Shriya saran was born in Dehradun and did her schooling in Delhi.She started her film career in Tollywood and then went onto act in kollywood as well.

Shriya is a great fan of Amitabh Bachan. She admires him a lot. Among the heroines, she likes Madhubala the most. She is a great believer of God and is thankful to God for what she is now. Whatever role it is, she gives her best. She is ready to take risks and is open to take up movies in any language