Meenakshi Seshadri, a renowned actress of the 1990s, recently mesmerised her fans with a classical singing performance on her Instagram handle. The video showcases her vocal prowess and reminds us of her remarkable journey in the Indian film industry. With a career spanning over two decades, Meenakshi has left her mark on Bollywood, captivating audiences with her talent, grace, and versatility.
Meenakshi Sheshadri shares video
The yesteryear actress took to her Instagram handle to share a video where she can be seen performing classical music. Meenakshi's melodious voice is a treat to the ears.
Sharing the video, she penned a long note. She wrote, "I am starting my passionate relationship with singing this time with a piece composed in classical Hindustani style सबसे पहली पेशकश मैं शास्त्रीय sangeet ke इस Dadra से आरंभ करना चाहती हूँ। delhi घराने की परंपरा में अपने guru Prema Devi से ये bandish मैंने सीखी है। मैं समझती हूँ कि शास्त्रीय sangeet का gyan बहुत ही आवश्यक और उम्दा है। तानपुरा को हाथ में लिए Uske स्वर छेड़ते हुए sangeet ke riyaz करने की बात ही कुछ और है।"
She continued, "I am delighted that I could find this old recording of mine probably done around 1990 That was one of the most exciting years of my life when I was not only a performing artist in movies, but also on stage in the realm of classical dance. I always give Dance much higher preference in comparison with vocal music . But today I feel that after a certain age, it is hard to dance the way you could when you were young, but singing is something you can do for a much longer period of time. One bright example of that is our nightingale Lata Mangeshkar. उम्मीद karti हूँ आप सब को ये Dadra पसंद आएगी।"
Fans' Reactions
Social media users and fans of the actress took to the comments section of the post to share their appreciation for Meenakshi's impeccable talent.
One fan wrote, "The most beautiful and talented actress in whole Bollywood 😍😍"
Another social media user commented, "Beautiful voice and I have seen this clip before 🥰 Continue doing what makes you happy but please don’t give up on dancing .. you are so great in your dance reels. If you focused on your fitness too your dance reels will benefit immensely from it as body movements will look sharper 🙏🏼 You had this just few years ago .. so you know can do it !! Your face lights up when you dance and spreads so much joy to fans like us 🙂 But look forward to your singing too. Thanks"
Early Life and Film Debut
Born on November 12, 1963, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Meenakshi Seshadri began her journey in the film industry at a young age. She made her film debut in 1983 with the Tamil film 'Kalyana Agathigal', directed by K. Bhagyaraj. However, it was her Bollywood film 'Hero' in 1983 opposite Jackie Shroff, that brought her to the limelight. The film, directed by Subhash Ghai, showcased her talent and laid the foundation for her successful career in Hindi cinema.
Rise to Fame
Meenakshi's breakthrough role came in 1983 with the film 'Hero' followed by 'Swati' and then 'Shahenshah', starring Amitabh Bachchan. Her performance as a young and vibrant woman earned her widespread recognition. This was followed by a string of successful films, including 'Meri Jung' (1985), 'Ghayal' (1990), and 'Damini' (1993). Her portrayal of strong and independent characters resonated with audiences, solidifying her position as a leading lady in Bollywood.
Meenakshi's performances have been recognized with several awards and nominations, including two Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards and multiple nominations.