Shalini Balasundaram | |
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| Born | Shalini Balasundaram 25 October 1993 |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Alma mater | Limkokwing University |
| Occupation(s) | Film actor, Director, producer, |
| Spouse | Sathish Natarajan (m. 2017) |
| Parents |
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Shalini Balasundaram is a Malaysian film director and actress. [1] [2] She is known for directing and acting as the main heroine in the Malaysia Tamil film industry. [3] She gained a breakthrough with her directorial debut Geethaiyin Raadhai and went on to direct and act in other films. [4] [5]
Shalini was born on 25 October 1993 in Selangor Malaysia to her parents Balasundaram and Indradevi. Shalini was only child to her parents. A very middle-class family background carried by Shalini where her parents runs a provision shop. She grew up in Kuala Lumpur with her parents. Shalini did her primary school studying in Methodist Girls School (MGS) and continues her secondary school studying in SMK Bukit Bandaraya. Her ambition to be a film maker has been since she was 15 years old. Shalini has watched so many movies of directors like K.Balachander, Balumahendra and Maniratnam during her childhood. Her dream of becoming a film maker became a decision in the age of 15. Completing a 4 years of foundation plus degree Shalini graduated from Limkokwing University in the year 2014.
Balasundaram has directed and/or acted in the following films.
| Year | Film | Credited as | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Producer | Actress | |||
| 2016 | Geethaiyin Raadhai |  | | | |
| 2018 | Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey | | | | |
| 2019 | Rail Payanangal | | | | |
| 2019 | Pulanaivu | | | | |
| 2020 | Acchammakku Oru Vishukani | |  | | Malayalam film; First Malaysian Telemovie in Malayalam |
| 2021 | Pallavi Bakery | | | | Astro Vaanavil telefilm |
| 2023 | Vinveli Devathai | | | | |
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated works | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards 2020 | Best Screenplay Tamil – Diaspora | Pulanaivu | Won [6] |
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