Nimisha Sajayan Wiki, Height, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More

Nimisha Sajayan is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam, Tamil, Marathi, and English films. She is known for her appearance in Malayalam films such as ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ (2017), ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ (2018), and ‘Chola’ (2019).

Wiki/Biography

Nimisha Bindu Sajayan was born on Saturday, 4 January 1997 (age 27 years; as of 2024) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.

She studied at Carmel Convent High School in Mumbai. She then pursued a degree in mass communication at K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 3″

Weight (approx.): 60 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-30-34

Family

Nimisha belongs to a Malayali family.

Parents & Siblings

Her father, Sajayan, is an engineer, and her mother, Bindhu Sajayan, is a medical professional. They both belong to Kollam, Kerala.

Nimisha has an elder sister named Nithu Nair, who works in Pune. Her sister also goes by the name Nithu Sajayan.

Husband 

Nimisha is unmarried.

Religion

She follows Hinduism.

Career

Film

Malayalam

Nimisha Sajayan made her acting debut with the film ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ in 2017. She played the role of ‘Sreeja’ in the film.

She appeared as ‘Aishwarya’ in the film ‘Eeda’ in 2018. In the same year, she appeared in a satire film titled ‘Mangalyam Thanthunanena’ as Clara. Her work as ‘Hanna Elizabeth’ in the crime thriller film ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ (2018) was highly praised by audience and critics.

In 2019, Nimisha played the role of a schoolgirl named ‘Janaki’ in a psychological drama film titled ‘Chola,’ which premiered at many international film festivals.

Nimisha has appeared in many other Malayalam films such as Keerthi in ‘Stand Up’ (2019), a wife in ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ (2021), Rosline in ‘Malik’ (2021), Defence Councillor in ‘Heaven’ (2022), and Vasanthi in ‘Oru Thekkan Thallu Case’ (2022).

Marathi

Nimisha debuted in the Marathi film industry with the film ‘Hawa Hawai’ in 2022. She played the role of ‘Jyoti’ in the film.

English

Nimisha Sajayan appeared as ‘Meera’ in the film ‘Footprints on Water’ in 2023.

Tamil

She made her debut in the Tamil film industry with the 2023 drama film ‘Chithha’ in which she appeared as Sakthi.

Short Film

Nimisha made her debut in short films with the Malayalam language film ‘Nethram’ in 2017. She played the role of a rape victim in the film.

In 2020, she appeared for the first time in a Hindi-language short film titled ‘Ghar Se’ in which she played the role of a wife. In the same year, she appeared as a mother in ‘Draupadi,’ a short film presented in the form of a photo story.

Controversies

Backlash Over Makeup

In 2020, Nimisha faced criticism for wearing makeup in a photoshoot as she had previously said, in an interview, that she does not prefer wearing makeup. She, however, later took to social media to address the backlash. Nimisha clarified that while she personally does not prefer makeup, she would use it if her profession requires it.

Tax Evasion Allegations

On 10 November 2022, BJP leader Sandeep G. Varier alleged that Nimitha had evaded taxes amounting to about Rs. 20.65 lakh. According to Varier, Nimisha had a hidden income of Rs. 1.14 crore, and the state GST intelligence department summoned her. Nimisha’s mother, however, later denied the accusations and said that Nimisha had not initially registered for GST, and when the tax became due, she applied for it in 2020-21 and resolved the matter.

Awards

• Youth Icon Award at the Short Movie Awards Kerala in 2017

  Nimisha Sajayan with the 2017 Youth Icon Award

• Best Debut Actress award for the Malayalam film ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ at the 7th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) held in Dubai, UAE, in 2018

• Best Debut Actress for the film ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ at the Toronto International South Asian Film Awards held in 2018

• Best Debutant Actor – Female award for the film ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ at the Movie Street Film Excellence Awards (also known as Movie Street Awards) held in 2018

  Nimisha Sajayan with the 2018 Movie Street Film Excellence Award

• Best Newcomer Actress award for the film ‘Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum’ at the Vanitha Film Awards held at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on 25 February 2018

• Best Actress award for the Malayalam language films ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ and ‘Chola’ at the 49th Kerala State Film Awards, held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on 27 February 2019

  Nimisha Sajayan with the 49th Kerala State Film Award

• Best Actress award for the film ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ at the 42nd Kerala Film Critics Association Awards held in 2019

• Best Actress in a Lead Role award for the film ‘Oru Kuprasidha Payyan’ at the Movie Street Film Excellence Awards held in 2019

• Best Star Couple award (shared by actor Shane Nigam) for the Malayalam film ‘Eeda’ at the 21st Asianet Film Awards held near the FACT Sports Association Ground in Kochi, Kerala, in 2019

• 66th Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – South (Malayalam) for the film ‘Eeda,’ received in 2019

  Nimisha Sajayan with the 66th Filmfare Critics Award

• Bharath Murali – The Holy Actor Award in 2020

  Nimisha Sajayan while holding the Bharath Murali – The Holy Actor Award (2020)

• Honourable Mention for Best Actress (Feature) for the Malayalam film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) held virtually on 20 August 2021

• Best Actress – Critics for the Malayalam film ‘Chola’ at the 9th South Indian International Movie Awards held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre in September 2021

• Best Actress Critics’ Choice award for the film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ at the 10th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) held in Bengaluru in September 2022

• Best Actress (Malayalam) for the film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ at the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South held in Bengaluru on 9 October 2022

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Facts/Trivia

• She also goes by the name Nimisha Sanjayan Nair.

• Nimisha was active in sports as a child. She was the captain of the football and volleyball teams in school. She participated in running, swimming, and skating events as well.

• According to Nimisha, she often gets angry easily, especially with people who are close to her.

• She is a black belt in taekwondo. She got it when she was in class 8.

  Nimisha Sajayan in a taekwondo uniform

• Nimisha is an avid animal lover. She has a pet dog named Koko; her sister Nithu had gifted her Koko on one of her birthdays.

  Nimisha Sajayan with her pet dog, Koko

• Nimisha has a profound love for art. She finds a sense of comfort in sketching and painting. Her artwork usually carries a meaningful message, and whenever she shares it on social media, it sparks discussions.

  Nimisha Sajayan while showcasing one of her artworks

• She follows a non-vegetarian diet.

• She is a foodie and loves Palada Payasam, Sadya, and Fish.

• According to Nimisha, she prefers home remedies for her skin and hair care and avoids visiting beauty parlours. In an interview, she said that she has never used conditioners, relying solely on ayurvedic shampoo. She added that her mother would often apply an oil with curry leaves and a mixture of eggs and fenugreek seeds soaked in water to her hair.