Personal Info
Known For - Actress, Wellness and Fitness Expert, Theatre Director, Host, Dancer
Gender - Female
Religion - Hinduism
Date of Birth - August 17, 1981 ( 43 Years Years old)
New Delhi, India
Charu Shankar
Actress, Wellness and Fitness Expert, Theatre Director, Host, Dancer
Biography
Charu Shankar is an Indian actress, wellness and fitness expert, theatre director, host, and dancer. Born on August 17, 1981, in New Delhi, India, she pursued a Masters of Arts in English (Hons.) from Lady Shri Ram College for Women. Charu gained recognition for her portrayal of Mehrunissa in the Hindi television show 'Siyaasat' (2014) on Epic TV. She has appeared in various films, including 'The Darjeeling Limited' (2007) and 'Talvar' (2015), and web series like 'Made In Heaven' (2019). In 2023, she portrayed former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the web series 'Rocket Boys' on SonyLIV.
Lesser Known Facts
Charu began her dance training at The Danceworx during college and was part of the repertory company from 2002 to 2005.
She is an AFPA-certified pre and post-natal fitness specialist and a certified ACE trainer.
Charu portrayed Mirabai, the devotee of Lord Krishna, in her first school play.
She has worked in both Hollywood and Bollywood film projects and featured in various advertisements.