Meenakshi Seshadri Biography: Age, Movies, Daughter, Height, Wiki, Husband, Brother, Net Worth

Meenakshi Seshadri, born as Shashikala Seshadri on November 16, 1963, in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, is a former Indian actress and dancer who predominantly worked in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu films.

She rose to fame after winning the Eve’s Weekly Miss India title in 1981 at the age of 17. Her acting career was marked by her performances in films like Hero (1983), Shahenshah (1988), Ghayal (1990), and Damini (1993).

Profile

• Full name: Meenakshi Seshadri (née Shashikala Seshadri)
• Date of birth: November 16, 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
• State of origin: Jharkhand
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Former actress, dancer
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Brother – Shekhar Seshadri
• Spouse: Harish Mysore (investment banker)
• Children: Daughter – Kendra, Son – Sanjosh
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Tamilian
• Net worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Meenakshi Seshadri was born on November 16, 1963, in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. She is now at the age of 62 years. Born into a Tamilian family, Meenakshi was initially named Shashikala. Her father was an employee of Sindri.

She trained in four Indian classical dance forms: Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, and Odissi under renowned gurus like Vempati Chinna Satyam and Jaya Rama Rao. At 17, Meenakshi won the Eve’s Weekly Miss India title in 1981, which marked the beginning of her journey in the entertainment industry.

Personal Life

Meenakshi Seshadri married Harish Mysore, an investment banker, in 1995. After her marriage, she moved to the United States and settled in Texas.

She has two children, Kendra and Sanjosh. Meenakshi has dedicated herself to raising her family and managing her dance school, Cherish Institute of Dance, in Dallas.

Career

Meenakshi Seshadri made her film debut with Painter Babu in 1983, but it was her second film, Hero (1983), directed by Subhash Ghai and starring Jackie Shroff, that catapulted her to stardom.

She went on to appear in numerous successful films, including Shahenshah (1988), Ghayal (1990), and Damini (1993). Her performance in Damini is particularly noted for its impact, as she portrayed a woman fighting for justice against her in-laws. After her last film, Ghatak (1996), Meenakshi retired from acting to focus on her family life in the United States.

Net Worth

Meenakshi Seshadri‘s net worth is esttimated around $3 million. Her income during her active years came from her successful acting career and modeling assignments.

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Filmography

• Painter Babu (1983)
• Hero (1983)
• Aandhi-Toofan (1985)
• Meri Jung (1985)
• Swati (1986)
• Dilwaala (1986)
• Dacait (1987)
• Inaam Dus Hazaar (1987)
• Shahenshah (1988)
• Mahaadev (1989)
• Awaargi (1990)
• Jurm (1990)
• Ghayal (1990)
• Ghar Ho To Aisa (1990)
• Damini (1993)
• Duet (1994)
• Ghatak (1996)