24/07/2023

Kavya Madhavan Wiki, Age, Husband, Family, Children, Biography & More

Kavya Madhavan is an Indian actress, dancer, singer, lyricist who works in the South Indian Film Industry. Starting her career as a child actress, Kavya went on to become a leading actress in the South Indian Industry in the 2000s.

Wiki/Biography

Kavya Madhavan was born on Wednesday, 19 September 1984 (age 35 years; as in 2019) in Nileshwar town in Kasaragod, Kerala. His zodiac sign is Virgo.

Kavya Madhavan as a child

He did his schooling from Jaycee English High School, GLP School, and Rajah High School in Nileshwar.

Kavya Madhavan during her school days and with her teacher

Kavya Madhavan poses in front of her School Gate

During her school days, she underwent training for the classical dance forms of Mohiniyattam and Bharatanatyam.

Kavya Madhavan performed Mohiniyattam

Kavya Madhavan performs Bharatanatyam

She was taught classical dance by Guru Shyamala and her Guru Kuttamathu Janardhanan Maash.

Kavya Madhavan with her teacher Shyamala after Arangetram

Kavya Madhavan with her Guru Kuttamathu Janardhanan Maash

Physical appearance

Height (approx): 5′ 4″

Eye Color: Black

Hair Color: Black

Family, Caste & Husband

Kavya Madhavan was born in a Malayali Family. His father’s name is P Madhavan. His mother’s name is Shyamala. She has an elder brother named Mithun Madhavan, who is a fashion designer and producer.

Kavya Madhavan with her Family

She married Nishal Chandra on February 9, 2009.

Kavya Madhavan with Nishal Chandra

After his marriage with Nishal, he moved to Kuwait. However, Kavya returned home in June 2009 and filed for divorce on 24 July 2010. Their divorce was finalized on 30 May 2011. She married actor Dileep on 25 November 2016 at Hotel Vedanta, Kochi.

Kavya Madhavan with Dileep

The couple has a daughter named Mahalakshmi (born on 19 October 2018). Kavya has a stepdaughter named Meenakshi, who is Dileep’s daughter from his first marriage to actor Manju Warrier. Reportedly, it was Meenakshi, who had suggested the name for her half-sister.

Kavya Madhavan with her Husband, Daughter and Step-Daughter

Career

Kavya Madhavan started her career as a child actor, at the age of 5, when she appeared in the Malayalam film “Pookkalam Varavayi” (1991) in the role of ‘Geethu’s friend (Baby Shamili).’

He next appeared as a child artist in films like “Pavam IA Ivachan” (1994), “Parassala Pachan Payyannur Paramu” (1994), and “Azhakiya Ravanan” (1996). She made her debut in the lead role of ‘Radha’ in the film “Chandranudikkunna Dikhil” (1999).

She acted in various films like “Darling Darling” (2000), “Meesa Madhavan” (2002), “Sadanandante Samayam” (2003), “Runway” (2004), “Inspector Garud” (2007), “Paappi Appacha” (2010), “Vellaripravinte Changaney),” (2P201thi16um) She made her Tamil film debut with “Kasi” (2000) in the role of Lakshmi ( Vikram’s younger brother).

He has also appeared in several short films such as “Bhoomikkoru Charamageetham” (2006), “Kaavalal” (2016), and “Kachadhappa” (2016).

Other Works

He made his debut as a playback singer with the song “Mounamaay Manassil” from the Malayalam film “Matinee” (2012).

He has also lent his voice for the Malayalam film “Daivame Kaithozham K Kumarakanam” (2018). He released his first album “Kavyalalangal” composed by Twinz Tunes and him in 2012.

Kavyalalangal by Kavya Madhavan

Kavya made her debut as a lyricist with the song “En Kalbilulloru” from the Malayalam Movie “One Way Ticket” (2008).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDkt6OfjTS0

He also penned the lyrics for the song “Kalaam Neeangu Poyo” from the movie “Akashvani (2016).”

Kavya Madhavan song from movie Akashvani

Controversy

Kavya and Dileep have done more than 18 films together, which often leads the audience to believe that the two are a couple. When Dileep divorced his wife Manju Warrier in 2015, Kavya took charge of him. Kavya was accused of being the ‘other woman’ in their lives, although Kavya and Dileep continued to deny their relationship.

Kavya Madhavan with Manju Warrier

In 2016, Dileep and Kavya married each other in a private ceremony at Hotel Vedanta, Kochi. Following this, Dileep made several controversial statements about his marriage to Kavya, after which he was called a ‘sexist’ and ‘male chauvinist.’ In the interview, Dileep said-
When I felt I should get married, my daughter, mother, relatives and friends sat together and we made this decision. My ‘Koottukaari’ (friend) is someone who is often gossiped about, because of me. So I thought if I married someone else, it wouldn’t be right (laughs). Hence, this decision…”While Dileep was lashed with words like a misogynist, Kavya was lashed for being a silent spectator and completely submissive in front of him.

On the night of February 17, 2017, an actor working in Tamil and Telugu Cinema was kidnapped and allegedly molested in his car. The incident created a huge ruckus in the film industry and big names like Dileep, and his wife Kavya came into the limelight. The main accused in the case, Pulsar Suni called Kavya ‘Madam,’ who gave him money to attack the actress. However, he also stated that ‘Puan’ only handed over the money and had nothing to do with the case.

Suni Pulsar

Awards & Achievements

Filmfare South Award for Best Actress for the movie “Gaddama” in 2011

Kerala State Film Awards

Best Actress for the movie “Perumazhakkalam” in 2004

Best Actress for the movie “Gaddama” in 2011

Kerala Film Critics Association Awards

Second Best Actress for the movie “Chandranudikkunna Dikhil” in 1999

Second Best Actress for the movie “Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal” in 2000

Second Best Actress for the movie “Mizhi Randilum” in 2003

Best Actress for the movie “Perumazhakkalam” in 2004

Best Actress for the movie “Ananthabhadram” in 2005

Best Actress for the movie “Gaddama” in 2011

Note: Apart from the above mentioned awards, Kavya has received many awards and nominations.

Facts/Trivia

Kavya likes to cook, read, write, and dance.

Her family members and close friends affectionately call her Minu.

Kavya entered the film industry, at the age of five with director Kamal’s ‘Pookkalam Varavayi’ (1991). It was due to his father wanting him to become an actor. His father saw director Kamal’s advertisement looking for a child artist for his film in “Malayala Manorma” and decided to send his picture.

Kavya Madhavan with her Father and Mother as a child

On the one hand, when Kavya’s father wants her to become an actress, her mother also doesn’t like to think about it. All her mother wants from her daughter is to get a degree and get married soon. Gradually, he let go of his discomfort associated with the film industry and let Kavya be the heroine.

In his childhood, people used to make fun of his deep voice. One day, Mammooty was busy and couldn’t dub it. So, someone said since Mammooty is too busy to dub it, he can do it for him. He was very upset and cried in front of his mother. His mother comforted him by saying that he should be proud that Mammooty has a big voice.

Kavya Madhavan with her mother

Since childhood, he was an active entertainer and used to perform at his school events.

Kavya Madhavan during one of her school performances

Kavya Madhavan has endorsed many popular brands like Nirapara, Parachute, A Geeripai Jewellery, Dhathri, Dubai Gold and Diamonds, VG.N Jewellers, Smartex, Kosamattam Gold Loan, Anashwara Silks and Slipons.

In an interview, Kavya Madhavan stated that Dileep’s family approached with a marriage proposal just a week before the wedding. He told-
Just a week before, his relatives approached my parents with a proposal. They checked our horoscope and it matched”

She owns a textile company and online fashion store named “Laksyah,” which was founded in 2015. The company is co-owned by her brother and sister-in-law; both are fashion designers.

In 2013, Mathrubhumi Books published a memoir written by Kavya titled “Kathayil Alpam Kavyam,” which gives a glimpse of her childhood, school experiences, and her memories of the film industry.