Nabha Natesh

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Nabha Natesh
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2015–present

Nabha Natesh is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Telugu and Kannada films.[1][2] She made her Kannada debut with Vajrakaya (2015), with Shivraj Kumar.[3][4] Nabha is popularly referred as Ismart beauty in the media and Telugu film industry.[5][6]

Early life and career[edit]

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.[7]

Career[edit]

Debut and breakthrough (2015–17)[edit]

She made her acting debut at the age of 19,[8] opposite Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar, in the 2015 film Vajrakaya, which went on to complete over 100-days in multiple theatres in Karnataka.[9][10][11][12][13] 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."[14] Times of India`s writer states that "Nabha Natesh is impressive as the tapori taking on Shivaraj Kumar"[15] Sify's writer claimed that "Nabha Natesh has done justice to her role"[16] Indiaglitz's writer states that "Nabha Natesh conquers the heart from her dashing role. She is like wind."[17] and she was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Debut Actress–Kannada.[18]

In 2017, she acted in Lee film opposite Sumanth Shailendra. In the same year she features in a special song in Saheba film.[19]

Tollywood debut and widespread recognition (2018–20)[edit]

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."[20] 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."[21] Times Of India's writer states that "Nabha Natesh unleashes the livewire in her effectively amidst these characters."[22] Indiagltz`s writer writes that "Overall, the performance is a treat, complete with a heroine who gets to speak so much, Nabha is chirpy."[23] 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."[24]

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.[25][26] 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."[27]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.[28] Neeshita Nyayapati of Times Of India stated "Nabha however delivers an earnest performance with what she's offered."[29] Editor of 123telugu.com claimed "Nabha Natesh is impressive as Chandni and provides superb eye candy for the masses."[30] Editor of idlebrain.com wrote "Nabha Natesh did a mass character. She oozes glamour and did well."[31] Editor of andhraboxoffice states "Nabha is pretty good and proves to be an able female protagonist."[32]

In 2020, Nabha starred opposite Ravi Teja in Disco Raja, opened to mixed reviews and turned out be a box office failure.[33] 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.[34][35] Nabha has received an applause for her character in the film as Amrutha.[35] 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."[36] 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."[37]

Present–2021[edit]

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[edit]

Year Film Role Language Notes
2015 Vajrakaya Patakha Parvathi Kannada Kannada debut
2017 Lee Nabha Kannada
Saheba Herself Kannada Cameo appearance
2018 Nannu Dochukunduvate Siri/Meghana Telugu Telugu debut
Adhugo Raji Telugu
2019 iSmart Shankar Chandni Telugu
2020 Disco Raja Nabha Telugu
Solo Brathuke So Better Amrutha Telugu
2021 Alludu Adhurs Koumudi Telugu [38]
Maestro Films that have not yet been released
TBA
Telugu Completed[39]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2016 Filmfare Award Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada Vajrakaya Nominated [40]
2019 SIIMA Awards Best Debut Actress – Telugu Nannu Dochukunduvate Nominated [41]


References[edit]

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  2. "It's a Kannada girl for Ganesh! - Times of India". The Times of India.
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  4. 59 (18 September 2018). "Heroine Never Expected A Piglet Co-star". Gulte. Retrieved 15 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/in-pics-quarantine-life-of-ismart-beauty-nabha-natesh/photostory/76568658.cms
  6. https://telugu.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/ismart-beauty-nabha-natesh-latest-hot-photos-fans-fidaa-arj-qs5yww
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  8. "53-year-old Shivarajkumar to romance a teenager". 11 August 2014. Archived from the original on 19 June 2015. Shivarajkumar, who recently turned 53, is all set to romance a 19 year old heroine in his latest film Vajrakaya
  9. Khajane, Muralidhara (14 June 2015). "Blend of action and emotion – The Hindu". The Hindu. thehindu.com. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  10. Kumar, S. Shiva (18 June 2015). "Creativity is still far behind in Kannada cinema – The Hindu". The Hindu. thehindu.com. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
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  14. "Movie Review 'Vajrakaya': A film more 'natural' than 'supernatural'". www.deccanchronicle.com.
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  22. "Nannu Dochukunduvate Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Nannu Dochukunduvate by Times of India". m.timesofindia.com.
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  24. "Nannu Dochukunduvate Review, Rating , Nannu Dochukunduvate Public Talk , Sudheer Babu". Telugu360.com. 20 September 2018.
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