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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 is an Indian actress who works mostly in Tamil television. She is best known for her role Naachiyar in the television series Sengalam . [1]
Nivekas was 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 . She also competed in the 2017 Reliance Jewels Miss India-Chennai pageant. She had also competed in the 2018 Miss Queen of India contest, placing among the finalists. In 2016, Nivekas play the character Ramya in the TV show Vallamai Tharayo. Nivekas is also well known for her role in Ondraa Irandaa Asaigal, a Tamil short film. Nivekas plays Diya in the short film. [3]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Ondraa Irandaa Aasaigal | Diya | |
| 2024 | Peranbum Perungobamum | TBA | [4] |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 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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