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{{short description|Indian choreographer and actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Shanthi Arvind
| birth_name = Shanthi
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|02|17|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/tv-actress/actress-shanthi|title=Tamil Tv Actress Shanthi|website=nettv4u.com}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Actress]]|[[Dancer]]|[[choreographer]]}}
| known_for = ''[[Metti Oli]]''
| other_names = Metti Oli Shanthi<br>Santhi
| years_active = 1990–2025
| children = 2
}}

'''Shanthi Arvind''' (born 17 February 1980), also known as '''Santhi''' or '''Shanthi Master''', is an Indian dancer and actress who works in Tamil-language films and television.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kalakkalcinema.com/metti-oli-shanthi-in-kannana-kanne-serial/156214/|title=Metti Oli Shanthi in Kannana Kanne Serial|date=May 1, 2021|website=kalakkalcinema.com |author1=Jyotika }}</ref> She began her career at the age of ten in the film ''[[Kizhakku Vaasal]]'' (1990) as a dancer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/dance-master-shanthi-talks-about-how-she-faced-discrimination-in-cinema-industry|title='நியாயமில்லாத புறக்கணிப்புகள்தான் வருத்தத்தை தருது!' - சாந்தி மாஸ்டர் ஷேரிங்ஸ் #StopExploitingWomen|date=March 8, 2021|website=kalakkalcinema.com}}</ref> She is also known for being the title song dancer in the serial ''[[Metti Oli]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tamil.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/film-choreographer-and-biggboss-shanthi-s-commentary-on-songs-131672967921498.html|title=Shanthi Master: 'இப்போ வர்ற பாடலை கேட்டா வேதனையா இருக்கு' சாந்தி மாஸ்டர் ஃபீல்!|website=tamil.hindustantimes.com}}</ref>

Shanthi made her television debut in the 2002 television series ''[[Metti Oli]]'', which proved to be a major [[breakout role]] in her career, she later earned her self the name of "Metti Oli Shanthi" after her appearance in the show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kalakkalcinema.com/metti-oli-shanthi-with-childrens/175347/|title=Metti Oli Shanthi With Childrens|website=kalakkalcinema.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tamil.behindtalkies.com/metti-oli-fame-dancer-shanthi-interview/|title=அந்த நடிகரால் தான் டான்ஸ் ஆடவே யோசிக்கிறேன். மெட்டி ஒலி சாந்திக்கு ஏற்பட்ட அவமானம்|date=July 6, 2021|website=tamil.behindtalkies.com}}</ref> She also appeared in other television serials as an actress such as ''[[Kannana Kanne]]'', ''Muthuzhagu'', ''[[Ilakkiya]]'' and ''[[Kula Deivam (TV series)|Kula Deivam]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/154341-dance-master-shanthi-open-talk-in-her-cinema-struggle-and-achievement-journey|title=I asked for a chance after being shy! - Shanti Master|date=April 9, 2019|website=cinema.vikatan.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tamil.oneindia.com/television/shanthi-rocks-tv-serials-345593.html|title=அம்மி அம்மி அம்மி மிதிச்சு.. ஆடி ஓய்ந்த கால்கள்.. சீரியலில் கலக்கும் ஸ்நேக் சாந்தி!|date=April 1, 2019|website=tamil.oneindia.com}}</ref>

==Filmography==

===Television===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Channel !! Notes
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Metti Oli]]'' || Title song dancer || rowspan="3"| [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/interview-with-metti-oli-serial-actress-shanthi|title=Metti Oli my life has changed! - Shanti|date=February 7, 2020|website=cinema.vikatan.com}}</ref>
|-
| 2015–2018 || ''[[Kula Deivam (TV series)|Kula Deivam]]'' || Mangalasundari || Debut as actress
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Super Challenge]]'' || Guest || TV show
|-
| 2018–2021 || ''[[Eeramana Rojave (TV series)|Eeramana Rojave]]'' || Maragatham and Thangam || [[Star Vijay]] ||
|-
| 2018–2020 || ''[[Kalyana Parisu (TV series)|Kalyana Parisu]]'' || Lakshmi Arjun || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] ||
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2020 || ''[[Suryavamsam (TV series)|Suryavamsam]]'' || Special appearance || [[Zee Tamil]] ||
|-
| ''[[Anbe Vaa (2020 TV series)|Anbe Vaa]]'' || Choreographer || rowspan="3"| [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byypezC2fV4|title= Anbe Vaa - Title Song Making {{!}} Sun TV|date=November 2, 2020|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>
|-
| 2021–2022 || ''[[Kannana Kanne]]'' || Renuka ||
|-
| 2021 || ''Ettam Arivu'' || Herself ||
|-
| 2021–2024 || ''Muthazhagu'' || Thilaga || rowspan="3"|[[Star Vijay]] ||
|-
| rowspan="4"|2022 || ''[[Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya]]'' || Guest ||
|-
| ''Anda Ka Kasam'' || Guest ||
|-
| ''[[Vanakkam Tamizha]]'' || Guest || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]||
|-
| ''Poova Thalaya'' || Guest || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]||
|-
|2022-2023||''[[Bigg Boss (Tamil season 6)|Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6]]'' || Contestant ||[[Star Vijay]]|| Evicted Day 14<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/reality-tv/story/bigg-boss-tamil-season-6-highlights-shanthi-is-the-1st-contestant-to-get-eliminated-2288954-2022-10-24|title=Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6 Highlights: Shanthi is the 1st contestant to get eliminated|date=October 25, 2021|website=India Today}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"|2023 || ''Bigg Boss Kondattam'' || Herself ||[[Star Vijay]]||
|-
| ''Tamizha Tamizha'' || Herself ||[[Zee Tamil]]||
|-
| 2023 || ''[[Kannedhirey Thondrinal (TV series)|Kannedhirey Thondrinal]]'' ||Raja Rajeshwari ||[[Kalaignar TV]]||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/actress-and-choreographer-shanthi-aravind-joins-the-cast-of-kannethiey-thonrinal/articleshow/102674742.cms| title=Actress and choreographer Shanthi Aravind joins the cast of 'Kannethiey Thonrinal'| website=[[The Times of India]]| date=12 August 2023|language=en}}</ref>

|-
| rowspan="2"| 2023–2025 || ''[[Ilakkiya (2022 TV series)|Ilakkiya]]'' || Dhakshayini ||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]||
|-
| ''[[Sakthivel: Theeyaai Oru Theeraa Kaadhal]]'' || Paramsothy ||[[Star Vijay]]||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-fame-shanthi-and-pravin-adithya-starrer-sakthi-vel-to-entertain-tamil-tv-audience/articleshow/105618211.cms| title=Bigg Boss Tamil fame Shanthi and Pravin Adithya starrer 'Sakthi Vel' to entertain Tamil TV audience| website=[[The Times of India]]| date=30 November 2023|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2026 || ''[[Sandhya Raagam (TV series)|Sandhya Raagam]]'' || Herself ||[[Zee Tamil]]||
|}

=== Film ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
| rowspan="1"|1990 || ''[[Kizhakku Vaasal]]'' || Dancer in Thadukki Thadukki song ||Debut as dancer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/87017-i-am-playing-negative-role-in-arvind-swamys-movie-says-metti-oli-shanthi|title=I am Waiting for Aravind Sami!" - 'Metti Oli' Shanti's comeback|date=April 20, 2017|website=cinema.vikatan.com}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"|1999 || ''[[Jodi (1999 film)|Jodi]]'' || Dancer in Kadhal Kaditham song ||
|-
| ''[[Ninaivirukkum Varai]]'' || Dancer in Tirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa song ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2000 ||''[[Kandukondain Kandukondain]]'' || Dancer in Smayiyai song ||
|-
| ''[[Pennin Manathai Thottu]]'' || Dancer in Naa Saltu kotta||
|-
| ''[[Rhythm (2000 film)|Rhythm]]'' || Dancer in Thaniye Song ||
|-
| rowspan=2"|2001 || ''[[Minnale]]'' || Dancer in Venmathi song ||
|-
| ''[[Badri (2001 film)|Badri]]'' || Dancer in King of Chennai song ||
|-
| rowspan="1"|2002 ||''[[Gemini (2002 film)|Gemini]]'' ||Dancer in O Podu ||
|-
|2003||''[[Pakalppooram]]''||Dancer in Hey Shingaari song||[[Malayalam]] Film
|-
|rowspan="1"|2003 || ''[[Whistle (2003 film)|Whistle]]'' ||Dancer in Kiruka Kadal Kirukaa ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="1"|2003 || ''[[Anbe Sivam]]'' ||Dancer in Naatukkoru Seithi ||
|-
|2023
|[[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]]
|Shanmugam's Wife
|Debut as Actress
|}

==References==
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