Gauthami Nair is an Indian actor, film director, neuroscientist, and psychologist. She played the role of Anupama in the Malayalam film ‘2018,’ which was India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.
Wiki/Biography
Gauthami Nair was born on Wednesday, 13 November 1991 (age 32 years; as of 2023) in Alappuzha, Kerala, India. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Gauthami Nair’s childhood picture
She did her schooling at the Indian Community School, Kerala. In 2015, she pursued a BA in Psychology at the University of Kerala. She then did MS Psychology at the Government Women’s College, Trivandrum, University of Kerala with 80.8% and secured 2nd rank in the university.
Gauthami Nair’s University results
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
Her father’s name is Madhu Nair, and her mother’s name is Sobha Nair. She has an elder sister named Gayathri Nair.
Gauthami Nair with her family
Husband & Children
In 2012, while she was shooting for the Malayalam film ‘Second Show,’ she met the Indian filmmaker Srinath Rajendran. Soon, they became good friends. Later, they decided to get married. On 2 April 2017, the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at a temple in Alappuzha. However, in 2017, she talked about her separation from her husband. She said that it was a mutual decision.
Gauthami Nair’s wedding picture
Career
Psychologist
From December 2015 to January 2016, she worked as an intern at the psychology department of the Government Mental Health Center, Oolanpara, Kerala. In April 2017, she joined the psychiatry department of the Government Medical College, Alappuzha, Kerala, as an intern. She interned there for two months. After completing her post-graduation, she worked as a research assistant at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. She worked there from October 2019 to January 2020. She started working as a junior researcher at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Kerala, in March 2020. After around nine months, she was promoted to junior research fellow.
Film
Actor
In 2012, she made her acting debut with the Malayalam film ‘Second Show’ as Geethanjali Janardhanan.
Second Show
Some of her other Malayalam films are ‘Diamond Necklace’ (2012), ‘Koothara’ (2014), ‘Campus Diary’ (2016), and ‘2018’ (2023).
2018
Film Director
In 2023, she made her directorial debut with the Malayalam film ‘Vrittham.’
Other Work
She has worked as a model in print advertisements for various brands.
Gauthami Nair in a print ad of saree
Awards
2013: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam for Diamond Necklace
Gauthami Nair with her Filmfare award
Tattoo
On her right bicep: A branch of flower
Gauthami Nair’s tattoo
Facts/Trivia
- While she was studying in school, she became the sports captain. Later, during her college days, she won various table tennis competitions.
- She is fluent in various languages like Arabic, English, French, Hindi, and Malayalam.
- In her leisure time, she loves travelling, playing pool, and reading books.
Gauthami Nair playing pool
- In 2022, she was invited as a guest speaker at an event of TEDx Talks.
Gauthami Nair at TEDx Talks
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Gauthami Nair’s Instagram post
- Nair is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog.
Gauthami Nair with her per dog