Shriya Saran(born September 11 1982) is an Indian film actress. She began her career acting in music videos while also attending an acting studio to follow her dream to act. After her debut in 2001 with Ishtam she gained Telugu cinema's attention in 2002 by playing the role of Bhanu in Santhosham her first major hit. Following the film she appeared in several Telugu films with prominent actors whilst also making in-roads in Bollywood as well as the Tamil film industry. In 2007 Saran became a national figure after her performance alongside Rajinikanth in Sivaji The Boss after which she has signed several Bollywood Kollywood and also a Hollywood film.Saran performs predominantly in leading heroine roles in high-budget and major studio filmsranging from romantic comedies and drama to science fiction and action thrillers. Her most popular released films include Santhosham (2002) Tagore (2003) and Sivaji The Boss (2007).Shriyas first opportunity to appear in front of the camera came whilst she studied her second year at the LSR College in Delhi which she quit to participate for the shoot. Sarans first screen appearance was in the music video of Tirakthi Kyon Hawa by Reenu Nathan which she was given a chance to perform in by her dance teacher who had recommended her. The video shot at Banaras gave her fame, prompting Ramoji Films to offer her the lead role of Neha in their film Ishtam starring and directed by newcomers. Saran despite wanting to only try one film eventually catapulted to fame. Before the release of Ishtam Saran signed three mega-budget filmsSantosham Nuvve Nuvve and Tagore with the industrys top heroes Nagarjuna Tarun and Chiranjeevi respectively.
