Full Name: Kavitha Manoranjini (Known as Urvashi)
Date of Birth: January 25, 1969
Place of Birth: Kollam, Kerala, India
Family
Parents: Chavara V. P. Nair (Father), Vijayalakshmi (Mother)
Siblings: Kalaranjini (Sister), Kalpana (Sister)
Grandfather: Sooranad Kunjan Pillai
Marital Status
Spouses:
- Manoj K. Jayan (Married 2000, Divorced 2008)
- Shivaprasad (Married 2013)
Children: 2 (Teja Lakshmi - Daughter, Ishaan Prajapathi - Son)
Education
Primary Education: Fort Girl's Mission High School, Thiruvananthapuram
Secondary Education: Corporation Higher Secondary School, Kodambakkam
Early Career
Debut Film: "Kathirmandapam" (1979) - Child Artist
Breakthrough Film: "Munthanai Mudichchu" (1983) - Lead Actress
Career Highlights
Total Films: Approximately 702 in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi
Awards:
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress (2005) - "Achuvinte Amma"
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress (5 times)
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards (2 times)
Notable Works
Scriptwriting: "Ulsavamelam", "Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu"
Production: "Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu"
Hosting: "Krazy Couple" (Zee Kannada)
Personal Life
Tragedy: Brother Prince (Nandu of "Layanam" fame) committed suicide at 26.
Children: Daughter Teja Lakshmi (born 2001), Son Ishaan Prajapathi (born 2014)
Conclusion
Urvashi's journey from a child artist to an acclaimed actress, scriptwriter, and producer stands as a testament to her versatility and resilience. With numerous awards and a prolific filmography spanning over four decades, she continues to inspire audiences with her talent and dedication to the craft.