Keerthi Vijay, also known as Keerthi Shanthanu, is an Indian actress, video jockey, and television presenter who mostly works in Tamil films and TV serials. She is best known for her role in the Tamil TV series, “Namma Ooru Coloru.”
Wiki/Biography
Keerthi Shanthanu was born on Wednesday, 11 February 1987 (age 33 years; as in 2020) in Chennai. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Keerthi Shanthanu in childhood
Being born to a choreographer mother, Keerthi was inclined towards dance from a very young age. She grew up learning dance from her mother’s sisters, Kala Master and Brinda Master.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Family & Caste
Keerthi Shanthanu belongs to a Hindu Family.
Parents & Siblings
Keerthi is the daughter of Jayanthi Vijay and RK Vijaykumar.
Keerthi Shanthanu’s father and father-in-law
Keerthi Shanthanu with her mother
Husband
Keerthi Shanthanu got married to Shanthanu Bhagyaraj (actor) on Sunday, 21 August 2005.
Keerthi Shanthanu’s wedding picture
Keerthi Shanthanu and her husband
Other Relationships
The popular actor and director, Krishnasaamy Bhagyaraj is her father-in-law. The Malayalam film actress, Poornima Bhagyaraj is her mother-in-law. Keerthi’s sister-in-law, Saranya Bhagyaraj is also an actress.
Keerthi Shanthanu’s father-in-law
Keerthi Shanthanu with her mother-in-law
Keerthi Shanthanu’s sister-in-law, Saranya Bhagyaraj
Keerthi’s maternal aunts, Kala Master and Brinda Master are choreographers.
Keerthi Shanthanu’s aunts Kala Master and Brinda Master
Career
Keerthi Shanthanu started her career in 2012 by hosting the dance reality show, “Maanada Mayilada.” Subsequently, she hosted shows like “Naalaya Iyakunar,” “Happy Days Season 2,” “Junior Super Star,” and “Dance Vs Dance.”
Keerthi Shanthanu as a host
In 2015, she featured in the music video of the song “Glassmates Lipstick.”
Keerthi made a special appearance in the Tamil film, “Mupparimanam.”
Favourite Things
- Food: Pizza
- Beverage: Tea
- Actor: Hrithik Roshan
- Colour: White
Facts/Trivia
- Her hobbies include dancing and travelling.
- She is a fitness enthusiast and practices yoga everyday to keep herself fit.
Keerthi Shanthanu doing yoga
- Her friends and family fondly call her Kiki Vijay.
- Keerthi is the founder and owner of a dance studio named Kiki Dance Studio.
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That was one funfilled super energetic class wid our very own @ashokselvan 💛🌟Tnk u Ashok for being such a sport&dancing wid all of us🌟Wud love to have u again wid us vry soon #KikisDanceStudio Come join our Summer Dance Course at Andhra club,Tnagar To enroll contact 9444115311 @jananiiyer 😉 @shanthnu @mahu3784
- Keerthi is an ardent follower Shirdi Sai Baba.
