Nimisha Sajayan, who won the award for the best actress, said that she sees the award as a recognition for her work. I was able to do the character assigned to me nicely.

“I was a bit tensed when I portrayed the character in Oru Kuprasidha Payyan. The character Hanna Elizabeth was a bit complicated. Everyone supported me a lot.” she said.

Chola was an independent movie. It was a small film. I am happy to know that the film has got such a great recognition. I acted as a school student in the film. I was scared to act as a school student again. Sanal, the director of the film, did not have any fear in making me depict the role, she said.

Nimisha said all the films she acted are favourite for her. I have got good support from the audience and this helped me in getting the award.