Overview
Saira is a 2005 Indian film starring Navya Nair and Nedumudi Venu. The film marks the directorial debut of Dr. Biju. It was the opening selection in the Tous Les Cinemas du Monde (World Cinema) section of 2007 Cannes Film Festival. It also participated in 21 other international film festivals. It was also selected at the Indian Panorama 2006.
Premise
Saira is the daughter of the famous ghazal singer Ustad Ali Hussain, although she is fond of his music. Saira decides to become a news reporter but then Saira disappears. Ustad waits for Saira to return but she returns as a victim.
Cast
Navya Nair as Saira
Nedumudi Venu as Ustad Ali Hussain
Rajesh Sharma
Ineya
V.K. Baiju
Koodal Gopan
B.N. Radhakrishnan
Rajiv Venad
Somarajan Pilla
Thaleshan
Baby Safina
Master Mukundan
Master Devashambu
Baby Shahina
Baby Diana
Sahadevan
Awards
2006: Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress - Navya Nair
2006: Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director - Ramesh Narayan
2007: Zimbabwe International Film Festival: Best Actor - Nedumudi venu
2006: Amrita TV Film Award for Best Actress - Navya Nair
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