Nimisha Nair

Nimisha Nair—yeah, that’s a name you’ll probably hear more and more if you’re into indie films or bingeing offbeat stuff on Netflix. Born and raised in Delhi, she didn’t just roll into Mumbai with a suitcase and dreams—she’s got her chops from FTII Pune, with a solid PG Diploma in acting, digging deep into both the Meisner technique and the Strasberg method. So, you know, she’s not winging it. She kicked off her film journey with Amar Colony, which honestly? Not too shabby for a debut. The film snagged the Special Jury Prize at the 26th Tallinn Black Nights Film Fest and Best Debut Feature at Kerala’s festival in 2022. Nimisha played Meera—kind of set the tone for her as someone who brings layers to her roles, not just some background filler. Her web series debut? Trial by Fire. If you haven’t binged it yet, it’s based on the infamous Uphaar Fire tragedy of ’97 and it’s up on Netflix. It’s not your average drama—gets under your skin. Then there’s 8 AM Metro, where she shares screen space with Saiyami Kher. That one hit theatres in May 2023, so it’s pretty fresh. Coming up, she’s diving into a lead role for a feature with PoshamPa Pictures, playing a fan-turned-stalker. Yeah, sounds juicy. Plus, she’s got a short film, Stray Girls, waiting in the wings—directed by Ambarien Alqadar and presented by Anurag Kashyap & Ranjan Singh. Nimisha’s career? Definitely one to keep an eye on.