Kalyani Priyadarshan is a prominent Indian film actress celebrated for her contributions to the Telugu and Tamil film industries. Her background in architecture and theatre provides a unique perspective to her acting career.

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Kalyani Priyadarshan was born in Chennai in 1992. She completed her early schooling at Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai, and continued her education in Singapore. She holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture design from Parsons School of Design, New York City. Her passion for the arts extended beyond academics; she actively participated in theatre internships during her time in New York and attended Adishakti Theatre in Pondicherry.

Physical Appearance

Here’s a summary of Kalyani’s physical attributes:

• Height (approx.): 5’2″
• Weight (approx.): 50 kg
• Figure Measurement (approx.): 32-26-34
• Eye Colour: Dark Brown
• Hair Colour: Black

Family, Caste & Boyfriend

Kalyani comes from a prominent film family. Her father, Priyadarshan Soman Nair, is a renowned film director, producer, and screenwriter. Her mother, Lissy Lakshmi, is an actress. She also has a brother named Sidharth.

Career

Kalyani’s journey in the film industry began behind the camera. She worked as an assistant production designer under Sabu Cyril in the Bollywood film “Krrish 3 (2013)” and as an assistant art director in the Tamil film “Iru Mugan (2016).”

Her acting debut was in the 2017 Telugu film “Hello (2017),” followed by her Tamil debut in “Hero (2019).” Her Malayalam debut came with “Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (2020).” Her roles have showcased her versatility and talent.

Awards

Kalyani’s talent has been recognized with several prestigious awards:

• Filmfare Awards South for Best Female Debut (“Hello,” 2017)
• South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Debut Actress (“Hello,” 2017)
• Best Actress (Malayalam) Award at the 11th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) for “Bro Daddy” (September 2023)

Favourites

Some of Kalyani’s preferences include:

• Food: Burger, French Fries
• Musician: A. R. Rahman

Facts

Kalyani is a trained dancer with experience in numerous stage shows. After her studies, she joined the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Williamstown, Massachusetts, further honing her theatrical skills. Even during her schooling in Singapore, she actively participated in theatre productions. She once addressed rumors of her engagement to actor Pranav Mohanlal, clarifying that he is more like an older brother to her. Initially, Kalyani didn’t envision herself as an actress, preferring behind-the-scenes roles. However, her undeniable talent and charisma led her to a successful acting career.

Detailed Filmography

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