Personal Information

Full Name: Medha Shankr

Nickname: Not Publicly Available

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1997-08-02

Languages Known: Hindi, English

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Reading (literature & scripts), dancing (trained in Kathak), yoga & fitness, traveling, listening to old Hindi film songs, spending time with family

Education

School: City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow

College: National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi

Degrees Obtained: Diploma in Acting (National School of Drama)

Physical Stats

Height: 165 cm

Weight: 52 kg

Family Information

Parents: Not Public

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: not_married

Wife:

Children:

Career

Current Position: Actress (active in Hindi films & OTT; selective & critically acclaimed projects)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹25–50 crore (from films, OTT, brand endorsements, rising rapidly post-Laapataa Ladies)

Awards & Achievements: Filmfare Award nomination – Best Actress – Laapataa Ladies (2024) Bollywood Hungama Style Icon Awards – Emerging Talent of the Year (2024) Known for breakout lead role in Laapataa Ladies (2024) directed by Kiran Rao – critically acclaimed & commercially successful Other notable works: Sacred Games (2018–2019), Made in Heaven (2019), Raat Akeli Hai (2020), Unpaused (2020), Qurbaan Hua (TV 2020–2021) NSD graduate; strong theatre background before screen debut

Biography Details

Medha Shankr (born August 2, 1997, in Lucknow) is an Indian actress who rose to prominence with her lead role in Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies (2024), earning widespread critical acclaim and Filmfare nomination for Best Actress. Trained at the National School of Drama (NSD), she began with theatre and made her screen debut in supporting roles on OTT platforms: Sacred Games (2018–2019), Made in Heaven (2019), Raat Akeli Hai (2020), and Unpaused (2020).

She also appeared in TV show Qurbaan Hua (2020–2021). Known for her natural, grounded performances and expressive eyes, she quickly became one of the most promising young actresses in Hindi cinema. Unmarried as of 2026, she maintains a low-key personal life. At 28, she is selective with projects, focusing on meaningful roles and theatre roots while gaining massive popularity post-Laapataa Ladies.

• January 2026: Medha Shankr turned 29 (August 2, 2025 birthday tributes carried forward); shared elegant photos & gratitude post on Instagram. Fans & industry peers (including Kiran Rao & Pratibha Ranta) celebrated her breakout year with Laapataa Ladies.
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• January 2026: Laapataa Ladies continued to win awards & accolades in 2025–2026 film circuits; Medha received multiple Best Actress nominations (Filmfare, IIFA, etc.) – considered one of the strongest debut performances of recent years.
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• January 2026: She signed her next lead role in an upcoming Hindi social drama (director & co-stars not yet announced); shooting expected to begin mid-2026.
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• Ongoing: Active on Instagram with behind-the-scenes, travel, and casual lifestyle posts. No controversies or health issues in early 2026; focus on script readings, selective projects, and rising popularity post-Laapataa Ladies. Remains one of the most promising young actresses in Hindi cinema.

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