Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/06/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru |
| Full Name | Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer |
| Nickname | Pillu |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Priyamani
12/07/2025
Priyamani discussed her role in the legal drama Good Wife and said she hopes to direct films in the future. In the interview, she reflected on her experience working with Revathy and spoke about her long-term creative ambitions.
26/02/2025
Priyamani spoke publicly about the abuse and hate she has faced over her interfaith marriage to Mustafa Raj. She said the couple was even targeted with accusations of “love jihad,” highlighting the ongoing online harassment they have endured.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer |
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| Nickname | Pillu |
| Married Name | Priyamani Raj |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sri Aurobindo Memorial School, Bengaluru |
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| College/University | Bishop Cotton Women's Christian Law College, Bengaluru |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Dancing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Engagement Date | 27/05/2016 |
| Marriage Date | 23/08/2017 |
| Spouse Full Name | Mustafa Raj |
Family
| Father | Vasudeva Mani Iyer (Entrepreneur) |
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| Mother | Latha Mani Iyer (Former National Badminton Player and Former Bank Manager at the Union Bank of India) |
| Siblings | Vishakh (Entrepreneur) |
| Spouse | Mustafa Raj |
| Grandmother | Kamala Kailas (Renowned Carnatic Vocalist) |
| Cousin | Vidya Balan (Bollywood Actress) |
Career
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Favourites
| Food | Chicken Biriyani |
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| Desserts | Ice creams, Chocolates |
| Actor | Kamal Haasan |
| Actress | Sridevi |
| Director | Mani Ratnam |
| Sport | Cricket |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Priyamani was born in Bengaluru to a modest family. | |
| 2. She is the granddaughter of the renowned Carnatic Vocalist, Kamala Kailas. | |
| 3. Priya spent her childhood playing Cricket and Hide & Seek with boys due to the lack of girls her age in her society. | |
| 4. Alongside sports, she excelled in dance during her school days and participated actively in extracurricular activities. | |
| 5. Initially, modeling was a means for her to earn pocket money, with no intent of becoming an actress. | |
| 6. Introduced to Tamil films by Director Bharathiraja after completing her 12th standard, she appeared in the Tamil film “Ullam.” | |
| 7. Her acting journey began in 2003 with the Telugu film “Evare Atagaadu.” | |
| 8. In 2006, she achieved success with the Telugu film “Pellaina Kothalo,” leading to roles in three more films. | |
| 9. Her breakthrough in Tamil cinema came with the film “Paruthiveeran,” portraying the character of ‘Muthazhagu.’ | |
| 10. Some of her popular films include “Yamadonga,” “Malaikottai,” “Thirakkatha,” and “Arumugam.” | |
| 11. Priya made a special appearance in the song ‘1 2 3 4 Get on the Dance Floor’ from the Bollywood film “Chennai Express” in 2013. | |
| 12. Apart from acting, she has served as a judge on various dance reality shows. | |
| 13. In 2019, she starred in the Amazon Prime web series “The Family Man.” | |
| 14. Priya has worked in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. | |
| 15. An animal lover, she often shares pictures with animals on her social media. | |
| 16. She is proficient in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, English, Telugu, and Kannada. | |
| 17. Priya is the second cousin of Bollywood actress, Vidya Balan. | |
| 18. Initially hesitant, her parents were persuaded by her grandmother to allow her to pursue acting. | |
| 19. During the Celebrity Cricket League, she met her husband, Mustafa Raj, where she was the brand ambassador and he handled logistics. | |
| 20. Priyamani prioritizes fitness, incorporating various workouts including yoga. | |
| 21. Her morning routine includes kadha, dried amlas, and dry fruits; she enjoys muesli thrice a week for breakfast and drinks cinnamon water before bed. |
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