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]RevathiRevathi at the screening of Masaala at PVR Phoenix (1) (cropped).jpgBornAsha Kelunni Nair8 July 1966 (age 52)Kochi, Kerala, IndiaResidenceChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaOccupationActress, director, social workerYears active1983 – presentSpouse(s)Suresh Chandra Menon(m.1986–2002; divorced in 2013)[1][2]Children1RelativesNiranjana Anoop (niece)Mahee (daughter)[3]AwardsNational Film Awards, Filmfare Awards SouthWebsiterevathy.comApart 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.