Shilpa Shetty Age, Height, Weight, Wiki, Biography, Family, And More

Shilpa Shetty Age

Shilpa Shetty Age

48 Years Old


Biography

Full NameShilpa Shetty
Nick NameShilpa
Date of Birth8 June 1975
Age48 Years Old
Place of BirthMangalore, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
ReligionHinduism
Zodiac SignGemini
ProfessionActress, Model

Family

FatherSurendra Shetty
MotherSunanda Shetty
BrotherNone
SisterShamita Shetty
AffairsAkshay Kumar
Anubhav Sinha
Raj Kundra
SpouseRaj Kundra ​
KidsViaan Raj Kundra

Physical Measurements

Height5 feet 7 Inches
Hair ColorBrown
Eye ColorBrown

Education

SchoolSt. Anthony Girls’ High School, Chembur, Mumbai
CollegePodar College, Matunga, Mumbai
QualificationGraduate

Early Life

Shilpa Shetty, born in Mangalore, Karnataka, comes from a Tulu-speaking Bunt family. Her parents, Sunanda and the late Surendra Shetty, were manufacturers of tamper-proof water caps in the pharmaceutical industry. In 2016, Shetty disclosed her Bengali ancestry during a visit to a fashion show in Dhaka. She expressed her plans to visit her ancestral homestead in Sylhet and act in a Bangladeshi film.

Shetty received her education at St. Anthony’s Girls High School, Chembur, and later attended Podar College in Matunga. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, she showcased her sportsmanship as the captain of the volleyball team during her school days.

In 1991, after completing her tenth-grade examinations, Shilpa Shetty embarked on her career as a model. Her journey began with a Limca television commercial, and she subsequently appeared in various commercials and advertisements. The attention garnered from her modeling career led to offers for film roles. Shetty initially continued her work as a model until she transitioned into acting.

Career

In September 1992, Shilpa Shetty signed and started working on her first film, the romantic drama “Gaata Rahe Mera Dil.” Unfortunately, the film went unreleased. However, her official debut came with the thriller “Baazigar” in 1993, alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The movie was a major success, and Shetty’s performance earned her nominations for Best Female Debut and Best Supporting Actress at the Filmfare Awards.

In 1994, Shilpa Shetty had three film releases. “Aag,” where she played the leading role, emerged as a moderate success. “Main Khiladi Tu Anari,” an action comedy, proved to be a super-hit, marking a breakthrough for Shetty. Her third release, “Aao Pyaar Karen,” a romantic drama opposite Saif Ali Khan, underperformed at the box office.

The following years saw Shilpa Shetty’s diverse roles, including appearances in Telugu and Tamil films. She made her Tamil debut with “Mr. Romeo” in 1996, which was a sleeper musical hit. In 1997, she featured in six films, including the Telugu film “Veedevadandi Babu” and the Bollywood action thriller “Auzaar.”

Shetty’s 1998 release, “Pardesi Babu,” alongside Govinda and Raveena Tandon, received critical acclaim. She won the Bollywood Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance. In 1999, she appeared in the commercial success “Jaanwar” alongside Akshay Kumar and Karishma Kapoor.

In 2000, Shilpa Shetty received acclaim for her role in the musical romantic drama “Dhadkan.” The film performed well at the box office, and Shetty received several award nominations. Subsequently, she starred in “Rishtey” (2002) alongside Anil Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor, showcasing her comedic talent.

In 2004, Shilpa Shetty appeared in the police drama “Garv” and received critical acclaim for her performance in “Phir Milenge,” a film addressing HIV-related issues. The film earned her a Filmfare Award nomination. Shetty continued to diversify her roles, taking on unconventional characters such as an anti-terrorist squad member in “Dus” (2005).

In 2005, she starred in the Kannada film “Auto Shankar,” which was a major box office success. In the same year, she appeared in “Fareb” alongside her sister Shamita Shetty. The year 2006 brought the release of “Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar,” which did not fare well at the box office.

Shilpa Shetty’s prominence grew internationally in 2007 when she won the British reality television series “Celebrity Big Brother 5.” Her successful film releases that year included “Life in a… Metro” and the family drama “Apne.”

In 2008, Shetty began hosting the second season of the Indian reality television series “Bigg Boss.” Her mother stepped in to complete the unreleased 2010 Indo-Chinese drama “The Desire.”

In 2012, Shilpa Shetty joined Sajid Khan and Terrence Lewis as a talent judge for the dance reality show Nach Baliye, participating in seasons 5, 6, and Shriman v/s Shrimati. She continued her role until 2014. Following this, she ventured into hosting reality television with the show Soney Ka Dil, co-producing it with her husband Raj Kundra. The show focused on highlighting ordinary individuals making extraordinary contributions to help others in need.

In 2014, Shilpa Shetty took on a new role as a film producer with the action film Dishkiyaaoon, though it did not perform well at the box office. During this period, she made her on-screen appearance in the film Dishkiyaoon, featuring in the song ‘Tu Mere Type Ka Nahi Hai.’

From early 2016 onwards, Shilpa Shetty served as a judge on the dance reality show Super Dancer, aired on Sony Entertainment channel. She shared the judging panel with Geeta Kapoor and Anurag Basu.

After a 14-year hiatus from acting, Shilpa Shetty made her comeback in the 2021 film Hungama 2, which unfortunately received predominantly negative reviews. Following this, she appeared in Nikamma alongside Abhimanyu Dassani and Shirley Setia. Shetty also starred in the female-led comedy Sukhee with Amit Sadh. Additionally, she joined Rohit Shetty’s ‘Indian Police Force’ series, making history as the first female cop in his Cop universe.

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People Also Ask

Q1. How old is Shilpa Shetty ?

Ans. Shilpa Shetty was born on 8 June 1975 in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. As of 2024, she is 48 years old.

Q2. What is Shilpa Shetty height ?

Ans. Shilpa Shetty stands tall at 5 feet 7 Inches

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