Medha Shankar is an upcoming Indian actress who became famous due to her role in the film 12th Fail. The transformation from a quiet, shy, and studious girl to the one who fell in love with expressing herself on the stage by playing various roles. In this article, we will explore her transformative journey from childhood to adulthood, her career, family, and more.
Who is Medha Shankar?
Medha Shankar, affectionately called Noni, is an actress born on 1st August 1997 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. She is a kind-hearted nurturing soul who regularly helps underprivileged kids with their education. Her favorite quote is “The meaning of life is to find happiness and the purpose is to spread it around.” Medha tends to find joy in the tiny but beautiful moments of life. In college, she was a social butterfly and enjoyed the moments that she spent bunking classes with her friends.
Medha Shankar Age and Other Attributes
As of 2024, Medha Shankar age is 27 years of age. She loves taking care of herself and going to the gym. As a result, she has maintained a figure of 32-28-34 and has a height of 5 feet and 4 inches. She has beautiful black eyes and hair. Besides going to the gym, and major hobbies are singing, dancing, reading novels, and traveling.
Medha Shankar Early Childhood and Family
Medha’s father is Abhay Shankar and her mother’s name is Rachna Raj Shankar. Abhay Shankar, her father, has worked at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. Her brother is Apoorv Shankar and he is the Vice President of Hardware at Ultrahuman.
Medha spent her entire childhood growing up in Noida. She was a reserved child and wanted to be a doctor. However, seeing her mother, she developed an interest in singing and dancing. Rachana Raj Shankar, her mother, used to choreograph dances and direct plays for small children in their apartment complex.
She was once asked how and why she started to learn singing. In response, she said, “Music is an integral part of my family lineage. My dad had done her masters in music and could play many musical instruments including the violin.”
Medha learned singing until class 10. She can play the harmonium, Sitar, and keyboard. Music has always been a way to help her relax and calm down her anxious thoughts. Her training is in Hindustani classical music.
It helped her cope during the lockdown back in 2022.
Medha Shankar Student Life
After she completed school, the next step was pursuing a bachelor’s degree. She completed her bachelors from Delhi University and did her fashion design master’s degree from the National Institute of Fashion and Technology.
Medha Shankar Career Story
In 2018, Medha moved to Mumbai, Maharashtra. Her first few projects were Coca-Cola, Paytm, and Big Bazaar. Interestingly, it was not through the advertisements that she got the opportunity to act in movies. In 2019 she acted in a British historical drama called ‘Beecham House’, where she played the role of a Mughal princess.
After receiving recognition for her role as a Mughal princess, she got an opportunity to work on a production with Disney+Hotstar. The Disney movie that she acted in was a musical drama called ‘Shadistaan’. This was followed by her receiving a role in 12th Fail. For the movie she did more than just acting, she also lent her voice to the song Bolo Na to the film.
Medha Shankar TV Series and Productions
The following table contains the projects she has been a part of.
| Year | Productions |
| 2023 | 12th Fail |
| 2022 | Max, Min, and Mewzaki |
| 2021 | Dil BekararShadistaan |
| 2017 | Beecham House |
| 2015 | With you for you always |
Her latest movie Maalik is in production.
She has won 3 awards and received two nominations so far. She received a nomination for the song ‘Bolo Na’. The second nomination was for the entire work the cast had done in the movie. The three awards that she has received for her acting skills are –
- Zee Cine Awards in 2024
- Pink villa screen and style icons awards in 2024
- IMDb STARmeter Awards in 2024
Medha Shankar Net Worth
Medha’s net worth is around 1.5 crores. This net worth primarily comes from her acting career so far. Some of it also comes from her work as a model. She is a young actress, who is still in the early stages of her career. Therefore, it can be expected that her net worth is expected to rise with her career growth.
Besides this, she has been doing brand collaborations and generating other sources of income such as investments and assets.
Medha Shankar Social Media
Medha has a large following on social media platforms as well. Her large following on social media platforms reflects her growth as well as her popularity as an actress. On Instagram, she has 1.9 million followers. On Instagram her handle is @medhashankr. She is one of the promising new faces in the Indian Film Industry and there are a lot more of her films, acting, and social activities that we are still to see. She has 18.4K followers on Twitter and her handle is @MedhaShankr. On Facebook, her page is Medha Shankar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ,s)
Ans. Medha Shankar is an Indian actress who is known for her role in the movie 12th Fail.
Ans. Yes. The two of them played the lead roles in the movie 12th Fail.
Ans. Medha Shankar was born in 1997. Medha Shankar age is 27 years old as of 2024.
Ans. Medha Shankar sang the song ‘Bolo na’ in the movie 12th Fail.
