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| {{Short description|Indian actress}} | {{Short description|Indian actress (born 1984)}} | ||
| {{Use Indian English|date=July 2021}} | {{Use Indian English|date=July 2021}} | ||
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{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}} | ||
| {{Indian name|Kavya|Madhavan}} | {{Indian name|Kavya|Madhavan}} | ||
| {{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| | name = Kavya Madhavan | | name = Kavya Madhavan | ||
| | image = Kavya madhavan.jpg | | image = Kavya madhavan.jpg | ||
| | caption = Kavya in 2013 | | caption = Kavya Madhavan in 2013 | ||
| | birth_name = <!--Add only if different from article name--> | | birth_name = <!--Add only if different from article name--> | ||
| | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df= |
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1984|09|19}} | ||
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| birth_place = ], ], India | ||
| | occupation = {{hlist|Film actress|]|singer|lyricist}} | | occupation = {{hlist|Film actress|]|singer|lyricist}} | ||
| | yearsactive = 1991–2016 | | yearsactive = 1991–2016 | ||
| | notable_works = ] | | notable_works = ] | ||
| | spouse = {{ |
| spouse = {{unbulleted_list|{{marriage|Nishal Chandra|2009|2011|reason=divorced}}|{{marriage|]|2016}}}} | ||
| | children = 1 | | children = 1 | ||
| | awards = ] | | awards = ] | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| '''Kavya Madhavan''' (born 19 September 1984) is an Indian actress, who appeared predominantly in ] |
'''Kavya Madhavan''' (born 19 September 1984)<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/meenakshi-dileep-drops-a-lovely-photo-on-kavya-madhavans-birthday/articleshow/94318216.cms |title=Meenakshi Dileep drops a lovely photo on Kavya Madhavan's birthday |website=]}}</ref> is an Indian actress, who appeared predominantly in ]. She made her debut in 1991 as a child artist in '']''. Her debut role as one of the lead actresses (other being Samyuktha Varma) was in ]'s '']'' in 1999, when she was in the ninth grade. Its success established her status as one of the leading actress in the Malayalam industry during the 2000s. She has acted in over 75 movies. She has won the ] twice, for her performances in '']'' (2004) and '']'' (2010).<ref name=2000-12>{{cite web |title=State Film Awards (2000–12) |url=http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards4.htm |publisher=] |access-date=26 September 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707210332/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards4.htm |archive-date=7 July 2015}}</ref> | ||
| ==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
| Kavya was born on 19 September 1984.<ref>{{cite news |date=19 September 2017 |title=Kavya Madhavan turns |
Kavya was born on 19 September 1984 to Parents P. Madhavan and Shyamala.<ref>{{cite news |date=19 September 2017 |title=Kavya Madhavan turns 33 years old today: Controversies that rocked her life |work=] |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/kavya-madhavan-turns-33-years-old-controversies-that-rocked-her-life-4849765/ |url-status=live |access-date=15 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501230359/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/kavya-madhavan-turns-33-years-old-controversies-that-rocked-her-life-4849765/ |archive-date=1 May 2018}}</ref>She hails from Nileshwaram town in Kasaragod. She has a brother Midhun Madhavan who is a fashion designer. She did her schooling at Nileshwaram Rajas high school. She learnt classical dance during her school days and participated in many dance competitions and won prizes. She was a kalathilakam at a sub district school's Youth festival. | ||
| ==Acting career== | ==Acting career== | ||
| Kavya first appeared as a child |
Kavya first appeared as a child artist in Kamal's film '']'' (1991) at the age of six in a cameo role along the students in a bus. Subsequently, she was offered parts in other projects such as ''Pavam IA Ivachan'' (1994), ''Parassala Pachan Payyannur Paramu'' (1994) by ] and '']'' (1996), directed by ]. She was offered one of the female lead in '']'', also starring ], in 1999.<ref name=heights>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/222699/reaching-heights.html |title=Reaching new heights |work=] |author=C V Aravind |date=29 January 2012}}</ref><ref name=family>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sathyan-anthikad-and-lal-jose-winning-hearts-malayalam-family-audience-64648?amp |title=Sathyan Anthikad and Lal Jose: Winning the hearts of the Malayalam 'family' audience |work=] |date=4 July 2017}}</ref> After the success of ''Chandranudikkunna Dikhil'', Kavya and Dileep became a popular pairing in Malayalam cinema, and they worked together in 21 movies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-boFy2fRYIQ |title=Kavya Dileep Kadha Ithu vare – Mazhavil Manorama Live |via=YouTube |date=19 December 2011 |access-date=19 October 2013 |archive-date=1 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801142240/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-boFy2fRYIQ |url-status=live}}</ref> Some of their movies are '']'' (2000),'' ]'' (2000), ] (2001), '']'' (2002) which was one of biggest grosser of the year and was directed by ], '']'' (2003) in which she played a double role, '']'' (2003), '']'' (2003) directed by ], '']'' (2004) directed by ], '']'' (2005), '']'' (2006) again directed by ], '']'' (2006), '']'' (2007), '']'' (2010), '']'' (2011) and '']'' (2016). Most of their movies were in the romantic comedy genre. | ||
| She also acted in films with ] and ], and in movies with several stars, such as '']'', '']'' and '']''. | She also acted in films with ] and ], and in movies with several stars, such as '']'', '']'' and '']''. | ||
| She got critical acclaim for her performance of the role of Ganga in '']'' for which she won 2004 ] and for the role of Ashwati in '']'' where she played a housemaid working in ]. The movie was based on a feature by K. U. Iqbal, published in '']''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/diversions/2011/January/diversions_January18.xml§ion=diversions&col= |title=Maid film highlights abuse |publisher=Khaleejtimes.com |date=14 January 2011 |access-date=19 October 2013 |archive-date=1 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001184922/http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data%2Fdiversions%2F2011%2FJanuary%2Fdiversions_January18.xml§ion=diversions&col= |url-status=live}}</ref> The movie was directed by her mentor ], and she got her second ] for 2011. She won the 2011 Kerala Film Critics Awards for Best Actress, Amrita-FEFKA Film Awards for Best Actress, Best Actress-Malayalam cinema in ] and Best Actress in ] Foundation Awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/aadminte-makan-abu-chosen-best-film-by-thikkurissy-foundation/947678.html |title='Aadminte Makan Abu chosen best film by Thikkurissy foundation, IBN Live News |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=7 January 2012 |access-date=19 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119053141/http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/aadminte-makan-abu-chosen-best-film-by-thikkurissy-foundation/947678.html |archive-date=19 January 2012}}</ref> |
She got critical acclaim for her performance of the role of Ganga in '']'' for which she won 2004 ] and for the role of Ashwati in '']'' where she played a housemaid working in ]. The movie was based on a feature by K. U. Iqbal, published in '']''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/diversions/2011/January/diversions_January18.xml§ion=diversions&col= |title=Maid film highlights abuse |publisher=Khaleejtimes.com |date=14 January 2011 |access-date=19 October 2013 |archive-date=1 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001184922/http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data%2Fdiversions%2F2011%2FJanuary%2Fdiversions_January18.xml§ion=diversions&col= |url-status=live}}</ref> The movie was directed by her mentor ], and she got her second ] for 2011. She won the 2011 Kerala Film Critics Awards for Best Actress, Amrita-FEFKA Film Awards for Best Actress, Best Actress-Malayalam cinema in ] and Best Actress in ] Foundation Awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/aadminte-makan-abu-chosen-best-film-by-thikkurissy-foundation/947678.html |title='Aadminte Makan Abu chosen best film by Thikkurissy foundation, IBN Live News |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=7 January 2012 |access-date=19 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119053141/http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/aadminte-makan-abu-chosen-best-film-by-thikkurissy-foundation/947678.html |archive-date=19 January 2012}}</ref> She was part of big grossers like ''Christian Brothers'' and ''China Town'' in 2011 and was selected as Top Star (Female) 2011 in Malayalam.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://themoviesdetails.blogspot.in/2012/11/top-10-grossing-malayalam-movies-of-2011.html |title=Top 10 Highest Grossing Malayalam Movies – 2011 |date=n.d. |access-date=28 November 2016 |archive-date=9 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709003420/https://themoviesdetails.blogspot.in/2012/11/top-10-grossing-malayalam-movies-of-2011.html |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| She was cast in ]'s '']'' in which she played a supporting role. | She was cast in ]'s '']'' in which she played a supporting role. | ||
| Though she had many offers from ], she was very reluctant to act due to her busy schedule in Malayalam. Her first was '']'' (2001) which was the remake of ]s '']''. She went on to act in '']'' and '']'' and enjoyed moderate success.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}} | Though she had many offers from ], she was very reluctant to act due to her busy schedule in Malayalam. Her first was '']'' (2001) which was the remake of ]s '']''. She went on to act in '']'' and '']'' and enjoyed moderate success.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}} | ||
| She wrote lyrics for the song "En Khalbillulloru Pennaanu" for the film '']'' (2008) and for ''Akashavani'' (2016).<ref>{{cite web |author=Ajith Lal |url=http://kavyamadhavanonline.blogspot.com/ |title=Kavya Madhavan |publisher=Kavyamadhavanonline.blogspot.com |date=24 February 2004 |access-date=19 October 2013 |archive-date=24 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024140553/http://kavyamadhavanonline.blogspot.com/ |url-status=live}}</ref> She sang her first movie song for the Malayalam film '']'' (2012).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jt27sl52_c |title=Kavya Madhavan Singing – Mounamai Manasil Song – MATINEE Movie |via=YouTube |date=12 November 2012 |access-date=19 October 2013 |archive-date=21 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140121152435/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jt27sl52_c |url-status=live}}</ref> She has appeared in many advertisements, TV shows, short films and stage shows. She also sang songs for the movies ''Hadiya'' (2017) and '']'' (2018). | She wrote lyrics for the song "En Khalbillulloru Pennaanu" for the film '']'' (2008) and for ''Akashavani'' (2016).<ref>{{cite web |author=Ajith Lal |url=http://kavyamadhavanonline.blogspot.com/ |title=Kavya Madhavan |publisher=Kavyamadhavanonline.blogspot.com |date=24 February 2004 |access-date=19 October 2013 |archive-date=24 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024140553/http://kavyamadhavanonline.blogspot.com/ |url-status=live}}</ref> She sang her first movie song for the Malayalam film '']'' (2012).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jt27sl52_c |title=Kavya Madhavan Singing – Mounamai Manasil Song – MATINEE Movie |via=YouTube |date=12 November 2012 |access-date=19 October 2013 |archive-date=21 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140121152435/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jt27sl52_c |url-status=live}}</ref> She has appeared in many advertisements, TV shows, short films and stage shows. She also sang songs for the movies ''Hadiya'' (2017) and '']'' (2018). | ||
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| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| Kavya married Nishal Chandra on 9 February 2009, |
Kavya married Nishal Chandra on 9 February 2009,{{Citation needed|date=January 2023}} after which she moved to ].{{Citation needed|date=January 2023}} However, she returned home in June the same year and filed for divorce on 24 July 2009.{{Citation needed|date=January 2023}} Both Kavya and Nishal appeared before the court on 25 May 2011 and expressed their willingness for a mutual divorce. The divorce was granted on 30 May 2011. She married actor ] on 25 November 2016 at Vedanta Hotel, ].<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328142107/http://keralaweddingtrends.com/dileep-kavya-madhavan-wedding-live-video/ |date=28 March 2019 }}. Keralaweddingtrends.com. Retrieved 27 January 2017.</ref><ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130032529/http://www.filmclickz.com/dileep-kavya-madhavan-marriage-photos-videos |date=30 January 2018 }}. Filmclickz.com (22 July 2002). Retrieved 27 January 2017.</ref> The couple have a daughter, Mahalakshmi born on 19 October 2018.<ref>{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pics-dileep-and-kavya-madhavans-daughter-mahalakshmi-her-first-step-into-the-world-of-letters-on-vijayadashmi-day/articleshow/87130184.cms. Retrieved 1 February 2022.</ref> | ||
| Kavya owns a textile shop named Laksyah. In April 2013, ] published a collection of memoirs written by Kavya, titled ''Kathayil Alpam Kavyam'' which gives a glimpse into her childhood memories and the experiences of her school days and in the film industry. The book was released by writers ] and ] at a function held in K. P. Kesava Menon Hall in ] on 11 April.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413145909/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Kavya-Madhavans-Memoirs-Released/2014/04/12/article2164187.ece |date=13 April 2014 }}. ''The New Indian Express''</ref> | Kavya owns a textile shop named Laksyah. In April 2013, ] published a collection of memoirs written by Kavya, titled ''Kathayil Alpam Kavyam'' which gives a glimpse into her childhood memories and the experiences of her school days and in the film industry. The book was released by writers ] and ] at a function held in K. P. Kesava Menon Hall in ] on 11 April.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413145909/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Kavya-Madhavans-Memoirs-Released/2014/04/12/article2164187.ece |date=13 April 2014 }}. ''The New Indian Express''</ref> | ||
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| ! Notes | ! Notes | ||
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| | 1991 || '']'' || Geethu's friend |
| 1991 || '']'' || Geethu's friend || Debut film; child artist | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 1992 || ''Mayilppeeli'' || || | | 1992 || ''Mayilppeeli'' || || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 1994 || ''Pavam I. A. Ivachan'' || Sara Ivachan || | | rowspan="2" | 1994 || ''Pavam I. A. Ivachan'' || Sara Ivachan || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ''The President'' || || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 1996 || ''Parassala Pachan Payyannur Paramu'' || Neena || | | rowspan="2" | 1996 || ''Parassala Pachan Payyannur Paramu'' || Neena || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| |'']''|| Young Anuradha || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 1997 ||'']''|| Gopika Menon || | | rowspan="5" | 1997 ||'']''|| Gopika Menon || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| |''Snehasindooram''|| Anjali || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| |'']''|| Meenu || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| |'']''|| Dhanya|| | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| |'']''|| Anjali || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 1998 ||''Kattathoru Penpoovu''||Yamuna || | | 1998 ||''Kattathoru Penpoovu''||Yamuna || | ||
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| | 1999 || '']'' || Radha || Debut film in lead role | | 1999 || '']'' || Radha || Debut film in lead role | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2000 || '']'' || Sunaina|| | | rowspan="4" | 2000 || '']'' || Sunaina|| | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Padmaja/Puppy|| | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Celin || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Devu || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2001||'']'' ||Maya || | | rowspan="5" | 2001||'']'' ||Maya || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Daisy || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ''Jeevan Masai'' || Manjula || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ''Mazhamegha Pravukal'' ||Malu || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| |'']'' || Geethu || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2002 || '']'' ||Suhara || | | rowspan="5" | 2002 || '']'' ||Suhara || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Gopika || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Lakshmi ||]; Remake of '']'' | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Rugmini || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' ||Thilaka ||]; Remake of '']'' | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2003 || '']'' || Ammu || | | rowspan="7" | 2003 || '']'' || Ammu || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Pankajam ||cameo | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Sumangala || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ''Gourishankharam'' || Gauri || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ''Kadha'' || Meera || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Bhadra and Bhama || double role | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Ganga || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2004 || '']'' || Ganga || | | rowspan="3" | 2004 || '']'' || Ganga || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2004 | |
|'']''|| Sheethal | ||
| ⚫ | | | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Gopika || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2005 || '']'' |
| rowspan="6" | 2005 || '']''|| Bhumika || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ''Annorikkal''|| Ponnu || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '' ]''|| Bhadra || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''|| Seelabathi || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''|| Ashwathy/Achu || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''|| Meenakshi || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2006 || '']'' |
| rowspan="7" | 2006 || '']''|| Anitha|| | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''|| Bhama || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''|| Sumithra || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | ''Arunam''||Valli || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''|| Thara Kurup || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''|| Chandini || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2006 | |
| '']''|| Sharika|| | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2007 || '']'' |
| rowspan="5" | 2007 || '']''|| Maya || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''||Subhadra || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''|| Subcollector.Sethulakshmi || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''|| Nadiya and Nadira ||double role | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''|| Jancy || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2008 || '']'' |
| rowspan="3" | 2008 || '']''|| Priya ||] | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''|| Jayalakshmi || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''|| Ancy|| | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2009|| '']'' |
| rowspan="2" | 2009|| '']''|| Ancy || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''|| Amritha || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2010 || '']'' || Annie || | | 2010 || '']'' || Annie || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2011 || '']'' || Sumangala || | | rowspan="6" | 2011 || '']'' || Sumangala || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Aswathy || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' ||Rosamma || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Ammu || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' ||Sulekha / Mary Varghese || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']'' || Meenakshi || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2012 || '']''|| Vanaja || | | 2012 || '']''|| Vanaja || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2013 || ''Players'' || Rose || | | rowspan="4" | 2013 || ''Players'' || Rose || | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''||Dr.Geetha || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | '']''|| Nayana || | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| |'']''|| Gauri||anthology | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2015 || '']''|| Sharika|| | | 2015 || '']''|| Sharika|| | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2016 || ''Aakashvani''||Vani|| | | rowspan="2" | 2016 || '']''||Vani|| | ||
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| ⚫ | |||
| |- | |- | ||
| ⚫ | | '']'' ||Devi || | ||
| |} | |} | ||
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| | 2006 || ''Bhoomikkoru Charamageetham''||College student ||Short film | | 2006 || ''Bhoomikkoru Charamageetham''||College student ||Short film | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| | 2016 || ''Kaavalal''|| ||Short film | | 2016 || ''Kaavalal''|| Herself ||Short film | ||
| |- | |||
| |} | |} | ||
| == Awards and nominations == | == Awards and nominations == | ||
| {{BLP sources section|date=January 2023}} | |||
| {{Infobox actor awards | {{Infobox actor awards | ||
| | name = Kavya Madhavan | | name = Kavya Madhavan | ||
| | image = | | image = Kavya Madhavan.jpg | ||
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| ! Year | ! Year | ||
| ! Award | ! Award | ||
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| ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} | ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} | ||
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| | 2004 || rowspan="2" | ] || ] – '']''||<ref>{{cite web |title=State Film Awards (2000–12) |url=http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards4.htm |publisher=] |access-date=31 January 2023 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707210332/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards4.htm |archive-date=7 July 2015}}</ref> | |||
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| | 2004 || rowspan="2" | ] || ] – '']''|| | |||
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| | rowspan="2" | 2011 || ] – '']''|| | | rowspan="2" | 2011 || ] – '']''||<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/23/stories/2011052361020100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110526155715/http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/23/stories/2011052361020100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 May 2011 |title=Adaminte Makan Abu adjudged best film |date=23 May 2011 |newspaper=] |access-date=31 January 2023}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:43, 17 December 2024
Indian actress (born 1984)In this Indian name, the name Madhavan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Kavya.
| Kavya Madhavan | |
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 Kavya Madhavan in 2013 | |
| Born | (1984-09-19) 19 September 1984 (age 40) Nileshwaram, Kasaragod, Kerala, India |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1991–2016 |
| Notable work | Full list |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Full list |
Kavya Madhavan (born 19 September 1984) is an Indian actress, who appeared predominantly in Malayalam films. She made her debut in 1991 as a child artist in Pookkalam Varavayi. Her debut role as one of the lead actresses (other being Samyuktha Varma) was in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikkil in 1999, when she was in the ninth grade. Its success established her status as one of the leading actress in the Malayalam industry during the 2000s. She has acted in over 75 movies. She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress twice, for her performances in Perumazhakkalam (2004) and Khaddama (2010).
Early life
Kavya was born on 19 September 1984 to Parents P. Madhavan and Shyamala.She hails from Nileshwaram town in Kasaragod. She has a brother Midhun Madhavan who is a fashion designer. She did her schooling at Nileshwaram Rajas high school. She learnt classical dance during her school days and participated in many dance competitions and won prizes. She was a kalathilakam at a sub district school's Youth festival.
Acting career
Kavya first appeared as a child artist in Kamal's film Pookkalam Varavayi (1991) at the age of six in a cameo role along the students in a bus. Subsequently, she was offered parts in other projects such as Pavam IA Ivachan (1994), Parassala Pachan Payyannur Paramu (1994) by P. Venu and Azhakiya Ravanan (1996), directed by Kamal. She was offered one of the female lead in Chandranudikkunna Dikkil, also starring Dileep, in 1999. After the success of Chandranudikkunna Dikhil, Kavya and Dileep became a popular pairing in Malayalam cinema, and they worked together in 21 movies. Some of their movies are Thenkasipattanam (2000), Darling Darling (2000), Dhosth (2001), Meesa Madhavan (2002) which was one of biggest grosser of the year and was directed by Lal Jose, Mizhi Randilum (2003) in which she played a double role, Sadanandante Samayam (2003), Thilakkam (2003) directed by Jayaraj, Runway (2004) directed by Joshiy, Kochi Rajavu (2005), Lion (2006) again directed by Joshiy, Chakkaramuthu (2006), Inspector Garud (2007), Paappi Appacha (2010), Vellaripravinte Changathi (2011) and Pinneyum (2016). Most of their movies were in the romantic comedy genre.
She also acted in films with Mammootty and Mohanlal, and in movies with several stars, such as Ee Pattanathil Bhootham, Christian Brothers and China Town.
She got critical acclaim for her performance of the role of Ganga in Perumazhakkalam for which she won 2004 Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress and for the role of Ashwati in Gaddama where she played a housemaid working in Saudi Arabia. The movie was based on a feature by K. U. Iqbal, published in Bhashaposhini. The movie was directed by her mentor Kamal, and she got her second Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for 2011. She won the 2011 Kerala Film Critics Awards for Best Actress, Amrita-FEFKA Film Awards for Best Actress, Best Actress-Malayalam cinema in 59th Filmfare Awards South and Best Actress in Thikkurissy Foundation Awards. She was part of big grossers like Christian Brothers and China Town in 2011 and was selected as Top Star (Female) 2011 in Malayalam.
She was cast in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Naalu Pennungal in which she played a supporting role.
Though she had many offers from Tamil cinema, she was very reluctant to act due to her busy schedule in Malayalam. Her first was Kasi (2001) which was the remake of Vinayans Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum. She went on to act in En Mana Vaanil and Sadhu Miranda and enjoyed moderate success.
She wrote lyrics for the song "En Khalbillulloru Pennaanu" for the film One Way Ticket (2008) and for Akashavani (2016). She sang her first movie song for the Malayalam film Matinee (2012). She has appeared in many advertisements, TV shows, short films and stage shows. She also sang songs for the movies Hadiya (2017) and Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam (2018).
From acting as a child to acting as an actress, Sreeja has provided voice to her in many films. Devi, Praveena, Bhagyalakshmi and Vimmy Mariam George and Nithuna Nevil Dinesh have also lent their voices in some films.
Personal life
Kavya married Nishal Chandra on 9 February 2009, after which she moved to Kuwait. However, she returned home in June the same year and filed for divorce on 24 July 2009. Both Kavya and Nishal appeared before the court on 25 May 2011 and expressed their willingness for a mutual divorce. The divorce was granted on 30 May 2011. She married actor Dileep on 25 November 2016 at Vedanta Hotel, Kochi. The couple have a daughter, Mahalakshmi born on 19 October 2018.
Kavya owns a textile shop named Laksyah. In April 2013, Mathrubhumi Books published a collection of memoirs written by Kavya, titled Kathayil Alpam Kavyam which gives a glimpse into her childhood memories and the experiences of her school days and in the film industry. The book was released by writers Subhash Chandran and Deedi Damodaran at a function held in K. P. Kesava Menon Hall in Kozhikode on 11 April.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Pookkalam Varavayi | Geethu's friend | Debut film; child artist |
| 1992 | Mayilppeeli | ||
| 1994 | Pavam I. A. Ivachan | Sara Ivachan | |
| The President | |||
| 1996 | Parassala Pachan Payyannur Paramu | Neena | |
| Azhakiya Ravanan | Young Anuradha | ||
| 1997 | Oral Mathram | Gopika Menon | |
| Snehasindooram | Anjali | ||
| Bhoothakkannadi | Meenu | ||
| Irattakuttikalude Achan | Dhanya | ||
| Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu | Anjali | ||
| 1998 | Kattathoru Penpoovu | Yamuna | |
| 1999 | Chandranudikkunna Dikhil | Radha | Debut film in lead role |
| 2000 | Madhuranombarakattu | Sunaina | |
| Darling Darling | Padmaja/Puppy | ||
| Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal | Celin | ||
| Thenkasipattanam | Devu | ||
| 2001 | Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam | Maya | |
| Rakshasa Rajavu | Daisy | ||
| Jeevan Masai | Manjula | ||
| Mazhamegha Pravukal | Malu | ||
| Dosth | Geethu | ||
| 2002 | Onnaman | Suhara | |
| Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan | Gopika | ||
| Kasi | Lakshmi | Tamil film; Remake of Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum | |
| Meesa Madhavan | Rugmini | ||
| En Mana Vaanil | Thilaka | Tamil film; Remake of Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan | |
| 2003 | Thilakkam | Ammu | |
| Vellithira | Pankajam | cameo | |
| Sadanandante Samayam | Sumangala | ||
| Gourishankharam | Gauri | ||
| Kadha | Meera | ||
| Mizhi Randilum | Bhadra and Bhama | double role | |
| Pulival Kalyanam | Ganga | ||
| 2004 | Perumazhakkalam | Ganga | |
| Greetings | Sheethal | ||
| Runway | Gopika | ||
| 2005 | Iruvattam Manavaatti | Bhumika | |
| Annorikkal | Ponnu | ||
| Ananthabhadram | Bhadra | ||
| Seelabathi | Seelabathi | ||
| Kochi Rajavu | Ashwathy/Achu | ||
| Aparichithan | Meenakshi | ||
| 2006 | Chakkara Muthu | Anitha | |
| Vadakkumnadhan | Bhama | ||
| Vasthavam | Sumithra | ||
| Arunam | Valli | ||
| Classmates | Thara Kurup | ||
| Kilukkam Kilukilukkam | Chandini | ||
| Lion | Sharika | ||
| 2007 | Athisayan | Maya | |
| Naalu Pennungal | Subhadra | ||
| Inspector Garud | Subcollector.Sethulakshmi | ||
| Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri | Nadiya and Nadira | double role | |
| Kangaroo | Jancy | ||
| 2008 | Sadhu Miranda | Priya | Tamil film |
| Madampi | Jayalakshmi | ||
| Twenty:20 | Ancy | ||
| 2009 | Ee Pattanathil Bhootham | Ancy | |
| Banaras | Amritha | ||
| 2010 | Paappi Appacha | Annie | |
| 2011 | Bhaktha Janangalude Sradhakku | Sumangala | |
| Gaddama | Aswathy | ||
| Chinatown | Rosamma | ||
| Venicile Vyaapari | Ammu | ||
| Vellaripravinte Changathi | Sulekha / Mary Varghese | ||
| Christian Brothers | Meenakshi | ||
| 2012 | Bavuttiyude Namathil | Vanaja | |
| 2013 | Players | Rose | |
| Lokpal | Dr.Geetha | ||
| Breaking News Live | Nayana | ||
| 5 Sundarikal | Gauri | anthology | |
| 2015 | She Taxi | Sharika | |
| 2016 | Aakashvani | Vani | |
| Pinneyum | Devi |
Short films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Bhoomikkoru Charamageetham | College student | Short film |
| 2016 | Kaavalal | Herself | Short film |
Awards and nominations
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| Nominations | 21 | |||||||
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