Nayika Nayakan (transl. Heroine, Hero) is an Indian Malayalam-language reality TV talent show which was broadcast on Mazhavil Manorama from 28 May 2018 to 17 October 2018.[1] The show's jury was headed by film director Lal Jose and actors Kunchacko Boban and Samvrutha Sunil.[2]
Nayika Nayakan | |
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Malayalam | നായിക നായകൻ |
Genre | Reality television[1] |
Directed by | Abraham Chunkath |
Creative directors |
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Presented by | |
Judges | |
Theme music composer | Rahul Raj |
Opening theme | "ചിറകടിച്ചു വാ" |
Composer | Rahul Raj |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Malayalam |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 63 |
Production | |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 34–45 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | Mazhavil Manorama |
Release | May 28 October 17, 2018 | –
The show featured 16 contestants; eight boys and eight girls competing in 4 rounds.[2] The winners of the show were cast in leading roles in Lal Jose's film Solamante Theneechakal.[3] Shambhu Menon and Darshana S. Nair were declared the winners of the show. The runners-up of the show Vincy Aloshious and Addis Antony Akkara were selected to play pivotal roles in the film.[4]
Contestants
editContestant | Status | Ref. |
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Amina Nijam | Eliminated | [5] |
Addis Antony Akkara | Runner-Up | [6] |
Ann Paul | Eliminated | [7] |
Ann Jameela Saleem | Eliminated | [8] |
Dharshana Sudarshan | WINNER | [9] |
Malavika Krishnadas | 3rd place | [10] |
Meenakshi Raveendran | Eliminated | [11] |
Maria Vincent | Eliminated | [12] |
Nandu Anand | Eliminated | [13] |
Roshan Ullas | Eliminated | [14] |
Shambhu Menon | WINNER | [15] |
Sidhi Vinayak | Eliminated | [16] |
Thejus Jyothi | Eliminated | [17] |
Venkitesh V.P | Eliminated | [18] |
Vincy Aloshious | Runner-Up | [19] |
R. Vishwa | 3rd place | [20] |
- Special Awards
Award | Recipient(s) | Ref. |
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Best Comedian |
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[21] |
Best Dancer |
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Best Romantic Pair |
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[12] |
Character Actor/Actress |
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Daring Act |
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Versatile Actor/Actress |
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[4] |
Special Mention |
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Cast
editHosts
edit- Dain Davis (Episode 1-63)[22]
- Pearle Maaney (Episode 1-31)[2]
- Aswathy Sreekanth (Episode 31-63)[23]
Judge
editMentors
editGuest Mentors
editSee also
edit- Solamante Theneechakal
- Thattumpurath Achuthan
References
edit- ^ a b "Nayika Nayakan, a new talent hunt show on Malayalam TV". The Times of India. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ a b c UR, Arya (24 May 2018). "Pearle Maaney to host Nayika Nayakan". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Lal Jose to give debuts for 'Nayika Nayakan' stars, film pooja held in Kochi". Onmanorama. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Nayika Nayakan written update, October 17, 2018: Lal Jose crowns the winners of the show". The Times of India. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "അഞ്ചാം പാതിരയിലെ 'വിക്കി മരിയ'; ചിത്രങ്ങൾ വൈറൽ". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). 8 May 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Flashback Friday: Nayika Nayakan fame Addis Akkara shares a throwback video of his popular 'Premam Round' performance; says, "can't wait to get back'". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Nayika Nayakan written update, August 01, 2018: Four contestants get eliminated". The Times of India. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Follow Your Dreams : A Candid Chat With Ann Saleem!". Ritz Magazine. 23 July 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Nayika Nayakan is an institution and Lal Jose is the HOD, says winner Darshana S Nair". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Nayika Nayakan finalist Malavika Krishnadas launts her dancing skills". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Meenakshi Raveendran thanks judge Lal Jose for being the best guru; read post". The Times of India. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Nayika Nayakan: Shambhu Menon and Mintu Maria win the 'Best Romantic Pair' title". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ Vishnu, Anandha (7 March 2019). "അഭിനയമെന്ന മോഹം വളർത്തിയത് സുഹൃത്തുക്കളാണ്: നന്ദു ആനന്ദ്". Samayam (in Malayalam). The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ Vishnu, Anandha (6 March 2019). "അഭിനയത്തിലൂടെ തിരിച്ചറിയപ്പെടണം എന്നാണ് ആഗ്രഹം: റോഷൻ ഉല്ലാസ്". Samayam (in Malayalam). The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ Nair, Radhika (20 October 2018). "Nayika Nayakan was more daring than Bigg Boss, says winner Shambhu Menon". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Nayika Nayakan team surprises their judge Lal Jose on his birthday". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Nayika Nayakan written update, October 9, 2018: Four contestants get eliminated". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Nayika Nayakan written update, August 13, 2018: Venkitesh's struggle makes the judges emotional". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ Nair, Radhika (15 November 2021). "Did you know Vincy Aloshious started her career in TV?". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Nayika Nayakan finalist Vishwa shares a throwback video from the show; see video". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Nayika Nayakan grand finale Venkitesh bags the best comedian title". The Times of India. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "ചാക്കോച്ചനുമായി തല്ല്, അവസരം നൽകാത്ത അശ്വതി; ഡെയ്ൻ മനസ്സ് തുറക്കുന്നു". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ Litty SimonS (13 August 2018). "'Nayika Nayakan' host Aswathy Sreekanth on why presence of mind matters". On Manoramma. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ Nair, Radhika (29 October 2018). "Nayika Nayakan changed my perception of aspiring actors, says director Lal Jose". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Nayika Nayakan fame Malavika Krishnadas shares a throwback video with actress Samvritha Sunil". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Nayika Nayakan fame Meenakshi shares a candid photo with actor Kunchako Boban". The Times of India. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ UR, Arya (21 June 2018). "Jayasurya spends quality time on Nayika Nayakan". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2022.