Who Is Anaswara Rajan? Parents, Age, Husband, Net Worth, Height, Biography, Religion, Caste, and more
Anaswara Rajan is an Indian actress who works mainly in Malayalam films. She has also acted in Tamil and Hindi films. She is known for her roles in Udaharanam Sujatha (2017), Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019), Super Sharanya (2022), and Neru (2023). She has won several awards and accolades for her performances and has gained popularity among the audience.
Anaswara Rajan Wiki/Bio, Caste, Religion
| Name | Anaswara Rajan |
| Date of birth | 8 September 2002 |
| Age | 21 years (as of 2023) |
| Place of birth | Karivellur, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Nair |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Debut film | Udaharanam Sujatha (2017) |
| Languages worked in | Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi |
| Parents | Rajan Payyadakkath (father), Usha Rajan (mother) |
| Siblings | Aiswarya Rajan (sister) |
| Education | St. Mary’s Girls High School, Payyanur; Government Higher Secondary School, Vellur, Kannur; Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend | None |
| Awards | Best Child Artist Award at North American Film Awards and Flowers Indian Film Awards (for Udaharanam Sujatha), Best Star Pair Award at the 22nd Asianet Film Awards (shared with Mathew Thomas) and Best Popular Actress (Special Jury Mention) Award at Kerala Film Critics Association Awards (for Thanneer Mathan Dinangal) |
| Social media profiles | Instagram- @anaswara.rajan Wikipedia- @Anaswara_Rajan Homepage- Newsunzip |
Birthday, Education, Parents, Sister
Anaswara Rajan was born on 8 September 2002 (age: 21 years, as of 2023) in Karivellur, Kerala, India. She is 21 years old as of 2023. Her zodiac sign is Virgo and her nationality is Indian. She belongs to the Hindu religion and the Nair caste.
Rajan’s parents are Rajan Payyadakkath and Usha Rajan. They got married on 11 May 1997. Rajan is a businessman and Usha is a homemaker. She has an elder sister named Aiswarya Rajan, who is a software engineer.
Anaswara completed her schooling from St. Mary’s Girls High School, Payyanur (Till 10th standard) and Government Higher Secondary School, Vellur, Kannur (Till 12th standard). She is currently pursuing her graduation in Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from a reputed college in Kerala.
She was interested in acting and performing arts since her childhood. She used to participate in dramas, mono skits, and plays while studying in school. She also learned martial arts (Kalaripayattu), dancing, and playing guitar as her hobbies.
Acting Career
Anaswara Rajan made her film acting debut with Udaharanam Sujatha (2017), as Athira, the rebellious daughter of Sujatha, played by Manju Warrier. She was chosen from 60,000 girls for this role. The film was a remake of the Tamil film Amma Kanakku (2016), which was itself a remake of the Hindi film Nil Battey Sannata (2016).
The film was a critical and commercial success and she received positive reviews for her performance. She also won the Best Child Artist Award at the North American Film Awards and the Flowers Indian Film Awards for this film. She was also honoured by the Kannur Collectorate for her role.
Anaswara played her first leading role in the film Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019). She played the role of Keerthy, a high school student who falls in love with her classmate Jaison, played by Mathew Thomas. The film was a coming-of-age comedy-drama that depicted the love, misunderstanding, and struggles of growing up. The film was a sleeper hit and became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year.
She received widespread acclaim for her performance and chemistry with Mathew Thomas. She also won the Best Star Pair Award at the 22nd Asianet Film Awards (shared with Mathew Thomas) and the Best Popular Actress (Special Jury Mention) Award at the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards for this film.
Anaswara also appeared in other Malayalam films such as Evidey (2019), Adhyarathri (2019), My Santa (2019), Vaanku (2020), Aviyal (2022), and Pranaya Vilasam (2023). She played dual roles in Adhyarathri, as Aswathy and Shalini. She played the title role in Super Sharanya (2022), which was a thriller film based on a true story. She played the role of Mike alias Sara Thomas in Mike (2022), which was a comedy film. She also did a cameo appearance in Padmini (2023), as Monisha.
Rajan made her entry into Tamil cinema with the Trisha starrer Raangi (2022). She played the role of Sushmitha, the niece of Trisha’s character. The film was an action thriller directed by M. Saravanan. She also acted in another Tamil film, Thugs (2023), as Kayal, a college student who gets involved in a crime.
She made her Hindi debut with Yaariyan 2 (2023). She played the role of Ikrooh Awasthi, a college student who joins a music band. The film was a sequel to the 2014 film Yaariyan, which was a musical romantic drama.
Anaswara Rajan’s most recent film was Neru (2023), starring Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph. She played the role of Sara Mohammed, a blind sculptor who becomes a witness to a murder. Her performance in the film was well acclaimed and regarded as her career best.
Rajan has also acted in a short film, Globe (2015), which was directed by A V Ratheesh, the makeup man of Dulquer Salmaan. It was her first and only short film till date.
Anaswara has several upcoming projects in Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi. She will be seen in Abraham Ozler (2024), as Suja Jayadev, a journalist who investigates a mysterious case. She will also be seen in Malayalee From India (2024), as Krishna, a girl who travels to different countries. She will also be seen in Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (2024), in a yet-to-be-revealed role.
Anaswara Rajan Shines as a Blind Sculptor in Mohanlal-Jeethu Joseph’s ‘Neru’
Anaswara Rajan, the young actress who made her mark in Malayalam cinema with films like Udaharanam Sujatha and Thanneer Mathan Dinangal, has delivered a stunning performance in her latest film Neru, directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal. She plays the role of Sara Mohammed, a visually challenged sculptor who becomes a key witness in a murder case.
She says that she was moved by the story of Neru when Jeethu Joseph narrated it to her. She says that she could relate to Sara’s character and the trauma she goes through. She says that Neru is a woman-centric film and she felt honoured to play the lead role opposite Mohanlal.
Rajan prepared for her role by watching videos of blind people and learning how they speak, look, react, and move. She says that she wanted to portray Sara realistically and avoid the stereotypes of blind characters in films. She says that Sara is a strong and intelligent woman who uses her senses and skills to overcome her challenges.
Anaswara also praises Mohanlal and the other senior actors in the film for their support and guidance. She says that she learned a lot from them and enjoyed working with them. She says that Mohanlal is a humble and friendly person who made her feel comfortable on the set. She also says that Jeethu Joseph is a brilliant director who gave her the freedom to express herself.
Rajan’s performance in Neru has been widely appreciated by the critics and the audience. She has received positive reviews and accolades for her portrayal of Sara. She has also won the Best Actress Award at the Kerala State Film Awards for Neru.
She is currently busy with her upcoming projects in Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi. She will be seen in Abraham Ozler, Malayalee From India, and Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil in Malayalam, Thugs in Tamil, and Yaariyan 2 in Hindi. She says that she is excited to explore different genres and roles in her career.
Anaswara Rajan is one of the most promising talents in the Indian film industry. She has proved her mettle as an actor with her versatile and impressive performances. She is a rising star of Malayalam cinema and a name to watch out for.
Personal Life and Controversy
Anaswara Rajan is unmarried and single. She has not revealed any information about her boyfriend or relationship status. She is focused on her studies and career at the moment.
She faced a controversy in 2020, when she was trolled for wearing shorts in an Instagram post. She received hateful and abusive comments from some netizens, who criticized her for her choice of clothes.
She responded to the trolls by posting another picture of herself in shorts, with the caption, “Don’t worry about what I’m doing. Worry about why you’re worried about what I’m doing…”. She was later joined by many actresses who supported her for wearing clothes of her choice. Actress Rima Kallingal also posted a photo in which she flaunted her legs in a swimsuit.
Net Worth
| Year | Net Worth (in INR) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 to 50 lakhs |
| 2022 | 50 to 70 lakhs |
| 2023 | 70 to 90 lakhs |
Height and Weight
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
- Eye color: Dark brown
- Body measurements: 32-28-32 inches
Awards and Achievements
Anaswara Rajan has won several awards and honours for her acting career. Some of them are:
- 2018: Best Child Artist Award at North American Film Awards for Udaharanam Sujatha
- 2018: Best Child Artist Award at Flowers Indian Film Awards for Udaharanam Sujatha
- 2018: Honoured by Kannur Collectorate for Udaharanam Sujatha
- 2020: Best Star Pair Award at the 22nd Asianet Film Awards for Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (shared with Mathew Thomas)
- 2020: Best Popular Actress (Special Jury Mention) Award at Kerala Film Critics Association Awards for Thanneer Mathan Dinangal
- 2022: Best Entertainer Actress Award at Mazhavil Entertainment Awards for Super Sharanya
