Nazriya Nazim

Nazriya Nazim Fahadh (born 20 December 1994) is an Indian actress, producer and singer who primarily works in Malayalam and Tamil films. Known for her strong women portrayals, Nazriya is a recipient of several accolades including two Kerala State Film Awards, one Tamil Nadu State Film Award and one Filmfare Award South. Nazriya started her career as a presenter in 2005. After working as a child artist, she had her lead screen debut in the 2013 Malayalam film Maad Dad. She then went on to appear in successful Tamil films such as Neram (2013), Raja Rani (2013) and Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014). She established herself as a leading Malayalam actress with her portrayals in Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014) and Bangalore Days (2014). Both these films earned her the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress. Following her marriage to actor Fahadh Faasil, she took a break from acting. She made a comeback to films with Koode (2018), receiving the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam nomination. Nazriya expanded to Telugu films with Ante Sundaraniki (2022), which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu nomination. Her highest grossing release came with the 2024 film Sookshmadarshini. In addition to acting, Nazriya also produces films under the banner Fahadh Faasil and Friends, which she co-owns with her husband. Her production Kumbalangi Nights (2019), won her the Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value at the Kerala State Film Awards.