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Shantipriya Height, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography

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Marital Status: Widowed
Age: 54 Years
Hometown: Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh

 

Shantipriya

Bio/Wiki
Other nameShanthi Priya
ProfessionActress
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutFilm (Telugu): Kaboye Alludu (1987) as Rekha
Kaboye Alludu's Poster
Film (Tamil): Enga Ooru Pattukaran (1987) as Shenbagam
Enga Ooru Pattukaran's Poster
Film (Kannada): Anthintha Gandu Naanalla (1989) as Nishanthi
Anthintha Gandu Naanalla's poster
Film (Hindi): Saugandh (1991) as Chand
Saugandh Poster
TV (Hindi): Vishwamitra (1989) as Shakuntala
Vishwamitra's Poster
Awards• 2019: SDP Saraswatibai Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Shanthipriya posing with her SDP Saraswatibai Dadasaheb Phalke Award
• 2022: Bal Gangadhar Tilak Memorial Award
Shanthipriya posing with her Bal Gangadhar Tilak Memorial Award
• 2022: Shri Dadasaheb Phalke International Film & Television Award
• 2023: International Iconic Women Heroes by Perfect Women Magazine
Shanthipriya posing with her International Iconic Women Heroes by Perfect Women Magazine
• 2023: Foundation Award for Best Supporting Actress for the web series Dharavi Bank
Shantipriya receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Personal Life
Date of Birth22 September 1969 (Monday)
Age (as of 2023)54 Years
BirthplaceRangampeta, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
Zodiac signVirgo
NationalityIndian
HometownRajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
HobbyDancing
Tattoo(s)• On her right forearm- Maa Durga Tattoo
Tattoo on right forearm

• A tattoo on her right forearm (side)
Tattoo on right forearm (side)
Relationships & More
Marital StatusWidowed
Family
HusbandSiddharth Ray (Deceased)
ChildrenSons- Shubham Ray, Shishya Ray
Shantipriya with her sons
ParentsFather- Pattabiraman
Mother- M. Lakshmi
Shantipriya with her mother
SiblingsBrother- Gopikrishana (Elder)
Shantipriya with her brother Gopikrishana
Sister- Bhanupriya (Elder)
Shantipriya with her sister Bhanupriya
Favourites
ActorAmitabh Bachchan
Vacation DestinationGoa
Colour(s)Yellow, Black
Social Media
Instagramshanthi priya
FacebookShanthi priya
Twittershanthi priya

Shantipriya

Some Lesser Known Facts About Shantipriya

  • Shantipriya is primarily known for her work in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She has also appeared in a few Hindi films and TV serials.
  • Beyond the silver screen, she has also appeared in the TV sci-fi series Aryamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yodha alongside the legendary actor Mukesh Khanna in 2002.
  • She is an advisory board member of the World Designing Forum.
  • She had a strong passion for acting and filmmaking from a young age.
  • Shantipriya is not only an actress but also a passionate dancer. She started training in the Kuchipudi dance form at the age of 6 under her guru, SP Anand. She has also learned Latin and Ballroom dances under the guidance of Sandip Soparrkar.

    Shantipriya with Sandip Soparrkar

    Shantipriya with Sandip Soparrkar

  • She owns an English Cream Golden Retriever named Danny.

    Shantipriya with her dog Danny

    Shantipriya with her dog Danny

  • She stays fit by not only exercising regularly but also by practicing martial arts.

    Shantipriya with her trainer

    Shantipriya with her trainer

  • She has modelled for famous designers such as Chhaya Gandhi, Sanhita Moulik, and Ekta Akhouri.

    Shantipriya modelling for Ekta Akhouri

    Shantipriya modelling for Ekta Akhouri

  • After her marriage, Shantipriya took a break from her acting career on the advice of her mother.
  • When she initially made her comeback to the acting industry, she was unhappy about having to give auditions because it wasn’t the norm in the 80s and 90s. However, her sons encouraged her to embrace the trend and start auditioning.
  • She was once on the verge of getting a divorce in her marriage but things eventually worked out.
  • She first met her late husband at the Filmfare Awards dance practice in 1992, where they were paired together to perform.
  • Shantipriya once signed a film with Sunny Deol but walked out of the film because of professional differences.
  • Shantipriya’s sons have not watched any of her films.