Urvashi Age, Wiki and Bio

Urvashi

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/01/1969
Age56 years
BirthplaceKollam, Kerala, India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameKavitha Manoranjini
Other NameKavitha Renjini

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7"
Weight60 Kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Education9th standard school dropout
School(s)
  • Fort Girl's Mission High School, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Corporation Higher Secondary School, Kodambakkam

Personal Life

HometownChennai
ReligionHinduism
Zodiac signAquarius

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date
First02/05/2000 - div.2008
Second2013

Family

FatherChavara V. P. Nair (Actor)
MotherVijayalakshmi (Actress)
Siblings
Brothers
  • Kamal Roy
  • Prince (committed suicide at age of 17)
Sisters
  • Kalaranjini
  • Kalpana
Spouse
  • Manoj K. Jayan (Actor)
  • Shivaprasad (Builder)
Children
SonIshaan Prajapathi (born in August 2014, from second marriage)
DaughterTeja Lakshmi (born in November 2001, from first marriage)
Other Relatives
GrandfatherSooranad Kunjan Pillai

Career

Career OverviewUrvashi debuted in the film industry very young, with her first appearance in Malayalam cinema at the age of 10. She has since made a significant impact across multiple film industries, such as Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, and has diversified her skills to include dubbing and television hosting. Initially recognized for her work as an actress, she later gained recognition as a producer and story writer, contributing to various successful films.
Film DebutKathirmandapam (1979), Malayalam
Notable Films
  • Mundhanai Mudichu (1983)
  • Achuvinte Amma (2005)
  • Ullozhukku (2023)
Awards
  • Best New Face at Madras Telugu Film Academy Awards (1983)
  • Best Actress at Kerala State Film Awards (multiple times)
  • National Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress (2005, 2024)
Television Shows
  • Veetukku Veetukku Looty (Tamil)
  • Atthamma (Telugu)
  • Bhagyalakshmi (Malayalam)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Urvashi comes from a family deeply rooted in the film industry, with many members actively involved in acting.
She began her journey in acting as a child artist and quickly transitioned to leading roles, achieving notable success.
Despite her busy acting schedule, she managed to focus on educational commitments for a while before fully dedicating herself to cinema.
Urvashi was recognized for exemplary performances, earning six Kerala State Best Actress Awards, showcasing her versatility across genres.
She took a hiatus from acting for six years, returning with a standout performance in 'Achuvinte Amma,' which won her critical acclaim.
Recently, she candidly spoke about the struggles in her first marriage related to alcohol dependency, leading to their separation.