Medha Shankr

Film Living TMDB #3112841

Date of birth: 1997-08-01
Place of birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Nationality: Maharashtra
Education: Not available (TMDB does not publish education data)
Career span: 2021–2026 (from credited release years)
Known for: 12th Fail · Shaadisthan · Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 · Dil Bekaraar · Max, Min and Meowzaki
Also known as: मेधा शंकर
TMDB popularity: 0.50
Last synced: 2026-08-01 15:35 UTC

Biography

Medha Shankr (born 1 August 1997) is an Indian actress who is known for her works in Hindi films. She is a trained Hindustani classical singer and completed her master's degree in Fashion Management from National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi. She made her acting debut with the British miniseries Beecham House (2019) and followed it with supporting roles in the film Shaadisthan and the series Dil Bekaraar (both 2021). She achieved her breakthrough with the biographical drama 12th Fail (2023), which won her the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut.

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Filmography (7 titles)

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 (2026) Film

As: Ginny / Geetanjali Goenka Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes) Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama Box office: Not available

A mismatched pair, with a storyline involving a wrestler and a vibrant girl, combining romance, comedy, and drama.

Top billed cast (9)

Avinash Tiwary Sunny
Medha Shankr Ginny / Geetanjali Goenka
Govind Namdeo Ayodhya Prakash
Lillete Dubey Neelu
Vishwanath Chatterjee Pintu
Sudhir Pandey Ram Sevak
Nayani Dixit Sarika
Gopi Bhalla Sugriv
Rohit Chaudhary Rudranarayan D'Costa

Max, Min and Meowzaki (2026) Film

As: Min Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes) Genres: Family, Romance, Comedy, Drama Box office: Not available

Max and Min are about to break up. They argue endlessly about dividing their possessions, including their cat, Meowzaki, whom they have named after their favorite artist Miyazaki Hayao. Max’s father Ramesh, who lost his wife and has since been suffering from insomnia, meets charming therapist Dhaara. Max’s grandfather Sridhar, secretly enjoys drinking with his new friend Jennifer at the nursing home.

Top billed cast (10)

Adil Hussain Ramesh Mahadevan
Mandira Bedi Dhaara
Nassar Sridhar Mahadevan
Nafisa Ali Jennifer Sequera
Medha Shankr Min
Vidhatri Bandi Carol Sequera
Gitanjali Rao Role not available
Sameksha Oswal Yuki
Rupak Saluja Arijit
Siddharth Menon Max

Zero Se Restart (2024) Film

As: Self Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes) Genres: Documentary Box office: Not available

Offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the critically acclaimed film 12th Fail. Featuring Vikrant Massey and visionary director Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the documentary reveals the untold challenges, meticulous efforts, and sheer determination that shaped the movie's success. From Massey's commitment to authenticity-aging his costumes himself-to Chopra's relentless pursuit of excellence, Zero Se Restart captures the resilience and teamwork essential to creating cinematic magic.

Top billed cast (4)

Vidhu Vinod Chopra Self
Vikrant Massey Self
Anant Joshi Self
Medha Shankr Self

12th Fail (2023) Film

As: Shraddha Joshi Rating: 7.9/10 (254 votes) Genres: Drama Box office: Not available

Based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, 12th Fail sheds limelight on fearlessly embracing the idea of restarting the academic journey despite the setbacks and challenges and reclaiming one's destiny at a place where millions of students attempt the world's toughest competitive exam: UPSC.

Top billed cast (15)

Vikrant Massey Manoj Kumar Sharma
Medha Shankr Shraddha Joshi
Anant Joshi Pritam Pandey
Anshumaan Pushkar Gaurinandan
Priyanshu Chatterjee Dushyant Singh
Geeta Agrawal Sharma Pushpa Sharma
Harish Khanna Ramveer Sharma
Vikas Divyakirti Vikas Divyakirti
Sarita Joshi Dadi
Sam Mohan Deep Mohan
Neeraj Kalra Prabhakar Joshi
Sonal Jha Shraddha's Mother
Vidhu Vinod Chopra Pritam Pandey's Father
Abhishek Sengupta Tutul
Vijay Rajoria Library Manager

Shaadisthan (2021) Film

As: Arshie Rating: 7.2/10 (6 votes) Genres: Adventure, Drama, Music Box office: Not available

An accidental road trip from Mumbai to Ajmer with a quirky wedding band forces Arshie’s orthodox parents to open their eyes to a new way of life.

Top billed cast (9)

Kirti Kulhari Sasha
Medha Shankr Arshie
Nivedita Bhattacharya Kamla Sharma
Rajan Modi Sanjay Sharma
Kay Kay Menon Tiger Singh
Nishank Verma Cholu
Sanjay Dadhich Rakesh
Apurv Dogra Freddie
Shenpenn Khymsar Jigme

Dil Bekaraar (2021) TV

As: Not available Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes) Genres: Drama Box office: Not available

Set in 1980s' Delhi, Debjani, an easy-going English newsreader, meets Dylan, a fiery journalist. It's a clash of ideals with a strong dose of attraction.

Top billed cast (7)

Akshay Oberoi Role not available
Sahher Bambba Role not available
Raj Babbar Role not available
Poonam Dhillon Role not available
Medha Shankr Role not available
Sukhmani Sadana Role not available
Sharat Sonu Role not available

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Detective Comedy (year not available) Film

As: Not available Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes) Genres: Comedy Box office: Not available

An upcoming film.

Top billed cast (3)

Sunny Kaushal Role not available
Nimrat Kaur Role not available
Medha Shankr Role not available