Mamata Shankar, a renowned personality, hails from a family of great repute in West Bengal, India. Born to the illustrious couple, Uday and Amala Shankar, she is the sister of the talented Ananda Shankar and the niece of the celebrated sitar virtuoso and Indian classical music authority, Ravi Shankar. Mamata Shankar is a multifaceted artist, boasting a range of skills that include singing, dancing, choreography, and acting.
Her journey in the world of cinema began with a notable debut in the 1977 film "Mrigayaa" (The Royal Hunt),directed by the esteemed leftist filmmaker Mrinal Sen.