Shamlee (actress) Biography: Parents, Siblings, Age, Movies, TV Shows, Awards, Instagram, Ethnicity

Shamlee is a former Indian actress who began her acting career at the age of two with the Tamil film Rajanadai in 1989.

She earned widespread recognition for her portrayal of Anjali in the 1990 film Anjali, which earned her the National Film Award for Best Child Artist. Shamlee also received awards for her performances in Malootty and Mathe Haditu Kogile.

Profile

• Full Name: Shamlee
• Stage Name: Shamlee
• Born: 10, July 1987
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Former actress
• Height: 1.7m
• Parent: Alice and Babu
• Siblings: Shalini and Richard Rishi
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life And Education

Shamlee was born on July 10, 1987, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, to her parents, Alice and Babu. She has two siblings—Shalini and Richard Rishi—both of whom have also pursued careers within the entertainment sector.

Shamlee completed her education at Women’s Christian College in Chennai, where she earned her degree. Of Indian ethnicity, she follows the Hindu faith, which is an integral part of her cultural background.

Career

Shamlee began her acting career at the age of two with the Tamil film Rajanadai in 1989. Her breakthrough role came in 1990 with Mani Ratnam‘s Anjali, where she portrayed a mentally challenged child.

This powerful performance earned her the prestigious National Film Award for Best Child Artist, propelling her into the spotlight and making her one of the most prominent child artists in South Indian cinema.

Shamlee also won several other accolades, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for her performance in Malootty and the Karnataka State Film Award for her Kannada debut in Mathe Haditu Kogile.

Throughout the 1990s, Shamlee enjoyed a successful career in various regional film industries, acting in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam films. She appeared in films like Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Kilukkampetti, and Harikrishnans, receiving widespread acclaim for her versatility and talent.

Her remarkable success as a child artist also led to her becoming one of the youngest income tax assessees at the time, highlighting her financial success and recognition within the industry.

In 2009, Shamlee made her transition to adult roles, marking the shift with her lead performance in the Telugu film Oye! alongside Siddharth. However, her adult roles garnered mixed reviews, and between 2010 and 2015, she took a break from acting to study and work in Singapore.

Upon her return to acting, she appeared in films like Veera Sivaji (2016) and Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti (2016), although her performances did not receive critical acclaim. Shamlee‘s last notable appearance was in the 2018 Telugu film Ammammagarillu.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @shamlee_official

Personal Life

Shamlee is currently unmarried and does not have any children. There have been no publicly reported relationships or boyfriends associated with her, as she has maintained a private personal life.

Over the years, Shamlee has chosen to focus more on her personal well-being and career, stepping back from active acting roles. While she garnered significant attention in her early years as a child artist, she has since opted for a quieter lifestyle, keeping her personal affairs away from the public eye.

Filmography

• Durga (1990) – Durga, Mallika
• Thai Poosam (1991) – Velayutham
• Sendhoora Devi (1991) – Sindhu, Nandu
• Pookkalam Varavayi (1991) – Geethu
• Anbu Sangili (1991) – Geethu
• Keechu Raallu (1991) – Jyoti
• Bhairavi (1991)
• Kilukkampetti (1991) – Chikkumol
• Shwetaagni (1991)
• Vaasalile Oru Vennila (1991) – Ammu
• Police Lockup (1992)
• Killer (1992) – Sneha

Net Worth

Shamlee‘s net worth is not specifically disclosed in available sources, but it is estimated to be around $1 million, based on her successful career as a child artist and her subsequent roles as an adult actress.