About Shanthi Williams
Born 1958. Shanthi Williams is an Indian actor, television actor and actress, known for Anniyan, Metti Oli and Pandian Stores.
Shanthi Williams is an Indian film and television actress who has played supporting roles in various Tamil and Malayalam movies and serials.
Career Williams came into the industry as a child artist at the age of 12. Williams started her acting in 1970 with the film, Vietnam Veedu. She started doing television serials from 1999, playing second lead and supporting roles. She is best known for her negative role as a mother-in-law who despises her daughter-in-law and her family in the serial Metti Oli.
She was awarded the Best Actress in a negative role by director K. Balachander for her performance in Thendral where she played Tamizharasu's mother.
She has acted in many Tamil and Malayalam films as well as serials.
Personal life
Shanthi Williams was born at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Malayali parents from Kerala.Her Father was from Thrissur and Mother from Palakkad. She married a Malayali cameraman J. Williams in 1979. They have 4 children. 2018–2019
2019–2022
2019
2019–2020
2020–2022
2020
2022
2022–2023
2023–2024
2023–2025
2024–2026
2025
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Who is Shanthi Williams?
Indian actress
When was Shanthi Williams born?
Shanthi Williams was born on 23 September 1958 in Coimbatore.
What is Shanthi Williams's occupation?
Shanthi Williams is an actor, television actor and actress.
What is Shanthi Williams known for?
Shanthi Williams is known for Anniyan, Metti Oli, Pandian Stores, Poove Unakkaga and Thendral.
What nationality is Shanthi Williams?
Shanthi Williams is Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shanthi Williams. https://biography.guide/shanthi-williams/
MLA: "Shanthi Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shanthi-williams/.
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