Shantipriya
Shanthipriya is an Indian actress who has worked predominantly in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films.[1] She is credited as Nishanthi in Tamil films and Shanthi priya in Telugu and Hindi films. She is the younger sister of actress Bhanupriya.
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| Born | September 22, 1969 Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Years active | 1987–1994 1995, 2002 (Television) 2008–2012 (Television) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 sons Shubham Ray & Shishya Ray |
| Relatives | Bhanupriya (Elder sister) |
Career
Shanthipriya acted in several films, including Enga Ooru Pattukaran (1988). She was also seen in the TV sci-fi epic Aryamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yodha opposite Mukesh Khanna in 2002. Shanthipriya made her debut with the Akshay Kumar-starrer Saugandh. She has acted with Mithun Chakraborty in movies such as Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana, Phool Aur Angaar and Meherbaan. She has acted in Hamilton Palace along with Mahakshay Chakraborty, son of Mithun.[1]
Family
Shanthipriya married actor Siddharth Ray in 1999. Siddharth was the grandson of V. Shantaram and has acted in films such as Baazigar and Vansh. They became the parents of two sons within a span of less than five years, before Ray died of a heart attack in 2004, at the age of 40.[2][3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Enga Ooru Pattukaran | Shenbagam | Tamil | Debut Film in Tamil |
| 1987 | Ondru Engal Jathiyey | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Neram Nalla Irukku | Jyothi | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Maharshi | Suchitra | Telugu | Debut Film in Telugu |
| 1988 | Sakkarai Panthal | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Rayilukku Neramachu | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Kai Naattu | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Sigappu Thali | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Poovizhi Raja | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Dhayam Onnu | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Simha Swapnam | Sunita | Telugu | |
| 1989 | Yamapasam | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Raktha Kanneeru | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Anthintha Gandu Naanalla | Kannada | ||
| 1989 | Naaku Pellam Kaavali | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Ellame En Thangachi | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Agni | Rekha / Chinnari | Telugu | |
| 1990 | Kaliuga Abhimanudu | Telugu | ||
| 1990 | Sila Sasanam | Telugu | ||
| 1990 | Anjali | Tamil | Special appearance in Song | |
| 1990 | Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Aatha Naan Pass Ayittaen | Seetha | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Justice Rudrama Devi | Telugu | ||
| 1991 | Saugandh | Chand | Hindi | Debut Film in Hindi |
| 1992 | Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana | Hindi | ||
| 1992 | Uyarnthavan | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Phool Aur Angaar | Sudha C. Verma | Hindi | |
| 1993 | Veerta | Maina | Hindi | |
| 1993 | Aandha Intaquam | Hindi | ||
| 1993 | Meherbaan | Nena | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Ikke Pe Ikka | Komal | Hindi | |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Language | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Vishwamitra | Shakuntala | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Aryamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yodha | Teji | ||
| 2008–2011 | Mata Ki Chowki - Kalyug Mein Bhakti Ki Shakti | Maa Vaishno Devi | ||
| 2011–2012 | Dwarkadheesh – Bhagwaan Shree Krishna | Devaki | [4] |
References
- "Bhanupriya's sister Shanthipriya clarifies Akshay Kumar's joke on her skin tone: He didn't mean to hurt me". The Times of India. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- "Siddharth Ray Video-Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi". ovguide. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
- Biswas, Shrilata (20 February 2021). "'छुपाना भी नहीं आता..' फेम अभिनेता ने बाल कलाकार के तौर पर किया था डेब्यू, कम उम्र में ही दुनिया को कहा अलविदा". Amarujala.com. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- "Bollywood actress Shanti Priya to play Devki". indiatimes. 11 June 2011. Retrieved 14 February 2015.