Shivani Narayanan is an Indian actress who predominantly works in the Tamil film and television industry. In 2020, she was a contestant on the reality series Bigg Boss 4 Tamil.
Early life Shivani Narayanan was born on 5 May 2001 in Sattur, Tamil Nadu, and lived there for the first ten years of her life, until her family later moved to Chennai. Her mother is Akila Narayanan.
Career Shivani Narayanan began modeling when she was fourteen-years-old. She made her television debut in 2016 Vijay TV's Pagal Nilavu as Sneha Arjun. Initially she was cast in a supporting role but later her character was changed to a lead role after her character was well praised among audiences. Then she appeared as a guest in Saravanan Meenatchi 3 in which she played the role of Gayathri with negative shades. She next appeared on Jodi Fun Unlimited as a contestant and became a finalist. She appeared in Kadaikutty Singam with the co-star from Pagal Nilavu. She left that serial and started a new serial in Rettai Roja in a dual role as Anu and Abi, but was replaced by Chandini Tamilarasan. She then concentrated her focus on Instagram where she attained a fabulous fan following. In 2020, she had participated in the Indian reality show Bigg Boss 4 Tamil. Following her popularity she was cast opposite Vijay Sethupathi in the LCU's Vikram starring Kamal Haasan. Next she signed for supporting roles in RJ Balaji's Veetla Vishesham movie and Vadivelu comeback movie Naai Sekar Returns.
Filmography Films +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRoleNotes 2022 Vikram Sumithra Santhanam Debut filmVeetla Vishesham Shalini Spandana 'Shalu'DSPSI Mari KozhundhuNaai Sekar ReturnsBobby2023 BumperAnandhi
Television YearTitleRoleChannel Notes 2016–2019 Pagal Nilavu Sneha Arjun Star Vijay 2017 Saravanan Meenatchi Season 3 Gayathri Special Appearance 2018-2019 Jodi Number One Fun Unlimited Contestant Third Runner-Up2019Raja Rani Season 1Sneha Arjun Special Appearance Kadaikutty Singam Meenakshi Replaced by Iraa Agarwal2019–2020 Rettai Roja Anuradha "Anu" and Abirami "Abi" Zee Tamil Dual Role Replace by Chandini Tamilarasan2019Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal PreludeGuestNomination Prelude 2020–2021 Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 Contestant Star Vijay Evicted Day 982021Bigg Boss Season 4 KondattamGuestSpecial ShowBB Jodigal Season 1Contestant Episode 1 Only 2025 Top Cooku Dupe Cooku season 2 Contestant Sun TV
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result Show Role 2017 3rd Annual Vijay Television Awards Best Debut Female Pagal NilavuSneha Favorite Actress Favorite On-Screen Pair (With Mohammed Azeem) 2018 4th Annual Vijay Television Awards Best & Favorite Budding Pair (With Mohammed Azeem) Favorite Actress Favorite Find of the Year 2019Zee Kudumba VirudhugalMost Promising ActressRettai RojaAnuradha "Anu" / Abirami "Abi" (Dual Role) Favourite Heroine
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