Shilpa Shetty Bio | Wiki
Shilpa Shetty is an Indian actress, film producer, dancer, author, businesswoman, and former model. She predominantly appeared in Hindi-language films. She made her screen debut in the thriller Baazigar in 1993 which garnered her two Filmfare Awards nominations.
Shilpa followed it with a leading role in the highly successful action comedy Main Khiladi Tu Anari in 1994, in which she played a dual role. In addition to acting in films, Shilpa is a celebrity endorser for brands and products and is vocal about issues such as feminism and animal rights.
Shilpa Shetty Age
Shilpa was born on June 8, 1975, in Mangaluru, India. She is 47 years old.
Shilpa Shetty Height
She is a woman of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (Approx. 1.65 m).
Shilpa Shetty Family
She was born and raised in Mangalore, Karnataka by her parents Sunanda and the late Surendra Shetty. Shilpa grew up in a Tulu-speaking Bunt family. Her parents were both manufacturers of tamper-proof water caps in the pharmaceutical industry. Shilpa is Shamita Shetty‘s elder sister. She revealed her Bengali ancestry in 2016, during a visit to a fashion show in Dhaka, where she also mentioned her future plans on visiting her ancestral homestead in Sylhet and acting in a Bangladeshi film.
Shilpa Shetty Sister
Shilpa is Shamita Shetty‘s elder sister. Shamita is an Indian Bollywood actress, model, and interior designer. She made her Hindi film debut in the musical romance film Mohabbatein in 2000, which gave her the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year-Female.
Shilpa Shetty Husband | Kundra
Shilpa is married to her husband Raj Kundra. The couple became engaged in February 2009 and celebrated their wedding on 22 November 2009. They two were co-owners of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Rajasthan Royals.
Shilpa Shetty Son | Daughter
Shilpa and her husband Kundra welcomed their son Viaan Raj Kundra on May 21, 2012. Their daughter Samisha Shetty Kundra was born on February 15, 2020, via surrogacy.
Shilpa Shetty Education
She attended St. Anthony’s Girls High School, Chembur, and Poddar College in Matunga. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer was the captain of the volleyball team at Shilpa’s school. In 1991, after completing her tenth-grade examinations, she began her career as a model with a Limca television commercial and subsequently featured in several other commercials and advertisements, following which she began receiving offers for film roles. Shilpa continued to pursue her career as a model until she became an actress.
Yoga For Shilpa Shetty
She is also a fitness enthusiast and launched her own Yoga DVD in 2015. Shilpa is involved in several fitness campaigns such as the Fit India Movement, launched by the Government of India. In early May 2019, she launched a holistic wellness app, The Shilpa Shetty app, which features yoga routines, functional training, and special regimes (for women who are pregnant and struggling with menstrual cramps.
She has daily nutrition charts for each program. “I think lifestyle modifications are the need of the hour. There’s something for everyone on the app. You can do the workouts within the comfort of your home, without any equipment,”
Shilpa Shetty Big Brother
In January 2007, Shilpa was a contestant and the subsequent winner of the British reality television series Celebrity Big Brother 5. She was the first Indian celebrity included in the show. Reportedly paid Rs.31.5 m (£367,500 GBP) for her participation. During her stay on the show, Shilpa instructed fellow housemates Carole Malone and Ken Russell in meditation and flirted with Dirk Benedict.
However, tempers started to the fray by Day 7 as a clique formed in the house disapproving of Shilpa’s presence. Following a worldwide controversy that publicized her as a target of racist bullying within the house, Shilpa won the contest after gaining 63% of the public vote and described the experience as “incredible and overwhelming”. She further thanked the public for “a fantastic opportunity to make my country proud”
Shilpa Shetty Akshay Kumar
Having worked with Akshay Kumar in Main Khiladi Tu Anari in 1994, Shilpa began dating him on the set of Insaaf. Kumar had just broken up with actress Raveena Tandon. Shilpa spoke openly about her relationship with Kumar. The Indian media speculated that she had gotten engaged, and reported that Kumar wanted her to quit films and settle down. Shilpa had stated, however, that she had no plans to marry. The couple broke up in 2000 whilst filming Dhadkan.
Shilpa Shetty And Salman Khan Movies
Shilpa portrayed the character of Prathna Thakur alongside actors Salman Khan and Sanjay Kapoor. In 2004, she appeared in Garv, in which she portrayed a Muslim orphan and disillusioned table dancer starring opposite Salman Khan. According to her, she chose to do the film because she liked the subject. The film was a police drama.
Shilpa Shetty Net Worth
She earns her wealth from her career, therefore, she has amassed a fortune over the years. Shilpa’s estimated net worth is $15 million.
Who Is Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa is an Indian actress, film producer, dancer, author, businesswoman, and former model. She predominantly appeared in Hindi-language films. She made her screen debut in the thriller Baazigar in 1993 which garnered her two Filmfare Awards nominations.