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{{Short description|Indian actress}}
{{EngvarB|date=April 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Medha Shankr
| image = Medha Shankr spotted in Khar (cropped).jpg
| caption = Shankr in 2024
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|08|01|df=y}}<ref name="ht-bd">{{cite web|url=https://www.techlt.com/lifestyle/medha-shankar-age-movies-and-tv-shows|publisher=Tech LT|title=Medha Shankar Age, Movies, and TV Shows – Full Biography of a Rising Star|access-date=2025-11-03}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Noida]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India
| occupation = Actress
| alma_mater = [[National Institute of Fashion Technology]] [[ Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi]]
| yearsactive = 2015–present
| children =
}}

'''Medha Shankr''' (born 1 August 1997)<ref name="ht-bd"/> is an Indian actress who is known for her works in [[Hindi]] films. Shankr made her acting debut with the British miniseries ''[[Beecham House]]'' (2019) and followed it with few supporting parts. She achieved her breakthrough with the biographical drama ''[[12th Fail]]'' (2023), which won her the [[Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/how-12th-fail-actress-medha-shankar-became-an-overnight-sensation-8791336.html|work=News18 India|title=How 12th Fail actress Medha Shankar became an overnight sensation|access-date=28 February 2024|archive-date=10 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310145822/https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/how-12th-fail-actress-medha-shankar-became-an-overnight-sensation-8791336.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://odishatv.in/news/entertainment/-12th-fail-actress-medha-shankar-takes-over-social-media-becomes-new-crush-with-magical-performance-218843/amp|work=Odisha TV|title=Medha Shankar takes over social media, becomes new crush with magical performance|access-date=28 November 2023|archive-date=31 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231145822/https://odishatv.in/news/entertainment/-12th-fail-actress-medha-shankar-takes-over-social-media-becomes-new-crush-with-magical-performance-218843/amp|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Life and career ==
Shankr was born and brought up in [[Noida]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]. Shankr is a trained [[Hindustani classical singer]]. She completed her master's degree in Fashion Management from [[National Institute of Fashion Technology]], [[Delhi]].<ref name="The Hindu 2021" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/shaadisthan-actress-medha-shankars-making-a-mark-23180060|work=Mid Day|title=Medha Shankar making a mark|date=27 June 2021|access-date=24 December 2021|archive-date=27 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627083119/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/shaadisthan-actress-medha-shankars-making-a-mark-23180060|url-status=live}}</ref>

Shankr made her acting debut in 2019, with the British television series ''[[Beecham House]]'', where she portrayed Roshanara.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.easterneye.biz/medha-shankar-exploring-a-world-of-acting-opportunities/|work=Eastern Eye|title=Medha Shankar: Exploring a world of acting opportunities|date=September 2021 |access-date=15 September 2022|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018143824/https://www.easterneye.biz/medha-shankar-exploring-a-world-of-acting-opportunities/|url-status=live}}</ref> Shankr then made her film debut in 2021, with ''[[Shaadisthan]]'', a Hindi teen musical film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/medha-shankar-shares-her-on-sets-experiences-in-shaadisthan-270254|work=The Tribune India|title=Medha Shankar shares her on-sets experiences in Shaadisthan|access-date=22 September 2021|archive-date=31 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231140129/https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/medha-shankar-shares-her-on-sets-experiences-in-shaadisthan-270254|url-status=live}}</ref> Shrishti Negi of ''[[News18]]'' opined, "Medha channels a teenager’s vulnerabilities and simmering frustrations with utmost honesty".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shaadisthan-movie-review-memorable-performances-make-it-relevant-and-meaningful-3837677.html|work=News18|title=Shaadisthan Movie Review: Memorable Performances Make It Relevant and Meaningful|date=12 June 2021 |access-date=26 September 2021|archive-date=31 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231140839/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/shaadisthan-movie-review-memorable-performances-make-it-relevant-and-meaningful-3837677.html|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, she portrayed the youngest sibling, Eshwari, in the streaming series ''[[Dil Bekaraar]]'', which received positive reviews from critics.<ref name="The Hindu 2021">{{cite web | title=Living her dreams: Medha Shankar of 'Dil Bekaraar' hopes to make a mark as an actor | website=The Hindu | date=2021-07-13 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/medha-shankar-of-shadisthan-hopes-to-make-a-mark-as-an-actor/article35296497.ece/ | access-date=2021-12-16 | archive-date=31 December 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231143855/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/medha-shankar-of-shadisthan-hopes-to-make-a-mark-as-an-actor/article35296497.ece/amp/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Dil Bekaraar review: A warm slice of the '80s to get nostalgic with | website=Firstpost | date=2021-11-26 | url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/dil-bekaraar-review-a-warm-slice-of-the-80s-to-get-nostalgic-with-10165851.html | access-date=2021-12-16 | archive-date=30 October 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030042022/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/dil-bekaraar-review-a-warm-slice-of-the-80s-to-get-nostalgic-with-10165851.html | url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2022, Shankr portrayed Minara, a girl who dumps her boyfriend for an older man in ''Max, Min and Meowzaki''. The film received critical acclaim at various film festivals.<ref name="Shankar">{{cite news |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/after-tremendous-response-at-busan-iffk-and-palm-springs-film-max-min-and-meowzaki-receives-overwhelming-response-at-its-first-screening-in-mumbai20230313180456/#google_vignette |title=After tremendous response at Busan, IFFK and Palm Springs, film Max, Min and Meowzaki receives overwhelming response in Mumbai |work=ANI News |access-date=21 August 2023 |archive-date=11 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111052735/https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/after-tremendous-response-at-busan-iffk-and-palm-springs-film-max-min-and-meowzaki-receives-overwhelming-response-at-its-first-screening-in-mumbai20230313180456/#google_vignette |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2023, Shankr portrayed [[Shraddha Joshi Sharma|Shraddha Joshi]], an [[Uttarakhand Public Service Commission|UKPSC]] officer in the drama film ''[[12th Fail]]'', opposite [[Vikrant Massey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-medha-shankr-reacts-to-12th-fail-success-recalls-her-restart-moment-in-life-vikrant-massey-vidhu-vinod-chopra-3068717/amp|work=DNA India|title=Medha Shankr reacts to 12th Fail's success, recalls her 'restart' moment in life|access-date=18 November 2023|archive-date=18 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118093217/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-medha-shankr-reacts-to-12th-fail-success-recalls-her-restart-moment-in-life-vikrant-massey-vidhu-vinod-chopra-3068717/amp|url-status=live}}</ref> Bhavna Agarwal of ''[[India Today]]'' noted, "Medha Shankr as Shraddha, has a defined part as well, and she is the crutch that helps with lighter moments in the film".<ref>{{cite news|last=Agarwal|first=Bhavna|title=12th Fail Review: Vikrant Massey passes with flying colors on performance sheet|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/12th-fail-review-vikrant-massey-passes-with-flying-colors-on-the-performance-sheet-2454280-2023-10-27|date=27 October 2023|accessdate=16 November 2023|work=India Today|archive-date=27 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027155641/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/12th-fail-review-vikrant-massey-passes-with-flying-colors-on-the-performance-sheet-2454280-2023-10-27|url-status=live}}</ref> Anuj Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated that Shankr impresses with her "poise and warmth".<ref>{{cite news|last=Kumar|first=Anuj|title='12th Fail' movie review: Vidhu Vinod Chopra delivers yet another hug of hope that is more earnest than magical|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/12th-fail-movie-review-vidhu-vinod-chopra-delivers-yet-another-hug-of-hope-that-is-more-earnest-than-magical/article67460764.ece|date=26 October 2023|work=The Hindu|access-date=31 December 2023|archive-date=27 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027161519/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/12th-fail-movie-review-vidhu-vinod-chopra-delivers-yet-another-hug-of-hope-that-is-more-earnest-than-magical/article67460764.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> The film emerged as a [[sleeper hit]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/12th-fail-box-office-collection-vikrant-masseys-film-crosses-rs-50-crore-during-5th-week-in-india-101701246864646.html |title=12th Fail box office collection: Vikrant Massey's film crosses ₹50 crore during 5th week in India |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=29 November 2023 |archive-date=30 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130083912/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/12th-fail-box-office-collection-vikrant-masseys-film-crosses-rs-50-crore-during-5th-week-in-india-101701246864646.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It proved to be her breakthrough and earned her wider recognition.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/bollywood-medha-shankar-got-overnight-fame-from-12th-fail-success-increase-million-followers-on-social-media-23625013.html |title=12th Fail's Medha Shankar gets overnight fame, earn million followers on social media |work=Jagran |access-date=10 January 2024 |archive-date=9 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240109083912/https://www.jagran.com/lite/entertainment/bollywood-medha-shankar-got-overnight-fame-from-12th-fail-success-increase-million-followers-on-social-media-23625013.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Filmography ==
=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable"
| style="background:#ffc;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that are in production}}
|Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
! class="unsortable" | Ref.
|-
| 2015
| ''With You for You Always''
| Maya
| Short film
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/againstallodds-medha-shankar-self-belief-and-perseverance-are-your-only-two-best-friends-in-this-industry/articleshow/84620449.cms|work=The Times of India|title=#AgainstAllOdds! Medha Shankar|date=22 July 2021|access-date=28 December 2022|archive-date=11 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111052840/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/againstallodds-medha-shankar-self-belief-and-perseverance-are-your-only-two-best-friends-in-this-industry/articleshow/84620449.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Shaadisthan]]''
| Arshi Modi
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shaadisthan Review: Woke but weak |newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/shaadisthan/ottmoviereview/83421581.cms |access-date=2022-01-15 |date=2021-07-29 |archive-date=28 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928162622/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/shaadisthan/ottmoviereview/83421581.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| 2022
| ''Max, Min and Meowzaki''
| Minara "Min" Hussain
|
|<ref name="Shankar" />
|-
| 2023
| ''[[12th Fail]]''
| [[Shraddha Joshi Sharma|Shraddha Joshi]]
| Also playback singer for the song "Bolo Na" (Film Version)
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/12th-fail-vikrant-massey-medha-shankar-seek-blessings-at-patna-temple-2735204|work=Deccan Herald|title=12th Fail: Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankar seek blessings at Patna's Hanuman temple|access-date=29 November 2023|archive-date=31 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231231145123/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/12th-fail-vikrant-massey-medha-shankar-seek-blessings-at-patna-temple-2735204|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=12th Fail (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/12th-fail-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1719756548 |work=Apple Music |access-date=2 January 2024 |archive-date=24 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231224125046/https://music.apple.com/us/album/12th-fail-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1719756548 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|2026
| ''[[Ginny Wedss Sunny 2]]''
| Geetanjali "Ginny" Goenka
|
| <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-14 |title=CONFIRMED! Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr to headline Ginny Wedss Sunny 2|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/confirmed-avinash-tiwary-medha-shankr-headline-ginny-wedss-sunny-2-deets-inside/ |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|{{TBA}}
| style="background:#ffc;" | Untitled film {{dagger}}
| {{TableTBA}}
| Completed
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=EXCLUSIVE: Medha Shankr Wraps up The Shoot of Her Next Untitled Film {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-medha-shankr-wraps-up-the-shoot-of-her-next-untitled-film-71141.html |access-date=2026-04-19 |website=www.filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref>
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
! class="unsortable" | Ref.
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Beecham House]]''
| Roshanara
| [[United Kingdom|British]] TV series
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://britishperioddramas.com/news/beecham-house-characters-cast-guide-whos-who/|work=British Period Dramas|title=Beecham House characters guide: Who's who in new PBS period drama|access-date=11 December 2022|date=20 June 2020|archive-date=31 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131024905/https://britishperioddramas.com/news/beecham-house-characters-cast-guide-whos-who/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Dil Bekaraar]]''
| Eshwari Thakur
|
|<ref name=IER>{{cite web|last=Sharma|first=Sampada|title=Dil Bekaraar first impression: Disney Plus Hotstar series stays true to Anuja Chauhan's novel|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/dil-bekaraar-review-first-impression-those-pricey-thakur-girls-disney-plus-hotstar-7642376/|url-status=live|website=The Indian Express|date=26 November 2021 |language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126101632/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/dil-bekaraar-review-first-impression-those-pricey-thakur-girls-disney-plus-hotstar-7642376/ |archive-date=26 November 2021}}</ref>
|}

=== Documentary ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Ref.
|-
| 2024
| ''[[Zero Se Restart]]''
| [[Shraddha Joshi Sharma|Shraddha Joshi]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/zero-se-restart-review-a-wonderfully-lucid-work-of-cinema-that-every-film-lover-must-watch-4-stars-7239386|title=Zero Se Restart Review: A Wonderfully Lucid Work Of Cinema That Every Film Lover Must Watch|website=NDTV |accessdate=31 December 2024}}</ref>
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Year 55555
! Award
! Category
! Film
! Result
! Ref.
|-
| rowspan="2"|2024
| [[Zee Cine Awards]]
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]]
| rowspan="2"|''[[12th Fail]]''
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 Zee Cine Awards Winners |website=Zee Cine Awards |url=https://zeecineawards.com/2024-2/ |access-date=16 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417021812/https://zeecineawards.com/2024-2/ |archive-date=17 April 2024 |url-status=live |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| [[Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards]]
| Best Actress – Jury Choice
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Complete list of winners ft. Medha Shankr, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar and more |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-screen-and-style-icons-awards-complete-list-of-winners-ft-kiara-advani-akshay-kumar-karan-johar-and-more-1287517 |access-date=19 March 2024 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|10791162}}
* {{Instagram|medhashankr}}

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