Shreya Dhanwanthary, also known as Reya, is a multifaceted talent encompassing acting, modeling, and authorship. Her striking beauty and impressive intellect have propelled her to fame.

Biography/Wiki

Shreya Dhanwanthary, a 30-year-old (born November 30, 1988) model hails from Hyderabad, India. Her education spanned various schools across the Middle East. She holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Telangana. Her acting debut was in the Telugu film Sneha Geetham, followed by roles in the web series “Ladies Room” and “The Reunion.”

Physical Appearance

Standing at a tall 5’8″ and weighing approximately 55 kg, Shreya possesses a petite figure with vital statistics of 32-26-32. Her dark brown eyes and black hair complement her striking features.

Favorite Things

Despite her success, Shreya maintains a down-to-earth personality. Her diverse interests are reflected in her preferences: street food is a favorite, while her love for fitness aligns with her admiration for actor Akshay Kumar. Among actresses, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra are her favorites. Her film preference leans towards sci-fi, particularly Arrival. Literary tastes include Stephen King and Agatha Christie, with favorite books ranging from Atlas Shrugged to the Harry Potter series. Red is her favorite color, and her hobbies are equally varied: reading, writing, dancing, debating, photography, parasailing, swimming, trekking, and various games (video games, chess, caroms, pool, basketball).

Facts

• She is a non-smoker and non-drinker.
• Her role as “Devanshi Tailor” in “The Reunion” (2018) catapulted her to web fame.
• She outshone 50 other auditioners to secure her Bollywood debut in Emraan Hashmi’s Cheat India.
• She is dedicated to fitness, spending considerable time in the gym.

Early Life and Career

Raised in a middle-class Telugu family, Shreya’s early years were spent in Delhi before seventeen years in the Middle East, where her father’s aviation career took them to seven different countries. Her performing arts journey began at age four, encompassing theater and dance forms like Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, and Kathak. Following her schooling, she returned to India for higher education, with her family relocating to Delhi. In 2008, during her third year of engineering, she participated in the Pantaloons Femina Miss India South pageant, achieving the position of first runner-up.

Her acting career began with the Telugu film Sneha Geetham (2010). A Miss India 2008 finalist, her ambition led her to join Elite, a Delhi-based talent management firm, before moving to Mumbai on the advice of Bhumi Pednekar (then an assistant casting director for Yash Raj Films). While navigating early struggles in Mumbai, she balanced modeling work with commercials for prominent brands, including Samsung, Fastrack, Airtel, and many others.

Her literary talent blossomed with her first novel, “Fade to White,” published in 2016.

Shreya’s Notable Roles & Brand Associations