In the Indian film industry male actors are more appreciated. But it is not only the heroes who deserve a huge fan base and blockbuster earnings some actresses have also reached similar heights of stardom. One name among them stands out - Nayanthara who is fondly called the Lady Superstar. What is Nayantharas real name? Born Diana Mariam Kurien in a simple family in Karnataka Nayanthara is the daughter of army officer Kuriankodiyattu and Ommankurien. Her acting journey began in 2003 with the Malayalam film Manassinakkare (2003) which instantly caught peoples attention. Her debut in Tamil cinema with Ayyaa (2005) was a major success catapulting her to fame. Nayanthara became one of the most famous heroines in India by giving several hits in Tamil Telugu and Hindi cinema. She achieved a major milestone in her career by working with Shah Rukh Khan in Jawaan (2023) a film that crossed the Rs 1000 crore mark at the box office.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by N A Y A N T H A R A (@nayanthara) Became a Hindu at the age of 27 While her films are known for her name her personal life has also been in the headlines. Originally hailing from a Christian background Nayanthara converted to Hinduism at the age of 27 and changed her name to Nayanthara. Was Nayanthara involved in affairs before marriage? Before marrying filmmaker Vignesh Shivan in 2022 she was linked with actor Simbu and choreographer Prabhu Deva. The couple welcomed twin sons through surrogacy.