Medha Shankar

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Medha Shankar
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Shankar in 2023
Born
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Alma mater National Institute of Fashion Technology
OccupationActress
Years active2015–present

Medha Shankar is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films. Shankar made her acting debut with the British miniseries Beecham House (2019) and subsequently had supporting parts in the Hindi film Shaadisthan and series Dil Bekaraar (both 2021). She achieved her breakthrough with the biographical drama 12th Fail (2023). [1]

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Early life

Shankar was born and brought up in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Shankar is a trained Hindustani classical singer. She completed her master's degree in Fashion Management from National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi. [2] [3]

Career

Shankar made her acting debut in 2019, with the British television series Beecham House , where she portrayed Roshanara. [4] [5] Shankar then made her film debut in 2021, with Shaadisthan , a Hindi teen musical film. [6] Shrishti Negi of News18 opined, "Medha channels a teenager’s vulnerabilities and simmering frustrations with utmost honesty." [7] That same year, she portrayed the youngest sibling, Eshwari, in the streaming series Dil Bekaraar , which received positive reviews from critics. [2] [8]

In 2022, Shankar portrayed Minara, a girl who dumps her boyfriend for an older man in Max, Min and Meowzaki. The film received critical acclaim at various film festivals. [9] In 2023, Shankar portrayed Shraddha Joshi, an UKPSC officer in the drama film 12th Fail , opposite Vikrant Massey. [10] Bhavna Agarwal of India Today noted: "Medha Shankar as Shraddha, has a defined part as well. She is the crutch that helps with lighter moments in the film." [11] While, Anuj Kumar of The Hindu stated that Shankar impresses with her "poise and warmth". [12] The film emerged as a sleeper hit. [13] It proved to be her breakthrough and earned her wider recognition. [14]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2015With You for You AlwaysMayaShort film [15]
2021 Shaadisthan Arshi Modi [16]
2022Max, Min and MeowzakiMinara "Min" Hussain [9]
2023 12th Fail Shraddha JoshiAlso singer for song "Bolo Na" (Film Version) [17] [18]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2019 Beecham House Roshanara British series [19]
2021 Dil Bekaraar Eshwari Thakur [20]

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