalakshmi || Tamil ||  
| 2007 || ''[[Thaamirabharani]]'' || Sakunthala Devi ||  
|-
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Thaamirabharani]]'' || Sakunthala Devi || Tamil ||
| 2008 || ''[[Sandai]]'' || Thangalakshmi ||  
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Sandai]]'' || Thangalakshmi || Tamil ||  
| 2009 || ''[[Pattalam (2009 film)|Pattalam]]'' || Daisy ||  
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Pattalam (2009 film)|Pattalam]]'' || Daisy || Tamil ||
| rowspan="2" | 2011 || ''[[Doubles (2011 film)|Doubles]]'' || Gauri || rowspan="2"| Malayalam ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2011 || ''[[Doubles (2011 film)|Doubles]]'' || Gauri || Malayalam ||  
|''[[Sevenes]]'' || Amala ||
|-
|-
|''[[Sevenes]]'' || Amala || Malayalam ||  
| rowspan="4" | 2013 || ''[[Mirchi (film)|Mirchi]]'' || Latha || Telugu || Extended Cameo Appearance
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2013 || ''[[Mirchi (film)|Mirchi]]'' || Latha || Telugu ||  
|''[[Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha]]'' || Rose Moothedan || rowspan="2"| Malayalam ||
|-
|-
|''[[Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha]]'' || Rose Moothedan || Malayalam ||
|''[[English (2013 film)|English: An Autumn in London]]'' || Sarasu ||
|-
|-
|''[[English (2013 film)|English: An Autumn in London]]'' || Sarasu || Malayalam ||  
|''[[Attarintiki Daredi]]'' || Sunanda|| rowspan="4" | Telugu || [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress]] <br />[[T. Subbarami Reddy|TSR]] - [[TV9 Telugu|TV9 National Film Award]] for Best Supporting Actress<br /> Nominated - [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]]<br />Nominated - [[SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]]
|-
|-
|''[[Attarintiki Daredi]]'' || Sunanda|| Telugu || [[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress]] <br>[[T. Subbarami Reddy|TSR]] - [[TV9 Telugu|TV9 National Film Award]] for Best Supporting Actress<br> Nominated - [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]]<br>Nominated-[[SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu)]]
| 2014 || ''[[Drushyam]]'' || IGP Geetha Prabhakar IPS || Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu<br />Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Drushyam]]'' || IGP Geetha Prabhakar IPS || Telugu || Nominated -[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]]<br>Nominated-[[SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu)]]
| 2015 || ''[[Bruce Lee: The Fighter]]'' || Vasundhara ||
|-
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| 2015 || ''[[Bruce Lee: The Fighter]]'' || Vasundhara || Telugu ||
| rowspan="2" | 2016 || ''[[A...Aa]]'' || Mahalakshmi ||Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016 || ''[[A...Aa]]'' || Mahalakshmi || Telugu ||Nominated-[[SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu)]]
|''[[Girls (2016 film)|Girls]]'' / ''[[Girls (2016 film)|Thiraikku Varadha Kathai]]'' || Deepika IPS || Malayalam<br />Tamil || Bilingual film
|-
|''[[Girls (2016 film)|Girls]]''/<br>    ''[[Girls (2016 film)|Thiraikku Varadha Kathai]]'' || Deepika IPS || Malayalam<br>Tamil ||  
|-
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|rowspan=2|2018 || ''[[Naa Peru Surya]]'' || Satya || Telugu ||
|rowspan=2|2018 || ''[[Naa Peru Surya]]'' || Satya || Telugu ||
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| rowspan="1" |2020
| rowspan="1" |2020
| ''[[Miss India (film)|Miss India]]'' ||Kamala
| ''[[Miss India (film)|Miss India]]'' ||Kamala
| Telugu || [[Netflix]] film
| rowspan="3" | Telugu || [[Netflix]] film
|-
| rowspan="2" |2021
| ''[[Varudu Kaavalenu]]''|| Prabhavati ||
|-
| ''[[Drushyam 2]]'' || Geetha Prabhakar || [[Amazon Prime Video]] release
|-
| rowspan="7" |2022
|''[[Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa]]''
|Yashoda
|Tamil
|Segment: "Mouname Paarvayaai"
|-
| ''[[Bheeshma Parvam]]''|| Fathima ||Malayalam||
|-
| ''[[Ghani (2021 film)|Ghani]]'' || Madhuri || rowspan="3"| Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Sarkaru Vaari Paata]]'' || Rajakumari || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |2021
|''[[Ante Sundaraniki]]''|| Jyothi ||  
| ''[[Varudu Kaavalenu]]''|| Prabhavati || Telugu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Oru Paathiraa Swapnam Pole]]''|| Sudha || Malayalam || Short Film
|''[[The Warriorr]]'' || Satya's mother || Telugu<br />Tamil ||Bilingual film{{efn|Her scenes were shot in Tamil only.}}
|-
|-
| ''Oru Rathri Oru Pakal''|| || Malayalam || Filming
|''[[Wonder Women (2022 film)|Wonder Women]]''||Nandita||[[English-language Indian films|English]]||
|-
|-
| ''[[Bheeshma Parvam]]''||Jayalakshmi||Malayalam||Pre Production
| 2023|| ''[[LGM (film)|Let's Get Married]]'' || Leela  || Tamil
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Ghani (2021 film)|Ghani]]'' || || Telugu || Filming
|}
 
=== Short films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year!! Title !!  Role !! Language !! Notes
|-
|-
|2021
|2021
| ''[[Drushyam 2]]'' || Geetha Prabhakar || Telugu || [[Amazon Prime Video]] release
| ''[[Oru Paathiraa Swapnam Pole]]''|| Sudha || Malayalam ||
|-
|-
|2021
| ''[[Ante Sundaraniki]]'' || || Telugu || Filming
|}
|}


==Television==
=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-  style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language !! Network !! Notes
! Year !! Titles !! Role !! Language !! Channel !! Notes
|-
| 2010 || ''Jackpot''|| Host ||[[Tamil language|Tamil]] || [[Jaya TV]] ||
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''Jackpot''|| Host ||[[Tamil language|Tamil]] || [[Jaya TV]] ||
|-
| 2015 || ''Veruthe Alla Bharya''|| Judge||Malayalam||Mazhavil Manorama||
| 2015 || ''Veruthe Alla Bharya''|| Judge||Malayalam||Mazhavil Manorama||
|-
|Rowspan=2| 2019 ||''Comedy Stars Season 2''||Judge||Malayalam||Asianet||
|-
|-
| [[Roja (Tamil TV series)|''Roja'']] || Herself ||Tamil|| [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || Cameo Appearance (Episodes 278 - 286)
| 2016 ||''[[Badai Bungalow]]''||Guest||Malayalam||Asianet||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2019 ||''Comedy Stars Season 2''||Judge||Malayalam||Asianet||
|-
| ''[[Roja (2018 TV series)|Roja]]'' || Herself ||Tamil|| [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || Cameo appearance (Episodes 278 - 286)
|-
|rowspan="2" | 2024
|''Musical Wife''
|Judge
|rowspan="2" | Malayalam
|Flowers TV
|
|-
| ''[[Manorathangal]]''
| Balu's sister
| [[ZEE5]]
|Anthology series<br/>Segment: Sherlock
|-
|}
|}
==Notes==
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==References==
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* [http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Nadiya%20Moithu&limit=15 Nadiya Moithu at MSI]
* [http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Nadiya%20Moithu&limit=15 Nadiya Moithu at MSI]
 
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Nadhiya
Born
Zareena Moidu

(1966-10-24) 24 October 1966 (age 59)
Pali Hill, Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Other namesNadhiya
OccupationActress
Years active1984–1990
1994
2004–present
Spouse(s)
Shirish Godbole
(
m. 1988)
Children2
AwardsFilmfare Awards South

Zareena Moidu, known by her stage name Nadhiya Moidu or simply Nadhiya, is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She made her debut in the 1984 Malayalam film Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu for which she won Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam.[1]

She made her comeback in 2004 in Tamil films with M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi, and received critical acclaim for her performance.[2] In 2013, she received critical acclaim in Telugu cinema for both the roles she played, as Prabhas's mother in the film Mirchi and for playing a stubborn aunt in Attarintiki Daredi. For the latter, she received the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance.[3][4]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Nadiya was born to Malayali Muslim parents and spent her childhood in Sion, Mumbai.[5] She had her primary education from The J.B Vachha High School for Parsi Girls, Mumbai, and her pre-university degree from Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art. She couldn't continue her college studies after that as she became busy with movies by then.[6] She earned her associate degree in Media Management and B.A. in Communication Arts - Radio & Television, while living in the United States.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Nadiya married Shirish Godbole in 1988. The couple has two daughters Sanam and Jana. After their wedding, she lived in the United States with her husband and daughters. In the year 2000, she moved to London, United Kingdom and lived there until 2007.[7] She returned to India in 2008 and currently resides in Mumbai with her family.[8]

Career[edit | edit source]

Nadiya made her debut in the Malayalam film Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu (1984), alongside Mohanlal and Padmini for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam.[9] This movie was remade in Tamil as Poove Poochudava in 1985 with Padmini and marked her debut in Tamil.

Nadiya claims she was considered for the role of Revathi in Mouna Ragam, a 1986 Tamil film, but declined due to prior commitments.[10]

She then ventured into Tamil and Telugu cinema and became a popular actress in both industries during the 1980s and 1990s.[11] She was a trendsetter even at those times working on her own terms and starred alongside all the big stars of the time such as Rajinikanth, Vijayakanth, Sathyaraj, Prabhu, Suresh and Mohan.[12]

In the mid-1990s, she made a brief comeback as an actress, before moving to the United States.[13]

After a successful career in the film industry, Nadhiya took a break from acting and focused on her personal life. However, she made a strong comeback to the big screen in the mid 2000s and continued to impress the audience with her acting prowess. Nadhiya made a successful comeback in the year 2004 with the movie M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi.[14]

Apart from films, Nadhiya has also appeared in some television serials and shows. She is known for her graceful and elegant screen presence, and her acting skills have earned her a dedicated fan following.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

  • Note: she is credited in Tamil and Telugu as Nadhiya and in Malayalam as Nadhiya Moidu.
Year Title Role Language Notes
1984 Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu Girly Mathews Malayalam Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam[15]
1985 Koodum Thedi Judy
Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki Manju
Onningu Vannengil Meera
Kandu Kandarinju Aswathy
Poove Poochudava Sundari Tamil Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
1986 Panchagni Savithri Malayalam
Atham Chithira Chothy Radha
Shyama Shyama
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal Neetha
Pookkalai Parikkatheergal Radha Tamil
Manthira Punnagai Geetha / Sheela
Uyire Unakkaga Uma alias princess Vijayanirmala Devi
Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren Chithra
Nilave Malare Janaki / Sheela Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
1987 Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu Asha
Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi Kavitha
Pavazha Malligai
Paadu Nilave Sangeetha
Mangai Oru Gangai Nancy
Iniya Uravu Poothathu Sumathi
Rekha
Anbulla Appa Radha Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
Poove Ilam Poove Radha
1988 Irandil Ondru Valli
Bazaar Rowdy Sireesha / Sarika Telugu
1989 Vinta Dongalu Anagha
Rajathi Raja Lakshmi Tamil
1990 En Veedu En Kanavar Radha
1994 Rajakumaran Vaidehi
O Thandri O Koduku Priya Telugu
Chinna Madam Tamilarasi Tamil
Vadhu Doctoranu Ammukutty Malayalam
2004 M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi Mahalakshmi Tamil Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
2007 Thaamirabharani Sakunthala Devi
2008 Sandai Thangalakshmi
2009 Pattalam Daisy
2011 Doubles Gauri Malayalam
Sevenes Amala
2013 Mirchi Latha Telugu Extended Cameo Appearance
Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha Rose Moothedan Malayalam
English: An Autumn in London Sarasu
Attarintiki Daredi Sunanda Telugu Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress
TSR - TV9 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
2014 Drushyam IGP Geetha Prabhakar IPS Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
2015 Bruce Lee: The Fighter Vasundhara
2016 A...Aa Mahalakshmi Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
Girls / Thiraikku Varadha Kathai Deepika IPS Malayalam
Tamil		 Bilingual film
2018 Naa Peru Surya Satya Telugu
Neerali Mollykutty Malayalam
2020 Miss India Kamala Telugu Netflix film
2021 Varudu Kaavalenu Prabhavati
Drushyam 2 Geetha Prabhakar Amazon Prime Video release
2022 Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa Yashoda Tamil Segment: "Mouname Paarvayaai"
Bheeshma Parvam Fathima Malayalam
Ghani Madhuri Telugu
Sarkaru Vaari Paata Rajakumari Cameo appearance
Ante Sundaraniki Jyothi
The Warriorr Satya's mother Telugu
Tamil		 Bilingual film[lower-alpha 1]
Wonder Women Nandita English
2023 Let's Get Married Leela Tamil

Short films[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Language Notes
2021 Oru Paathiraa Swapnam Pole Sudha Malayalam

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Language Network Notes
2010 Jackpot Host Tamil Jaya TV
2015 Veruthe Alla Bharya Judge Malayalam Mazhavil Manorama
2016 Badai Bungalow Guest Malayalam Asianet
2019 Comedy Stars Season 2 Judge Malayalam Asianet
Roja Herself Tamil Sun TV Cameo appearance (Episodes 278 - 286)
2024 Musical Wife Judge Malayalam Flowers TV
Manorathangal Balu's sister ZEE5 Anthology series
Segment: Sherlock

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Her scenes were shot in Tamil only.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Google Books Search "Collections MALAYALAM 1985 Best Actress Nadiya Nokketha" See page 392
  2. ↑ "Entertainment / Film Review : M. Kumaran Son of". The Hindu. 8 October 2004. Archived from the original on 22 November 2004. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "Nandi Awards 2012 and 2013: Rajamouli, Ilayaraja, Samantha and Prabhas emerge winners". 2 March 2017.
  4. ↑ "Nandi Awards 2012 and 2013: Rajamouli, Ilayaraja, Samantha and Prabhas emerge winners". 1 March 2017.
  5. ↑ "Nadiya Moidu desires to work in a Marathi film | English - Movies & Music - Interview". english.mathrubhumi.com. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017.
  6. ↑ "Kadha Ithu Vare -Nadhiya". mazhavilmanorama. 9 May 2013. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  7. ↑ "JB Junction with Nadiya Moidu". kairalionline.com. 22 June 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2015.Template:Dead YouTube link
  8. ↑ "ഓ, നദിയാ, Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  9. ↑ Google Books Search "Collections MALAYALAM 1984 Best Actress Nadiya Nokketha" See page 392
  10. ↑ Sangita (30 January 2008). "Nadia spelt fun". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  11. ↑ "Nadhiya".
  12. ↑ "Actress Nadiya shares fond memories of Superstar Rajinikanth after 32 years".
  13. ↑ "08-01-02". Archived from the original on 19 April 2006.
  14. ↑ "12 Actresses Who Ruled The 80's And 90's!".
  15. ↑ "33rd Annual Filmfare Awards South". 17 November 2023.

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