Shalini Pandey (born 23 September 1993) is an Indian actress who works in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films.[1] She made her acting debut in the Telugu film Arjun Reddy (2017),[2] and has since acted in the Tamil film 100% Kadhal (2019), the Telugu films Mahanati (2018) and 118 (2019), and the Hindi films Jayeshbhai Jordaar (2022) and Maharaj (2024).
Shalini Pandey | |
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 Pandey in 2023 | |
| Born | 23 September 1993 Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Early life
editPandey was born on 23 September 1993 in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Before making her acting debut, Pandey worked as a theatre artist in Jabalpur.[3][4]
Career
editBreakthrough (2017–2019)
editPandey made her screen debut with the Telugu film Arjun Reddy in 2017, where she played a medical student opposite Vijay Deverakonda.[5][2] A major commercial success, the film earned her the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu nomination.[6] Hemanth Kumar of Firstpost noted, "Shalini as Preethi, is good and it’s the vulnerability that she encapsulates that makes the love story so intense." While, Murali Krishna CH from Cinema Express stated that she delivered a "measured performance" with the right amount of subtlety.[7][8]
In her first film of 2018, Pandey made her Hindi film debut with a cameo appearance in Meri Nimmo.[9] The same year, she played Savitri's friend in the Telugu film Mahanati, a major box office success.[10][11]
Pandey had five film releases in 2019. She first played Sowcar Janaki in the Telugu film NTR: Kathanayakudu.[12] She then played the lead in the Telugu film 118, opposite Nandamuri Kalyan Ram.[13] The film was a commercial success. Neeshita Nyayapati of Times of India found her performance to be "okay" but praised her chemistry with Kalyan Ram.[14] Later the year, Pandey made her Tamil film debut with 100% Kadhal, playing a college student opposite G. V. Prakash Kumar, a box office failure.[15] In her next Tamil film, she played the lead opposite Jiiva in Gorilla.[16] In her final film of the year, she played a college student opposite Raj Tarun in the Telugu film Iddari Lokam Okate, a box office average.[17]
Career expansion (2020–present)
editPandey made her full fledged Hindi film debut in 2020, with Bamfaad. She played a Hindu girl in love with a Muslim boy, opposite Aditya Rawal.[18][19] Anna MM Vetticad found her to be "efficient" but added that she lacks "spark".[20] Saibal Chatterjee opined that Pandey conveys with a degree of conviction.[21] That year, she also played a possesive girl in the Telugu film Nishabdham.[22] Sowmya Rajendran of The News Minute noted, "Shalini is a surprise as the possessive Sonali. She's meant to be annoying yet likable. A tough ask, but Shalini pulls it off."[23]
Pandey portrayed a Gujarati housewife and mother opposite Ranveer Singh in the Hindi film, Jayeshbhai Jordaar, that released in 2022 and was a box office failure.[24][25] Sukanya Verma stated that she doesn't leave any impact.[26] Post a two year hiatus, Pandey played the lead opposite Junaid Khan in the Hindi film Maharaj.[27] Pratikshya Mishra of The Quint opined that she "pulls her weight" in a short but important role.[28] Sana Farzeen of India Today noted that in her brief role, she tugs at your heartstrings.[29]
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editPandey was placed in The Indian Express and 123telugu, "Top Actresses" list of 2017.[30][31] In the same year, she was also placed 19th in Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women List.[32]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Arjun Reddy | Dr. Preethi Shetty | Telugu | [1] | |
| 2018 | Meri Nimmo | Nimmo's friend | Hindi | [33] | |
| Mahanati | Suseela | Telugu | [34] | ||
| 2019 | NTR: Kathanayakudu | Sowcar Janaki | Telugu | ||
| 118 | Megha | Telugu | [35] | ||
| 100% Kadhal | Mahalakshmi | Tamil | |||
| Gorilla | Jhansi | Tamil | [36] | ||
| Iddari Lokam Okate | Varsha | Telugu | [37] | ||
| 2020 | Bamfaad | Neelam | Hindi | [38] | |
| Nishabdham | Sonali | Telugu | |||
| 2022 | Jayeshbhai Jordaar | Mudra Patel | Hindi | [39] | |
| 2024 | Maharaj | Kishori | Hindi | [40] | |
| TBA | Idly Kadai † | TBA | Tamil | Filming | [41] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Man Mein Hai Visshwas | Saumya | Episode 21 | |
| 2017 | Crime Patrol | Vineeta | Episode: "The Kidnapping" | |
| 2024 | Dabba Cartel† | TBA | Completed | [42] |
| Bandwaale† | TBA | Completed | [43] |
Music video
edit| Year | Title | Singer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Nakhrey Nakhrey" | Armaan Malik | [44] |
Discography
edit| Year | Song | Co-singer(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | "Naa Pranamay" | Tejas Shankar | Along with Lagori Band | [45] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Zee Cine Awards Telugu | Best Debut Actress | Arjun Reddy | Won | [citation needed] |
| 2018 | Sakshi Excellence Awards | Most Popular Actress of The Year | Won | [46] | |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Debut – Telugu | Nominated | [47] | ||
| Zee Telugu Apsara Awards | Debut Heroine of the Year | Nominated | [48] | ||
| Best Find of the Year | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b Jonnalagedda, Pranita (12 August 2017). "Shalini Pandey: Driven by passion". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ a b Nyayapati, Neeshita (28 August 2017). "Samantha showers love on Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey starrer 'Arjun Reddy,' calls it the most original film she has watched". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Ritika Singh pens emotional post for Shalini Pandey on birthday". India Today. 22 September 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ^ "All you need to know about Arjun Reddy actress and Ranveer Singh's Jayeshbhai Jordaar co star Shalini Pandey". Pinkvilla. 11 October 2019. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ Murali Krishna, CH (30 August 2017). "I'm open to a live-in relationship: Arjun Reddy star Shalini Pandey". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Telugu film 'Arjun Reddy' reaches the Rs 50 crore club". The News Minute. 16 October 2017. Archived from the original on 6 February 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ Kumar, Hemanth (25 August 2017). "Arjun Reddy movie review: Vijay Devarakonda-starrer heralds a new chapter in Telugu cinema". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 28 January 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ Murali Krishna, CH (26 August 2017). "Arjun Reddy: A youthful masterpiece". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 3 February 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ "Aanand L Rai's Meri Nimmo to premiere on Eros Now today". Daily News and Analysis. 27 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ Pudipeddi, Haricharan (2 July 2018). "Mahanati completes 50-day theatrical run, becomes highest grossing woman-led South Indian film". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 14 July 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
- ^ "Arjun Reddy star Shalini Pandey bags Dulquer Salmaan's next Tamil film". The Indian Express. 15 October 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (9 January 2019). "NTR Kathanayakudu: On a reverential tone". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
- ^ Ratda, Khushboo (1 March 2019). "118 Movie Review: Kalyan Ram starrer opens to positive response; check it out". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 14 July 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "118 Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ Suganth, M (18 September 2017). "Arjun Reddy girl Shalini Pandey in 100% Kadhal". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ C R, Sharanya (29 December 2017). "Jiiva and Shalini Pandey's next movie will feature a live chimpanzee". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita (7 October 2019). "Raj Tarun and Shalini Pandey's 'Eddari Lokam Okate' first-look is here". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^ "Bamfaad Trailer: Paresh Rawal's son Aditya & Shalini Pandey's love story is marred by violence & drama". Pinkvilla. 7 April 2020. Archived from the original on 13 April 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "7 best shows and movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5 and Voot Select to watch this weekend". GQ India. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "Bamfaad movie review: Aditya Rawal makes his mark in an engaging, even if generic, crime-and-love saga". Firstpost. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Bamfaad Review: First-Timer Aditya Rawal Stars In Damp Squib That Hisses Rather Than Crackles". NDTV. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (24 September 2020). "Director Hemanth Madhukar discusses the making of Anushka Shetty and R Madhavan starrer 'Nishabdham'". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ Rajendran, Sowmya (2 October 2020). "'Nishabdham' review: Anushka Shetty, Madhavan film has good ideas but falls short". The News Minute. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ^ "Ranveer Singh announces wrap of Jayeshbhai Jordaar, gives Apna Time Aayega a Gujarati twist. See pic". Hindustan Times. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- ^ "Ranveer Singh and Shalini Pandey starrer Jayeshbhai Jordaar to release on May 13, 2022; unveils quirky announcement video". Bollywood Hungama. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ Chowdhury, Rishita Roy (15 February 2021). "Ira Khan demands inside scoop as brother Junaid begins shooting his debut film Maharaja with Shalini Pandey". India Today. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ "Review: 'Maharaj' Encourages Deeper Conversations Than the Ones It Tries To Have". The Quint. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "'Maharaj' Review: Junaid Khan's debut deserves more attention than controversy". The Quint. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Telugu actresses who made a mark in 2017". The Indian Express. 22 December 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "2017 Recap: New talented actresses of the year". 123telugu. 30 December 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Kajal Aggarwal: Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women 2017 - Take a bow, hotties!". The Times of India. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "Meri Nimmo Official Trailer". 23 April 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ Sundar, Priyanka (10 May 2018). "Keerthy Suresh's Mahanati has a huge star cast. Here's a look at who plays who in the biopic". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 23 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita (1 March 2019). "118 Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ "Jiiva and Shalini Pandey start shooting for 'Gorilla'". The News Minute. 5 February 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ Krishna CH, Murli (30 April 2019). "Shalini Pandey to star in Iddari Lokam Okate". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^ Sharma, Anubhav (8 April 2020). "Bamfaad Movie Premiere on Zee5 10th April 2020 Find Trailer Review Featuring Aditya Rawal & Shalini Pandey". Social Telecast. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ "'Jayeshbhai Jordaar' In Legal Trouble". Outlook. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ "Junaid Khan resumes shooting for Maharaja; film also stars Shalini Pandey and Sharvari Wagh". News18. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "Maharaj actor Shalini Pandey joins Dhanush's 'Idli Kadai', begins shooting in Hyderabad". India TV. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Dabba Cartel announcement: Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Shalini Pandey cook up a racket". The Hindu. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Prime Video announces 2024 India slate: From Varun Dhawan-Samantha's Citadel to Diana and Tamannaah's Daring Partners, here's the full list". Indian Express. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Armaan Malik announces new single 'Nakhrey Nakhrey' featuring Shalini Pandey". The Times of India. IANS. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ Pudipeddi, Haricharan (12 February 2018). "Arjun Reddy actress Shalini Pandey turns singer. Listen to it here". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "Sakshi Excellence Awards 2017: Shalini Pandey Gets Most Popular Actress of The Year Award". Sakshi Excellence Awards. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- ^ "SIIMA 2018 Winners List For Telugu Movies". Sakshi Post. 16 September 2018. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "At Zee Telugu Apsara Awards 2018, Kajal Aggarwal and Tamannaah win honours". Hindustan Times. 9 April 2018. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
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