Priyamani

Name: Priyamani (Priya Vasudevan Mani Iyer)

Date of Birth: June 4, 1984

Place of Birth: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Other Names: Priya Mani Raj

Occupation: Actress

Years Active: 2003–present

Spouse: Mustafa Raj (married in 2017)

Awards: National Film Award, three Filmfare Awards South, among others

Early Life & Education:
- Born and raised in Bangalore, Karnataka
- Belongs to a Palakkad Iyer family
- Father: Vasudevan Mani Iyer (businessman)
- Mother: Lathamani Iyer (former national-level badminton player turned bank manager)
- Granddaughter of Carnatic vocalist Kamala Kailas
- Cousin of actress Vidya Balan and niece of playback singer Malgudi Shubha
- Educated at Sri Aurobindo Memorial School, Bengaluru, and Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian College, Bengaluru
- Pursued Bachelor of Arts in psychology through correspondence
- Fluent in English, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi

Career Highlights:
- Made acting debut with the 2003 Telugu film "Evare Atagaadu"
- Gained recognition for role in Tamil romantic drama "Paruthiveeran" (2007), earning National Film Award and Filmfare Award for Best Actress in Tamil
- Notable works include "Raam" (2009), "Raavan" (2010), "Raavanan" (2010), "Pranchiyettan & the Saint" (2010), and "Idolle Ramayana" (2016)
- Starred in the spy-thriller series "The Family Man" (2019)
- Played supporting roles in "Jawan" (2023) and "Article 370" (2024)

Personal Life:
- Married Mustafa Raj, an event organizer, in a private ceremony on August 23, 2017

This biodata encapsulates the life and career of Priyamani, showcasing her journey from a talented actress to a celebrated figure in Indian cinema.