Shantha Acharya

She comes from a family actively involved in philanthropic activities and Co-founder of NammaPrayatna which supports the people in need. Married to Mr. Ravi Acharya, a philanthropist who owns a pharmaceutical business. Blessed with a Daughter and a Son.

Academic Background:
 MBA graduate majoring in Human Resource from Vallam University, Maharashtra.
 Graduated from Bengaluru University majoring in economics.
 Passed master’s level exams in music and dance.
 Completed Interior decorator Course from Delhi University.
 Nourished and guided her husband in family business for more than 10 years.

Cultural Activities:
 Active participant in cultural activities since last 20 Years.
 Active Member of Kannada Mahila sangha, Tilakwadi, Belagavi.
 Formed a ladies troupe of Yakshagana, first time in north Karnataka and performed in Belagavi, Udupi, Kitturutsav, Dharwad Utasv.
 Active member in theatre troupe, since 20 years.
 Has received awards like “best dramatist” and various accolades.

Filmography:
Has acted in Kannada movies and serials. Has also acted in a Marathi movie.

Philanthropy:
 Co-founder of NammaPrayatna, an NGO which focuses on helping for the welfare of the people. It was started by her and 10 other women. It is a non-profit organization which helps the orphanages, old age homes, Government school children in and around Belagavi.

Key Skills and Strengths:
 Dedicated individual focused on performance.
 Highly goal oriented.
 Ability to be original and convincing.
 Trained in Theatre, dance, drama and mimic.
 Trained in face expressions and postures.

Interests:
Traveling, cooking, organizing events, and many more.