Shama Sanjay (born Shama Krishna) is an Indian dancer, actress and host known for her work in Kannada television.
Personal life and career
editShama Sanjay is from Bangalore and learned Bharatanatyam at the age of 7 from Usha Datar.[1][2] She worked as an anchor for several shows in Udaya TV such as Super Seven, Dr Raj Geethegalu and Top Ten Programmes while she was still in college. She did a course in IATA and wanted to work in the travel industry. Shama is a dancer and learned Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam from her husband actor Sanjay Shantaram, who she had first met in 1994 in college and married in 1998. Ashok Naidu discovered her at Sanjay's house and cast her in the television serial Kana. She has since acted in serials such as Mayamruga, Kamana Billu, Aasare, Athige, Punarjanma, Gouthami and Sapthapadi.[3]
She alongside her husband has done over 100 dance performances across India, Oman, the United States and France.[4][2] They manage the Shivapriya School of Dance.[3]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit- All shows are in Kannada.
| Title | Role | Channel | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Seven | Host | Udaya TV | [3] |
| Dr Raj Geethegalu | |||
| Top Ten Programmes | |||
| Kana | DD Chandana | ||
| Mayamruga | |||
| Kamana Billu | |||
| Aasare | |||
| Athige | Sanjay's wife | Udaya TV | |
| Punarjanma | |||
| Gouthami | Lower middle class girl in love with rich man | ||
| Sapthapadi | |||
| Premada Kathegalu | Sacrificing character |
Awards and honours
edit- India’s Ministry of Tourism & Culture - national scholarship[2]
- Aryabhata Cultural Association - Aryabhata Award[2]
References
edit- ^ Service, Express News (February 28, 2013). "Understanding poetic expressions of life". The New Indian Express.
- ^ a b c d Otten, Liam (October 10, 2007). "Husband-and-wife team to lead master class in Indian dance Oct. 14". The Source.
- ^ a b c "Dancing is her first love". The Times of India. November 18, 2001.
- ^ "Music & dance reviews". Deccan Herald.