The general expectation or impression of a heroine is that she should look beautiful, dance well and show the right kind of emotions in a romantic or sentimental scene. Barring that, not much work has been done on their characterization. But then, few starlets preferred to take another route and they decided to set their own terms.

In this regard, the gracious beauty Nayanthara has become a role model. Right from the start of her career, Nayan has focused largely on roles that add value to her profile and contribute to the plot. This has given her immense success and for the last few years, Nayan has been showing a lot of versatility by doing experimental roles.

Today, she commands strong following not just among the audience but also at the box office. The final touch is, Nayan has been through a lot of ups and downs in her personal life but she has never let that affect her career or mind. Her life story is something that can teach many things to the upcoming heroines and aspiring actresses.