| Alias | Shashikala Seshadri |
|---|---|
| Age | 55 years |
| Height | 5'6" |
| Weight | 55.00 Kgs |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Language Worked in | Hindi, Tamil |
| Spouse | Harish Mysore |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Favourite Cuisine | South Indian |
| Favourite Color | White |
| City | Chennai |
Meenakshi Seshadri, born as Shashikala Seshadri, made her debut in Painter Babu , Telugu/Hindi bilingual film (1982) opposite Rajiv Goswami, Son of Manoj Kumar. She shot to fame with the mega hit film Hero (1983) directed by Subhash Ghai. She was nominated for a Filmfare Award for her role in the film Damini.
She acted in her last film Ghatak in (1997). Meenakshi appeared in a number of films like Awara Baap alongside Madhuri Dixit and Rajesh Khanna, Bewafai alongside Rajnikant and Rajesh Khanna, Meri Jung opposite Anil Kapoor, Inaam Dus Hazaar opposite Sanjay Dutt, Shahenshah alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Mithun, Vijay opposite Anil Kapoor. Meenakshi Sheshadri had the privilege of working with the best Bollywood banners as well as distinguished actors.
Known for her angelic beauty and impeccable dance performances, Meenakshi is among the few actresses who did not stereotype their on screen image. Her magnetism would liveliness to every film she worked in. Though she was appreciated for all her films, her high came when she was paired opposite superstar Amitabh Bachchan in 1988's Shahenshah. The film, though considered then as a flop, was a money spinner and is said to have made more money than any other blockbuster film.
Her groundbreaking performance was in Damini released in 1993. Directed by famed filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi, it also starred Rishi Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Amrish Puri, Tinu Anand and Paresh Rawal. The film was based on the sensitive subject of injustice towards a rape victim. Damini became a mega success and received a number of awards including the coveted National Film Award. Meenakshi was accolade for her versatility and display of varied set of emotions on screen.
She retired from cinema after marrying investment banker Harish Mysore. She had a civil wedding, a registered shaadi, in New York. The couple have two children, daughter Kendra and son Josh. Meenakshi lives in Plano, Texas, with a daughter, Kendra and a son, Josh.[8] There, she teaches Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Odissi.
She performs with her students at charity events and fundraisers.[citation needed] A philanthropist, Meenakshi and her disciples performed at the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) convention in California.