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Nadiya Moidu
Born
Zareena Moidu

Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Other namesNadhiya
OccupationActor
Years active1984–1990
1994
2004–present
Spouse
Shirish Godbole
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(m. 1988)​
Children2
AwardsFilmfare Awards South

Zareena Moidu, known by her stage name Nadiya Moidu, is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films. She made her debut in the 1984 Malayalam film Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu for which she won Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam.[1]

She made her comeback in 2004 in Tamil films with M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi, and received critical acclaim for her performance.[2][3] In 2013, she received critical acclaim in Tollywood for both the roles she played, as Prabhas's mother in the film Mirchi and for playing a stubborn aunt in Attarintiki Daredi. For the latter, she received the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance.[4][5]

Early life

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Nadiya was born to Malayali parents and spent her childhood in Sion, Mumbai.[6] She had her primary education from The J.B Vachha High School for Parsi Girls, Mumbai, and her pre-university degree from Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art. She couldn't continue her college studies after that as she became busy with movies by then.[7] She earned her associate degree in Media Management and B.A. in Communication Arts - Radio & Television, while living in the United States.

Personal life

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Nadiya married Shirish Godbole in 1988. The couple has two daughters Sanam and Jana. After their wedding, she lived in the United States with her husband and daughters. In the year 2000, she moved to London, United Kingdom and lived there until 2007.[8] She returned to India in 2008 and currently resides in Mumbai with her family.[9]

Career

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Nadiya made her debut in the Malayalam film Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu (1984), alongside Mohanlal and Padmini for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam.[10] This movie was remade in Tamil as Poove Poochudava in 1985 with Padmini and marked her debut in Tamil.

Nadiya claims she was considered for the role of Revathi in Mouna Ragam, a 1986 Tamil film, but declined due to prior commitments.[11]

She then ventured into Tamil and Telugu cinema and became a popular actress in both industries during the 1980s and 1990s.[12] She was a trendsetter even at those times working on her own terms and starred alongside all the big stars of the time such as Rajinikanth, Vijayakanth, Sathyaraj, Prabhu, Suresh and Mohan.[13]

In the mid-1990s, she made a brief comeback as an actress, before moving to the United States.[14]

After a successful career in the film industry, Nadhiya took a break from acting and focused on her personal life. However, she made a strong comeback to the big screen in the late 2000s and continued to impress the audience with her acting prowess. Nadhiya made a successful comeback in the year 2004 with the movie M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi.[15]

Apart from films, Nadhiya has also appeared in some television serials and shows. She is known for her graceful and elegant screen presence, and her acting skills have earned her a dedicated fan following.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Language Notes
1984 Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu[16] Girly Malayalam Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam[17]
1985 Koodum Thedi Judy
Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki Manju
Onningu Vannengil Meera
Kandu Kandarinju Aswathy
Poove Poochudava Sundari Tamil Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
1986 Panchagni Savithri Malayalam
Atham Chithira Chothy Radha
Shyama Shyama
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal Neetha
Pookkalai Parikkatheergal Radha Tamil
Manthira Punnagai Geetha / Sheela
Uyire Unakkaga Uma
Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren Chithra
Nilave Malare Janaki / Sheela Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
1987 Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu Asha
Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi Kavitha
Pavazha Malligai
Paadu Nilave Sangeetha
Mangai Oru Gangai Nancy
Iniya Uravu Poothathu Sumathi
Rekha
Anbulla Appa Radha Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
Poove Ilam Poove Radha
1988 Irandil Ondru Valli
Bazaar Rowdy Sireesha / Sarika Telugu
1989 Vinta Dongalu Anagha
Rajathi Raja Lakshmi Tamil
1990 En Veedu En Kanavar Radha
1994 Rajakumaran Vaidehi
O Thandri O Koduku Priya Telugu
Chinna Madam Tamilarasi Tamil
Vadhu Doctoranu Ammukutty Malayalam
2004 M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi Mahalakshmi Tamil Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
2007 Thaamirabharani Sakunthala Devi
2008 Sandai Thangalakshmi
2009 Pattalam Daisy
2011 Doubles Gauri Malayalam
Sevenes Amala
2013 Mirchi Latha Telugu
Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha Rose Moothedan Malayalam
English: An Autumn in London Sarasu
Attarintiki Daredi Sunanda Telugu Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress
TSR - TV9 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
2014 Drushyam IGP Geetha Prabhakar IPS Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
2015 Bruce Lee: The Fighter Vasundhara
2016 A...Aa Mahalakshmi Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
Girls / Thiraikku Varadha Kathai Deepika IPS Malayalam
Tamil		 Bilingual film
2018 Naa Peru Surya Satya Telugu
Neerali Mollykutty Malayalam
2020 Miss India Kamala Telugu Netflix film
2021 Varudu Kaavalenu Prabhavati
Drushyam 2 Geetha Prabhakar Amazon Prime Video release
2022 Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa Yashoda Tamil Segment: "Mouname Paarvayaai"
Bheeshma Parvam Fathima Malayalam
Ghani Madhuri Telugu
Sarkaru Vaari Paata Rajakumari
Ante Sundaraniki Jyothi
The Warriorr Satya's mother Telugu
Tamil
Wonder Women Nandita English
2023 Let's Get Married Leela Tamil
2024 Manorathangal Balu's sister Malayalam Anthology series
Segment: Sherlock

Short films

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Year Title Role Language Notes
2021 Oru Paathiraa Swapnam Pole Sudha Malayalam

Television

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Year Title Role Language Network Notes
2010 Jackpot Host Tamil Jaya TV
2015 Veruthe Alla Bharya Judge Malayalam Mazhavil Manorama
2016 Badai Bungalow Guest Malayalam Asianet
2019 Comedy Stars Season 2 Judge Malayalam Asianet
Roja Herself Tamil Sun TV Cameo appearance (Episodes 278 - 286)
2024 Musical Wife Judge Malayalam Flowers TV

References

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  1. ^ Google Books Search "Collections MALAYALAM 1985 Best Actress Nadiya Nokketha" See page 392
  2. ^ "Entertainment / Film Review : M. Kumaran Son of". The Hindu. 8 October 2004. Archived from the original on 22 November 2004. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  3. ^ ""M.Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi" – Review". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 26 December 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Nandi Awards 2012 and 2013: Rajamouli, Ilayaraja, Samantha and Prabhas emerge winners". 2 March 2017.
  5. ^ "Nandi Awards 2012 and 2013: Rajamouli, Ilayaraja, Samantha and Prabhas emerge winners". 1 March 2017.
  6. ^ "Nadiya Moidu desires to work in a Marathi film | English - Movies & Music - Interview". english.mathrubhumi.com. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017.
  7. ^ "Kadha Ithu Vare -Nadhiya". mazhavilmanorama. 9 May 2013. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  8. ^ "JB Junction with Nadiya Moidu". kairalionline.com. 22 June 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2015.[dead YouTube link]
  9. ^ "ഓ, നദിയാ , Interview - Mathrubhumi Movies". Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  10. ^ Google Books Search "Collections MALAYALAM 1984 Best Actress Nadiya Nokketha" See page 392
  11. ^ Sangita (30 January 2008). "Nadia spelt fun". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  12. ^ "Nadhiya".
  13. ^ "Nadhiya shares pics of her pretty daughters for the first time".
  14. ^ "08-01-02". Archived from the original on 19 April 2006.
  15. ^ "12 Actresses Who Ruled The 80's And 90's!".
  16. ^ "5 Reasons Why We Love to have Nadia Moidu Back!". Balcony Beats. 14 June 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
  17. ^ "33rd Annual Filmfare Awards South". 17 November 2023.
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