Nazriya Nazim Fahadh is an Indian actress, producer, singer, and host who was born on December 20, 1994, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. She belongs to a Malayali Muslim family and holds Indian nationality. Growing up between the United Arab Emirates and Kerala, she was exposed to Malayalam, English, and Hindi, languages commonly spoken in her educational and cultural environment. She studied at Our Own English High School in Al Ain and later at Christ Nagar School in Thiruvananthapuram before enrolling in Mar Ivanios College. Nazriya gained public attention at a young age through television hosting and later became one of the most recognizable faces in South Indian entertainment. On Instagram, she is active under the username @nazriyafahadh and has over 8.4M+ followers.
Nazriya began her entertainment career as a television presenter in 2005 and soon appeared as a child artist in films such as Palunku, Pramani, and Oru Naal Varum. Her breakthrough as a lead actress came with Maad Dad in 2013, followed by the bilingual hit Neram, which earned her widespread recognition and awards. She further strengthened her career with major successes including Raja Rani, Naiyaandi, Salalah Mobiles, Ohm Shanthi Oshaana, Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, Bangalore Days, and Thirumanam Enum Nikkah. Her performances in Ohm Shanthi Oshaana and Bangalore Days earned her Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actress. After a brief hiatus following her marriage, she returned with Koode and later appeared in Trance, Ante Sundaraniki, and Sookshmadarshini. Beyond acting, Nazriya has established herself as a producer through the banner Fahadh Faasil and Friends, contributing to acclaimed projects such as Varathan, Kumbalangi Nights, C U Soon, and Aavesham. She has also worked as a singer, television host, production designer, and brand ambassador, making her one of the most versatile personalities in contemporary Malayalam cinema. Upcoming projects include the Tamil streaming series The Madras Mystery – Fall of a Superstar and the feature film Suriya 47.
In her personal life, Nazriya is married to Fahadh Faasil, whom she met during the filming of Bangalore Days. The couple married in August 2014 and are among the most recognized celebrity couples in the Malayalam film industry. Outside her professional commitments, Nazriya supports charitable and social initiatives and has participated in public awareness campaigns. She is known for her cheerful public image, fashion sense, and active social media presence, where she shares moments from her daily life, travel experiences, family interactions, and personal interests. Her warm personality and relatable online presence have helped her maintain a strong connection with audiences across multiple generations.