Medha Shankr

Actress | 30 Jul 1997

12th Fail star who won Filmfare Critics & Screen Awards for her breakout role as Shraddha Joshi. Chemistry student turned actress from East Delhi, known for Mr. Miss Mrs.

Medha Shankr: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name

Medha Shankr

Date Of Birth

30 Jul 1997

Age

28 Years

Birth Place

East Delhi

Height

5'5"

Profession

Actress

Current Residence

Mumbai/Delhi

Religion

Hindu

Nationality

Indian

Zodiac Sign

Leo

Hobbies

Odissi dance

Medha Shankr: Education

Education Qualification

B.Sc. Chemistry

College(s)

Miranda House, Delhi University

School(s)

Not Specified

Medha Shankr: Family

Father

Abhay Shankar

Mother

late Rachna Raj Shankar

Siblings

NA

Spouse

Unmarried

Children

NA

Medha Shankr: Net Worth

Net Worth

₹5 Crore

Medha Shankr: Overview

Medha Shankr, born July 31, 1997, skyrocketed to fame with her critically acclaimed portrayal of Shraddha Joshi in 12th Fail (2023), earning Filmfare Critics Award, Screen Award, and widespread praise for authentic emotional depth. A chemistry graduate from Miranda House, Delhi University, she began acting with web series Physics Wallah and AltBalaji’s Mr. Miss Mrs. 2.0. East Delhi-raised Medha trained in Odissi dance since childhood and briefly pursued a research career before cinema. Her 12th Fail chemistry with Vikrant Massey became a talking point, with director Vidhu Vinod Chopra calling her performance “once-in-a-lifetime.” Post-breakthrough, she starred in Sarfira (2024) opposite Akshay Kumar. Known for natural acting and Delhi girl-next-door appeal, Medha represents a new generation balancing education and stardom.


Filmography

Movie/Web Series/TV Shows

Director

Casts

Release Date

23 Apr 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What award did Medha Shankr win for 12th Fail?

Filmfare Critics Award.


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