Divyaa Unni


Divyaa Unni is an Indian former actress and classical dancer of Indian origin who teaches various forms of dance such as Bharathanatyam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattom. As an actress, she mainly appeared in Malayalam language films, in addition to few Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films too.

Early life and education

Divyaa Unni was born in Kochi, Kerala, to Uma Devi and Unnikrishnan. Her mother is a Sanskrit teacher and is the head of the Sanskrit department of Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Girinagar, and was awarded the National Award for Teachers by the President of India. She has a sister, Vidhya Unni, who has worked as a lead in a couple of Malayalam movies.
Divyaa did her schooling at Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Girinagar. She then completed her graduation in Communicative English and her postgraduation in Bharatanatyam from St. Teresa's College, Kochi.

Dance career

Divyaa started her Bharatanatyam dance training at the age of three, thereafter she was trained in Kuchipudi, and Mohiniyattam. Subsequently, Divyaa Unni was crowned, in 1990 and 1991, "Kalathilakom" in Kerala School Kalolsavam statewide competitions. On India's premier Television Channel Doordarshan, she has presented a variety of Indian dance art-forms to such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, and Indian folk dance. She continues to perform at various Indian dance festivals in India and international stages throughout North America, Europe and Persian Gulf countries.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2019Aakasha Ganga 2Maya / DaisyMalayalamPhoto archive
2019Thanka Bhasma Kuriyitta ThamburattiHerselfMalayalamPhoto archive
2013MusafirHerselfMalayalamGuest appearance
2010Upadeshiyude MakanIrinMalayalam
2008Magic LampVijiMalayalamDelayed release
2006Illalu PriyuraluDivyaTeluguDelayed release
2001Aandan AdimaiGayathriTamil
2001Oru Apoorva PranayakathaMeenakshiMalayalam
2001Nakshathragal ParayathirunnathuShivaranjiniMalayalam
2001VedhamAnitha SanjayTamil
2001JameendarMalayalam
2001Baanallu Neene Bhuviyallu NeeneLalitha / AnitaKannada
2000Palayathu AmmanSavithriTamil
2000SabhashShanthiTamil
2000Kannan VaruvaanParvathiTamil
2000Mark AntonyNimmiMalayalam
1999NiramHerselfMalayalamGuest appearance
Aakasha GangaMaya / DaisyMalayalam-
Aayiram MeniMallikaMalayalam-
UsthadPadmaja / PappaMalayalam-
FriendsUmaMalayalam-
1998SooryaputhranMayaMalayalam
The TruthNimmiMalayalam-
Ayushman BhavaSumangalaMalayalam-
Oru Maravathoor KanavuAnnieMalayalam-
PranayavarnangalMayaMalayalam-
1997VarnapakittuNancyMalayalam
ChuramMayaMalayalam-
Katha NayakanGopikaMalayalam-
KarunyamInduMalayalam-
Nee VaruvolamRevathiMalayalam-
ShibiramMinikuttyMalayalam-
1996Kalyana SowgandhikamAthiraMalayalamDebut as Lead actress
1993SowbhagyamIndhu's SisterMalayalamChild artist
1993O' FabyChild artistMalayalamChild artist
1991Pookkalam VaravayiSchool girlMalayalamChild artist
1987Neeyethra DhanyaYoung ShyamalaMalayalamChild artist

Television

; Serials
  • Neeyum Njanum
  • Iniyonnu Vishramikkate
  • Shankupushpam
  • Kunjikkoonan
  • Manassu
; Telefilm
  • Pranayam
;TV shows as Host
;TV shows as Judge
  • Comedy Stars Season 3
  • Top singer season 2
  • Oru Chiri Iru chiri Bumper Chiri
  • Star Magic