Shalini Pandey (born September 23, 1993) is a Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi film actress.
Shalini Pandey — Key Facts & Archival Overview
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Shalini Pandey (born September 23, 1993) is a Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi film actress. She made her Telugu film debut in Arjun Reddy (2017), and she has since appeared in the Tamil film 100% Kadhal (2019), the Telugu films Mahanati (2018) and 118 (2019), and the Hindi film Jayeshbhai Jordaar (2022). Pandey was ranked 19th on the 2017 Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women List.
Pandey was born on September 23, 1993, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Also Documented in Archive: Rits Badiani Profile & Career Dossier
Debut and breakthrough in one's career (2017-2019)
Pandey began her career in a Jabalpur theatre. In 2017, she made her film debut in Telugu with Arjun Reddy, in which she co-starred with Vijay Deverakonda. She did her own dubbing despite the fact that she does not speak Telugu fluently. The film was a commercial success, and she was nominated for a SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut (Telugu) for her performance as Preethi. Related Archival File: Full Biography of Aashna Hegde
In 2018, she made a cameo appearance in the Hindi film Meri Nimmo. She appeared in the successful Telugu film Mahanati the same year.
In 2019, Pandey had five releases. In the Telugu film NTR: Kathanayakudu, she played Sowcar Janaki. She then starred in the commercially successful Telugu film 118. Pandey made her Tamil debut in 100% Kadhal, alongside G. V. Prakash Kumar, in October 2019. It was a box office flop. Her final two films of the year were the Tamil film Gorilla and the Telugu film Iddari Lokam Okate.
Pandey made her Hindi film debut in 2020 with the ZEE5 film Bamfaad, in which she co-starred with Aditya Rawal. She then appeared in the bilingual Telugu-Tamil film Nishabdham.
In Jayeshbhai Jordaar in 2022, she played Mudra, a Gujarati mother opposite Ranveer Singh.
Pandey will next be seen in Junaid Khan's Maharaja, which she will begin filming in 2021.
Pandey was ranked 19th in the 2017 Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women List.
Filmography
Film
 | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Arjun Reddy | Dr. Preethi Shetty | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Meri Nimmo | Nimmo's friend | Hindi | Cameo appearance |
| Mahanati | Susheela | Telugu | Cameo appearance | |
| 2019 | N. T. R. Kathanayakudu | Sowcar Janaki | Telugu | Cameo appearance |
| 118 | Megha | Telugu | ||
| 100% Kadhal | Mahalakshmi | Tamil | ||
| Gorilla | Jhansi | Tamil | ||
| Iddari Lokam Okate | Varsha | Telugu | ||
| 2020 | Bamfaad | Neelam | Hindi | |
| Nishabdham | Sonali | Telugu | Bilingual film Extended cameo | |
| Silence | Tamil | |||
| 2022 | Jayeshbhai Jordaar | Mudra Patel | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Maharaja | TBA | Hindi | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Man Mein Hai Visshwas | Hindi | Episodic role |
| 2017 | Crime Patrol |
Music video
| Year | Title | Language | Singer(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Nakhrey Nakhrey | Hindi | Armaan Malik | Always Music Global |
Discography
| Year | Song | Co-singer(s) | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Naa Pranamay" | Tejas Shankar | Lagori TV | with Lagori Band[28] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Zee Cine Awards Telugu | Best Debut Actress | Arjun Reddy | Won |
| 2018 | 7th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Debut - Telugu | Nominated | |
| Zee Telugu Apsara Awards | Debut Heroine of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Best Find of the Year | Wo |
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Shalzp [1]Instagram |
| Profession | Actor |
| Famous For | Appearing in the Telugu film 'Arjun Reddy' in 2017 as the female lead opposite Vijay Deverakonda. |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 165 cm in meters- 1.65 m in feet inches- 5’ 5” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film, Telugu (Actor): Arjun Reddy (2017) Film, Tamil (Actor): Nadigayar Thilagam (2018) Film, Hindi (Actor): Jayeshbhai Jordaar (2020) |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • Zee Golden Awards 2017: Best Debut Actress for Arjun Reddy (2017) • Apsara Awards 2018: Best Find of the Year for Arjun Reddy (2017) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 23 September 1993 (Thursday) |
| Age (as in 2019) | 29 Years |
| Birthplace | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh |
| School | Christ Church Girls Higher Secondary School, Jabalpur |
| College/University | Global Engineering College, Jabalpur |
| Educational Qualification | B.Tech. in CSE [2]Facebook |
| Hobbies | Watching Movies, Dancing, and Reading |
| Tattoo | A Tattoo on Her Ankle |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: Name Not Known (a Madhya Pradesh Government Employee) Mother: Name Not Known (Homemaker) |
| Siblings | Sister- Pooja Pandey (Younger) |
| Favourite Things | |
| 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 |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shalini Pandey
- Does Shalini Pandey drink alcohol?: Yes
- Shalini Pandey is an Indian film actress. She gained immense popularity with her debut film “Arjun Reddy” in 2017.
- She was born into a middle-class family of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- Her mother is a trained Carnatic singer.
- While she was pursuing her graduation, she joined a theatre group in her college and performed in many theatre plays.
- Her father was against her acting career and wanted her to work as an engineer in a firm. In an interview, she said,
It was then that I told him to let me go to Mumbai and try my luck for a week. It was a struggle to allow him to let me go. He did so only after he bought my return ticket! However, once I landed there, he kept calling me often, asking me to return. I was already frustrated with the film not having begun, and other things not seeming to work out. I snapped. I knew he was capable of coming to take me back to pursue a career he thought was safer and right for me. He replied to my mail saying he’d go to the police in a bid to find me. I told him that I’d do the same and tell them he’s torturing me! I was a grown-up.”
- She has appeared in Sony TV’s serials like ‘Man Mein Hai Visshwas’ and ‘Crime Patrol.’
- She debuted in the superhit Telugu film ‘Arjun Reddy’ in 2017, opposite Vijay Deverakonda. The film got its remake in Hindi and Tamil languages with the name ‘Kabir Singh’ (2019) and ‘Adithya Varma’ (2019), respectively.
- She did her own dubbing for the film Arjun Reddy, even though she is not well versed in speaking Telugu fluently.
- She has acted in various Telugu films including ‘Mahanati’ (2018), ‘118’ (2019), and ‘Iddari Lokam Okate’ (2020).
- She has appeared in Tamil films like Gorilla (2019) and 100% Kadhal (2019).
- She lent her voice for the song ‘Naa Pranamay’ in 2018.
- In 2019, she was roped in for the 2020 Bollywood film ‘Jayeshbhai Jordaar,’ opposite Ranveer Singh.
- She was roped in for another Bollywood film ‘Bamfaad’ opposite Paresh Rawal‘s son, Aditya Rawal.
- Shalini’s dream is to act with legendary actors Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan, even for five minutes.
- Actress Ritika Singh is one of her best friends. On Shalini’s birthday, Ritika posted a sweet message on her social media account, she posted,
We plan trips and adventures passionately, and we have still not been on a vacay together! And this video makes me LMAO! The second one especially. Now Idk where to start, but I love you Shalini. you are one of the most honest, transparent, genuine and real people I know! And also a fab actor on top of it all. Knowing you has been amazing, coz Tum Heera ho.”
