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Last updated on December 21, 2024.
Navya Nair is an Indian actress who has appeared predominantly in Malayalam, along with Kannada and Tamil films. She is the recipient of Kerala State Film Awards Best Actress twice and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam.
When I was busy with movies, I had little time for dance.
None of us are alien to horrific news stories that appear every day about crimes of many colors, especially child trafficking and abuse. As a mom and an extremely emotional person, they have a long-lasting effect on me.
I'm not eloping. When I get married, everyone will know.
What the world needs is people with integrity, people with genuine thoughts and intentions.
Winning a State film award for 'Nandanam' had me sit up and realise that cinema was my bread and butter and that I had to be sincere to my work.
The workout regimen I follow works for each body part like arms, legs, core muscles, biceps and triceps. And, I work out daily for nearly one and a half hours.
Workplace harassment and gender discrimination exist in all spheres, not just films. I have been lucky enough not to face it, but I don't deny its existence.
I met Santosh and we vibed well. As our horoscopes also matched, we decided to get married.
I have always stuck to my on-screen image and I have no complaints as I have got some meaty roles coming my way.
The audiences have a certain perspective of every heroine and one should not go against it.
In the Malayalam industry, artistes are expected to provide bulk dates to film-makers. But now that I'm working in different languages, that's a problem for me.
I do what the directors want me to do with all sincerity and devotion. And ultimately my sincerity pays.
I do films in which I have an important character.
I give importance only to the story of a movie.
I have done about 25 films in Malayalam and won awards for my performances in films like 'Nandanam' and 'Saira.'
I like to write, but being a busy mother, it is difficult to sit down and write at a stretch.
I feel extremely secure to be part of the film industry.
I have this demure, girl-next-door image and audiences will not accept me in glamour roles.
Though I am a Malayalee, I enjoy the Tamil dialogues penned by Karunanidhi.
In a short span of time, I happened to do quality films and managed a good fan-following.
Before motherhood, I had a feeling that unmarried women are the strongest. However, that changed after my son was born.
After seeing my performance in director T.V. Chandran's 'Aadum Koothu,' Cheran was impressed and immediately cast me in 'Maya Kannadi.'
I am seriously thinking of making dance as my major profession.
I want to start a blog.
Actually, I try different kinds of exercise. I do functional training, Zumba, classical dance and walking.
Before marriage acting was my livelihood, but now it has become my passion.
Before marriage, I was a very shy person with mood swings. But, now I can balance that and have become a better and stronger person.
Luckily, the films I did in Kannada were successful.
I had no intention of returning to films, but when I was offered 'Drishya,' I felt it was a good project to be associated with.
I hail from a small village and whatever I have achieved is simply because of fate.
I was always a performer even as a child; I loved delving into various characters.
I didn't take up 'Chinnanchiru Kiliye' thinking I should continue on these lines from now on.
I feel I don't face issues because I never seek work actively.
I feel very happy when people ask me about my fitness mantra.
If an idea or opportunity strikes organically, I would do it.
I am happy to get good offers. I would make full use of them.
I practice two hours daily and I feel happy when I dance.
I'm not an ambitious person.
I got an opportunity to do varied roles so early in my career.
Films just happened to me. After coming to the industry, I became dedicated.
I do glamorous roles only when the script demands it and that too with limitations.
If I am convinced with the storyline and get an opportunity to play a powerful role, I would.
Fortunately, the films I do not require too much of glamour. Those are the kinds of roles I'm looking for.
After completing 'Aadum Koothu,' I was assigned to act with Cheran again for 'Mayakkannadi.' I learnt a lot working with him.
I avoid carbohydrates-rich food like rice and rice products. Instead, eat fluids, proteins and fibre-rich food items.
I know very well that one cannot become an author by just writing a book.
As a socially conscious person, I have my views on matters like gender inequality and progressive movements. But being a mother, children's issues have affected me a lot.
I accept offers only when people approach me with a good script, and all those experiences have been great.
'Kangal Marapathilai' is an off-beat story and I am hopeful of getting a few awards after the movie.
Ever since I got married, my acting career has taken a backseat.
If it is within limits and forms part of the storyline, I have no hesitation in doing glamour roles.
2008 was a good year as 'Gaja' was a hit.
I am always for change. But I believe in slow and inevitable change and not a forced one, all of a sudden.
I have always loved direction.
I want to sustain the good name that I earned acting in 'Azhagiya Theeyae.' I am selecting my roles very carefully.
There is nothing in a name. My husband, Santhosh Menon, called me Navya at first, which I did not like as it was my screen name. He knew me as Navya and found calling me Dhanya strange, so he came up with a pet name.
Let me marry in a normal way. I know I'm a public figure, but the person I'm getting married to might need privacy.
Though I love cinema, I had never thought of becoming an actress.
Sibi Malayali sir saw a picture of me in a Malayalam daily and felt I was suited for a role in his movie 'Ishtam.' My parents were opposed to it as they felt I was too young, but I persisted and prevailed.
I act for my fans. I expect them to enjoy my performance rather than starting fan clubs.