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Shalini

Born: November 20, 1979
Shalini  Poster
FAN SCORE
80
POPULARITY
80

Shalini is a talented Indian actress who worked predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. She began her acting journey as a child artist and quickly became one of the most loved faces in South Indi... Read more

Shalini is a talented Indian actress who worked predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. She began her acting journey as a child artist and quickly became one of the most loved faces in South Indian films. Shalini made her debut as a lead actress in the Malayalam film Aniyathi Pravu in 1997 which became a massive hit. In Tamil cinema she gained immense popularity through her roles in Alaipayuthey and Piriyadha Varam Vendum. Known for her expressive performances and graceful screen presence she won several awards during her short yet memorable acting career. After marrying actor Ajith Kumar she retired from films to focus on her family life and continues to be admired by fans for her simplicity and charm. Show less

ROLES
Actress
HEIGHT
5' 5"/55kg
BIRTH PLACE
Thiruvalla, Kerala, India

Quick Info

Born November 20, 1979
Birth Place Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
Height 5' 5"/55kg
Fan Score 80
Popularity 80
Roles Actress

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Videos

Romantic Scenes of Shalini from the Tamil Movie Vazhthu...
Alaipayuthey Movie Scene Oru Kalyaname Ivlo Kashtama Ir...
Ajith Painful Decision and Shalini Love Confession from...
Alaipayuthey Thali Comedy Scene
Raja Chinna Roja Tamil Movie Shalini Befriends Rajinika...

Personal Details

Alternative Names Baby Shalini
Spouses
Children Anoushka Kumar, Aadvik
Parents Alice, Babu
Relatives Shamlee, Richard Rishi

Did You Know

Trivia
  • Shalini began acting at the age of three as a child artist in Malayalam cinema
    She received the Kerala State Award for Best Child Artist for her role in Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku
    She made her Tamil debut in Alaipayuthey directed by Mani Ratnam which became a cult classic
    She retired from acting after her marriage to Ajith Kumar
    She is also known for her love of reading and a private family lifestyle
Quotes
  • Acting was a beautiful phase of my life but family comes first
    I will always cherish the memories I created in cinema
Trademarks
  • Graceful screen presence and natural acting
    Soft spoken and expressive performances
    Elegant portrayal of simple yet strong female characters
Nicknames
  • Baby Shalini
Salaries
  • Earned around Rs 5 lakh per film during her peak acting years

Frequently Asked Questions

01

How did Shalini start her journey in the film industry?

Shalini began acting at a very young age as a child artist in Malayalam films and quickly became one of the most loved child stars in South India.

02

What are some of the most memorable movies of Shalini?

Some of her most popular films include Alaipayuthey in Tamil and Aniyathi Pravu in Malayalam both of which earned her huge fame among audiences.

03

Why did Shalini decide to quit acting?

After marrying Tamil actor Ajith Kumar Shalini decided to step away from films to focus on her family and personal life though fans still remember her fondly.

04

How is Shalini connected to the film industry today?

Even though she no longer acts Shalini remains in the spotlight through her husband Ajith Kumar and is admired for balancing family life with grace.

05

What makes Shalini special to her fans?

Fans love Shalini for her natural acting her innocent smile and the genuine warmth she brought to every role she played on screen.

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