Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/06/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Kasthuri Shankar
15/08/2025
Kasthuri Shankar joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Madurai on 15 August 2025. Reports noted that she had been publicly supporting the party in the lead-up to the move, and that the induction was led by the Tamil Nadu BJP leadership.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Kasturi |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Graduate |
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| College/University | Ethiraj College For Women, Chennai |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 2000 |
Relationships & More
| Husband/Spouse | Ravikumar (doctor) |
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| Children |
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Family
| Father | P. S. Shankar (engineer) |
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| Mother | Sumathi Shankar (lawyer) |
Career
| Beauty Pageants | 1992, Miss Chennai, Femina Miss Madras | ||||||||||
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| Debut |
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| Awards | HMTV Nari Puraskar in Hyderabad (April 2023) | ||||||||||
| Notable Films | Indian (1996), Annamayya (1997), Kaadhal Kavithai (1998) | ||||||||||
| Total Films | 60+ films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada cinema | ||||||||||
| Other Work | Television presenter, model, entrepreneur, film distributor in USA, marketing and media consultant for Indian films overseas, writer with monthly columns for Times of India | ||||||||||
| Television Roles | Vani in ‘Kaiyalavu Manasu’ (1995, Malayalam), Tulasi in ‘Intinti Gruhalakshmi’ (2020, Telugu), Kasthuri in ‘Aruvi’ (2022, Tamil) | ||||||||||
| Television Hosting | Sun Kudumbam Awards (2010), Vina Vidai Vettai (2013), Vina Vidai Vettai Juniors (2014) | ||||||||||
| Political Career | Joined Bharatiya Janata Party in 2025 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kasthuri Shankar is a versatile Indian actress, model, television host, and activist. | |
| 2. She is well-known in the South Indian film industry. | |
| 3. During her school days, Kasthuri gained recognition as a hockey champion at the state level. | |
| 4. She actively participated in National Cadet Corps (NCC) camps in school and college. | |
| 5. In college, Kasthuri developed a strong interest in fashion and took part in numerous fashion shows. | |
| 6. In the late 1990s, she wrote a weekly column titled 'K. I. S. S. – Keep It Simple, Stupid' for Kumudam magazine. | |
| 7. Kasthuri has appeared in various television series and also worked as a television host. | |
| 8. She participated in a semi-nude photoshoot for the book 'The Bodies of Mothers: A Beautiful Body Project.' | |
| 9. In 2019, she was a contestant on the reality show 'Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3.' | |
| 10. Kasthuri enjoys quizzes and often showcases her skills on different platforms. | |
| 11. Dedicated to societal improvement, she frequently collaborates with non-profit organizations. | |
| 12. An avid animal lover, Kasthuri regularly shares pictures with animals. | |
| 13. She has a passion for food and cooking, often sharing her culinary skills on social media. | |
| 14. Dance plays a vital role in Kasthuri's life, and she keeps up with the latest dance trends. | |
| 15. She was a BBC's Mastermind India 2000 quiz finalist. | |
| 16. She served as an RD cadet in the air-force wing during her school years. | |
| 17. A rank holder in board exams. | |
| 18. She has long-term vision to provide quality assisted-living care for senior citizens. | |
| 19. She has a brother. | |
| 20. Post marriage, she lived in Tennessee, USA, before shifting back to Chennai. |