Aranthangi Nisha
{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{infobox person
| name = Aranthangi Nisha
| image = Aranthangi_Nisha.jpg
| caption = Nisha at Maari 2 pressmeet (2018)
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1983|10|12}}
| birth_place = Aranthangi, Tamil Nadu, India
| occupation = {{Flatlist|
- Actress
- comedian
- television personality
}}
| years_active = 2015{{En dash}}present
| other_names =
}}
Aranthangi Nisha ({{IPA|ta|aːɾaɳtaːɳɡiː ɳishaː}}) (born 12 October 1983){{Cite news|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/supporting-actress/aranthangi-nisha|title=Kollywood supporting actress Aranthangi Nisha|work=nettv4u.com|access-date=29 September 2022}} is an Indian actress and comedian who predominantly works in Tamil film and television. She is known for appearing in films such as Maari 2 (2018), Aan Devathai and Thiruchitrambalam (2022).{{Cite news|url=https://nettv4u.com/latest-tamil-celebrity-news/vijay-tv-contestant-turns-an-actress|title=Vijay TV Contestant Turns An Actress!|work=nettv4u.com|access-date=29 September 2022}} She has also performed in more than 800 stage shows as a comedian.
She has appeared in several different television shows such as Kalakka Povathu Yaaru (2015), Sagala vs Ragala (2018), Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Champions (2018), Ramar Veedu (2019), Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 1) (2019), Cooku With Comali (2019-2020), Bigg Boss Tamil (season 4) (2020), BB Jodiagl (season 1) (2021), Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani (2021), Star Kids (2021), Bharathi Kannamma (2021), Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 4) (2022) and Vijay Sabhai (2022).
Early life
Aranthangi Nisha was born on 12 October 1983 in Aranthangi, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu.{{Cite news|url=https://time.news/nisha-came-to-chennai-in-one-way-and-settled-down/|title=Nisha came to Chennai in one way and settled down!|work=time.news|access-date=29 September 2022}} She loves to act and do comedy in her school days and childhood period.
Career
Aranthangi Nisha made her television debut in 2015 on the Vijay TV's' comedy reality show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru as contestant, she successfully emerged as the 1st runner up of the show and received positive feedbacks for her talent in the show.{{Cite news|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/kpy-aranthangi-nisha-shares-marriage-video-and-pens-an-emotional-message.html|title=VIDEO: ARANTHANGI NISHA GETS EMOTIONAL - "I CRY EVERY TIME I SEE THIS...IF YOU ARE BORN AS A GIRL..."|work=www.behindwoods.com|access-date=29 September 2022}} After her appearance in the show she started to appear in films.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/pulwama-terror-attack-aranthangi-nisha-pays-a-visit-to-the-family-of-deceased-crpf-jawan-sivachandran/articleshow/68065389.cms|title=Pulwama Terror Attack: Aranthangi Nisha pays a visit to the family of deceased CRPF jawan Sivachandran|work=Times Of India|access-date=29 September 2022}} She made her debut in the film Maari 2 in 2018 alongside actors Dhanush and Sai Pallavi playing the role as Attu Aanandi which received an overall positive reviews from critics and viewers who praised Nisha for her role in the film.{{Cite news |title=Maari 2 Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/maari-2/movie-review/67187410.cms |access-date=2025-04-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} She later appeared in various different films such as Irumbu Thirai (2018), Kolamaavu Kokila (2018) and Seemaraja (2018). She later returned to television hosted a various amount of shows such as Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 1) in 2019 and Cooku with Comali in 2020. Later in 2020 she appeared in the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil (season 4) as a contestant and was later evicted from the show on the 70th day. After her Bigg Boss experience she returned to films and acted in films like Hostel (2022), Thiruchitrambalam (2022) and Trigger (2022).{{Cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFSCuEvskLI|title= In Latest Video, Actor Aranthangi Nisha Takes Fans on Home Tour; They Love it|work=www.news18.com|access-date=29 September 2022}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vadivel-balaji-death-details-real-reason-aranthangi-nisha-interview-tamil-news-269433|title=Exclusive! Aranthangi Nisha reveals facts behind Vadivel Balaji's death|work=www.indiaglitz.com|access-date=29 September 2022}}
She is set to appear in a currently untitled film directed by Vasanthabalan, alongside actors Arjun Das and Dushara Vijayan. The film is currently undergoing filming and is set to release in early 2023. Starring Nisha as a supporting role in the film.{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/actress-vanitha-vijayakumar-aranthangi-nisha-in-vasantha-balan-new-movie-arjun-doss-dushara-vijayan-tamil-news-292753|title=Vanitha Vijayakumar and Aranthangi Nisha board class director's new movie|work=www.indiaglitz.com|access-date=29 September 2022}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/aranthangi-nisha-criticize-pollachi-sex-abuse-pollachi-rapists-thirunavukkarasu-mother-telugu-news-231628|title=Aranthangi Nisha questions Thirunavukkarasu's mother|work=www.indiaglitz.com|access-date=29 September 2022}}
Social work
During Cyclone Michaung in 2023, she helped supplies to the many people from Tiruchirappalli. Despite facing logistical issues in taking the aid materials to the people she also prepared meals for 1,000 but faced delays due to unpliable roads. She used her social media account to seek more help for Madipakkam, Pallikaranai and nearby areas.{{Cite news|url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/city/tv-star-aranthangi-nisha-turns-a-good-samaritan-by-helping-flood-hit-victims-752852|title=TV star Aranthangi Nisha turns a good samaritan by helping flood-hit victims|work=www.dtnext.in|access-date=17 June 2024}}
Filmography
=Films=
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Key | style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year !Film !Role !Notes !scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}} |
| rowspan="6" |2018
|Attu Aanandi | | |
| Irumbu Thirai
|Rathi's patient | | |
| Kolamaavu Kokila
|Guru's wife | | |
| Seemaraja
|Herself |Special appearance | |
| Aan Devathai
|Herself | | |
| Kalakalappu 2
|Ganesh's assistant | | |
| rowspan="3" |2022
| “Burdha” Parvin (Ghost) | | |
| Thiruchitrambalam
|Dhanalakshmi, Subbaraj's wife | |
| Trigger
|Revathi | | |
| rowspan="2" |2023
|Kalaimamani Nisha | | |
| Jailer
|G. Kanagalakshmi | |
| rowspan="2" |2024
|Kanaga | | |
| Raayan
|Sargunam's assistant | |
Television
Awards
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| Year | Cateogary | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best Comedian female non fiction | Vijay Awards | {{Cite news|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/aranthangi-nisha/awards.html|title=Aranthangi Nisha Awards & Nominations List|work=www.filmibeat.com|access-date=29 September 2022}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name}}
- {{Instagram|aranthainisha}}
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Category:Actresses in Tamil television
Category:21st-century Indian actresses
Category:Indian film actresses