Shaashvi Bala (born April 12, 1992), also known by her real name Subashini Balasubramaniyam, is a Sri Lankan Tamil actress and former television presenter based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She holds Sri Lankan nationality and is of Tamil ethnicity. Originally from Ja-Ela, she studied at the University of the Visual & Performing Arts in Colombo. Shaashvi is married and has resided in Bangalore, India. She is widely recognised under the Instagram handle @subashini_balasubramaniyam, where she has 450K+ followers.
Shaashvi’s acting career includes notable roles in Tamil-language cinema and television. She gained recognition for playing Shenba in the 2023 film Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan, and appeared in the Tamil movie Web the same year. She also stars in the Kayal serial on Sun TV and Maari on Zee Tamil, expanding her footprint across Indian regional entertainment. Before transitioning to acting, Shaashvi built a substantial career as a TV presenter for leading Sri Lankan channels such as Shakthi TV, Vasantham TV, Nethra TV, and CSN, serving as a host, anchor, and producer between 2008 and 2018.
Now married, Shaashvi continues to balance her personal and professional life while working across South Asian media industries. Her journey from presenter to screen actress showcases her talent, adaptability, and growing popularity.