Shriya Saran, a celebrated Indian actress predominantly known for her work in South Indian cinema, has captivated audiences with her talent and charisma. Her roles in iconic films like “Sivaji: The Boss” and “Drishyam” have solidified her place as a leading actress.
Wiki/Biography
Shriya Saran was born on Saturday, September 11, 1982 (age 41 as of 2023), in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India. Her astrological sign is Virgo. She completed her schooling at Delhi Public School in Ranipur, Uttarakhand, and Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, New Delhi. She later pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Literature at Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi.
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5’6″
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Husband
Shriya Saran hails from a Hindu Kayastha family. Her father, Pushpinder Saran, is a retired civil engineer from BHEL, New Delhi, and her mother, Neerja Saran, is a retired chemistry teacher. She has an elder brother, Abhiroop Saran, who works at FCB Ulka Advertising Ltd. in Mumbai.
Shriya has had several rumored relationships throughout her career. These include, but aren’t limited to, Jesse Metcalfe, Siddharth Narayan, Dwayne Bravo, and Rana Daggubati. On March 19, 2018, she married Andrei Koscheev, a Russian businessman and tennis player, in a private ceremony at the Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Career
Shriya’s artistic journey began early with Kathak and Rajasthani folk dance training under her mother. She participated in an open-air theatre group, “Jhankaar,” at BHEL. At 14, she received professional Kathak training under guru Shovana Narayan in Delhi, eventually joining Shovana’s dance troupe and performing across India.
Her film career launched after appearing in Renoo Nathan’s music video, “Thirakti Kyun Hawa.” Filmmakers from Ramoji Films noticed her and offered her a role in the Telugu film “Ishtam” (2001). Her breakthrough came with “Santosham” (2002) opposite Nagarjuna.
Shriya has an extensive filmography spanning Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema, as well as Hollywood productions. She’s also been involved in numerous television commercials and has made appearances on television shows.
Controversy
In 2008, Shriya faced criticism for her attire at a “Sivaji: The Boss” silver jubilee event. A complaint was filed, and she subsequently apologized, stating her unawareness of the potential repercussions.
Awards & Honours
Shriya has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including awards for Best Actress from various prestigious award ceremonies across South India and Bollywood.
| Award | Year | Film |
|---|---|---|
| South Scope Style Award – Best Actress | 2008 | Sivaji: The Boss |
| Stardust Award – Exciting New Face | 2009 | Mission Istanbul |
| Amrita Mathrubhumi Award – Best Actress | 2010 | Kanthaswamy Thoranai |
Net Worth
Shriya Saran commands a reported fee of one crore per film.
Car Collection
Information about Shriya’s car collection is not publicly available.
Favourite Things
- Writer: William Dalrymple
- Colour(s): Black and Red
- Cuisines: South Indian and Bengali
- Book: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
- Actor(s): Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, and Nagarjuna
Facts/Trivia
- Her full name is Shriya Saran Bhatnagar.
- She hosted the 50th Filmfare South Awards.
- She’s a social activist and has been involved with several NGOs.
- She opened a spa for visually impaired people.
- She was listed among India’s Top 50 Most Desirable Women.
- She is a trained scuba diver.
- She considers Nagarjuna a close friend.
