Shantipriya
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Shanthi Priya | |
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| Born | Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Years active | 1987–1994 1989, 2002 (Television) 2008–2012 (Television) |
| Spouse | Siddharth Ray |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Bhanupriya (Elder sister) |
Shanthi Priya is an Indian actress and a dancer who has worked predominantly in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films.[1] She is credited as Nishanthi in Tamil films and Shanthipriya in Telugu and Hindi films. She is the younger sister of actress Bhanupriya.
Early life
Shanthipriya was born in Rangampeta village near Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh in a Telugu-speaking family, to Pattabiraman and M.Lakshmi. Her family later moved to Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She has an elder brother Gopikrishana and an elder sister Bhanupriya, who has also been a film actress since the 1980s.[2][3]
Career
Shanthi Priya acted in several films, including Enga Ooru Pattukaran (1988). She was also seen as Shakuntala in Mythological serial Vishwamitra (TV series) (1989). She was also seen in the TV sci-fi epic Aryamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yodha opposite Mukesh Khanna in 2002. Shanthipriya made her hindi film debut with the Akshay Kumar-starrer Saugandh. She has acted with Mithun Chakraborty in movies such as Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana, Phool Aur Angaar and Meherbaan. She has acted in Hamilton Palace along with Mahakshay Chakraborty, son of Mithun.[1]
She is the brand ambassador for Solitario Diamonds.[4] She is also currently acting in the MX Player series Dharavi Bank.[5] She is the Advisory board member of World Designing form [6]
She has modelled for designer Chhaya Gandhi at the Bombay Times Fashion Week,[7] for Sanhita Moulik[8] and for Ekta Akhouri at the 'One Day Fashion Show'.
She made a hard-hitting comeback with Sarojini in 2022,[9] a Biopic on the life of Indian Political Activist and Poet Sarojini Naidu[10] as well as in an untitled film by producer 'Vetrimaaran.[11]
She made her stage debut with a dance drama titled 'Pavitra Tulsi' playing the leading role of Tulsi at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival[12]
Awards and Recognitions
- 2023 - International Iconic Women Heroes by Perfect Women Magazine [13]
Personal life
Shanthi Priya married actor Siddharth Ray in 1992.[14] Siddharth was the grandson of V. Shantaram and has acted in films such as Baazigar and Vansh. They became the parents of two sons. Ray died of a heart attack in 2004, at the age of 40.[15][16]
She is trained in Kuchipudi Dance form under her Guru SP Anand from the age of 6 and has also learnt Latin and Ballroom Dances under the guidance of Sandip Soparrkar.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Kaboye Alludu | Telugu | Debut Film in Telugu | |
| 1987 | Enga Ooru Pattukaran | Shenbagam | Tamil | Debut Film in Tamil |
| 1987 | Ondru Engal Jaathiye | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Neram Nalla Irukku | Jyothi | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Maharshi | Suchitra | Telugu | |
| 1988 | Sakkarai Panthal | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Rayilukku Neramachu | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Kai Naattu | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Sigappu Thali | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Poovizhi Raja | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Dhayam Onnu | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Simha Swapnam | Sunita | Telugu | |
| 1989 | Yamapasam | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Anthintha Gandu Naanalla | Nishanthi | Kannada | |
| 1989 | Naaku Pellam Kaavali | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Ellame En Thangachi | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Agni | Rekha/Chinnari | Telugu | |
| 1989 | Raktha Kanneeru | Gowri | Telugu | |
| 1990 | Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu | Radha | Telugu | |
| 1990 | Sila Sasanam | Telugu | ||
| 1990 | Anjali | Tamil | Special appearance in Song | |
| 1990 | Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Aatha Naan Pass Ayittaen | Seetha | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Justice Rudrama Devi | Telugu | ||
| 1991 | Saugandh | Chand | Hindi | Debut Film in Hindi |
| 1992 | Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana | Hindi | ||
| 1993 | Phool Aur Angaar | Sudha C. Verma | Hindi | |
| 1993 | Veerta | Maina | Hindi | |
| 1993 | Aandha Intaquam | Hindi | ||
| 1993 | Meherbaan | Nena | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Ikke Pe Ikka | Komal | Hindi |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Language | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Vishwamitra | Shakuntala | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Aryamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yodha | Teji | ||
| 2008–2011 | Mata Ki Chowki - Kalyug Mein Bhakti Ki Shakti | Maa Vaishno Devi | ||
| 2011–2012 | Dwarkadheesh – Bhagwaan Shree Krishna | Devaki | [17] | |
| 2022–present | Dharavi Bank | Bonamma |
References
- ^ a b "Bhanupriya's sister Shanthipriya clarifies Akshay Kumar's joke on her skin tone: He didn't mean to hurt me". The Times of India. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ "An Interview with Bhanu Priya". indolink.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "For actor Banupriya family comes first now". The Hindu. 28 September 2006. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ "Solitario Diamonds announced Sandip Soparrkar and Shanthi Priya as Brand Ambassadors". ANI News. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ "Dharavi Bank: Shanthi Priya shines in every frame in this gangster drama". ANI News. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ "Three Industry Titans Join World Designing Forum's Advisory Board, Enriching National Designer Awards 2023". 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Exclusive: 90s actress Shanthi Priya on her comeback! Talks about her break and Sarojini Naidu biopic". The Times of India. 6 May 2022.
- ^ "Unlike in the '90s, people think twice before body shaming anyone now: Shanthi Priya". The Times of India. 16 September 2023.
- ^ "Shanthi Priya to make comeback with Sarojini Naidu biopic: 'I will leave no stone unturned to do justice…'". The Indian Express. 7 May 2022. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "Saugandh actress Shanti Priya replaces Dipika Chikhlia in Sarojini Naidu biopic".
- ^ "I couldn't have asked for a better comeback in Tamil: Shanthi Priya". The Times of India. 23 January 2024.
- ^ "फूल और अंगार फेम शांति प्रिया ने काला घोड़ा फेस्टिवल में अपनी परफॉरमेंस से बढ़ाई शोभा".
- ^ "Perfect Woman Magazine Celebrates International Women's Day with Perfect Woman Awards 2023". 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Nostalgia with Shanthi Priya: "I wish I'd focussed on my career instead of getting married at 23"". Hindustan Times. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ "Siddharth Ray Video-Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi". ovguide. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
- ^ Biswas, Shrilata (20 February 2021). 'छुपाना भी नहीं आता..' फेम अभिनेता ने बाल कलाकार के तौर पर किया था डेब्यू, कम उम्र में ही दुनिया को कहा अलविदा ['Chupana Bhi Nahi Aata ..' fame actor made debut as a child artist, said goodbye to the world at an early age] (in Hindi). Amarujala.com. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- ^ "Bollywood actress Shanti Priya to play Devki". The Times of India. 11 June 2011. Retrieved 14 February 2015.