Updated On: 08 September, 2025 01:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Malayalam actress Navya Nair recently shared that she was fined more than a lakh rupees for carrying jasmine flowers with her on a flight by the Melbourne International Airport authorities

Navya Nair
Malayalam actress Navya Nair recently found herself in trouble at the Melbourne airport for carrying jasmine flowers. Yes, a gajra of jasmine flowers dragged he into trouble and even made her pay a hefty fine. While she was attending one of the events in Melbourne, Navya claimed she was fined by the airport staff in Australia for jasmine flowers in her possession.
Navya Nair was reportedly fined AUD 1,980 (approximately Rs 1.14 lakh) at Melbourne International Airport for carrying a 15 cm jasmine gajra in her handbag. The incident took place when Navya arrived in Melbourne to participate in the Onam celebrations organised by the Malayali Association of Victoria.