Medha Shankr: From Fashion to Film Stardom

Medha Shankr, born on 1 August 1997 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, is an Indian actress and trained Hindustani classical singer. She holds a master’s degree in Fashion Management from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi. She made her acting debut in the British period drama miniseries Beecham House (2019), playing Roshanara. Her Hindi film debut came with the musical drama Shaadisthan (2021) as Arshi, followed by the web series Dil Bekaraar (2021). Her breakthrough role arrived with Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s biographical drama 12th Fail (2023), where she portrayed Shraddha Joshi opposite Vikrant Massey.

The film was a major critical and commercial success, earning her the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut and widespread praise for her natural, heartfelt performance. She also appeared in the festival film Max, Min and Meowzaki and the documentary Zero Se Restart (2024). As of 2026, her ongoing and upcoming projects include Ginny Weds Sunny 2, a wider release of Max, Min and Meowzaki, Maalik (2025), and an untitled detective comedy. Known for her expressive eyes, grace, and authentic acting style, Medha continues to emerge as one of Bollywood’s promising young talents.