Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ IMDb India recently unveiled its weekly list of the most popular celebrities in the entertainment industry, and to everyone’s surprise, the top spot was claimed by an actress who has achieved success with just one hit movie. Despite having only three films to her credit, with just one being a hit, Medha Shankar has emerged as India’s new national crush after the remarkable success of “12th Fail,” a Vidhu Vinod Chopra film.
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Medha’s impactful role in the movie has garnered praise from both critics and audiences, positioning her as a rising talent in Bollywood. Her journey from Noida, where she dropped out in the 12th grade, to becoming a popular actress shows her determination and passion for acting. With the resounding success of the film and a growing fan base, Medha Shankar is all set for a promising journey in the cinematic world.
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In “12th Fail,” the performances of both Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar have received accolades, with fans even dubbing Medha as the new national crush and drawing comparisons to actress Tripti Dimri. Social media is abuzz with fans expressing their preference between the two actresses for the title of national crush. Medha Shankar, who portrays the character of Shraddha Joshi in the film, hails from Noida and has explored both acting and modeling.
For the past week, Medha Shankar secured the top spot as IMDb India’s most popular celebrity, surpassing not only her co-star Vikrant Massey but also established superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Prabhas, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Deepika Padukone. Notably, popular actresses Rashmika Mandanna and Triptii Dimri did not make it to the top 10 list, despite receiving acclaim for their performances in Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal.’ On the contrary, Kalki Koechlin and Katrina Kaif secured the fourth and fifth positions, respectively, for their roles in ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ and ‘Merry Christmas.’ Mrunal Thakur claimed the ninth spot for the week, propelled by the exceptional response to her film ‘Hi Nanna’ in both theaters and OTT platforms.
