Nazriya Nazim: From being a known Malayalam actress to marriage with Pushpa actor Fahadh Faasil

Nazriya Nazim: From being a known Malayalam actress to marriage with Pushpa actor Fahadh Faasil

By Entertainment Desk January 29, 2025 

Nazriya Nazim:  From Child Artist to Leading Actress  

Nazriya made her film debut as a child artist in Palunku (2006) and later became a prominent lead actress in the Malayalam film industry.

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 Nazriya’s Early Life and Background

Born to Nazimudeen and Begum Beena, Nazriya has a brother named Naveen and was raised in Al Ain, UAE, before relocating to Thiruvananthapuram.

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Educational Journey

Despite being passionate about business, Nazriya’s tight shooting schedules led her to drop out of her BCom course at Mar Ivanious College in Thiruvananthapuram.

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The Love Story: Nazriya and Fahadh Faasil’s Relationship

Nazriya met Fahadh Faasil on the sets of Bangalore Days in 2014, and they got engaged and married in the same year.

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A TV Career Before Films: Nazriya’s Hosting Days

Before acting, Nazriya gained fame as a television host on Malayalam’s Asianet network.

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Breakthrough Roles

Nazriya’s major breakthrough came with Maad Dad and Neram, films that helped her establish a solid fan base in the Malayalam film industry.

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The Tamil Debut

Nazriya made her Tamil debut with the successful Raja Rani, where she starred alongside Arya, Nayanthara, and Jay.

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Career Break and Comeback: Nazriya’s Hiatus from Acting

After her marriage to Fahadh Faasil, Nazriya took a four-year break from acting before making a return in Koode (2018).

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Return to Acting

Nazriya made her return to the big screen with films like Trance and her Telugu debut Ante Sundaraniki, further expanding her acting portfolio.

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Award Recognition: A Kerala State Award Winner  

Nazriya’s portrayal in Ohm Shanthi Oshaana and Bangalore Days earned her the Kerala State Award for Best Actress in 2015.

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