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.