Shweta Menon
Biography
Shweta Menon is an Indian model, actress, and television anchor. Born on April 23, 1974, she has predominantly acted in Hindi and Malayalam language films, alongside appearances in a number of Tamil productions. She began her career as an actress in Malayalam feature films in the early 1990s before venturing into modeling, gaining note after participating in and winning several beauty pageants, which led to her Bollywood debut. Following appearances in over 30 Hindi films that generally conveyed a glamorous image, her acting career shifted by the mid-2000s when she returned to Malayalam cinema to accept substantial roles. Her later work includes films such as Ozhimuri, Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha, and Anandam, earning her critical praise and accolades.
Career overview
Shweta Menon is an Indian model, actress, and television anchor. She has predominantly acted in Hindi and Malayalam language films, in addition to appearing in a number of Tamil productions. Her career as an actress in Malayalam feature films began in the early 1990s. She subsequently ventured into modeling and gained notice after participating in and winning several beauty pageants, which led to her debut in Bollywood.
Following her entry into Bollywood, she appeared in over thirty Hindi films, where she generally conveyed a glamorous image. Her acting career took a turn by the mid-2000s when she returned to Malayalam cinema and began accepting substantial roles. For her performances in Malayalam cinema, she received critical praise and several accolades. Among her notable film credits are Ozhimuri, Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha, and Anandam.
Born on April 23, 1974, she is known by alternative names including Swetha Menon, ശ്വേത മേനോൻ, and ஸ்வேதா மேனன். Throughout her entertainment career, she has accumulated numerous known acting credits across film and television.
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Full Filmography
105 titles- Karam (2025) as Nanditha Bose
- Jangar (2025)
- Nagendran’s Honeymoons (2024) as Laila Sulthana
- Barroz: Guardian of Treasures (2024) as Susan Mathew (voice)
- Queen Elizabeth (2023) as Dr. Shanti Krishna
- Pallimani (2023)
- Black Coffee (2021) as Maya
- Fancy Dress (2019) as Priya
- Kammara Sambhavam (2018) as Naheshwari
- Oru Kuprasidha Payyan (2018) as Doctor Reunka Subramaniam
- Premanjali (2018)
- Bigg Boss (2018) as Himself - Contestant
- Lal Salam (2017) as Self
- Villain (2017) as ASP Harshita Chopra IPS (voice)
- Nawal the Jewel (2017)
- Inayathalam (2017) as Helen
- Dhanayaathra (2016)
- Haram (2015) as Self
- Akkaldhamayile Pennu (2015) as Agnes
- Thunai Mudhalvar (2015)
- Rudra Simhasanam (2015) as Umayamma
- Appavum Veenjum (2015) as Doctor
- 100 Degree Celsius (2014) as Nila
- Mumbai Police (2013) as Dr. Tanuja Nair
- Kalimannu (2013) as Meera
- Careebeyans (2013)
- Paradise (2012)
- Ivan Megharoopan (2012) as Maya Maheswari
- Sthalam (2012)
- Aakasmikam (2012)
- Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty (2012) as Zarina
- Aravaan (2012) as Rajaambaal
- No. 66 Madhura Bus (2012) as Rita Mammen
- Ithramathram (2012) as Sumithra
- Unnam (2012) as Sereena
- Jhansi Ki Rani Laxmibai (2012)
- Ozhimuri (2012) as Kali Pillai
- Rajanna (2011) as Dorasani
- Salt N' Pepper (2011) as Maya Krishnan
- City of God (2011) as Viji Punnose
- Kayam (2011) as Thamara
- Rathinirvedam (2011) as Rathi
- August 15 (2011) as Doctor
- T.D. Dasan Std. VI B (2010) as Chandrika
- Sadgamaya (2010) as Jyothi
- Kadaksham (2010)
- Chase (2010) as Kareena Chopra
- Penpattanam (2010) as Suhara
- Pokkiri Raja (2010) as Special appearance in a song "Maanikyakallin"
- Valiyangadi (2010) as Lakshmi
- Tumse Milkar (2010) as Shilpa
- Kerala Cafe (2009) as Devi
- Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (2009) as Cheeru
- Naan Avan Illai 2 (2009) as Nisha
- Kisse Pyaar Karoon (2009) as Chameli/Julie
- Vellathooval (2009)
- Madhyavenal (2009) as Sarojini
- Sadhu Miranda (2008)
- Aakasha Gopuram (2008) as Alice
- My Mother's Laptop (2008)
- Summer 2007 (2008) as D.S.P Keerti
- Paradesi (2007) as Moosa's Wife
- Abraham And Lincoln (2007)
- Nehlle Pe Dehlla (2007)
- Rock N' Roll (2007) as Eleena
- Pakal (2006) as Latha Mohankumar
- Keerthi Chakra (2006) as Athira
- Sandwich (2006) as Maggie
- Corporate (2006) as Archana
- Thanthra (2006) as Swethamukhi
- Bhama Kalapam (2005)
- Topless (2005) as Dolly
- Shikaar (2004) as Rama Sahay
- Mission Mumbai (2004)
- Run (2004) as Ganpat's wife
- Omkara (2004)
- Maqbool (2003) as Mohini
- Koi Hai (2003) as Shefali Malhotra
- Hungama (2003)
- Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye (2003) as Sheela
- Market (2003) as Isha
- 88 Antop Hill (2003)
- Dhund: The Fog (2003) as Tanya Khurana
- Kahan Ho Tum (2003) as Santhali
- Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002)
- Annarth (2002) as Khatun
- Ab Ke Baras (2002) as Chembakam
- Vadh (2002) as (special appearance)
- Kaaboo (2002)
- Aśoka (2001) as Nandaneshwari
- Dubai (2001)
- Anandam (2001)
- Kakkakuyil (2001) as Special Appearance
- Khatron Ke Khiladi (2001)
- Sandhitha Velai (2000)
- Snegithiye (2000) as Police Officer Jayshree
- Shikari (2000)
- Bandhan (1998) as Vaishali
- Ishq (1997) as Special appearance
- Prithvi (1997) as Lucky
- Desa Drohulu (1995)
- Koushalam (1993) as Sashikala
- Nakshthrakoodaram (1992) as Nirmala S. Menon
- Welcome to Kodaikanal (1992) as Kavitha
- Anaswaram (1991) as Catherine
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shweta Menon best known for?
Shweta Menon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nagendran’s Honeymoons (2024), Kammara Sambhavam (2018), Bowery Buckaroos (1947), Lauren Lake's Paternity Court (2013).
When and where was Shweta Menon born?
Shweta Menon was born on April 23, 1974.
How many credits does Shweta Menon have?
Shweta Menon has accumulated over 105 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2025.
What is Shweta Menon's background in cinema and television?
Shweta Menon is an Indian model, actress, and television anchor. Born on April 23, 1974, she has predominantly acted in Hindi and Malayalam language films, alongside appearances in a number of Tamil productions. She began her career as an actress in Malayalam feature films in the early 1990s before venturing into model...
Shweta Menon by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Maqbool (2003) as Mohini — aged about 29
- Hungama (2003) — aged about 29
- Prithvi (1997) as Lucky — aged about 23
- Kammara Sambhavam (2018) as Naheshwari — aged about 44
- Aśoka (2001) as Nandaneshwari — aged about 27
- Nagendran’s Honeymoons (2024) as Laila Sulthana — aged about 50
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