Anjali Nair | |
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 Anjali in 2026 | |
| Born | Anjali P. V. 1988 (age 37–38) |
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| Years active | 1994–1996 2010–present |
Notable work | Drishyam 2, Ben |
| Political party | Twenty20 (NDA) |
| Spouse(s) | Aneesh Upasana (2011-2016..div) Ajith Raju ( m. 2022) |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Parent(s) |
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| Awards | Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress |
Anjali P. V.,[2][3] also known as Anjali Nair, is an Indian actress and politician who predominantly works in Malayalam films.[4] She is a recipient of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress in 2015.[5][6][7][8]
Early and personal life[edit | edit source]
She began her career as a child artist in Manathe Vellitheru.
Anjali married Aneesh Upasana, but they separated. She has a daughter Aavni, who acted as her daughter in 5 Sundarikal.[7][9] She married Ajith Raju in 18 February 2022. They have a baby girl.[10]
Acting career[edit | edit source]
Anjali started off as a model, before working as a television anchor and acting in more than one hundred advertisements. She then acted in many music albums, including La Cochin by Vineeth Sreenivasan.[9] She has featured in a television serial titled "Bandhangal Bandhanangal" and appeared in many television shows. As of May 2021, she had appeared in 127 films.[11]
Political career[edit | edit source]
In 2026, she joined Twenty20 Party, an ally of NDA (led by Bharathiya Janata Party) and contested the Kerala Assembly elections from the Thrippunithura Assembly constituency.[12][13] She got third position.[14]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Malayalam films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Manathe Vellitheru | Child artist | ||
| 1995 | Mangalyasootram | |||
| 1996 | Lalanam | |||
| 2009 | Nammal Thammil | College Student | Completed in 2004 | |
| 2011 | Seniors | Reni | [15] | |
| Venicile Vyapari | Ammu's Friend | [15] | ||
| 2012 | The King & the Commissioner | National Security Advisor's PA | ||
| Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu | TV Reporter | |||
| Matinee | Muslim bride | [15] | ||
| 2013 | 5 Sundarikal | Sethulakshmi's mother | [15] | |
| Pattam Pole | Bride Kunjulakshmi | [15] | ||
| ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi | Honey | [15] | ||
| 2014 | Koothara | Priya | ||
| Monayi Angane Aanayi | Servant | |||
| Munnariyippu | Journalist | [15] | ||
| Tamaar Padaar | Vanitha | |||
| Central Theater | Mariya John | |||
| 100 Degree Celsius | Nanda | |||
| Asha Black | Anwar Ali's wife | |||
| Angels | Nandita | |||
| Actually | Roopa | |||
| Seconds | Haseena | [15] | ||
| 2015 | Mili | Anitha | [15] | |
| Aadu | Usha | |||
| Lailaa O Lailaa | Office Staff, Zukni | |||
| Love 24x7 | Nandhini | |||
| Acha Dhin | Nurse | |||
| Adi Kapyare Kootamani | Ammachi's daughter-in-law | |||
| Kanal | Revathyi's relative | |||
| Compartment | Teacher | |||
| Nellikka | Sophy | |||
| Nikkah | Christina | |||
| Onnam Loka Mahayudham | Lissy | |||
| White Boys | Geetha | |||
| Ben | Asha Justin | Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress[5] | ||
| 2016 | Kali | House owner's daughter | ||
| Kammatipaadam | Nalini | [15] | ||
| Annmariya Kalippilannu | Megha | [15] | ||
| Out of Range | Aswathy | |||
| Oppam | Lakshmi | [15] | ||
| Olappeeppi | Devi | |||
| Pulimurugan | Murugan's mother | [15] | ||
| Kolumittayi | Daisy | |||
| Marupadi | Mother Superior, Julie | |||
| Daffedar | Doctor | |||
| Pallikoodam | Amina | |||
| Popcorn | Yogita | |||
| Dooram | Meera | |||
| Sukhamayirikkatte | Ayishu | |||
| 2017 | Take Off | Hasna | [15] | |
| Sakhavu | Suja | |||
| Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu | Bijila | |||
| Role Models | Natasha | |||
| E | Elsamma | |||
| Naval Enna Jewel | Reena | |||
| Pullikkaran Staraa | Mayur's wife | |||
| Pokkiri Simon | Jayamol Ganesh | |||
| Crossroad | Padmavathi | Segment: Maya | ||
| Lava Kusha | Vanaja | |||
| Chunkzz | Ancy | |||
| Chakkaramaavin Kombathu | Jayasree | |||
| Masterpiece | Dancer | Guest appearance | ||
| Honey Bee 2.5 | Herself | |||
| Zacharia Pothen Jeevichirippundu | Mariya's friend | |||
| Prethamundu Sookshikkuka | Janaki | |||
| Vilakkumaram | Anjaly | |||
| Hadiya | Adv. Sulthath | |||
| Overtake | Teena | |||
| Theeram | Aki's wife | |||
| Sadrish Vaakyam 24:29 | Ayisha | |||
| Oru Malayala Colour Padam | - | |||
| 2018 | Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam | Seema Gopi | ||
| Aami | Khamar | |||
| Mohanlal | Meenukutty's mother | |||
| Kammara Sambhavam | Kammaran's mother | |||
| B.Tech | Azmi | |||
| Premasoothram | Sugandhi Teacher | |||
| Krishnam | Anuradha's mother | |||
| Kidu | Sneha Teacher | |||
| Thanaha | Vimala Prabhakaran | |||
| Vikadakumaran | ||||
| Suvarna Purushan | ||||
| 2019 | Vijay Superum Pournamiyum | Home Nurse | ||
| Mikhael | Issac's wife | |||
| Lonappante Mamodeesa | Annakutty | |||
| Oru Adaar Love | English teacher | |||
| Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam | Salamma | |||
| Krishnam | Anuradha's mother | |||
| Swarna Malsyangal | Anjali's mother | |||
| Panthu | Mrs. Sudheesh | |||
| Kuttymama | Indira | |||
| Chila New Gen Naattu Visheshangal | Kamala Nair | |||
| Kalki | Vyshakhan's wife | [15] | ||
| Safe | SI Vani | |||
| Munthiri Monchan: Oru Thavala Paranja Kadha | Magistrate | |||
| Edakkad Battalion 06 | Gowri | |||
| Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla | Crying Baby's Mother | |||
| Isakkinte Ithihasam | Arunima | |||
| Oru Nalla Kottayamkkaran | Sisily Thomas | |||
| Vikruthi | N/A | Executive producer | ||
| Vattameshasammelanam | ||||
| 2020 | Marjara Oru Kallu Vecha Nuna | Teesa | ||
| Oru Vadakkan Pennu | Sivan's wife | |||
| Forensic | Malavika's mother | |||
| Love FM | Safiyas Ghazal | |||
| Kozhipporu | Jibina | |||
| Maniyarayile Ashokan | Psychiatrist | |||
| 2021 | Drishyam 2 | Saritha | [15] | |
| Meezan | Jameela | |||
| Mohan Kumar Fans | Latha | |||
| Ellam Sheriyakum | Mridula | |||
| Kaaval | Kunjumol | [15] | ||
| Vidhi:The Verdict | Sakshi | |||
| Djibouti | Grassy | |||
| 2022 | Baby Sam | Vidya | ||
| Aarattu | Collector | [15] | ||
| Aviyal | Diana | |||
| Third World Boys | Shine's lover | |||
| Kochaal | Dr. Mary Muthachan | |||
| Viddikalude Mash | Sruthi teacher | |||
| Ulkkazhcha | Vatsala | |||
| Monster | Gayathri | [16] | ||
| 2023 | Vaathil | Surumi | [17] | |
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Other language films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nellu | Thamara | Tamil | credited as Bhagyanjali[15] |
| Kotti | Thulasi | |||
| Unnaiye Kadhalipen | Vaidehi | |||
| 2014 | Idhuvum Kadandhu Pogum | Deepika | ||
| Nee Naan Nizhal | Anwar Ali's wife | |||
| 2021 | Agadu | Dr. Suja | ||
| Annaatthe | Kaalaiyaan's mother | |||
| 2022 | Namo | Susheela | Sanskrit | |
| 2023 | Chithha | Sundari's mother | Tamil | [18] |
| 2026 | Couple Friendly | Siva’s sister-in-law | Telugu |
Short films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | La Cochin | Anjali | Musical album |
| 2015 | Punchirikku Parasparam | School Girl's Mother | Short Film |
| Jalam Kondulla Muruvikal | Deepa teacher | Short Film | |
| Celebrate Happiness | Herself | Video Song | |
| 2017 | Amar Jawan Amar Bharath | Soldier's wife | Patriotic Video |
| Oru Muthassi Gatha | Anjali | Short Film | |
| She Deserves Better | Lakshmi | Video | |
| Nanda | Nanda's mother | ||
| Chitra | Chitra | ||
| Canvas | Meera Manu | ||
| Entha Ingane? | Ammu | Also director | |
| 2018 | Nithyaharitha Kamukan | School boy's mom | |
| Sahitham | Grandmother | ||
| 2019 | The Secret | Roshni | |
| Oppana | Suhara Senior | ||
| 2021 | Elizabeth | Merlin | |
| Aakasmikam | Shalini | ||
| Thiththiri | Wife | ||
| 2022 | Dear Dad | Revathy |
Television[edit | edit source]
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990's | Bandhangal Bandhanangal | Actress | TV Serial Child artist |
| 2015 | Sadyavattam | Host | Cookery |
| 2016 | Thara Pachakam | Celebrity preseneter | Cookery |
| Smart Show | Participant | Game show | |
| 2021 | Udan Panam 3.O | Participant | Game show |
| Salt and Pepper | Celebrity Presenter | Cookery | |
| 2023 | Flowers Oru Kodi | Participant | Game show[19] |
| 2025 | Annies Kitchen | Guest | Cookery chat show[20] |
| 2026 | Know Your Leader | Guest | ZEE5 chat show[21] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://iconicpedia.com/anjali-nair/
- ↑ "'Candidate should not lose a single vote'; Court orders to change Anjali P V to Anjali Nair". Kerala Kaumudi. 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "Candidate Details". affidavit.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
- ↑ M, Athira (10 March 2016). "A 'surprise' winner". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 M., Athira (10 March 2016). "A 'surprise' winner". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- ↑ "Happy mom on 'n off screen". Deccan Chronicle. 9 March 2016. Archived from the original on 21 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Atley asked to not smile, be a rebel: Anjali". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 April 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ↑ "First, Vipin said I had no role in Ben: Anjali Aneesh". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 21 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "A 'surprise' winner". The Hindu. 10 March 2016. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ↑ "Actress Anjali Nair and husband Ajith Raju blessed with a baby girl". The Times of India. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ "125ഓളം സിനിമ ചെയ്തിട്ടും ഒരു അഞ്ച് സിനിമ പോലും ആളുകൾക്ക് എടുത്ത് പറയാന് പറ്റാത്തത് എന്റെ തോല്വിയാണ്: അച്ചാർ എന്ന വിളിപ്പേരിനെ കുറിച്ചും അഞ്ജലി നായര്". 17 March 2026.
- ↑ "Star-studded Twenty20: Veena Nair, Anjali Nair and Lakshmi Priya to contest assembly elections". 17 March 2026.
- ↑ "ANJALI .P. V". myneta.info. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
- ↑ "UDF's Deepak Joy races to comfortable victory in Tripunithura; Anjali Nair trails in third". Onmanorama. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ 15.00 15.01 15.02 15.03 15.04 15.05 15.06 15.07 15.08 15.09 15.10 15.11 15.12 15.13 15.14 15.15 15.16 15.17 15.18 "Actress Anjali Nair enters wedlock". English.Mathrubhumi. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ↑ "Mohanlal-Vysakh duo's Monster: A thriller that rains twists | Movie Review". OnManorama. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ↑ "Vinay Forrt's Vaathil gets a new release date". Cinema Express. September 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ↑ "Chithha teaser: Siddharth promises a heart-wrenching relationship drama". The Indian Express. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ↑ "'എടുത്തുകൊണ്ട് പോയ ബാഗ് നൽകാമെന്ന് പറഞ്ഞ് വീട്ടിലേക്ക് വിളിച്ച് വരുത്തി, പക്ഷേ അത് ചതിയാണെന്ന് വൈകിയാണ് അറിഞ്ഞത്'; തമിഴ് സിനിമയിൽ നിന്നുണ്ടായ ദുരനുഭവം തുറന്ന് പറഞ്ഞ് അഞ്ജലി നായർ". 17 March 2026.
- ↑ "'ഞാൻ 23 ൽ കല്യാണം കഴിച്ചതാണ്, അതുകൊണ്ട് നീ അങ്ങനെ ചെയ്യണ്ടാ, അമ്മ എങ്ങനെ പ്രതികരിക്കും എന്നറിയാത്തത് കൊണ്ട് പേര് മാറ്റി പറഞ്ഞതാണ്'; അഞ്ജലിയും ആവണിയും പറയുന്നു". 17 March 2026.
- ↑ "Know Your Leader". 29 March 2026.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Anjali Nair on IMDb