Urvashi Biography: Movies, Awards, Age, Net Worth, Ex-Husband, Parents, Ethnicity

Kavitha Manoranjini, professionally known as Urvashi, is an Indian actress, television host, screenwriter, and producer who rose to prominence as one of the most accomplished performers in South Indian cinema.

She gained widespread recognition with her breakthrough role in the 1983 Tamil blockbuster Mundhanai Mudichu, a performance that established her as one of the leading actresses of her generation.

She began her career as a child artist before becoming a leading star across Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada cinema.

With a career spanning more than four decades, Urvashi has earned widespread acclaim for her versatility in comedy and drama, winning multiple National Film Awards and State Film Awards while remaining one of the most respected actresses in Indian cinema.

Urvashi
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Real Name:	Kavitha Manoranjini
Stage Name:	Urvashi
Born:	January 25, 1969 (age 57 years old)
Place of Birth:	Kollam, Kerala, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Indian
Religion:	Hinduism
Parents:	Chavara P. Nair and Vijayalakshmi
Siblings:	Kalaranjini, Kalpana, Prince, and Kamal Roy
Spouse:	Sivaprasad
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Tejalakshmi Jayan and Ishaan Prajapathi
Occupation:	Actress, Television Host, Screenwriter, Producer
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life And Education

Kavitha Manoranjini, aged 57 years old, was born on January 25, 1969, in Kollam, Kerala, India.

She was raised by her parents, Chavara P. Nair and Vijayalakshmi, alongside her sisters, Kalaranjini and Kalpana, and her brothers, Prince and Kamal Roy. Coming from a family of actors, she developed an interest in performing arts at an early age.

Urvashi attended Fort Girls’ Mission High School in Thiruvananthapuram before continuing at Corporation Higher Secondary School in Kodambakkam, Chennai.

However, her acting career took off while she was still in school, leading her to leave her studies and pursue acting full-time.

Personal Life

Urvashi married Malayalam actor Manoj K. Jayan in 2000, and they welcomed a daughter, Tejalakshmi Jayan, in 2001.

The marriage ended in divorce in 2008 after several years together.

She later married Chennai-based businessman Sivaprasad in 2013. The couple later welcomed a son, Ishaan Prajapathi, in 2014. She continues to balance her family life with an active career in the South Indian entertainment industry.

Career

Urvashi began acting as a child artist in the 1979 Malayalam film Kathirmandapam.

She achieved her breakthrough in 1983 after starring opposite K. Bhagyaraj in Mundhanai Mudichu, which became a major commercial success and established her as one of South India’s leading actresses.

Urvashi went on to deliver memorable performances in films such as Thalayanamanthram, Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Kilukkam, Bharatham, Mithunam, Magalir Mattum, and Spadikam.

Apart from acting, she has worked as a television host, screenwriter, and producer, contributing stories for films including Ulsavamelam and producing Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu.

Following a successful comeback with Achuvinte Amma in 2005, she continued to earn critical acclaim with films such as Soorarai Pottru, Veetla Vishesham, and Ullozhukku.

Awards

• National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress – Achuvinte Amma (2005)
• National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress – Ullozhukku (2024)
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress – Mazhavilkavadi and Varthamanakalam (1989)
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress – Thalayanamanthram (1990)
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress – Kadinjool Kalyanam, Kakkathollayiram, and Bharatham (1991)
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress – Kazhakam (1995)
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress – Achuvinte Amma (2005)
• Filmfare Award South for Best Actress (Malayalam) – Thalayanamanthram (1990)
• Tamil Nadu State Film Award – Special Prize – Nammavar (1994)

Net Worth

Urvashi has an estimated net worth of approximately $3 million.

Her wealth comes primarily from acting, television hosting, screenwriting, film production, and endorsement deals accumulated over a career spanning more than four decades.

Social Media

• Instagram: @therealurvasi

Filmography

• Kathirmandapam (1979)
• Mundhanai Mudichu (1983)
• Ethirppukal (1984)
• Nirakkoottu (1985)
• Poovinu Puthiya Poovukal (1986)
• New Delhi (1987)
• Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988)
• Mazhavilkavadi (1989)
• Thalayanamanthram (1990)
• Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
• Kilukkam (1991)
• Bharatham (1991)
• Mithunam (1993)
• Magalir Mattum (1994)
• Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu (1994)
• Spadikam (1995)
• Achuvinte Amma (2005)
• Soorarai Pottru (2020)
• Veetla Vishesham (2022)
• Ullozhukku (2024)

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