Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty at the Lakme Fashion Week 2018

Shilpa Shetty
Born	Birth date -1st March 1966 Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actress, businesswoman, film producer, dancer, author
Years active	1993–present
Spouse(s)	Raj Kundra (m. 2009)
Children	2
Relatives	Shamita Shetty (sister)

Shilpa Shetty Kundra (born 8 June 1975) is an Indian actress, businesswoman, and former model. She is primarily known for her work in Hindi cinema, but has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada language films. Shetty made her acting debut in the thriller Baazigar (1993), which was a commercial success. Her performance in the film earned her nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year.

Early life

Shilpa Shetty was born in Mangalore, Karnataka, to Tulu-speaking parents. She attended St. Anthony's Girls' High School in Chembur, Mumbai, and later attended Podar College in Matunga.

Career

Film career

Shetty's breakthrough role came with the 2000 film Dhadkan, which was a major commercial success. She received widespread acclaim for her performance and established herself as a leading actress in the industry. She went on to star in several successful films, including Indian (2001), Rishtey (2002), Phir Milenge (2004), and Life in a... Metro (2007).

Television career

In addition to her film career, Shetty has also appeared on television. She was a contestant on the British reality television series Celebrity Big Brother 5 in 2007, which she won. She has also served as a judge on various Indian reality shows, including Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and Super Dancer.

Business ventures

Shetty is also a successful businesswoman. She co-owns the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Rajasthan Royals with her husband Raj Kundra. She has also launched her own fitness yoga DVD and has written a book on nutrition and fitness.

Personal life

Shilpa Shetty married businessman Raj Kundra in 2009. The couple has two children. She is the elder sister of actress Shamita Shetty.

Awards and recognition

Shetty has received several awards and nominations for her contributions to Indian cinema, including the Filmfare Award and the IIFA Award. She has also been honored with various other accolades for her work in the entertainment industry.

See also

• List of Indian film actresses
• List of Bollywood actors