Melinda Shankar
ActingAbout Melinda Shankar
Melinda Leanna Shankar is a Canadian actress. She is best known for starring as Alli Bhandari in the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation and as Indira "Indie" Mehta in the YTV series How To Be Indie, for which she won several awards, including a Canadian Screen Award in 2013.
Melinda Shankar Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Melinda Shankar reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Melinda Shankar's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 31% of Melinda Shankar's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Degrassi Goes Hollywood, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Melinda Shankar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Melinda Shankar's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Melinda Shankar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Magic on Set | Sarah | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Degrassi: Whatever It Takes | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Christmas in the Wilds | Amara | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Christmas with a Prince: The Royal Baby | Bella | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Romance in the Wilds | Amara | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Red String of Fate | DANIKA MONDAL | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal | Bella | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Christmas with a Prince | Bella | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Darker than Night | Mika | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Christmas Wedding Planner | Jealous Bridesmaid | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Filth City | Monica | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Festival of Lights | Reshma | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Degrassi in India | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Degrassi Takes Manhattan | Alli Bhandari | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars | Janie Gibbs | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Degrassi Goes Hollywood | Alli Bhandari | Super Hit | Similar → |
Melinda Shankar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Melinda Shankar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Melinda Shankar is "Degrassi Goes Hollywood" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Melinda Shankar acted in?
Melinda Shankar has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Melinda Shankar?
Other notable films include "Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal", "Christmas with a Prince: The Royal Baby", and "Romance in the Wilds".