Shilpa
Shetty (born 8 June 1975) is an Indian actress.
Biography
She was born in Tamil Nadu, India,and is the sister
of Shamita Shetty. She currently lives in Mumbai.
She attended St Anthony's Girl's convent in Chembur
and then went to Podar College. She was the captain
of the baseball team. She also has a black belt in
karate.
Shilpa made her debut in the murder
mystery, Baazigar with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The
film was a huge hit. Audiences were shocked when her
character was unexpectedly killed by Khan half way
through the film. Her next big hit was Main Khiladi
Tu Anari. The song "Churake Dil Mera..."
established her in the industry and made her a star.
This was followed by many average films and roles.
Her recent hit was the film Dus, but she had a critically
acclaimed hit in 2004 with Phir Milenge. Her wonderful
performance as an AIDS victim silenced her critics
and established her credability as an actress.
She is one of the most veratile and
flexible dancers we have in the Indian cinema. She
has a perfect body with seductive expressions. According
to this critic the best role for shilpa can be in
a newer and enhanced version of Kamasutra, where as
a sex instructor she guides her students in various
poses. But the director has to be a real talent to
do complete justice to her hot and juicy body.
She starred with her sister in the
film, Fareb one hell of a damp squib.
She has been nominated three times
for "Best Actress" at the Filmfare awards.
She has also appeared in the PeTA India campaign ad
Personal Life
She briefly dated her co-star Akshay Kumar, but they
broke up for unknown reasons.
Filmography
Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2005) ... Ahana
Dus (2005) ... Aditi
Fareb (2005) ... Neha
Khamosh: Khauff Ki Raat (2005) .... Sonia
Phir Milenge (2004) ... Tamanna Sahani (Nominated:Filmfare
Best Actress Award)
Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) ... Jannat
Darna Mana Hai (2003) ... Gayathri
Karz (2002) ... Sapna
Rishtey (2002) ... Vaijanti (Nominated:Filmfare Best
Supporting Actress Award)
Hathyar (2002) ... Gauri Shivalkar
Chor Machaaye Shor (2002) ... Kaajal
Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002) ... Radha/Banto Betty
Indian (2001) ... Anjali Rajshekar Azad
Dhadkan (2000) ... Anjali (Nominated:Filmfare Best
Actress Award)
Tarkieb (2000) ... Preeti Sharma
Jung (2000) ... Tara
Jaanwar (1999) ... Mamta
Pardesi Babu (1998) ... Chinni Malhotra
Gambler (1997) ... Ritu
Insaaf (1997) ... Divya
Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul (1997) ... Roma Khurana
Auzaar (1997) ... Prathna Thakur
Dus (1997) ... Journalist (Sutradhar)
Mr. Romeo (1996)
Chhote Sarkar (1996) ... Seema
Himmat (1996) ... Nisha
Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya (1996) ... Sona
Hathkadi (1995) ... Neha
Aao Pyaar Karen (1994) ... Chhaya
Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) ... Mona/Basanti
Aag (1994) ... Bijli
Baazigar (1993) ... Seema Chopra
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