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Medha Shankr
Active Hindi Cinema (Bollywood), British Television & OTT Streaming Platforms
- FromNoida, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age29 years
- Active2015–Present
- Updated
Medha Shankr – Biography
Medha Shankr – Full Information
- Full Name: Medha Shankr
- Popular Name: Medha Shankr
- Nickname: Medha
- Profession: Actress, Hindustani Classical Singer
- Known For: Breakout performance as UKPSC Officer Shraddha Joshi in the critically acclaimed biographical drama 12th Fail (2023).
- Date of Birth: August 1, 1998
- Age: 28 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Hometown: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Bollywood Feature & Streaming Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) approx.
- Weight: 52 kg (114 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Abhay Shankar
- Mother: Late Rachana Raj Shankar (Dance & Play Choreographer)
- Siblings: Apoorv Shankar (Brother)
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
Education
- School: Local Schooling in Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- College: Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi (B.Com) | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi (Master of Fashion Management)
- Qualification: Master’s Degree in Fashion Management
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2015 | Screen debut in the short film With You for You Always |
| 2019 | British television debut playing Roshanara in Beecham House |
| 2021 | Feature film debut as Arshi Modi in the musical drama Shaadisthan |
| 2021 | Played Eshwari in the period streaming series Dil Bekaraar |
| 2022 | Starring role as Minara Hussain in the acclaimed festival film Max, Min and Meowzaki |
| 2023 | Global critical and commercial breakthrough playing Shraddha Joshi in 12th Fail |
| 2023 | Playback singing debut performing the film version of Bolo Na for 12th Fail |
| 2024 | Featured as herself in the behind-the-scenes documentary film Zero Se Restart |
| 2026 | Starred in the lead role alongside Avinash Tiwary in a major Hindi feature film release |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2024 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Female Debut | 12th Fail | Won |
| 2024 | Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards | Best Actress – Jury Choice | 12th Fail | Won |
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | 12th Fail | Nominated |
| 2024 | FOI Online Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | 12th Fail | Nominated |
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About Medha Shankr
What is Medha Shankr's most famous movie role?
She is widely famous for her breakout performance as UKPSC Officer Shraddha Joshi opposite Vikrant Massey in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's blockbuster biographical drama 12th Fail (2023).
Is Medha Shankr also a professional singer?
Yes, she is a trained Hindustani classical singer and even sang the film version of the song "Bolo Na" in 12th Fail.
What did Medha Shankr study before pursuing acting?
She earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Delhi University and a Master's degree in Fashion Management from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi.
What was her debut acting project?
She made her acting debut in 2019 in the British historical miniseries Beecham House, playing the character Roshanara.
Who are her family members?
Her father is Abhay Shankar, her late mother Rachana Raj Shankar was a dance and play choreographer, and she has a brother named Apoorv Shankar.
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