Meenakshi Seshadri is a popular actress, model and dancer from the Indian film industry.
Meenakshi Seshadri is renowned for her impressive acting skills, and was one of the highest-paid actresses of her times too.
After having won the 1981 Eve’s Weekly Miss India contest at the age of just 17 years, Meenakshi Seshadri delved in modeling for some time, before shifting her focus to acting in movies.
Although Meenakshi Seshadri has retired from acting since 1996, she is active as the owner of the Cherish Dance School, which she runs in the US.
About Meenakshi Seshadri
Bio | |
| Real Name | Shashikala Seshadri |
| Date of Birth | 16th November 1963 |
| Age (as of September 2018) | 55 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Place of Birth | Sindri (Jharkhand) |
| Education | School pass-out |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 6" (168 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 143 lbs (65 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
Family & Relationships | |
| Sister | Nimmi (elder sister) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Harish Mysore (Senior VP at Teletech) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actress/Dancer |
| Net Worth | INR 188,00,00,000 (USD 26 Million) |
| Famous for | Painter Babu, Hero (1983), Love Marriage (1984), Hoshiyar, Mera Jawaab, Bewafai, Meri Jung (1985), Dahleez, Allah Rakha, Dilwaala (1986), Satyamev Jayate, Parivaar (1987), Bees Saal Baad, Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, Inteqaam, Vijay, Shahenshah (1988), Toofan, Joshilay, Gharana (1989), Jurm, Ghayal, Pyar Ka Karz (1990), Akayla (1991), Humlaa (1992), Ghar Parivar, Kshatriya, Damini (1993), Ghatak: Lethal (1996) |
| First Movie | Painter Babu (1983) |
| Favorite Food | Home-cooked vegetarian food |
| Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favorite Actresses | Hema Malini, Vyjayanthimala, Kangana Ranaut and Alia Bhatt |
| Hobbies | Dancing |
Meenakshi Seshadri is still recognized for some of the most memorable performances by Indian actress. Apart from being a talented actress, Meenakshi Seshadri is also highly-trained in not one but four different Indian classical dance-forms, including Odisi, Kathak, Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam.
Meenakshi Seshadri’s age is around 55 years as Meenakshi Seshadri was born on the 16th of November, 1963, in Sindri, a mining town in Jharkhand. Meenakshi Seshadri’s height is around 5 ft 6 inches (168 cm) while Meenakshi Seshadri’s weight is around 65 kg (143 lbs). In her spare time, Meenakshi Seshadri loves to dance and it is also her hobby as well.
Although her parents’ names are not known, Meenakshi Seshadri’s elder sister is named Nimmi, while Meenakshi Seshadri’s father was an employee at the Sindri Fertilizer Plant, whereas Meenakshi Seshadri’s mother was a homemaker. Meenakshi Seshadri’s husband is the Harish Mysore, a Senior Vice President at Teletech, whom she has been married to since 1995. Meenakshi Seshadri and Harish Mysore have two lovely children – daughter Kendra Mysore and son Josh Mysore.
Owing to her immense popularity as an actress, Meenakshi Seshadri became one of the highest-paid female artists in the Indian film industry, especially in the mid-1980s. Hence, Meenakshi Seshadri’s net worth is estimated to be around INR 188 crores (USD 26 Million).
Talking about her success as a skilled actress, Meenakshi Seshadri was awarded the 1993 Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress. Apart from this, Meenakshi Seshadri has also had the Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination for her impressive performance in ‘Jurm’ (1991) and also the Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination for her role in ‘Damini’ (1994).
Interesting Facts About Meenakshi Seshadri
- It is not known if Meenakshi Seshadri smokes or if she drinks alcohol.
- Although she belongs to a Tamil family, Meenakshi Seshadri was born in Sindri as her father was employed there.
- Meenakshi Seshadri has been trained in four classical Indian dance forms under renowned gurus and teachers.
- Meenakshi Seshadri’s first super hit movie was ‘Hero’ (1983).
