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Shalini Pandey
Pandey in 2023
Born (1993-09-23) 23 September 1993 (age 31)
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
OccupationActress
Years active2016–present

Shalini Pandey (born 23 September 1993) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Telugu and Hindi films. She made her acting debut in the Telugu film Arjun Reddy (2017), and has since acted in the Tamil film 100% Kadhal (2019), the Telugu films Mahanati (2018) and 118 (2019), and the Hindi films Jayeshbhai Jordaar (2022) and Maharaj (2024).

Early life

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Pandey was born on 23 September 1993 in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Before making her acting debut, Pandey worked as a theatre artist in Jabalpur.[1][2]

Career

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Breakthrough (2017–2019)

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Pandey made her screen debut with the Telugu film Arjun Reddy in 2017, where she played a medical student opposite Vijay Deverakonda.[3][4] A major commercial success, the film earned her the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu nomination.[5] Hemanth Kumar of Firstpost noted, "Shalini as Preethi, is good and it's the vulnerability that she encapsulates that makes the love story so intense".[6] In her first film of 2018, Pandey made her Hindi film debut with a cameo appearance in Meri Nimmo.[7] The same year, she had a supporting role in the Telugu film Mahanati, a major box office success.[8][9]

Pandey at the launch of 100% Kadhal in 2019

Pandey had five film releases in 2019. She first played Sowcar Janaki in the Telugu film NTR: Kathanayakudu.[10] She then played the lead in the Telugu film 118, opposite Nandamuri Kalyan Ram.[11] The film was a commercial success. Neeshita Nyayapati of The Times of India found her performance to be adequate in the role but was more appreciate of her chemistry with Ram.[12] Later the year, Pandey made her Tamil film debut with 100% Kadhal, playing a college student opposite G. V. Prakash Kumar. It emerged as a box office failure.[13] In her next Tamil film, she played the lead opposite Jiiva in Gorilla.[14] In her final film of the year, she played a college student opposite Raj Tarun in the Telugu film Iddari Lokam Okate, a box office average.[15]

Career expansion (2020–present)

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In 2020, Pandey starred in Bamfaad, a romantic action film in which she played a Hindu girl who becomes romantically involved with a Muslim boy (played by Aditya Rawal).[16][17] Anna MM Vetticad of Firspost found her to be "efficient" but added that she lacks "spark".[18] That year, she also starred in the Telugu film Nishabdham.[19] Sowmya Rajendran of The News Minute wrote that she was "a surprise as the possessive Sonali. She's meant to be annoying yet likable. A tough ask, but Shalini pulls it off".[20]

Pandey portrayed a Gujarati housewife opposite Ranveer Singh in Jayeshbhai Jordaar (2022), a comedy about female infanticide. It emerged as a box-office bomb.[21] In a negative review of the film, Rediff.com's Sukanya Verma wrote that Pandey "piggy backs entirely on Ranveer Singh's feminism to leave any impact."[22] Following a two year hiatus, she had a brief role opposite Junaid Khan in the Hindi film Maharaj, that was released directly on to Netflix.[23] Pratikshya Mishra of The Quint opined that she "pulls her weight" in a short but important role.[24]

In 2025, Pandey starred in the Netflix series Dabba Cartel, which tells the story of a group of women operating a drug business under the guise of a food delivery company. In a mixed review for Hindustan Times, Abhimanyu Mathur observed that her earnest efforts were constrained by a role that "allows her to do very little apart from looking helpless".[25]

Media image

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Pandey was placed in The Indian Express and 123telugu, "Top Actresses" list of 2017.[26][27] In the same year, she was also placed 19th in Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women List.[28]

Filmography

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Films

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2017 Arjun Reddy Dr. Preethi Shetty Telugu [29]
2018 Meri Nimmo Nimmo's friend Hindi [30]
Mahanati Suseela Telugu [31]
2019 NTR: Kathanayakudu Sowcar Janaki Telugu
118 Megha Telugu [32]
100% Kadhal Mahalakshmi Tamil
Gorilla Jhansi Tamil [33]
Iddari Lokam Okate Varsha Telugu [34]
2020 Bamfaad Neelam Hindi [35]
Nishabdham Sonali Telugu
2022 Jayeshbhai Jordaar Mudra Patel Hindi [36]
2024 Maharaj Kishori Hindi [37]
TBA Idly Kadai † TBA Tamil Filming [38]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Man Mein Hai Visshwas Saumya Episode 21
2017 Crime Patrol Vineeta Episode: "The Kidnapping"
2025 Dabba Cartel Raji Lead role

Music video

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Year Title Singer Ref.
2022 "Nakhrey Nakhrey" Armaan Malik [39]

Discography

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Year Song Co-singer(s) Notes Ref.
2018 "Naa Pranamay" Tejas Shankar Along with Lagori Band [40]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2017 Zee Cine Awards Telugu Best Debut Actress Arjun Reddy Won [41]
2018 Sakshi Excellence Awards Most Popular Actress of The Year Won [42]
South Indian International Movie Awards Best Female Debut – Telugu Nominated [43]
Zee Telugu Apsara Awards Debut Heroine of the Year Nominated [44]
Best Find of the Year Won
2025 Iconic Gold Awards Best Popular Actress - OTT Maharaj Won [45]

References

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  1. ^ "Ritika Singh pens emotional post for Shalini Pandey on birthday". India Today. 22 September 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  2. ^ "All you need to know about Arjun Reddy actress and Ranveer Singh's Jayeshbhai Jordaar co star Shalini Pandey". Pinkvilla. 11 October 2019. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  3. ^ Murali Krishna, CH (30 August 2017). "I'm open to a live-in relationship: Arjun Reddy star Shalini Pandey". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  4. ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita (28 August 2017). "Samantha showers love on Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey starrer 'Arjun Reddy,' calls it the most original film she has watched". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Telugu film 'Arjun Reddy' reaches the Rs 50 crore club". The News Minute. 16 October 2017. Archived from the original on 6 February 2018. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  6. ^ Kumar, Hemanth (25 August 2017). "Arjun Reddy movie review: Vijay Devarakonda-starrer heralds a new chapter in Telugu cinema". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 28 January 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Aanand L Rai's Meri Nimmo to premiere on Eros Now today". Daily News and Analysis. 27 April 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  8. ^ Pudipeddi, Haricharan (2 July 2018). "Mahanati completes 50-day theatrical run, becomes highest grossing woman-led South Indian film". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 14 July 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  9. ^ "Arjun Reddy star Shalini Pandey bags Dulquer Salmaan's next Tamil film". The Indian Express. 15 October 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  10. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (9 January 2019). "NTR Kathanayakudu: On a reverential tone". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  11. ^ Ratda, Khushboo (1 March 2019). "118 Movie Review: Kalyan Ram starrer opens to positive response; check it out". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 14 July 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  12. ^ "118 Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  13. ^ Suganth, M (18 September 2017). "Arjun Reddy girl Shalini Pandey in 100% Kadhal". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  14. ^ C R, Sharanya (29 December 2017). "Jiiva and Shalini Pandey's next movie will feature a live chimpanzee". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  15. ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita (7 October 2019). "Raj Tarun and Shalini Pandey's 'Eddari Lokam Okate' first-look is here". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  16. ^ "Bamfaad Trailer: Paresh Rawal's son Aditya & Shalini Pandey's love story is marred by violence & drama". Pinkvilla. 7 April 2020. Archived from the original on 13 April 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  17. ^ "7 best shows and movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5 and Voot Select to watch this weekend". GQ India. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  18. ^ "Bamfaad movie review: Aditya Rawal makes his mark in an engaging, even if generic, crime-and-love saga". Firstpost. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  19. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (24 September 2020). "Director Hemanth Madhukar discusses the making of Anushka Shetty and R Madhavan starrer 'Nishabdham'". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  20. ^ Rajendran, Sowmya (2 October 2020). "'Nishabdham' review: Anushka Shetty, Madhavan film has good ideas but falls short". The News Minute. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  21. ^ "Ranveer Singh and Shalini Pandey starrer Jayeshbhai Jordaar to release on May 13, 2022; unveils quirky announcement video". Bollywood Hungama. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  22. ^ "Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  23. ^ Chowdhury, Rishita Roy (15 February 2021). "Ira Khan demands inside scoop as brother Junaid begins shooting his debut film Maharaja with Shalini Pandey". India Today. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  24. ^ "Review: 'Maharaj' Encourages Deeper Conversations Than the Ones It Tries To Have". The Quint. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  25. ^ Mathur, Abhimanyu (28 February 2025). "Dabba Cartel review: Shabana Azmi in Godmother mode is the saving grace of this tepid desi Narcos-meets-Breaking Bad". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  26. ^ "Telugu actresses who made a mark in 2017". The Indian Express. 22 December 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  27. ^ "2017 Recap: New talented actresses of the year". 123telugu. 30 December 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  28. ^ "Kajal Aggarwal: Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women 2017 - Take a bow, hotties!". The Times of India. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  29. ^ Jonnalagedda, Pranita (12 August 2017). "Shalini Pandey: Driven by passion". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  30. ^ "Meri Nimmo Official Trailer". 23 April 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2022 – via YouTube.
  31. ^ Sundar, Priyanka (10 May 2018). "Keerthy Suresh's Mahanati has a huge star cast. Here's a look at who plays who in the biopic". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 23 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  32. ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita (1 March 2019). "118 Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  33. ^ "Jiiva and Shalini Pandey start shooting for 'Gorilla'". The News Minute. 5 February 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  34. ^ Krishna CH, Murli (30 April 2019). "Shalini Pandey to star in Iddari Lokam Okate". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  35. ^ Sharma, Anubhav (8 April 2020). "Bamfaad Movie Premiere on Zee5 10th April 2020 Find Trailer Review Featuring Aditya Rawal & Shalini Pandey". Social Telecast. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  36. ^ "'Jayeshbhai Jordaar' In Legal Trouble". Outlook. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  37. ^ "Junaid Khan resumes shooting for Maharaja; film also stars Shalini Pandey and Sharvari Wagh". News18. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  38. ^ "Maharaj actor Shalini Pandey joins Dhanush's 'Idli Kadai', begins shooting in Hyderabad". India TV. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  39. ^ "Armaan Malik announces new single 'Nakhrey Nakhrey' featuring Shalini Pandey". The Times of India. IANS. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  40. ^ Pudipeddi, Haricharan (12 February 2018). "Arjun Reddy actress Shalini Pandey turns singer. Listen to it here". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  41. ^ "Zee Telugu Golden Awards 2017". Zee5. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  42. ^ "Sakshi Excellence Awards 2017: Shalini Pandey Gets Most Popular Actress of The Year Award". Sakshi Excellence Awards. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  43. ^ "SIIMA 2018 Winners List For Telugu Movies". Sakshi Post. 16 September 2018. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  44. ^ "At Zee Telugu Apsara Awards 2018, Kajal Aggarwal and Tamannaah win honours". Hindustan Times. 9 April 2018. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  45. ^ "Kartik Aaryan, Chandu Champion, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 win top honours at the Iconic Gold Awards 2025". Tribune India. ANI. 15 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
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