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Born: Patna, Bihar, India
Education: B.A. (Political Science), Delhi University; M.Phil (Political Science), Jawaharlal Nehru University
Years active: 1990s–present
Spouse: Himanshu Tyagi (actor)
Early Life and Education
[edit]Shalini Vatsa was born in Patna to university professors Sudha Rani and Bachoo Sinha, both of whom introduced her to theatre at a young age[4]. She pursued Political Science at Indraprastha College, University of Delhi, before completing an M.Phil at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Theatre Career
[edit]Her acting journey began in school productions in Patna, followed by roles with Delhi’s Act One, Asmita, and Sarjana theatre groups[5]. In 1997, she joined Barry John’s Theatre Action Group and later engaged with Habib Tanvir’s Naya Theatre[6], performing in notable plays including Zahreeli Hawa, Charandas Chor, Agra Bazar, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream adaptations[7]
Film and Web
[edit]Shalini debuted in Bollywood with Peepli Live (2010) as Dhaniya[8]—her performance earned national acclaim. She appeared as Gauri in Shanghai (2012), and as Prosecutor Tambe in Shahid (2012), further establishing her screen presence indianexpress.com+1indianexpress.com+1. Subsequent roles include Karma Devi in Gurgaon (2016), Kanta Bai in Netflix’s Sacred Games (2018), and nurse Lata Kutty in Ludo (2020) alongside Pankaj Tripathi.
Notable Roles
[edit]- Peepli Live (2010) – Dhaniya
- Shahid (2012) – Prosecutor Tambe
- Gurgaon (2016) – Karma Devi
- Sacred Games (2018) – Kanta Bai
- Ludo (2020) – Nurse Lata Kutty[9]
Personal Life
[edit]Married to actor Himanshu Tyagi, Vatsa maintains a low public profile. Her academic family background and early cultural exposure shaped her thoughtful approach to both life and art.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Peepli Live | Dhaniya | Film debut |
| 2012 | Shahid | Prosecutor Tambe | Directed by Hansal Mehta |
| 2012 | Shanghai (small role) | Gauri | |
| 2016 | Gurgaon | Karma Devi | |
| 2018 | Sacred Games (Web) | Kanta Bai | Netlix series |
| 2020 | Ludo (Film) | Nurse Lata Kutty | Anthology film on Netflix |
Recognition
[edit]- Acclaimed for her nuanced portrayal of quiet, powerful female characters
- Celebrated for comedic timing in Ludo, a departure from her more intense roles
- ^ "Shalini Vatsa | Actress". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Lata Kutty has a fun and quirky side, something I hadn't explored on screen: Shalini Vatsa". The Indian Express. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Theatre continues to be Shalini's first love". The Times of India. 2010-09-30. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Ludo actor Shalini Vatsa weighs in on completing a decade in Bollywood and working with Anurag Basu". Firstpost. 2020-12-03. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Ghosal, Sharmistha (2020-12-03). "Sacred Games actor Shalini Vatsa rides high with her act in Ludo". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Theatre continues to be Shalini's first love". The Times of India. 2010-09-30. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Lata Kutty has a fun and quirky side, something I hadn't explored on screen: Shalini Vatsa". The Indian Express. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Being Dhaniya". The Hindu. 2010-09-03. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Roy, Priyanka (26 November 2020). "Shalini Vatsa is on a high after Ludo".