Shweta Menon

Shweta Menon

51 · Born: Apr 23, 1974

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornApr 23, 1974
Parents
  • T. V. Narayanankutti(Father)
  • Sarada Menon(Mother)

Biography

Shweta Menon is a multifaceted Indian personality, whose exceptional skills have garnered her widespread recognition across various platforms, including modeling, acting, and television anchoring. Her illustrious career, spanning numerous years, has been marked by a predominantly Hindi and Malayalam language filmography, with notable forays into the Tamil film industry, solidifying her reputation as a versatile and talented performer.

Shweta's illustrious career in the entertainment industry commenced in the early 1990s, marking the beginning of her remarkable journey in Malayalam feature films. Nevertheless, it was her successful foray into modeling that ultimately brought her widespread recognition, following her impressive performances in numerous beauty pageants. This groundbreaking achievement served as a catalyst, paving the way for her entry into the highly competitive world of Bollywood, where she went on to appear in an impressive array of over 30 Hindi films, consistently captivating audiences with her portrayal of glamorous characters.

As Shweta's acting career continued to evolve, a pivotal turning point emerged by the mid-2000s, marking a significant shift in her professional trajectory. This transformation was exemplified by her triumphant return to the Malayalam cinema scene, where she began to accept more substantial roles that effectively showcased her remarkable acting range and versatility.

Her subsequent performances in films such as Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (2009) and Salt N' Pepper (2011) received widespread critical acclaim, garnering her numerous accolades and recognition within the industry.

Shweta's remarkable comeback to Malayalam cinema was met with immense praise, as her acting prowess and range were showcased in a variety of complex and challenging roles. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to bring depth and nuance to her performances earned her a reputation as a talented and versatile actress.

Throughout her career, Shweta has consistently demonstrated her ability to adapt to different roles and genres, showcasing her impressive acting range and versatility. Her performances in Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha and Salt N' Pepper are a testament to her skill and dedication as an actress, and have solidified her position as one of the most respected and talented actresses in the Malayalam film industry.

In addition to her impressive acting abilities, Shweta has also been recognized for her commitment to her craft, as well as her contributions to the Malayalam film industry. Her numerous accolades and awards are a testament to her hard work and dedication, and serve as a reminder of her status as a talented and accomplished actress.

Career

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2018
Kammara Sambhavam
Kammara Sambhavam as Naheshwari
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2017
Villain
Villain as ASP Harshita Chopra IPS (voice)
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2016
{"id":126232,"title":"Kalimannu","year":"2013","character":"Meera","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kalimannu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_126232.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_126232.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Kalimannu
Kalimannu as Meera
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Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police as Dr. Tanuja Nair
{"id":122774,"title":"Ozhimuri","year":"2012","character":"Kali Pillai","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ozhimuri","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_122774.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_122774.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Ozhimuri
Ozhimuri as Kali Pillai
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Aravaan
Aravaan as Rajaambaal
{"id":224641,"title":"Rajanna","year":"2011","character":"Dorasani","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rajanna","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224641.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224641.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Rajanna
Rajanna as Dorasani
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Salt n' Pepper
Salt n' Pepper as Maya Krishnan
{"id":44296,"title":"Chase","year":"2010","character":"Kareena Chopra","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chase","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_44296.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_44296.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Chase
Chase as Kareena Chopra
{"id":224853,"title":"Pokkiri Raja","year":"2010","character":"Special appearance in a song \"Maanikyakallin\"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokkiri-raja-2010","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224853.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224853.jpg"},"released":1}
Pokkiri Raja
Pokkiri Raja as Special appearance in a song "Maanikyakallin"
{"id":45583,"title":"Morning Walk","year":"2009","character":"Shilpa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/morning-walk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_45583.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_45583.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":218851,"title":"Nehlle Pe Dehlla","year":"2007","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nehlle-pe-dehlla","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_218851.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_218851.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
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2006
Corporate
Corporate as Archana
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Sandwich
Sandwich as Maggie
{"id":220398,"title":"Keerthi Chakra","year":"2006","character":"Human Rights Activist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/keerthi-chakra","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220398.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220398.jpg"},"released":1}
Keerthi Chakra
Keerthi Chakra as Human Rights Activist
{"id":225074,"title":"Run","year":"2004","character":"Ganpat's wife","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/run-2004","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225074.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225074.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Run
Run as Ganpat's wife
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2003
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Maqbool
Maqbool as Mohini
{"id":221316,"title":"Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya","year":"2002","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/haan-maine-bhi-pyaar-kiya","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221316.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221316.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
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Ab Ke Baras
Ab Ke Baras as Chembakam
{"id":108575,"title":"Asoka","year":"2001","character":"Nandaneshwari","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/asoka","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_108575.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_108575.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Asoka
Asoka as Nandaneshwari
{"id":226485,"title":"Snegithiye","year":"2000","character":"Police Officer Jayshree","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/snegithiye","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226485.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226485.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Snegithiye
Snegithiye as Police Officer Jayshree
{"id":223721,"title":"Bandhan","year":"1998","character":"Vaishali","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bandhan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223721.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223721.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Bandhan
Bandhan as Vaishali
{"id":220737,"title":"Ishq","year":"1997","character":"Special appearance","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ishq-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220737.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220737.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Ishq
Ishq as Special appearance