Aditi Shankar

Aditi Shankar is an Indian actress and playback singer who works in the Indian cinema prominently in Tamil films.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Aditi debuted as an actress in director M. Muthaiah's Tamil film Viruman (2022) with actor Karthi. She won the Best Debut Actress award for her performance in Viruman (2022) for portraying the role Theanmozhi.[7][8][9]

In this Indian name, the name Shankar (disambiguation) is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Aditi.

Aditi Shankar
Aditi in 2023
Born
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesAditi Sankar
Alma materSri Ramachandra University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2022 – present
Parent

Early life

Aditi was born at Chennai, Tamil Nadu in India. She is the daughter of Indian filmmaker S. Shankar. She also has an elder sister, Aishwarya Shankar and a younger brother, Arjith Shankar.[10][11] Aditi completed her medical degree at Sri Ramachandra University. After graduation she confessed to her parents about her long term passion for acting, following which she make her debut in Viruman.[12][13]

Career

Aditi debuted as a playback singer for the song "Romeo and Juliet" from the Telugu film Ghani starring Varun Tej which received positive feedback from critics. The music video and song was ranked at number 1 position for a whole one month in India alone.[14][15][16] She also sang the song Madura Veeran in her debut film in 2022 as well.

In 2021, She was approached by film director M. Muthaiah offering Aditi the lead role in the masala film Viruman playing the lead female character in the film.[17] It was released on 12 August 2022. The Outlook India wrote "Karthi-Aditi Shankar Win You Over with an Engrossing Family Entertainer". The Hindu wrote, "Aditi Shankar is definitely an upgrade from Muthaiya's previous films".[18] The Times of India wrote, "Take the initial scenes with the female lead, Thaenu (Aditi Shankar, making a confident debut). She is shown as someone who is affectionate towards Muthupandi, even though he is a man who is hard to like. We think this equation between them would pose a challenge to Viruman, who has fallen for her and wants to marry her, but in just a couple of scenes, we see the character shifting her allegiance, thanks to a convenient plot development".[19][20] She also started filming for her a new film, which is directed by Director Madonne Ashwin officially roped her in, along with Sivakarthikeyan, for his next film, Maaveeran.[21][22]

In 2023, Aditi signed up her third film alongside actor Vishnu Vishal which is currently untitled and directed by director Rajkumar.[23][24] She was also approached by director Vishnuvardhan who requested her to play the lead role in his film opposing debutante actor Akash Murali who is the younger brother of actor Atharvaa. Aditi agreed to the untitled project and currently filming for the film.[25]

Personal life

Just before her debut film Viruman was released in 2022, actress and model Aathmika targeted Aditi on social media and stirred up controversy considering Aditi to be the main reason for nepotism in south Indian films stating "It's good to see privileged getting easy way through the ladder while the rest". Aathmika also stated saying "Aditi is privileged to be able to enter the film industry just because of her father". However, Aditi later back lashed at Aathmika for her words and later removing her social media status.[26][27]

Filmography
Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • Note: All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
List of Aditi Shankar film credits
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022VirumanTheanmozhi (Theanu)Debut
Award for Best Debut Actress		[28][29]
2023Maaveeran Not yet releasedTBARelease planned for 11 August 2023[30]
TBAUntitled film alongside Vishnu Vishal Not yet releasedTBAFilming[31]
TBAUntitled film directed by Vishnuvardhan Not yet releasedTBAFilming[32]

Discography

Playback singer
List of Aditi Shankar playback singer credits
Year Film Song Composer Lyrics Language Ref.
2022Ghani "Romeo Juliet"RaghuramTelugu[33]
Viruman "Madura Veeran"Yuvan Shankar RajaRaju MuruganTamil[34]

Music videos
List of Aditi Shankar music video credits
Year Title Singer(s) Ref.
2022 Vanakkam Chennai Chess AR Rahman

Awards and nominations
List of Aditi Shankar film awards and nominations
Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2023 Vikatan Awards Best Debut Actress Viruman Won [35]
Best Playback Singer Nominated

References
  1. "I'll pursue both singing and acting equally, says Aditi Shankar". The Times of India. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  2. "Aditi Shankar to team up with this stylish director for her next project? – Hot buzz". indiaglitz.com. 24 May 2022.
  3. "Dream come true – Aditi Shankar's tweet!!!". indiaherald.com. 10 September 2021.
  4. "The person behind Shankar's daughter Aditi's debut as actress revealed". indiaglitz.com. 7 September 2021.
  5. "Aditi Shankar enchants her followers with the latest modern photoshoot! – Viral pictures". indiaglitz.com. 28 January 2022.
  6. "Shankar's daughter actress Aditi Shankar meets Superstar Rajinikanth". indiaglitz.com. 12 September 2021.
  7. "Aditi Shankar's one more hidden talent besides acting revealed". indiaglitz.com. 6 February 2022.
  8. "Aditi Shankar's absolute transformation in ramp walk video floors netizens". indiaglitz.com. 13 September 2021.
  9. "The energetic song teaser from Karthi & Aditi Shankar's 'Viruman' is out! – Viral video". indiaglitz.com. 8 May 2022.
  10. "Shankar's daughter Aditi Shankar to make her silver screen debut with Viruman". The Indian Express. 6 September 2021.
  11. "Is Shankar's younger daughter actress Aditi Shankar getting married suddenly?". indiaglitz.com. 30 March 2022.
  12. "Actress Aditi Shankar is now officially a doctor". indiaglitz.com. 11 December 2021.
  13. "Aditi Shankar to Kalyani Priyadarshan: Daughters of Tamil directors who made their debut as heroines". The Times of India. 6 September 2021.
  14. "Aditi Shankar now debuts as singer, before her acting debut 'Viruman' releases". The Times of India. 7 February 2022.
  15. "Tamil Director Shankar's daughter Aditi Shankar now turns singer too!". The Times of India. 7 February 2022.
  16. "Romeo Juliet, Third Single From Varun Tej's Ghani, Trends on YouTube". news18.com. 10 February 2022.
  17. "Karthi, Aditi Shankar film Viruman wrapped up". Cinema Express. 22 December 2021.
  18. "'Viruman' movie review: Karthi and Prakash Raj are endearing in this blaring rural drama that firmly sticks to its traditions". The Hindu. 12 August 2022.
  19. "Viruman Movie Review : Actors make this generic rural drama a passable affair... barely!". The Times of India. 12 August 2022.
  20. "'Viruman' Movie Review: Karthi-Aditi Shankar Win You Over with an Engrossing Family Entertainer". outlookindia.com. 13 August 2022.
  21. "After Aditi Shankar, director Mysskin roped in for Sivakarthikeyan's Maaveeran". The Indian Express. 4 August 2022.
  22. "Aditi Shankar on board as the female lead in Sivakarthikeyan's bilingual film Maaveeran". Pinkvilla. 6 August 2022.
  23. "Aditi Shankar signs new movie with sensational director". www.indiaglitz.com. 6 August 2022.
  24. "Aditi Shankar signs her third movie as heroine with top director - DEETS". www.indiaglitz.com. 20 March 2023.
  25. "Vishnuvardhan teams up with Aditi Shankar, Akash Murali for a romantic flick. Details inside". www.indiatoday.in. 21 March 2023.
  26. "Did Aathmika indirectly attack Aditi Shankar on Twitter?". jfwonline.com. 6 August 2022.
  27. "Neitizens ask Aathmika indirectly attack aditi Shankar on twitter, is Aathmika indirectly referring to Aditi Shankar? Netizens question". time.news. 6 August 2022.
  28. "Aditi Shankar plays Thenmozhi in Viruman!". Sify. 16 September 2021. Archived from the original on 16 September 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  29. "Karthi and Aditi Shankar to start shooting for new film Viruman". ThePrimetime. 18 September 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  30. "Sivakarthikeyan-Madonne Ashwin's 'Maaveeran' gets release date". The Hindu. 22 April 2023.
  31. "Is Aditi Shankar to star opposite Vishnu Vishal?". Times Of India. 22 April 2023.
  32. "Aditi Shankar will be Akash's love interest in his debut film with Vishnuvardhan". Times Of India. 20 March 2023.
  33. "Aditi Shankar steals the show at 'Romeo Juliet' song launch event". cinechitchat.com. 9 February 2022. Archived from the original on 9 February 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  34. "Aditi Shankar Reveals How She Got Opportunity to Sing in Viruman". news18.com. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  35. Ananda Vikatan – 29 March 2023 – சினிமா விருதுகள் 2022 – திறமைக்கு மரியாதை | Ananda Vikatan cinema awards 2022 – Vikatan [Ananda Vikatan – 29 March 2023 – Cinema Awards 2022 – Tribute to talent | Ananda Vikatan cinema awards 2022 – Vikatan]. cinema.vikatan.com (in Tamil). 22 March 2023.
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