Medha Shankar Biography: From Modeling to 12th Fail

 

Medha Shankar is an Indian actress, model and trained Hindustani classical singer who became widely known after playing Shraddha Joshi in the 2023 Hindi film 12th Fail. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film featured her opposite Vikrant Massey and became an important milestone in her acting career.

Born on August 1, 1997, in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Medha Shankar grew up with an interest in performing arts. She completed her schooling in Noida and later graduated from the University of Delhi. She subsequently completed a master's degree in Fashion Management from the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Delhi.

Before becoming familiar to Hindi film audiences, Medha worked in modeling and advertisements. She moved to Mumbai to pursue acting and began attending auditions. Her early screen work included the British series Beecham House, where she played Roshanara. She later appeared in projects including Shaadisthan and Dil Bekaraar.

Her major breakthrough came with 12th Fail. In the film, she portrayed Shraddha Joshi, who is an important part of Manoj Kumar Sharma's journey. Vikrant Massey played Manoj, while Medha's character provided an important emotional and personal dimension to the story.

Medha Shankar's talents extend beyond acting. She is trained in Hindustani classical music and also contributed vocals to the song "Bolo Na" from 12th Fail. According to Filmfare, her classical training helped when she was asked to sing for the film.

Her career so far reflects a combination of fashion education, modeling, music and acting. From early advertisements and screen appearances to her widely recognized role in 12th Fail, Medha Shankar has built her profile through several areas of the entertainment industry.