# Shivani Narayanan

Shivani Narayanan is an Indian actress who predominantly works in the Tamil films and television industry. In 2020, she was a contestant on the reality series Bigg Boss 4 Tamil.

## Career

Shivani Narayanan made her television debut in 2016 Vijay TV's Pagal Nilavu as Sneha. Initially she was cast in a supporting role but later her character was changed to a lead role after her character was well praised among audiences. Then she appeared as a guest in Saravanan Meenatchi 3 in which she played the role of Gayathri with negative shades. She next appeared on Jodi Fun Unlimited as a contestant and became a finalist. She appeared in Kadaikutty Singam with the co-star from Pagal Nilavu. She left that serial and started a new serial in Rettai Roja in a dual role as Anu and Abi, but was replaced by Chandini Tamilarasan. She then concentrated her focus on Instagram where she attained a fabulous fan following. In 2020, she had participated in the Indian reality show Bigg Boss 4 Tamil. Following her popularity she was cast opposite Vijay Sethupathi in the LCU's Vikram starring Kamal Haasan. Next she signed for supporting roles in RJ Balaji's Veetla Vishesham movie and Vadivelu comeback movie Naai Sekar Returns.

## Filmography
### Films

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2022 | Vikram | Sumithra Santhanam | Debut film |
| 2022 | Veetla Vishesham | Shalini Spandana (Shalu) | |
| 2022 | DSP | SI Mari Kozhundhu | |
| 2022 | Naai Sekar Returns | Bobby | |
| 2023 | Bumper | Anandhi | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
| 2016–2019 | Pagal Nilavu | Sneha Arjun | Star Vijay | |
| 2017 | Saravanan Meenatchi Season 3 | Gayathri | Star Vijay | Special Appearance |
| 2018-2019 | Jodi Number One Fun Unlimited | Contestant | Star Vijay | Third Runner-Up |
| 2019 | Raja Rani Season 1 | Sneha Arjun | Star Vijay | Special Appearance |
| 2019 | Kadaikutty Singam | Meenakshi | Star Vijay | Replaced by Iraa Agarwal |
| 2019–2020 | Rettai Roja | Anuradha "Anu" and Abirami "Abi" | Zee Tamil | Dual Role Replace by Chandini Tamilarasan |
| 2019 | Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal Prelude | Guest | Zee Tamil | Nomination Prelude |
| 2020–2021 | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 | Contestant | Star Vijay | Evicted Day 98 |
| 2021 | Bigg Boss Season 4 Kondattam | Guest | Star Vijay | Special Show |
| 2021 | BB Jodigal Season 1 | Contestant | Star Vijay | Episode 1 Only |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Show | Role |
| 2017 | 3rd Annual Vijay Television Awards | Best Debut Female | Won | Pagal Nilavu | Sneha |
| 2017 | 3rd Annual Vijay Television Awards | Favorite Actress | Nominated | Pagal Nilavu | Sneha |
| 2017 | 3rd Annual Vijay Television Awards | Favorite On-Screen Pair (With Mohammed Azeem) | Nominated | Pagal Nilavu | Sneha |
| 2018 | 4th Annual Vijay Television Awards | Best & Favorite Budding Pair (With Mohammed Azeem) | Won | Pagal Nilavu | Sneha |
| 2018 | 4th Annual Vijay Television Awards | Favorite Actress | Nominated | Pagal Nilavu | Sneha |
| 2018 | 4th Annual Vijay Television Awards | Favorite Find of the Year | Won | Pagal Nilavu | Sneha |
| 2019 | Zee Kudumba Virudhugal | Most Promising Actress | Won | Rettai Roja | Anuradha "Anu" / Abirami "Abi" (Dual Role) |
| 2019 | Zee Kudumba Virudhugal | Favourite Heroine | Nominated | Rettai Roja | Anuradha "Anu" / Abirami "Abi" (Dual Role) |