Aranthangi Nisha
Aranthangi Nisha | |
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 Nisha at Maari 2 pressmeet (2018) | |
| Born | 12 October 1983 Aranthangi, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Spouse | Riaz Ali (m. 2010)[1] |
| Children | 2[2] |
Aranthangi Nisha (Tamil pronunciation: [aːɾaɳtaːɳɡiː ɳishaː]) (born 12 October 1983)[3] is an Indian actress and comedian who predominantly works in Tamil film and television. She is known for appearing in films such as Maari 2 (2018), Aan Devathai and Thiruchitrambalam (2022).[4] She has also performed in more than 800 stage shows as a comedian.
She has appeared in several different television shows such as Kalakka Povathu Yaaru (2015), Sagala vs Ragala (2018), Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Champions (2018), Ramar Veedu (2019), Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 1) (2019), Cooku With Comali (2019-2020), Bigg Boss Tamil (season 4) (2020), BB Jodiagl (season 1) (2021), Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani (2021), Star Kids (2021), Bharathi Kannamma (2021), Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 4) (2022) and Vijay Sabhai (2022).
Early life[edit]
Aranthangi Nisha was born on 12 October 1983 in Aranthangi, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu.[5] She is of Tamil descent and belongs to a Muslim family. She loves to act and do comedy in her school days and childhood period.
Career[edit]
Aranthangi Nisha made her television debut in 2015 on the Vijay TV's' comedy reality show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru as contestant, she successfully emerged as the 1st runner up of the show and received positive feedbacks for her talent in the show.[6] After her appearance in the show she started to appear in films.[7] She made her debut in the film Maari 2 in 2018 alongside actors Dhanush and Sai Pallavi playing the role as Attu Aanandi which received an overall positive reviews from critics and viewers who praised Nisha for her role in the film. She later appeared in various different films such as Irumbu Thirai (2018), Kolamaavu Kokila (2018) and Seemaraja (2018). She later returned to television hosted a various amount of shows such as Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 1) in 2019 and Cooku with Comali in 2020. Later in 2020 she appeared in the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil (season 4) as a contestant and was later evicted from the show on the 70th day. After her Bigg Boss experience she returned to films and acted in films like Hostel (2022), Thiruchitrambalam (2022) and Trigger (2022).[8][9]
She is set to appear in a currently untitled film directed by Vasanthabalan, alongside actors Arjun Das and Dushara Vijayan. The film is currently undergoing filming and is set to release in early 2023. Starring Nisha as a supporting role in the film.[10][11]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Maari 2 | Attu Aanandi | ||
| Irumbu Thirai | Rathi's patient | |||
| Kolamaavu Kokila | Guru's wife | |||
| Seemaraja | Herself | Special appearance | ||
| Aan Devathai | Herself | |||
| Kalakalappu 2 | Ganesh's assistant | |||
| 2022 | Hostel | “Burdha” Parvin (Ghost) | ||
| Thiruchitrambalam | Dhanalakshmi, Subbaraj's wife | |||
| Trigger | Revathi | |||
| 2023 | Aneethi | Kalaimamani Nisha | ||
| Jailer | G.Kanagalakshmi | [12] |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru | Contestant | Star Vijay | 1st Runner Up | |
| 2018 | Sagala vs Ragala | Guest | [13] | ||
| 2018 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Champions | Contestant | Finalist | ||
| 2019 | Ramar Veedu | Ammu/ Ramar's wife | Main Cast | [14] | |
| 2019 | Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 1) | Contestant | Finalist | ||
| 2019-2020 | Cooku With Comali (season 1) | Host | |||
| 2019-2022 | Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai (season 2-4) | Host | [15] | ||
| 2020 | Bigg Boss Tamil (season 4) | Contestant | Evicted Day 70 | [16] | |
| 2021 | BB Jodigal (season 1) | Contestant | Finalist | [17] | |
| 2021 | Bigg Boss Kondattam | Guest | |||
| 2021 | Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | Contestant | Paired with Raju Jeyamohan Quitted show |
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| 2021 | Star Kids | Guest | Special show | [18] | |
| 2021 | Bharathi Kannamma | Vadivukkarasi | Tamil TV Serial | [19] | |
| 2022 | Vijay Sabhai | Devasena | Special show | ||
| 2022 | Happy Birthday Kamal Haasan | Guest | Special show Birthday show dedicated to actor Kamal Haasan |
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| 2023 | KPY Champions Season 4 | Host | [20] |
Awards[edit]
| Year | Cateogary | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best Comedian female non fiction | Vijay Awards | [21] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Aranthangi Nisha walks down memory lane; shares a glimpse of her wedding video". Times Of India. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Aranthangi Nisha and Riaz Ali become parents for the second time". Times Of India. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Kollywood supporting actress Aranthangi Nisha". nettv4u.com. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Vijay TV Contestant Turns An Actress!". nettv4u.com. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Nisha came to Chennai in one way and settled down!". time.news. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "VIDEO: ARANTHANGI NISHA GETS EMOTIONAL - "I CRY EVERY TIME I SEE THIS...IF YOU ARE BORN AS A GIRL..."". www.behindwoods.com. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Pulwama Terror Attack: Aranthangi Nisha pays a visit to the family of deceased CRPF jawan Sivachandran". Times Of India. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "In Latest Video, Actor Aranthangi Nisha Takes Fans on Home Tour; They Love it". www.news18.com. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Exclusive! Aranthangi Nisha reveals facts behind Vadivel Balaji's death". www.indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Vanitha Vijayakumar and Aranthangi Nisha board class director's new movie". www.indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Aranthangi Nisha questions Thirunavukkarasu's mother". www.indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Breaking! Famous Tamil hero acting in Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' secret revealed". www.indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Actresses Chithra, Raksha Holla, Priyanka Deshpande and Aranthangi Nisha to feature in 'Sagala vs Ragala'". Times Of India. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Ramar Veedu comedy show on Vijay TV". www.exchange4media.com. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Mr & Mrs.Chinnathirai 4 set for a grand launch on July 2; deets inside". Times Of India. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 4: Aranthangi Nisha gets evicted". Times Of India. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "என் குழந்தைக்கு தாய்மாமன் இவர்… மகேஷ் நெஞ்சில் சாய்ந்து கண்கலங்கிய நிஷா!". tamil.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "VJ Priyanka, Bigg Boss Nisha & Many Other Stars Get Emotional on This Show!". astroulagam.com.my. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "VJ Priyanka, Bigg Boss Nisha & Many Other Stars Get Emotional on This Show!". astroulagam.com.my. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Reality show 'KPY Champion 4' set to launch soon; deets inside". Times of India. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Aranthangi Nisha Awards & Nominations List". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
