Shanti Priya: Then and Now – A Look at the Actress’s Evolution

The actress Shanti Priya, who co-starred with Akshay Kumar in the film ‘Saugandh’ in 1991, has significantly changed over the years. Her upcoming film, ‘Badgirl’, is directed by Varsha Bharat, produced by Anurag Kashyap, and will be released on September 5th. Starting her career in Tamil and Telugu films, Shanti Priya entered Bollywood with ‘Saugandh.’ While the film didn’t perform well at the box office, the songs were appreciated. She also appeared in Hindi films like ‘Phool Aur Angaar,’ ‘Meherbaan,’ ‘Veerta,’ and ‘Sajna Saath Nibhana.’ With 35 years in the film industry, Shanti Priya’s look has evolved considerably. She recently made headlines by shaving her head, explaining that this was a conscious decision to challenge conventional beauty norms and reject societal expectations. This bold move was documented and shared on her social media, garnering much attention. Her hair has since grown back, and she now sports a boycut hairstyle. Shanti Priya married Siddharth Ray in 1999. Ray is known for his role in Shahrukh Khan’s movie ‘Baazigar.’ Siddharth Ray passed away in 2004. She has two children, Shishya Ray and Shubham Ray. After her husband’s death, Shanti Priya chose to raise her children as a single mother. Shanti Priya continues to work in films, with a successful career in Tamil and Telugu cinema. She has several exciting projects lined up.