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Urvashi

Born: 1969-01-25
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Last Updated on 28 Oct 2025
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Urvashi is a celebrated Indian actress in the South Indian film industry. Known for her exceptional comic timing and emotional performances, she began her career as a child artist in 1979 and rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s. She has acted in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films and has appeared in over 700 movies. Urvashi won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Achuvinte Amma in 2005 and has received multiple Kerala State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South. Born as Kavitha Ranjini in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala she is also known for her work as a producer and screenwriter. Her sisters Kalaranjini and Kalpana are also actresses

Urvashi is a celebrated Indian actress in the South Indian film industry. Known for her exceptional comic timing and emotional performances, she began her career as a child artist in 1979 and rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s. She has acted in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films and has appeared in over 700 movies. Urvashi won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Achuvinte Amma in 2005 and has received multiple Kerala State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South. Born as Kavitha Ranjini in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala she is also known for her work as a producer and screenwriter. Her sisters Kalaranjini and Kalpana are also actresses

Urvashi is a renowned Indian actress who primarily works in the South Indian film industry. Born in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala she began her career as a child artist in 1979 and later emerged as one of the leading actresses in Malayalam and Tamil cinema during the 1980s and 1990s. She has acted in Malayalam Tamil Telugu and Kannada films appearing in over 700 movies. Urvashi is known for her exceptional comic timing emotional performances and versatile roles. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Achuvinte Amma in 2005 and has received multiple Kerala State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South. She has also worked as a producer and screenwriter. Her sisters Kalaranjini and Kalpana are also actresses. Urvashi is celebrated for her ability to balance comedy and drama making her one of the most influential and enduring figures in South Indian cinema.
Urvashi is a renowned Indian actress who primarily works in the South Indian film industry. Born in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala she began her career as a child artist in 1979 and later emerged as one of the leading actresses in Malayalam and Tamil cinema during the 1980s and 1990s. She has acted in Malayalam Tamil Telugu and Kannada films appearing in over 700 movies. Urvashi is known for her exceptional comic timing emotional performances and versatile roles. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Achuvinte Amma in 2005 and has received multiple Kerala State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South. She has also worked as a producer and screenwriter. Her sisters Kalaranjini and Kalpana are also actresses. Urvashi is celebrated for her ability to balance comedy and drama making her one of the most influential and enduring figures in South Indian cinema.

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Personal details

Alternative names Kavitha Ranjini
Height 5' 5"
Born January 25, 1969 · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Spouses
Children Teja Lakshmi
Parents Vijayalakshmi Chavara V.P.Nair
Relatives Kalaranjini, Kalpana, Prince Nair, Kamal Roy
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Actress

FAQ

Urvashi real name is Kavitha Ranjini

She started her acting career as a child artist in 1979

Urvashi has acted in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films

Yes, she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Achuvinte Amma in 2005

Her sisters Kalaranjini and Kalpana are also actresses in South Indian cinema

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Trivia

Urvashi started her career as a child artist in 1979
She has acted in over 700 films across multiple languages
She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2005
She comes from a family of actresses with her sisters Kalaranjini and Kalpana also in the industry
She is known for her unique comic timing and expressive acting

Quotes

Cinema is a way to connect with people and tell stories that matter

Trademarks

Exceptional comic timing and emotional performances
Versatility in roles across comedy drama and character driven films
Strong presence in both Malayalam and Tamil cinema

Nicknames

Kavitha Ranjini

Salaries

Approximate salary per movie 30 to 50 lakhs

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