Charu Shankar

Charu Shankar? Oh man, she’s got one of those resumes that makes you wonder if she’s got extra hours in her day or something. Born and raised in Delhi, she went through the whole Modern School drill and then picked up a Masters in English from Lady Shri Ram College, which, if you know Delhi, is kind of a big deal. Somewhere between all those books and lecture halls, she started grooving at The Danceworx, and not just casually—she actually made it to their main crew between 2002 and 2005. That’s no small feat. Acting-wise, Charu doesn’t mess around. She’s done the rounds—films, web series, short films, theatre—like she’s collecting hobbies, but, you know, professionally. Most people recognize her as Mehrunissa from Siyaasat on Epic Channel. The show was a hit and honestly, she nailed it. Then there’s Rocket Boys, Animal, Crew… you see her pop up in all the buzzy projects, and she always brings in that extra spark. It’s not just about being on screen for her, though. She’s equally at home on stage, teaching or performing, never really stepping away from the arts for too long. Off-stage, she’s got that classic artist vibe—loves reading, long walks, her music, and she’s even into writing poetry. It’s like, does she ever take a break? Charu’s still based out of New Delhi, juggling it all and making it look way too easy.