Shanthi Arvind (born 17 February 1980), also known as Santhi or Shanthi Master, is an Indian dancer and actress who works in Tamil-language films and television.[2] She began her career at the age of 10 in the film Kizhakku Vaasal (1990) as a dancer.[3] She is also known for being the title song dancer in the serial Metti Oli.[4]

Shanthi
Born
Shanthi Arvind

(1980-02-17) 17 February 1980 (age 44)[1]
Other namesMetti Oli Shanthi
Santhi
Occupations
Years active1990–present
Known forMetti Oli
Children2

Shanthi made her television debut in the 2002 television series Metti Oli, which proved to be a major breakout role in her career, she later earned her self the name of "Metti Oli Shanthi" after her appearance in the show.[5][6] She also appeared in other television serials as an actress such as Kannana Kanne, Muthuzhagu and Kula Deivam.[7][8]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Channel Notes
2002 Metti Oli Title song dancer Sun TV [9]
2015–2018 Kula Deivam Mangalasundari Debut as actress
2017 Super Challenge Guest TV show
2018–2021 Eeramana Rojave Maragatham and Thangam Star Vijay
2018–2020 Kalyana Parisu Lakshmi Arjun Sun TV
2020 Suryavamsam Special appearance Zee Tamil
Anbe Vaa Choreographer Sun TV [10]
2021–2022 Kannana Kanne Renuka
2021 Ettam Arivu Herself
2021–Present Muthuzhagu Thilaga Star Vijay
2022 Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya Guest
Anda Ka Kasam Guest
Vanakkam Tamizha Guest Sun TV
Poova Thalaya Guest Sun TV
2022-2023 Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6 Contestant Star Vijay Evicted Day 14
Guest for 14th & 15th weeks[11]
2023 Bigg Boss Kondattam Herself Star Vijay
Tamizha Tamizha Herself Zee Tamil
2023 Kannedhirey Thondrinal Kalaignar TV
2023–Present Ilakkiya Dhakshayini Sun TV
2023–Present Sakthivel: Theeyaai Oru Theeraa Kaadhal Paramsothy Star Vijay

Film

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Year Film Role Notes
1990 Kizhakku Vaasal Dancer in Thadukki Thadukki song Debut as dancer[12]
1999 Jodi Dancer in Kadhal Kaditham song
Ninaivirukkum Varai Dancer in Tirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa song
2000 Kandukondain Kandukondain Dancer in Smayiyai song
Pennin Manathai Thottu Dancer in Naa Saltu kotta
Rhythm Dancer in Thaniye Song
2001 Minnale Dancer in Venmathi song
Badri Dancer in King of Chennai song
2002 Gemini Dancer in O Podu
Pakalppooram Dancer in Hey Shingaari song Malayalam Film
2003 Whistle Dancer in Kiruka Kadal Kirukaa
2003 Anbe Sivam Dancer in Naatukkoru Seithi
2004 Aayutha Ezhuthu Choreographer for Jana Gana Mana song
2009 Kanthaswamy Choreographer for Meow Meow song
2017 Kurangu Bommai Choreographer
2023 Leo Shanmugam's Wife Debut as Actress
2023 Kattil Choreographer Upcoming movie

References

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  1. ^ "Tamil Tv Actress Shanthi". nettv4u.com.
  2. ^ "Metti Oli Shanthi in Kannana Kanne Serial". kalakkalcinema.com. 1 May 2021.
  3. ^ "`நியாயமில்லாத புறக்கணிப்புகள்தான் வருத்தத்தை தருது!' - சாந்தி மாஸ்டர் ஷேரிங்ஸ் #StopExploitingWomen". kalakkalcinema.com. 8 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Shanthi Master: 'இப்போ வர்ற பாடலை கேட்டா வேதனையா இருக்கு' சாந்தி மாஸ்டர் ஃபீல்!". tamil.hindustantimes.com.
  5. ^ "Metti Oli Shanthi With Childrens". kalakkalcinema.com.
  6. ^ "அந்த நடிகரால் தான் டான்ஸ் ஆடவே யோசிக்கிறேன். மெட்டி ஒலி சாந்திக்கு ஏற்பட்ட அவமானம்". tamil.behindtalkies.com. 6 July 2021.
  7. ^ "I asked for a chance after being shy! - Shanti Master". cinema.vikatan.com. 9 April 2019.
  8. ^ "அம்மி அம்மி அம்மி மிதிச்சு.. ஆடி ஓய்ந்த கால்கள்.. சீரியலில் கலக்கும் ஸ்நேக் சாந்தி!". tamil.oneindia.com. 1 April 2019.
  9. ^ "Metti Oli my life has changed! - Shanti". cinema.vikatan.com. 7 February 2020.
  10. ^ "Anbe Vaa - Title Song Making | Sun TV". YouTube. 2 November 2020.
  11. ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6 Highlights: Shanthi is the 1st contestant to get eliminated". India Today. 25 October 2021.
  12. ^ "I am Waiting for Aravind Sami!" - 'Metti Oli' Shanti's comeback". cinema.vikatan.com. 20 April 2017.