Anaitha Nair is an Indian actress, singer, and hairstylist. She is best known for her role as Aliya Bose, a member of the Indian women’s national hockey team, in the film “Chak De India,” alongside Shah Rukh Khan.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Anaitha Nair was born on July 19, 1984, in Bangalore, India, under the zodiac sign of Cancer. In her personal life, Anaitha Nair is married to Akhil Nair since January 30, 2011. The couple has a daughter named Aaliya Nair. Anaitha Nair’s father is Malayali, and her mother is Parsi.
EDUCATION
Anaitha completed her education at The Frank Anthony Public School in Bengaluru and graduated from Bangalore University in Karnataka, India.
CAREER
In 2005, she made her acting debut in the Malayalam film “By The People.” She has also appeared in various television commercials for brands like Virgin Mobile, Dairy Milk Silk, Acer, Dove, Medical Abortion Pills, and Nescafe.
After completing her graduation, she moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in Bollywood. Anaitha underwent rigorous training in Australia to learn hockey for her role in “Chak De India,” which proved to be a breakthrough film for her.
Apart from acting, Anaitha has worked with renowned filmmakers such as Shyam Benegal, Abbas Tyrewalla, Nagesh Kukunoor, Rohan Sippy, Nishikant Kamat, and Vipul Shah. She also played the role of Bindiya in the British-Indian comedy series “Mumbai Calling.”
Additionally, Anaitha Nair is a talented singer and was a member of the band S5. Her debut album “Isai” was launched by Oscar-winning music director A.R. Rahman in September 2005.
Although her smoking and alcohol preferences are not known, Anaitha Nair has a diverse range of interests, including listening to music and traveling. She holds admiration for actors Aamir Khan and Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as singer A.R. Rahman.
As of now, Anaitha Nair’s approximate net worth is $1.4 million (₹14 lakhs).
