Actress Nadiya was one of the top heroines of the late 80s – 90s period and had acted in numerous blockbuster movies in Tamil and Malayalam. 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. In 1988 at the peak of her career Nadhiya got married to Shirish Godbole and bid adieu to th film industry and concentrated on bringing up her two daughters Sanam and Jana. After living in the US and London for many years the talented actress returned to India and settled in Mumbai in 2008.
Nadhiya who is now acting in selected few films is active on social media and shares from time to time her adorable pics of her husband and daughters. Now for the first time she has posted pics with her mother and father who have just given proof from where she inherited her good looks. Nadhiya’s father K.N Moidu is a Muslim while her mother Lalitha is a Hindu and both hail from Kerala.
Nadhiya made her acting debut at the age of 16 with the Malayalam film “Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu” (1984), which was a huge success and brought her recognition and fame. She then ventured into Tamil and Telugu cinema and became a popular actress in both industries during the 1980s and 1990s.
Some of her notable films include “Poove Poochudava” (1985), “Mouna Ragam” (1986), “Idhaya Kovil” (1985), “Atha Nee Koduku Jagratha” (1989), and “Kalaignan” (1993), among others. Her performances, especially in family-oriented and emotional roles, were well-received by the audience.
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.
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.
Name | Nadhiya |
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Date of Birth | 24/10/1966 |
Current Residence | Mumbai, India |
Religion | Hinduism |
Nationality | Indian |
Height | 164 CM |
Hobbies | Reading books |
Father | N. K. Moidu |
Mother | Lalitha |
Sibling | Haseena |
Spouse | Shirish Godbole |
Children | Sanam, Jana |
Educational Qualification | B. A in Communication Arts |
College (s) | Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art |
School (s) | The J. B. Vachha High School for Parsi Girls, Mumbai |
Debut Movies | |
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Language | Movie Name |
Malayalam | Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu |
Awards List | ||||
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Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
1985 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu | |
2013 | Nandi Award | Best Supporting Actress | Attarintiki Daredi | |
2013 | TSR-Tv9 National Film Award | Best Supporting Actress | Attarintiki Daredi | |
2022 | JFW Achievers |