Shalini

Former Tamil and Malayalam actress, wife of Ajith Kumar · age 46

life in chapters

6 milestones from birth to now, with Shalini's age at every one.

1970s

  1. Birth

    Born November 20, 1979

1990s

  1. age ~18 Career milestone

    Returns to films as a lead with Malayalam blockbuster Aniyathipravu

    lead actress

    After years as child artist Baby Shalini, she debuts as a heroine in the 1997 hit.

  2. age ~20 Career milestone

    Stars opposite Ajith Kumar in Amarkkalam, where the couple first met

    lead actress

    The 1999 Tamil action drama paired her with her future husband.

2000s

  1. age ~21 Award

    Wins Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Alai Payuthey

    winner

    Her performance in Mani Ratnam's Alai Payuthey earned the state honor.

  2. age 20 Marriage

    Marries Ajith Kumar in Chennai

    bride

    The couple wed on 24 April 2000 after meeting on the sets of Amarkkalam.

  3. age ~22 Career milestone

    Retires from acting after Piriyadha Varam Vendum, her final film

    lead actress

    She completed her remaining projects after the wedding and stepped away from cinema.

age 46 now

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