Nayanthara is one of the most successful heroines of these generations. She is the highest paid actress in South India. She is also referred to as the Lady Superstar by the audience here. Nayan started her career as a glamour heroine and later on went on to do some blockbuster female-oriented flicks.
Not many know that Nayntharas real name is Diana Mariam Kurian. Her name was changed to Nayanthara by a senior actress. Nayan made her debut with Malayalam film Manassinakkare which had Jayaram as the lead. It was directed by Satyan. During the filming of that movie, Satyan wanted to change Diana's name to make it more appealing for the audience.
Senior actress Sheela, who also played a key role in that movie, came to know about it. Soon, she suggested the name Nayanthara to Sathyan. Immediately, he fixed a new onscreen name for Diana. Sheela herself revealed the news in a recent interview. That is the interesting story behind the name Nayanthara.
Not many know that Nayntharas real name is Diana Mariam Kurian. Her name was changed to Nayanthara by a senior actress. Nayan made her debut with Malayalam film Manassinakkare which had Jayaram as the lead. It was directed by Satyan. During the filming of that movie, Satyan wanted to change Diana's name to make it more appealing for the audience.
Senior actress Sheela, who also played a key role in that movie, came to know about it. Soon, she suggested the name Nayanthara to Sathyan. Immediately, he fixed a new onscreen name for Diana. Sheela herself revealed the news in a recent interview. That is the interesting story behind the name Nayanthara.