Nimisha Sajayan

Quick Info

Born January 4, 1997

Birth Place umbai, Maharashtra, India

Height 5′ 3″

Fan Score 65

Popularity 60

Roles Actress

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Known For

DNA

Dhivya Anand

★ 7.5

Filmography

DNA

7.5 2025

Dhivya Anand

Videos

Personal Details

Official Sites www.instagram.com

Parents Sajayan, Beena

Did You Know

Trivia

Nimisha Sajayan is a trained black belt in Taekwondo and has represented Maharashtra in national-level competitions.
She made her acting debut with Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017), earning critical acclaim immediately.
She is known for choosing strong, realistic female roles and often portrays socially relevant characters.
She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for Oru Kuprasidha Payyan and Chola.

Quotes

“I prefer roles that challenge stereotypes and have emotional depth.”
“Cinema should reflect life, emotions, and the stories that matter.”

Trademarks

Realistic and socially impactful performances.
Preference for complex female characters rather than traditional “heroine” roles.
Works in both Malayalam and Tamil cinema with a growing presence in pan-Indian films.

Salaries

Estimated earnings range from ₹1–2 crore per film

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who is Nimisha Sajayan?

Nimisha Sajayan is a critically acclaimed Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam cinema. She is recognized for choosing realistic and socially relevant roles and has received several awards for her performances.

02

When and where was Nimisha Sajayan born?

She was born on January 4, 1997, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Her family hails from Kollam district, Kerala.

03

What was Nimisha Sajayan’s debut film?

Her acting debut was in the Malayalam film Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017), directed by Dileesh Pothan.

04

What are some of Nimisha Sajayan’s notable films?

Some of her prominent films include Eeda, Oru Kuprasidha Payyan, Chola, The Great Indian Kitchen, Nayattu, Malik, and the Tamil film Chithha (2023).

05

Has Nimisha Sajayan won any awards?

Yes, she has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for her performances in Oru Kuprasidha Payyan and Chola. She has also received nominations for Filmfare Awards South and SIIMA awards.