Career
She is the younger sister of the popular actress Bhanupriya. Nishanti (aka) Shanti priya, acted in several films, including the biggest hit, Enga ooru paatukran (1988)at a very young age of 15. She was also seen on television"s sci-fi epic Aaryjamaan – Brahmaand Ka Yoddha opposite Mukesh Khanna in 2002.she acted as heroine in a few television serials and films.
Shanti priya made her debut with Akshay Kumar starrer Saugandh.
She has acted with Mithun Chakraborty in many hit movies like Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana, Phool Aur Angaar and Meherbaan. Now she is making a comeback in Hamilton Palace along with Mahakshay Chakraborty, son of Mithunda.
Shantipriya married actor Siddharth Ray in 1999. Siddharth is the grandson of V. Shantaram and has acted in films like Baazigar and Vansh.