Nabha Natesh

Nabha went to school in her home town, Sringeri and she then studied engineering in Information Technology from N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Udupi, Karnataka. She started modelling along with acting in plays under National Award-winning director Prakash Belawadi. She has trained in Bharatanatyam and choreographed and danced in multiple competitions during her school and college days. She underwent acting training at Abhinaya Taranga and her theatre career was started under Belawadi.{{Cite web |date=25 June 2020 |title=In PICS: Quarantine life of "iSmart" beauty Nabha Natesh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/in-pics-quarantine-life-of-ismart-beauty-nabha-natesh/photostory/76568658.cms |access-date=15 July 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=15 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715091120/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/in-pics-quarantine-life-of-ismart-beauty-nabha-natesh/photostory/76568658.cms |url-status=live }}

Nabha made her acting debut at the age of 19,{{Cite news |title=53-year-old Shivarajkumar to romance a teenager |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/53-year-old-shivarajkumar-to-romance-a-teenager/articleshow/40051037.cms |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=The Times of India |date=11 August 2014 |language=en |archive-date=24 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024121901/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/53-year-old-shivarajkumar-to-romance-a-teenager/articleshow/40051037.cms |url-status=live }} opposite Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar, in the 2015 film Vajrakaya, which went on to complete over 100-days in multiple theatres in Karnataka.{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/blend-of-action-and-emotion/article7313946.ece |title=Blend of action and emotion – The Hindu |newspaper=The Hindu |date=14 June 2015 |access-date=7 September 2015 |last1=Khajane |first1=Muralidhara |archive-date=23 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823095939/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/blend-of-action-and-emotion/article7313946.ece |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/creativity-is-still-far-behind/article7329492.ece |title=Creativity is still far behind in Kannada cinema – The Hindu |newspaper=The Hindu |date=18 June 2015 |access-date=7 September 2015 |last1=Kumar |first1=S. Shiva |archive-date=23 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823095840/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/creativity-is-still-far-behind/article7329492.ece |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Vajrakayas-Mega-Audio-Launch/2015/04/29/article2787785.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616133110/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Vajrakayas-Mega-Audio-Launch/2015/04/29/article2787785.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 June 2015 |title=Vajrakaya's Mega Audio Launch|work=The New Indian Express |access-date=7 September 2015}}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Shivarajkumar-with-3-women/articleshow/47138506.cms |title=Shivarajkumar with 3 women! |work=The Times of India |date=4 May 2015 |access-date=7 September 2015 |archive-date=20 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161020215418/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Shivarajkumar-with-3-women/articleshow/47138506.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |author=Shyam Prasad SShyam Prasad S. |date=May 12, 2015 |title=100 days of training for 30-day shoot |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/nabha-natesh/articleshow/47251062.cms |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=Bangalore Mirror |language=en |archive-date=28 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728160423/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/nabha-natesh/articleshow/47251062.cms |url-status=live }} She has received critical appraisal from both critics and audience, critics heaped praise on her performance. Deccan Chronicle{{'}}s writer noted that "Nabha Natesh as Pataka who "fires up" the screen space for a little longer than the others."{{Cite web |title=Movie Review 'Vajrakaya': A film more "natural" than "supernatural" |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150613/entertainment-sandalwood/article/movie-review-‘vajrakaya’-film-more-natural-supernatural |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=Deccan Chronicle |archive-date=25 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925181441/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/150613/entertainment-sandalwood/article/movie-review-%E2%80%98vajrakaya%E2%80%99-film-more-natural-supernatural |url-status=live }} Times of India{{'}}s writer states that "Nabha Natesh is impressive as the tapori taking on Shivaraj Kumar"{{Cite web |title=Vajrakaya Movie Review {4/5}: Critic Review of Vajrakaya by Times of India |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Vajrakaya/amp_movie_review/47646302.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823102900/https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/Vajrakaya/amp_movie_review/47646302.cms |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 August 2021 |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=m.timesofindia.com}} Sify{{'}}s writer claimed that

"Nabha Natesh has done justice to her role"{{Cite web |date=2015-06-14 |title=Review : Vajrakaya |website=Sify |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vajrakaya-review-kannada-pgolQMccehcbg.html#.W6oeaIcPhgE.whatsapp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150614151328/http://www.sify.com/movies/vajrakaya-review-kannada-pgolQMccehcbg.html#.W6oeaIcPhgE.whatsapp |archive-date=2015-06-14 |access-date=2022-10-24 }} Indiaglitz{{'}}s writer states that "Nabha Natesh conquers the heart from her dashing role. She is like wind."{{Cite web |title=Vajrakaya review. Vajrakaya Kannada movie review, story, rating |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vajrakaya-review-kannada-movie-19712 |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=IndiaGlitz.com |archive-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413132324/https://www.indiaglitz.com/vajrakaya-review-kannada-movie-19712 |url-status=dead }} and she was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut –Kannada.

In 2017, she acted in Lee film opposite Sumanth Shailendra. In the same year, she featured in a special song in the film, Saheba.{{Cite web |title=Lee Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India Mobile |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/lee/amp_movie_review/56518711.cms |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=12 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812212158/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/lee/amp_movie_review/56518711.cms |url-status=live }}

Nabha made her Telugu film debut opposite Sudheer Babu in Nannu Dochukunduvate in 2018. Deccan Chronicle{{'}}s writer stated, "The film is a perfect launch vehicle for Nabha, who is a livewire and completely steals the show."{{Cite web |title=Nannu Dochukunduvate movie review: A hilarious girlfriend act |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/230918/nannu-dochukunduvate-movie-review-a-hilarious-girlfriend-act.html |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=Deccan Chronicle |date=23 September 2018 |archive-date=7 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190907191756/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/movie-reviews/230918/nannu-dochukunduvate-movie-review-a-hilarious-girlfriend-act.html |url-status=live }} 123telugu{{'}}s writer said that "Nabha Natesh as she makes a striking debut. She is the life and soul of the film as Nabha breathes life into the role of Meghana."{{Cite web |url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/nannu-dochukunduvate-telugu-movie-review.html |title=Nannu Dochukunduvate Telugu Movie Review |date=22 September 2018 |website=123telugu.com |access-date=25 September 2018 |archive-date=25 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025150047/https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/nannu-dochukunduvate-telugu-movie-review.html |url-status=live }} Times Of India{{'}}s writer states that "Nabha Natesh unleashes the livewire in her effectively amidst these characters."{{Cite web |title=Nannu Dochukunduvate Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Nannu Dochukunduvate by Times of India |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/nannu-dochukunduvate/amp_movie_review/65898251.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031110808/https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/nannu-dochukunduvate/amp_movie_review/65898251.cms |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 October 2018 |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=m.timesofindia.com}} Indiagltz{{'}}s writer writes that "Overall, the performance is a treat, complete with a heroine who gets to speak so much, Nabha is chirpy."{{Cite web |title=Nannu Dochukunduvate review. Nannu Dochukunduvate Telugu movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz.com |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/nannu-dochukunduvate-review-telugu_amp-movie-review-22431 |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=IndiaGlitz |language=en |archive-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413132443/https://www.indiaglitz.com/nannu-dochukunduvate-review-telugu_amp-movie-review-22431 |url-status=dead }} Telugu360{{'}}s writer noted that "New heroine Nabha is a good find, she suited Meghana role. Her bubbly characterization, new backdrop as a short film actress bring additional appeal to her role."{{Cite web |last=Krishna |date=2018-09-20 |title=Nannu Dochukunduvate Review, Rating, Nannu Dochukunduvate Public Talk, Sudheer Babu |url=https://www.telugu360.com/nannu-dochukunduvate-review-rating/ |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=Telugu360.com |language=en-US |archive-date=16 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116133248/https://www.telugu360.com/nannu-dochukunduvate-review-rating/ |url-status=live }}

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In 2019, she starred opposite Ram Pothineni in iSmart Shankar, which opened to decent reviews upon the release and went on to become a commercial hit at the box office and completed 100 days.{{Cite web |title=iSmart Shankar box office collection till now: BLOCKBUSTER! Ram Pothineni, Puri Jagannadh movie earns Rs 63 crores in 9 days! |url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-ismart-shankar-box-office-collection-till-now-blockbuster-ram-pothineni-puri-jagannadh-movie-earns-rs-63-crores-in-9-days-106803/amp |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=www.zeebiz.com |archive-date=27 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727124855/https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-ismart-shankar-box-office-collection-till-now-blockbuster-ram-pothineni-puri-jagannadh-movie-earns-rs-63-crores-in-9-days-106803/amp |url-status=live }} Perception about her started to change with the success of the film ismart. New Indian Express reported, "She is reckoned as a new-gen actor, who can breathe life into any character she portrays."{{Cite web |title=INTERVIEW {{!}} Nabha Natesh lives life on her terms |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2020/jan/18/interview--nabha-natesh-lives-life-on-her-terms-2091005.html |access-date=15 July 2021 |website=The New Indian Express |date=18 January 2020 |archive-date=15 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715090638/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2020/jan/18/interview--nabha-natesh-lives-life-on-her-terms-2091005.html |url-status=live }} The speech that Nabha Natesh made during the pre-release of Ismart Shankar received a viral response, reaching 1 million views in less than 24 hours.{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}} Neeshita Nyayapati of Times Of India stated "Nabha however delivers an earnest performance with what she's offered."{{Citation |title=iSmart Shankar Review {2.5/5}: Loud, messy and pakka mass film that fails to take off |newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/ismart-shankar/movie-review/70274406.cms |access-date=2022-10-24}} Editor of 123telugu.com claimed "Nabha Natesh is impressive as Chandni and provides superb eye candy for the masses."{{Cite web |date=2019-07-19 |title=iSmart Shankar Telugu Movie Review |url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/ismart-shankar-telugu-movie-review.html |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=123telugu.com |archive-date=27 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727125721/https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/ismart-shankar-telugu-movie-review.html |url-status=live }} Editor of idlebrain.com wrote "Nabha Natesh did a mass character. She oozes glamour and did well."{{Cite web |title=iSmart Shankar review by jeevi - Telugu cinema review - Ram, Nabha Natesh, Nidhhi Agerwal |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/ismartshankar.html |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=www.idlebrain.com |archive-date=24 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024121859/https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/ismartshankar.html |url-status=live }} Editor of andhraboxoffice states "Nabha is pretty good and proves to be an able female protagonist."{{Cite web |title=ABO Review : 'iSmart Shankar '{{!}} AndhraBoxOffice.com |url=http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?cid=12&id=6145 |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=andhraboxoffice.com |archive-date=13 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190813222434/http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?cid=12&id=6145 |url-status=live }}

In 2020, Nabha starred opposite Ravi Teja in Disco Raja, opened to mixed reviews and turned out be a box office failure.{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/disco-raja/movie-review/73578913.cms |title=Disco Raja Movie Review {2.5/5}: A gangster drama in the garb of Sci-Fi |website=The Times of India |access-date=30 December 2020 |archive-date=25 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125023702/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/disco-raja/movie-review/73578913.cms |url-status=dead}} Later she acted in Solo Brathuke So Better, which opened to decent reviews from the audience and critics upon the release and went on to become a commercial hit at the box office.{{Cite web |title=Lakshmi Manchu calls nepotism a 'time waste topic'; says her heart bleeds for Karan Johar |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/lakshmi-manchu-calls-nepotism-a-time-waste-topic-says-her-heart-bleeds-for-karan-johar-what-they-have-done-to-him-is-not-right/700702 |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=www.zoomtventertainment.com |date=30 December 2020 |language=en |archive-date=30 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201230030755/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/lakshmi-manchu-calls-nepotism-a-time-waste-topic-says-her-heart-bleeds-for-karan-johar-what-they-have-done-to-him-is-not-right/700702 |url-status=live }} Nabha has received an applause for her character in the film as Amrutha.{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/i-feel-proud-to-have-worked-with-sai-dharam-tej-and-the-team-of-solo-brathuke-so-better-nabha-natesh/articleshow/80026940.cms?__twitter_impression=true |title=I feel proud to have worked with Sai Dharam Tej and the team of Solo Brathuke So Better: Nabha Natesh |website=The Times of India|date=30 December 2020 }} Times of India wrote "Nabha's character Amrutha is being liked by viewers. Her acting is receiving special attention of the fans. The talented actor's career has been soaring ever since she starred in the 2019 sci-fi action drama, iSmartShankar."{{Cite news |title=Nabha Natesh to debut in Tollywood |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/nabha-natesh-to-debut-in-tollywood/articleshow/51509548.cms |access-date=15 July 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=24 January 2017 |language=en |archive-date=15 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715091017/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/nabha-natesh-to-debut-in-tollywood/articleshow/51509548.cms |url-status=live }} 123 Telugu writer states "Nabha too got a lot of appreciation for her role as Amrutha. Especially, Tej and Nabha looked fresh on the screen and the comedy track between them was well received. She delivered a sensible and entertaining performance and showed her class."{{Cite web |date=26 December 2020 |title=Nabha Natesh impresses fans in Solo Brathuke So Better |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/nabha-natesh-impresses-fans-in-solo-brathuke-so-better.html |access-date=15 July 2021 |website=123telugu.com |language=en |archive-date=15 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715091427/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/nabha-natesh-impresses-fans-in-solo-brathuke-so-better.html |url-status=live }}

In 2021, Nabha starred in Alludu Adhurs co-starring Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Sonu Sood. Her next film Maestro, was directly released on Hotstar. She starred alongside Nithiin and Tamannaah.{{Cite web |date=September 16, 2021 |first=Ramya |last=Palisetty |title=Nithiin and Tamannaah's Maestro to release on Disney+Hotstar on Sep 17 at 12am |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nithiin-and-tamannaah-s-maestro-to-release-on-disney-hotstar-on-sep-17-at-12am-1853390-2021-09-16 |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=29 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029170755/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nithiin-and-tamannaah-s-maestro-to-release-on-disney-hotstar-on-sep-17-at-12am-1853390-2021-09-16 |url-status=live }}

Nabha has a brother, Nahush Chakravarthy, who is an upcoming actor in Kannada cinema.{{Cite web |title=Nabha Natesh's brother, Nahush Chakravarthi, to make his acting debut |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/may/31/nabha-nateshs-brother-nahush-chakravarthito-make-his-acting-debut-2459838.html |access-date=2022-11-06 |website=The New Indian Express |date=31 May 2022 |archive-date=6 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221106023550/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/may/31/nabha-nateshs-brother-nahush-chakravarthito-make-his-acting-debut-2459838.html |url-status=live }}

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