Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/11/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Thiruvalla, Kerala, India |
Latest News about Baby Shalini
23/02/2026
Shalini, known as 'Baby Shalini', was celebrated as Malayalam cinema’s most successful child superstar and a style icon among kids. She later became a leading lady, delivering many blockbusters before taking a break from the industry in the early 2000s after her marriage to Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar to focus on her family. She remains beloved by audiences to this day.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other names | Shalini Ajith |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
| School | Fatima Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai (K.G to 8th) | Adarsh Vidyalaya, Chennai (9th to 10th) | A school in Church Park, Chennai (11th and 12th) |
Personal Life
| Religion/Religious Views | Christianity |
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| Ethnicity | Protestant Malayali Christian |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 24/04/2000 |
Family
| Father | Babu |
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| Mother | Alice |
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| Spouse | Ajith Kumar (actor) |
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Career
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Favourites
| Food | Chicken |
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| Singer | Michael Jackson |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/shaliniajithkumar2022/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Baby Shalini is a former Indian actress and child artist recognized for her roles in Malayalam and Tamil films. | |
| 2. She received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for her role in Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku (1983). | |
| 3. Transitioning to lead roles in Malayalam and Tamil cinema in 1997 marked her move from child acting. | |
| 4. After marrying Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, she retired from acting in 2000. | |
| 5. Her distinctive short bob hairstyle with a front fringe became widely known as the 'Baby Shalini haircut'. | |
| 6. In addition to her acting talent, she is an adept badminton player, having participated in state-level competitions. | |
| 7. Both Baby Shalini and Ajith Kumar adhere to their respective religions and teach their children about both faiths. | |
| 8. Interestingly, neither Ajith Kumar nor Shalini enjoy eating chocolates. | |
| 9. She also played the lead character in the TV serial Amloo telecast in the late 1980s on Doordarshan. | |
| 10. Shalini and her siblings, Shamili and Richard Rishi, acted as child artists in the 1990 Telugu language blockbuster film Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari. |