Medha Shankr is an Indian actress and model who primarily works in Hindi films and web series. She participated in the Campus Princess 2016 beauty pageant. In 2019, she started her acting career with the role of Roshanara in the British series “Beecham House.” She made her film debut in 2021 with a supporting role in the film “Shaadisthan.” She also appeared in the web series “Dil Beqarar.”
In 2023, she achieved success with the role of UPSC officer Shraddha Joshi in the drama film “12th Fail” alongside Vikrant Massey. In 2026, she appeared alongside Avinash Tiwary in the film “Ginny Weds Sunny 2”, directed by Prashant Jha. Recently, Medha Shankr grabbed everyone’s attention after appearing alongside Varun Dhawan on Samay Raina‘s popular show “India’s Got Latent 2”.
Medha Shankar Bio/Wiki
Medha Shankr was born on 1 August 1997 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. She is 29 years old as of 2026. She was a shy girl and wanted to become a doctor. She received her primary education from Vishwa Bharti Public School, Noida after which she obtained a Master’s Degree in Fashion Management from National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi.
She studied Hindustani classical music during her school days. She also learned to play sitar and harmonium but stopped learning music after 10th class. During her college days, she auditioned for a short film and was selected. Although the film was never released, it paved the way for her to become an actress. Medha Shankr is also a fitness enthusiast and exercises daily to stay fit. She is also active on social media, with over 2 million followers on Instagram.
Medha Shankar Age & Personal Information
| Full Name | Medha Shankr |
| Nick Name | Noni |
| Profession | Model, Actress |
| Date of Birth | 1 August 1997 (Friday) |
| Age | 29 Years (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| School | Vishwa Bharti Public School, Noida |
| College | National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi |
| Qualification | A Master’s Degree in Fashion Management |
| Height | 5’4″ (163 cm) |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 32-28-34 |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair color | Black |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Hobbies | Singing, Travelling, Reading Novels, Dancing |
| Net Worth | ₹5-8 crore (Approximately) |
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Medha Shankar Debut Career
| Debut Film | Shaadisthan as Arshi (2021) |
| Debut Web Series | Beecham House (British series) as Roshanara (2019) on Netflix |
Medha Shankar Favorite Things
| Actor | Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan |
| Actress | Deepika Padukone |
| Singer | Shreya Ghoshal |
| Quote | “The Meaning of life is to find happiness and the purpose is to spread it around.” |
| Book | The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni |
| Destination | Goa, Dubai, Andman Nicobar Island |
Medha Shankar Family & Relationship
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Father | Abhay Shankr (worked at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited) |
| Mother | Rachna Raj Shankr (deceased) |
| Brother | Apoorv Shankr (Vice President of Harware at Ultrahuman) |
Medha Shankar Career
Medha Shankr began her modeling career by participating in beauty pageants. She participated in the Campus Princess 2016 beauty pageant, which was organized by the Miss India Organization to search for participants for the Femina Miss India and Miss Diva pageants. She then appeared in several TV and print commercials, such as Coca-Cola, Paytm, and Big Bazaar.
Medha Shankar made her acting debut in 2019 with the British series “Beecham House,” in which she played Mughal princess Roshanara, which streamed on Netflix. In 2021, she made her film debut as 17-year-old Arshi in the musical drama film “Shaadisthan,” released on Disney+Hotstar.
She then played the supporting role of Ishwari Thakur in the web series “Dil Beqarar.” The film received positive reviews from critics. In 2022, she played Minara Hussain in the film “Max, Min & Miyozaki,” a woman who leaves her boyfriend for an older man.
In 2023, she gained fame playing UPSC officer Shraddha Joshi in thefilm “12th Fail,” co-starring Vikrant Massey. The film was a box office hit and won the Zee Cine Award for Best Debut Actress. She also lent her voice to the film version of the song “Bolo Na” from the film.
In 2026, Medha Shankar was seen in the film “Ginny Weds Sunny 2” directed by Prashant Jha, in which she plays the lead role opposite Avinash Tiwari. This film has been released theatrically on 24 April 2026.
Medha Shankar Movies
| Year | Movie | Role |
| 2026 | Ginny Weds Sunny | Geetanjali “Ginny’ Goenka |
| 2023 | 12th Fail | Shraddha Joshi |
| 2022 | Max, Min and Meowzaki | Minara Hussain |
| 2021 | Shaadisthan | Arshi Modi |
| 2015 | With You for You Always (short film) | Maya |
Medha Shankar Web Series
| Year | Web Series | Role |
| 2021 | Dil Bekaraar | Eshwari Thakur |
| 2019 | Beecham House (British series) | Roshanara |
Medha Shankar on ‘India’s Got Latent 2’
Medha Shankar made headlines again in September 2026 after appearing as a guest on Season 2 of the show ‘India’s Got Latent’, hosted by Samay Raina. She appeared alongside Varun Dhawan and other panelists in the show’s latest episode.
Her appearance drew attention not only because of the show’s popularity but also because rumors about Medha and Samay Raina dating resurfaced at the same time. These rumors remain unconfirmed.
Medha Shankar Awards
- In 2024, Medha Shankr won Zee Cine Awards for Best Female Debut for the film 12th Fail.
- In 2024, she also won Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards for Best Actress-Jury Choice for the film 12th Fail.
Medha Shankar Social Media Accounts
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