Divya Unni

Divyaa Unni is an Indian former actress and classical dancer of Indian origin who teaches various forms of dance such as Bharathanatyam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattom. As an actress, she mainly appeared in Malayalam language films, in addition to few Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films too.

Early life and education Divyaa Unni was born in Kochi, Kerala, to Uma Devi and Unnikrishnan. Her mother is a Sanskrit teacher and is the head of the Sanskrit department of Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Girinagar, and was awarded the National Award for Teachers (India) by the President of India. She has a sister, Vidhya Unni, who has worked as a lead in a couple of Malayalam movies.

Divyaa did her schooling at Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Girinagar. She then completed her graduation in Communicative English and her postgraduation in Bharatanatyam from St. Teresa's College, Kochi.

Dance career

Divyaa started her Bharatanatyam dance training at the age of three, thereafter she was trained in Kuchipudi, and Mohiniyattam. Subsequently, Divyaa Unni was crowned, in 1990 and 1991, "Kalathilakom" in Kerala School Kalolsavam statewide competitions. On India's premier Television Channel Doordarshan, she has presented a variety of Indian dance art-forms to such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, and Indian folk dance. She continues to perform at various Indian dance festivals in India and international stages throughout North America, Europe and Persian Gulf countries.

Filmography

Television

Serials Neeyum Njanum (Zee Keralam) Iniyonnu Vishramikkate (DD Malayalam) Shankupushpam (Asianet) Kunjikkoonan (DD Malayalam) Manassu (Surya TV)

Telefilm Pranayam (Surya TV)

TV shows as Host American Jalakam (Asianet) Asianet Film Awards (Asianet) America Today (Kairali TV) Pravaham Poomottukal (DD Malayalam)

TV shows as Judge Comedy Stars Season 3 (Asianet) Top singer season 2 (Flowers TV) Oru Chiri Iru chiri Bumper Chiri (Mazhavil Manorama) Star Magic (Flowers TV)