On her birthday, here are some interesting facts about Nayanthara:

Her real name is Diana Mariam Kurien; she adopted Hinduism in 2011 and made her screen name official

Born into a Syrian-Christian family, she often visits sacred places like Tirupati and Rishikesh

She holds a degree in English Literature and once aspired to become a Chartered Accountant

Before acting, she hosted lifestyle and fashion shows

A smart businesswoman, she produces films and invests in ventures like a lip balm company

With fees of ₹12-15 crores per film, she’s among the highest-paid actresses in India

What makes her your favorite?