Asha Kelunni Nair, known by her stage name Revathi, is an Indian film actress and film director, known for her works predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam cinema.[4] She has won several accolades, including the National Film Awards in three different categories, and Filmfare Awards South.[5] Revathi is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, having studied since the age of seven and performed her arangetram in Chennai in 1979.[6] Revathi Revathi at the screening of Masaala at PVR Phoenix (1) (cropped).jpg Born Asha Kelunni Nair 8 July 1966 (age 52) Kochi, Kerala, India Residence Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Occupation Actress, director, social worker Years active 1983 – present Spouse(s) Suresh Chandra Menon (m.1986–2002; divorced in 2013)[1][2] Children 1 Relatives Niranjana Anoop (niece) Mahee (daughter) [3] Awards National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards South Website revathy.com Apart from films, Revathi has been involved in a variety of social organisations, the most notable being the Banyan, Ability foundation, Tanker foundation and Vidyasagar, and has also served as a member of several film festivals including the Chennai International Film Festival and the International Film Festival of India. 
