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Shali Nivekas | |
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 Shali in 2023 | |
| Born | Shanthinii Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
Shali Nivekas (Chennai, 08-06-1993) is an Indian actress who works mostly in Tamil television. She is best known for her role Naachiyar in the television series Sengalam . [1] [2]
Nivekas is an engineer by trade and was initially employed by Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd. as a business development analyst. She holds a brown belt in mixed martial arts and works as a professional classical dancer. [2]
Nivekas anchors the show Vanakkam Tamizha . In 2016, Nivekas played the character Ramya in the TV show Vallamai Tharayo. She also competed in the 2017 Reliance Jewels Miss India-Chennai pageant. She competed again in the 2018 Miss Queen of India contest, placing among the finalists. Nivekas is also well known for her role in Ondraa Irandaa Asaigal, a Tamil short film where she plays Diya. [3] [2]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Vallamai Tharayo | Ramya | [2] |
| 2018 | Ondraa Irandaa Aasaigal | Diya | [2] |
| 2024 | Peranbum Perungobamum | TBA | [4] |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Host | |
| 2018 | Vallamai Tharayo | Ramya | |
| 2021 | MasterChef India – Tamil season 1 | Guest Host | [5] |
| 2023 | Sengalam | Naachiyar | [6] |
| 2024–present | Top Cooku Dupe Cooku season 1 | Contestant | [7] |
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