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Nadhiya
Nadhiya | |
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| Born | Zareena Moidu 24 October 1966 Chembur, Mumbai, India |
| Other names | Nadiya |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984–1989 1994 2004–present |
| Spouse(s) | Shirish Godbole ( m. 1988) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Filmfare Awards South |
Zareena Moidu, known by her stage name Nadhiya, is an Indian film actress who predominantly appears in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She made her debut in the Malayalam film Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu (1984), alongside Mohanlal and Padmini for which she won Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam.[1] This movie was re-made in Tamil as Poove Poochudava in 1985 with Padmini and marked her debut in Tamil.[2] 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.[3] 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 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.[4][5]
Personal life[edit]
Nadiya was born to Malayali parents and spent her childhood in Sion before moving in to Chembur, Mumbai, later.[6] 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.[7] Later she did associate degree in Media Management and B.A. in Communication Arts - Radio & Television, when she was in United States.
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.[8] She came back to India in 2008 and currently she resides in Mumbai with her family.[9]
Career[edit]
Nadhiya made her debut in the Malayalam film Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu (1984), alongside Mohanlal and Padmini for which she wonFilmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam[10] This movie was re-made in Tamil as Poove Poochudava in 1985 with Padmini and marked her debut in Tamil.[11] Nadhiya claims she was also considered for the role Revathi, in Mouna Ragam, an 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Mani Ratnam, and produced by G. Venkateswaran, but declined due to prior commitments.[12]
In the mid-1990s, she made a brief comeback as an actress, before returning to London.[13]
Notable filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu[14] | Girly | Malayalam | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam[15] |
| 1985 | Koodum Thedi | Judy | Malayalam | |
| Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki | Manju | Malayalam | ||
| Onningu Vannengil | Meera | Malayalam | ||
| Kandu Kandarinju | Aswathy | Malayalam | ||
| Poove Poochudava | Sundari | Tamil | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
| 1986 | Panchagni | Savithri | Malayalam | |
| Atham Chithira Chothy | Radha | Malayalam | ||
| Shyama | Shyama | Malayalam | ||
| Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal | Neetha | Malayalam | ||
| Pookalai Pareekatheergal | Radha | Tamil | ||
| Mandhira Punnagai | Geetha/Sheela | Tamil | ||
| Uyire Unakkaga | Uma | Tamil | ||
| Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren | Chithra | Tamil | ||
| Nilave Malare | Janaki/Sheela | Tamil | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
| 1987 | Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu | Tamil | ||
| Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | Kavitha | Tamil | ||
| Pavazha Malligai | Tamil | |||
| Paadu Nilave | Sangeetha | Tamil | ||
| Mangai Oru Gangai | Nancy | Tamil | ||
| Iniya Uravu Poothathu | Sumathi | Tamil | ||
| Rekha | Tamil | |||
| Anbulla Appa | Radha | Tamil | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
| Poove Ilam Poove | Radha | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Irandil Ondru | Valli | Tamil | |
| Bazaar Rowdy | Sireesha/Sarika | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Vinta Dongalu | Anagha | Telugu | |
| Rajathi Raja | Lakshmi | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | En Veedu En Kanavar | Radha | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Vadhu Doctoranu | Ammukutty | Malayalam | |
| Chinna Madam | Tamilarasi | Tamil | ||
| Rajakumaran | Vaidehi | Tamil | ||
| O Thandri O Koduku | Priya | Telugu | ||
| 2004 | M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi | Mahalakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Thaamirabharani | Sakunthala Devi | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Sandai | Thangalakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Pattalam | Daisy | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Doubles | Gauri | Malayalam | |
| Sevenes | Amala | Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | Mirchi | Latha | Telugu | |
| Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha | Rose Moothedan | Malayalam | ||
| English: An Autumn in London | Sarasu | Malayalam | ||
| 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 | Telugu | Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu Nominated-SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu) |
| 2015 | Bruce Lee: The Fighter | Vasundhara | Telugu | |
| 2016 | A...Aa | Mahalakshmi | Telugu | Nominated-SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu) |
| Girls/ Thiraikku Varadha Kathai |
Deepika IPS | Malayalam Tamil |
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| 2018 | Naa Peru Surya | Satya | Telugu | |
| Neerali | Mollykutty | Malayalam | ||
| 2020 | Miss India | Kamala | Telugu | Netflix film |
| 2021 | Varudu Kaavalenu | Prabhavati | Telugu | |
| Oru Paathiraa Swapnam Pole | Sudha | Malayalam | Short Film | |
| Oru Rathri Oru Pakal | Malayalam | Filming | ||
| Bheeshma Parvam | Jayalakshmi | Malayalam | Pre Production | |
| Ghani | Telugu | Filming | ||
| 2021 | Drushyam 2 | Geetha Prabhakar | Telugu | Amazon Prime Video release |
| 2021 | Ante Sundaraniki | Telugu | Filming |
Television[edit]
| Year | Titles | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jackpot | Host | Tamil | Jaya TV | |
| 2015 | Veruthe Alla Bharya | Judge | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2019 | Comedy Stars Season 2 | Judge | Malayalam | Asianet | |
| Roja | Herself | Tamil | Sun TV | Cameo Appearance (Episodes 278 - 286) |
References[edit]
- ↑ Google Books Search "Collections MALAYALAM 1984 Best Actress Nadiya Nokketha" See page 392
- ↑ "Nadhiya gets a dream role". indiaglitz. 24 May 2008. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
- ↑ "Nadhiya is back again". Behind Woods.com. 8 April 2006. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
- ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nandi-awards-2012-and-2013-rajamouli-ilayaraja-samantha-and-prabhas-emerge-winners-4549659/
- ↑ "Nandi Awards 2012 and 2013: Rajamouli, Ilayaraja, Samantha and Prabhas emerge winners". 1 March 2017.
- ↑ http://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/interview/nadiya-moidu-desires-to-work-in-a-marathi-filmnadiya-moidu-salman-khan-bollywood-mollywood-heroine-1.2295260
- ↑ "Kadha Ithu Vare -Nadhiya". mazhavilmanorama. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ↑ "JB Junction with Nadiya Moidu". kairalionline.com. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ Google Books Search "Collections MALAYALAM 1984 Best Actress Nadiya Nokketha" See page 392
- ↑ "Nadhiya gets a dream role". indiaglitz. 24 May 2008. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
- ↑ Sangita (30 January 2008). "Nadia spelt fun". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ↑ "08-01-02". Archived from the original on 19 April 2006.
- ↑ "5 Reasons Why We Love to have Nadia Moidu Back!". Balcony Beats. 14 June 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
- ↑ Google Books Search "Collections MALAYALAM 1984 Best Actress Nadiya Nokketha" See page 392
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