Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty is an Indian film actress, businesswoman, producer, model, and writer. She is primarily known as an actress who has acted in Hindi language films. During her career she has acted in films in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada. She became world famous after winning the British reality show Celebrity Big Brother 5 in 2007. In this article, we will get acquainted with the biography of Shilpa Shetty Kundra.

The future actress was born on June 8, 1975 in the state of Tamil Nadu. Her father, Surendra, and mother, Sunanda, were engaged in the production of protective caps for the pharmaceutical industry. In the past, they had worked successfully in the fashion industry. In Mumbai, Shilpa attended St. Anthony's High School for Girls and then attended Matunga College.

In 1991, Shetty began her modeling career. She starred in several commercials before she began receiving movie offers.

Shilpa made her debut in the film industry in 1993. She played a role in the thriller Baazigar (Playing with Death). Her partners in the film were the legends of modern Indian cinema - Kajol and Shahrukh Khan. The game of novice actress was highly appreciated by critics and audiences. For her participation in this film Shilpa Shetty has won two awards at the prestigious Bollywood Filmfare Awards: for Best Supporting Actress and for Best First Feature Film.

In 1994, the actress starred in three films, one of which was the Indian action film Don't Try to Overpower Me. Both the film and Shetty's performance received critical acclaim. Her career skyrocketed, she was offered leading roles in major projects.

Shilpa Shetty's debut Tamil film Mr. Romeo premiered in November 1996. Her partners in the film were Prabhudeva and Madhu. In 1998, Marry for Love was released and Shilpa Shetty won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film.

In 2000, Shetty received recognition for her role in Heartbeat. In 2002, she shared screen space with Anil Kapoor and Karishma Kapoor in the film Native Blood. In 2004, the film Honor was released and Shilpa won the Best Actress nomination for her brilliant performance. This film had a great impact on the actress, and her involvement in charity work, where she decided to help people living with HIV.

2007 was one of the most successful years for Shetty. Her film Life in the City was a box office success and won the audience's hearts. One of Shilpa Shetty's last major acting efforts is the film Native People (2007).

In her more than 15-year career, the talented actress has starred in nearly 50 films and is remembered by her fans for her vivid and emotional performance. She is currently starring in TV shows and attending celebrity talk shows and ceremonies.