Shalini Pandey is a prominent Indian film actress, celebrated for her impactful roles and captivating screen presence. This comprehensive biography delves into her life, career, and achievements.
Wiki/Biography
Born on Thursday, September 23, 1993, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Shalini’s zodiac sign is Virgo. She completed her schooling at Christ Church Girls Higher Secondary School, Jabalpur, followed by a B.Tech in CSE from Global Engineering College, Jabalpur.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’5″
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Black
Family
Hailing from a middle-class family, her father is a government employee in Madhya Pradesh, and her mother is a trained Carnatic singer. She has a younger sister, Pooja Pandey.
Career
Shalini’s acting journey began with the Telugu blockbuster “Arjun Reddy” (2017), earning critical acclaim. She also appeared in Sony TV serials like “Man Mein Hai Visshwas” and “Crime Patrol”.
Her filmography extends to various Telugu films, including “Mahanati” (2018), “118” (2019), and “Iddari Lokam Okate” (2020). She made her Tamil debut with “Nadigayar Thilagam” (2018), followed by “Gorilla” (2019) and “100% Kadhal” (2019).
Beyond regional cinema, Shalini ventured into Bollywood with “Jayeshbhai Jordaar” (2020), opposite Ranveer Singh, and “Bamfaad” (2020), alongside Aditya Rawal.
Awards & Honours
- Zee Golden Awards (2017): Best Debut Actress for Arjun Reddy
- Apsara Awards (2018): Best Find of the Year for Arjun Reddy
Favourite Things
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Pizza |
| Actor(s) | Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan |
| Actress(es) | Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, Kajol, Kangana Ranaut, and Waheeda Rehman |
| Film | A Clockwork Orange (1971) |
| Colour | Blue |
Facts/Trivia
- Her nickname is Shalzp.
- She has an ankle tattoo.
- She participated in theatre during her graduation.
- Initially facing her father’s disapproval, she persevered in her acting ambitions.
- She dubbed for “Arjun Reddy” despite limited Telugu proficiency.
- In 2018, she lent her voice to the song “Naa Pranamay”.
- Arjun Reddy was remade in Hindi as Kabir Singh and in Tamil as Adithya Varma.
- Ritika Singh, a close friend, publicly expressed her admiration for Shalini.
