Mirror Magic: Shreya Dhanwanthary's Bold Reflection
Shreya Dhanwanthary, born on September 19, 1988, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, is a talented Indian actress, model, and former beauty queen known for her sharp screen presence across OTT, films, and television.
By: Tupaki Desk | 20 Jan 2026 4:05 PM ISTShreya Dhanwanthary, born on September 19, 1988, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, is a talented Indian actress, model, and former beauty queen known for her sharp screen presence across OTT, films, and television. A former Miss India Earth 2008 finalist and engineering graduate, she began her career in modeling and hosting before acting. Her movie debut came in 2010 with the Hindi film No One Killed Jessica in a small role, but she gained prominence with her breakthrough in the Netflix anthology Ajeeb Daastaans (2021) as Meenal in the segment "Geeli Pucchi." She earned acclaim for portraying journalist Manisha Marathe in the biographical drama Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (2020), showcasing her intensity and nuance.
Her filmography includes Ajji (2017), Chaman Bahaar (2020) as Rinku opposite Jitendra Kumar, Kaali Khuhi (2020), A Thursday (2022) as a news reporter, and the web series Maharani (2021–2023) as a journalist. She has also appeared in Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega (2020) and Rocket Boys (2022) as Parvana.The striking black-and-white photo captures Shreya's raw, confident allure as she leans against a mirror in a cozy room. Wearing a white bralette and matching bottoms under an oversized leather jacket, with long wavy hair framing her face and a necklace adding edge, she gazes directly at the camera with a subtle intensity, exuding quiet power and effortless sensuality amid soft natural light and homey decor.
As of January 2026, Shreya's upcoming projects include the thriller Black Warrant on Netflix (2025 release extended buzz), a lead role in the Hindi film The Great Indian Family (delayed), and a web series in pre-production, solidifying her as a go-to talent for complex, layered characters.
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