Shanti Priya (Actress) Wiki, Age, Biography, Boyfriend, Family, Lifestyle, Hobbies, & More…

Who is Shanti Priya?

Shantipriya is an Indian actress and dancer who has worked predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films and television. She made her acting debut in 1987 with the Telugu film “Kaboye Alludu.” Some of her notable works include the Hindi films “Saugandh,” “Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana,” and the TV series “Vishwamitra,” “Aryamaan,” and “Dharavi Bank.” She is the younger sister of actress Bhanupriya and is also trained in classical dance forms like Kuchipudi.

Wiki/Overview

Full NameShanti Priya
NicknameShantipriya, Nishanthi
ProfessionActress
Date of Birth22 September, 1969
Place of BirthRangampeta, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
Age (as of 2024)54
FatherPattabiraman
MotherM.Lakshmi
SpouseLate Siddharth Ray (1992-2004)
EducationN/A
Alma Mater N/A
OrganizationN/A
Known forReceiving awards like the SDP Saraswatibai Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Bal Gangadhar Tilak Memorial Award; Her work as an actress in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Kannada films in the late 1980s and early 1990s
ResidenceN/A
NationalityIndian
ReligionN/A
Hair ColourBlack
Height5’6’’
WeightN/A
Eye ColourDark Brown
Zodiac SignVirgo

Early life

Shantipriya was born in the village of Rangampeta near Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh into a Telugu-speaking family. She has an elder brother Gopikrishana and sister Bhanupriya, who is also an actress. Shantipriya’s family later moved to Chennai, where she took training in Kuchipudi dance from a young age.

Career

Shantipriya made her acting debut in 1987 with the Telugu film “Kaboye Alludu” and the Tamil film “Enga Ooru Pattukaran.” She acted in several Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi films through the late 80s and early 90s, including “Saugandh” which marked her Bollywood entry. After a break, she returned to television with shows like “Aryamaan,” “Mata Ki Chowki” and “Dwarkadheesh.” Recently, she played Bonamma in “Dharavi Bank” and is set to star in biopics on “Sarojini Naidu” and a Vetrimaaran film. She has also modeled for designers and is a trained dancer.

Education

N/A

Family and Affairs

Shantipriya married actor Siddharth Ray, the grandson of V. Shantaram, in 1992. They had two sons together – Shubham and Shishya. Tragically, Siddharth passed away in 2004 at the age of 40 after suffering a heart attack. Shantipriya has been a widow since then, raising her two sons as a single mother.

Appearance

Shantipriya has a petite figure standing at around 5’6” tall. She has dark brown eyes, black hair, and a warm and graceful persona befitting her skills as a trained classical dancer.

Achievements

Shantipriya’s achievements include debuting across multiple Indian film industries like Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi in the late 1980s, essaying popular mythological characters like Shakuntala and Devaki on television, recent critical acclaim for her performance as Bonamma in MX Player’s “Dharavi Bank,” serving as the brand ambassador for Solitario Diamonds and being an advisory board member of the World Designing Forum. She has been honored with prestigious awards such as the 2019 SDP Saraswatibai Dadasaheb Phalke Award, 2022 Bal Gangadhar Tilak Memorial Award, 2022 Shri Dadasaheb Phalke International Film & TV Award, and the 2023 International Iconic Women Heroes Award, recognizing her versatile contributions to the arts. Upcoming biopics on “Sarojini Naidu” and a film with Vetrimaaran are further milestones in her prolific career.

Money Factor

Net WorthRs. 28 crore (as of 2023)
Salary / IncomeN/A

Trivia & Facts

  • Solitario Diamonds has chosen Shantipriya as their brand ambassador.
  • She had a strong passion for acting and filmmaking from a very young age.
  • Shantipriya is not only an actress but also a passionate dancer trained in Kuchipudi from age 6 and Latin/Ballroom dances.
  • She has an English Cream Golden Retriever dog named Danny.
  • She stays fit by exercising regularly and practicing martial arts.

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