February 20, 2025 / 09:29 PM ISTByFilmy Focus Desk

Deepa Shankar

ActressYouTuber

Born : 10/07/1987

Birth Place : Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Spouse : Shankar

Biography:

Deepa Shankar is an Indian actress primarily active in the Tamil film industry. She began her career with the popular television show Metti Oli and later participated in the reality show Cooku with Comali. She has appeared in films such as Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009), Kadaikutty Singam (2018), and Doctor (2021).

Originally from Thoothukudi, she moved to Coimbatore for higher studies at Kumaraguru College of Arts and Science. She secured her first on-screen role in Metti Oli after auditioning for a supporting character. Her performance in Doctor (2021) gained recognition, with critics praising her impeccable comic timing and physical comedy skills.

Deepa also participated in the reality show Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai alongside her husband, Shankar. Additionally, she has made a guest appearance in the romantic TV series Abhi Tailor.

More Details

Name	Deepa Shankar
Date of Birth	10/07/1987
Current Residence	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Religion	Hindu
Nationality	Indian
Height	175 CM
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Acting
Spouse	Shankar
Educational Qualification	Graduate
College (s)	Kumaraguru College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Debut Movies
Language	Movie Name
Tamil	Mayandi Kudumbathar

Awards List
Year	Award	Category	Movie Name
2022	10th South Indian International Movie Awards	Best Actor in a Comic Role (Tamil)	Doctor
2023	Zee Tamil Golden Moments Awards - 2023	Best Comedian	Vidhya No.1