Vishak Nair
Born
Kochi, Kerala, India
Alma materNational Institute of Technology Karnataka
Occupations
  • Actor
  • filmmaker
  • writer
Years active2016–present
Spouse
Jayapria Nair
​
(m. 2022)​

Vishak Nair is an Indian actor known for his roles in numerous feature films in Malayalam and Hindi. He made his debut in the 2016 coming-of-age drama Aanandam, which received critical acclaim and made him a household name in Kerala.[1][2]

In 2022, Vishak made his Bollywood debut with the sports biopic Shabaash Mithu.

Vishak is set to appear in the upcoming film "Emergency" directed by Kangana Ranaut, in which he will be playing the role of Sanjay Gandhi.[3] The film, a political drama, is one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year.

Early life and background

Vishak Nair was born on April 25, 1992, to S. Balachandran Nair and Jaya Balachandran. He spent his childhood in Sharjah, where he did his schooling at Delhi Private School. From a young age, Nair had a keen interest in filmmaking and started making short films. After completing his schooling, he pursued a degree in B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering from NITK Surathkal.

During his time at NITK, Nair was introduced to theatre and continued writing and directing short films. After graduation, he worked for Daimler India Commercial Vehicles in Chennai, but his passion for the arts led him to work with The Little Theatre Chennai and other theatre groups in the city.[4]

Nair's love for acting and filmmaking led him to make his feature film debut in 2016 with the Malayalam film "Aanandam".[5]

On June 9, 2022, Vishak married Jayapria Nair in a ceremony held in Bangalore.[6][7]

Career

Vishak Nair began his acting career in 2016 with the Malayalam film Aanandam, a coming-of-age story that received critical acclaim and commercial success. Following his debut, he went on to star in several other Malayalam films including Chunkzz (2017),[8] Puthen Panam (2017),[9] Matchbox (2017),[10] Chembarathipoo (2017),[11] and Aana Alaralodalaral (2017).[12]

He further appeared in Lonappante Mamodeesa (2019), Kuttymama (2019), Chiri (2021) and Thimiram (2021)[13][14] and ventured into the world of web series with his well-received performance in Kili (2021). Additionally, he directed a two part music video for Aabha Hanjura's Roshewalla which was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine's Top Ten Music Videos of 2019.[15][16][17]

In 2022, Nair made his Bollywood debut with the film Shabaash Mithu, in which he played a supporting role alongside Taapsee Pannu. He also had cameo appearances in the Malayalam films Hridayam (in which he also worked as a Casting Director), Wonder Women, and Dear Friend.

Vishak directed the music video for Vineet Vincent's Colour, which was met with critical acclaim upon its release.[18]

He will be seen next in the much-awaited Kangana Ranaut directorial Emergency, in which he will portray the role of Sanjay Gandhi.[19][20] Additionally, he will be seen in the Hindi film Tejas[21] directed by Sarvesh Mewara. Apart from his Bollywood projects, Vishak also has several Malayalam films in the pipeline, including Exit,[22] LLB,[23] and Shalamon.[24] He is currently working on Saiju Sreedharan[25]'s directorial debut in which he will be playing the lead role.

Filmography

As actor

YearTitleRoleLanguageDirectorNotes
2016AanandamKuppiMalayalamGanesh Raj
2017Puthan PanamSuniMalayalamRanjith
ChunkzzYudas ThadevusMalayalamOmar Lulu
MatchboxPandi (Ambu's friend)MalayalamSivaram Mony[26][27]
ChembarathipooMalayalamArun Vaiga
Aana AlaralodalaralAchuMalayalamDileep Menon
2019 Lonappante MamodeesaSonyMalayalamLeo Thaddeus
KuttymamaMalayalamV.M.Vinu
2021ChiriMalayalamJoseph P Krishna
ThimiramRamMalayalamShivaram Moni
KiliKiliMalayalamVishnu GovindhanWeb series
TohfaSufiHindiVayuMusic album
RaatHindiAbhishekh NairMusic album
2022HridayamPassenger on train(cameo)MalayalamVineeth SrinivasanAlso Casting Director
Dear FriendShyam's brotherMalayalamVineeth KumarCameo
Wonder WomenDoctorMalayalamAnjali MenonCameo
Shabaash MithuChandanHindiNetflix MovieCameo
2023EmergencySanjay GandhiHindiKangana RanautFilming[28]
Exit Malayalam Shaheen Post Production
Tejas Hindi Sarvesh Mewara Post Production
Shalamon Malayalam Jithin Padmanabhan Post Production
2024LLB: Life Line of BachelorsSalmaanMalayalamA.M Sidhique

As director

Year Title Language Notes
2019 Roshewalla Kashmiri/Hindi Music Video
2022 Colour English Music Video

References

  1. ↑ "Vishak and his 'Kuppi' life". OnManorama. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  2. ↑ James, Anu (18 February 2017). "Aanandam actors Vishak Nair, Vinitha Koshy, Anarkali Marikar bag new projects". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  3. ↑ "Emergency: Kangana Ranaut Introduces Vishak Nair As Sanjay Gandhi; Check His First Look Here". News18. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  4. ↑ Ghaghada, Bhoomika (5 July 2014). "Changing the Film Landscape, One Indi Movie at a Time: A Chat with Vishak Nair". B-Change. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  5. ↑ "Aanandam's Kuppi tells us why he went from NIT Surathkal to cinema". Edex Live. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  6. ↑ "'Aanandam' actor Vishak Nair ties the knot with Jayapria Nair". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  7. ↑ "Mollywood celebrity weddings this year". English.Mathrubhumi. 28 December 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  8. ↑ "Balu Varghese, Vishak Nair to team up in Chunkzz". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  9. ↑ Hari (28 November 2016). "Vishak Nair, Kuppi from Aanandam in Mammootty's Puthan Panam". onlookersmedia. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  10. ↑ "Roshan Mathew and Visakh Nair reunite in Matchbox". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  11. ↑ "'Anandam' fame Vishak Nair roped in for Askar Ali's 'Chembarathipoovu'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  12. ↑ "Anandam Fame Vishak Nair In Vineeth Sreenivasan's 'Aana Alaralodalaral'". Action On Frames. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  13. ↑ Jha, Author: Subhash K. (26 June 2021). "Review Of Thimiram: Immensely Thought Provoking". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 18 February 2023. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  14. ↑ "Thi.Mi.Ram movie review: Examining the fake moral standards and misogynistic ideas of society". OnManorama. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  15. ↑ Xalxo, Anurag Tagat David Britto and Jessica (26 December 2019). "11 Best Indian Music Videos of 2019". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  16. ↑ Dilbaro Yuier Valo | Roshewalla Part 1 | Aabha Hanjura, retrieved 18 February 2023
  17. ↑ Nair, Vidya (20 August 2019). "An intense tale of a tense land". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  18. ↑ "Vineeth Vincent Makes A Musical Splash On His Single 'Colour". www.rsjonline.com. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  19. ↑ M, Athira (21 September 2022). "'Becoming Sanjay Gandhi threw up a lot of challenges', says actor Vishak Nair". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  20. ↑ "Vishak Nair as Sanjay Gandhi in Emergency. See first look". India Today. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  21. ↑ Mewara, Sarvesh, Tejas (Drama), RSVP, retrieved 18 February 2023
  22. ↑ "Exit | എക്സിറ്റ് - Mallu Release | Watch Malayalam Full Movies". Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  23. ↑ "ശ്രീനാഥ് ഭാസി, അനൂപ് മേനോൻ എന്നിവർ പ്രധാന വേഷത്തിൽ, 'എൽ.എൽ.ബി' പുതിയ പോസ്റ്റർ". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  24. ↑ Padmanabhan, Jithin, Shalamon (Comedy), Iffaar Media Raaffi Mathirra, Peppercorn Studios, retrieved 18 February 2023
  25. ↑ "Saiju Sreedharan". IMDb. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  26. ↑ "Anandam actors in Matchbox". deccanchronicle.com. 3 May 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  27. ↑ "Anandam boys to team up again".
  28. ↑ "Vishak Nair joins Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency as Sanjay Gandhi; first poster out!". Bollywood Hungama. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
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