Kasthuri Shankar Age, Wiki and Bio

Kasthuri Shankar

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/06/1976
Age48 years
BirthplaceMadras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India

Bio/Wiki

Other nameKasturi
ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin
Food HabitVegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationGraduate
College/UniversityEthiraj College For Women, Chennai

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date2000

Relationships & More

Husband/SpouseRavikumar (doctor)
Children
SonSankalp Ravikumar
DaughterShobini Ravikumar

Family

FatherP. S. Shankar (engineer)
MotherSumathi Shankar (lawyer)

Career

Beauty Pageants1992, Miss Chennai, Femina Miss Madras
Debut
Film
TamilAatha Un Koyilile (1991) as 'Kasthuri'
MalayalamChakravarthy (1991) as 'Praseetha'
TeluguGang War (1992) as 'Kaveri'
KannadaJaana (1994) as 'Kasturi'
AwardsHMTV Nari Puraskar in Hyderabad (April 2023)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Kasthuri Shankar is a versatile Indian actress, model, television host, and activist.
She is well-known in the South Indian film industry.
During her school days, Kasthuri gained recognition as a hockey champion at the state level.
She actively participated in National Cadet Corps (NCC) camps in school and college.
In college, Kasthuri developed a strong interest in fashion and took part in numerous fashion shows.
In the late 1990s, she wrote a weekly column titled 'K. I. S. S. – Keep It Simple, Stupid' for Kumudam magazine.
Kasthuri has appeared in various television series and also worked as a television host.
She participated in a semi-nude photoshoot for the book 'The Bodies of Mothers: A Beautiful Body Project.'
In 2019, she was a contestant on the reality show 'Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3.'
Kasthuri enjoys quizzes and often showcases her skills on different platforms.
Dedicated to societal improvement, she frequently collaborates with non-profit organizations.
An avid animal lover, Kasthuri regularly shares pictures with animals.
She has a passion for food and cooking, often sharing her culinary skills on social media.
Dance plays a vital role in Kasthuri's life, and she keeps up with the latest dance trends.