Aleena Shaji well-known by her screen name Ivana is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam film industries. She debuted as a child artist in the 2012 Malayalam film Masters and gained recognition for her roles in hit films like Rani Padmini and Anuraga Karikkin Vellam. Ivana became famous for her performance in the 2022 romantic drama Love Today. She has also played lead roles in other films such as LGM, Mathimaran, and Kalvan. Ivana marked her Telugu debut with the Selfish movie starring alongside Ashish Redy and Racha Ravi.
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Ivana made her Kollywood debut in Bala’s Nachiyaar and won rave reviews for her performance.
She entered the film industry at the age of 12.
Tamil ace director Bala discovered her through a news article about Anuraga Karikkin Vellam and chose her for his 2018 Tamil film Naachiyaar.
During her college days, Ivana actively participated in various dance competitions and showcased her talents.
She enjoys cycling and is often seen riding her bicycle on different occasions.
Initially, Ivana aspired to become a Chartered Accountant but she ultimately discovered her passion for acting.
