The woman frequently seen at Robo Shankar's side in recent years was not a "second daughter," as some might have speculated, but his only daughter, Indraja Shankar. Indraja has carved her own path in the Tamil film industry, much like her father.
Robo Shankar, a well-known stand-up comedian and actor, passed away on September 18, 2025, at the age of 46. He is survived by his wife, Priyanka, and his daughter, Indraja.
Indraja Shankar followed in her father's footsteps and entered the entertainment industry. She made her acting debut in the film Bigil in 2019, playing a football player named Pandiyamma. She also appeared in the Telugu film Paagal in 2021 and the Tamil film Viruman in 2022. Additionally, she participated in the reality show Survivor Tamil season 1.
In her personal life, Indraja married her longtime friend Karthick on March 24, 2024. The couple welcomed a son on January 20, 2025.
The close bond between Robo Shankar and Indraja was evident in her social media posts, where she often shared glimpses of her life, expressed her admiration for her father, and provided updates on her projects. Her last post for Robo Shankar was on his birthday in December, featuring a collage of childhood photos and a recent picture of him holding his grandson.
Following Robo Shankar's untimely demise, Indraja was inconsolable at his funeral. Actor Dhanush was seen comforting her during the emotional moment.
Robo Shankar's death was due to a massive gastrointestinal bleed and multi-organ dysfunction. He had been undergoing treatment for jaundice, which had resulted in significant weight loss.
Robo Shankar, born on December 24, 1978, made his breakthrough with Star Vijay's Kalakka Povathu Yaaru?. He was known for his robot dances and mimicry skills, which earned him the name Robo Shankar. He acted in several films, including Maari.
Indraja's mother, Priyanka Shankar, has also been involved in the entertainment industry, having made her acting debut in Kanni Maadam (2020). She has been praised for maintaining a close-knit family environment despite Robo Shankar's busy schedule.
