Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty, born on June eighth, nineteen seventy-six, is a prominent Indian actress known for her work primarily in Hindi films. She made her debut in the thriller Baazigar in nineteen ninety-three, which earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Throughout the rest of the decade, she experienced intermittent success with notable performances in action films such as Main Khiladi Tu Anari in nineteen ninety-four and Jaanwar in nineteen ninety-nine.

The year two thousand marked a significant turning point in Shetty's career with her role in the romantic drama Dhadkan. This was followed by performances in Indian in two thousand one and Rishtey in two thousand two, both of which garnered her a second Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Shetty received critical acclaim for her portrayal of a woman with AIDS in the drama Phir Milenge in two thousand four, and for her role in the ensemble drama Life in a... Metro in two thousand seven, which earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.

In two thousand six, Shetty ventured into reality television, serving as a judge on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. Her participation in the fifth series of the UK reality show Celebrity Big Brother in early two thousand seven led to her winning the series, bringing her international recognition, particularly for the racism she faced from some housemates. Following her victory, she hosted the second season of the Indian version of Bigg Boss in two thousand eight and has since been a judge on various dance and music reality shows, including Zara Nachke Dikha, Nach Baliye, and Super Dancer.

After a hiatus from acting, Shetty made her return in two thousand twenty-one with the comedy film Hungama 2 and is set to star in the action series Indian Police Force in two thousand twenty-four. Beyond her film career, she is a well-known celebrity endorser and has been an advocate for personal issues such as feminism, vegetarianism, and animal rights. She has collaborated with PETA since two thousand six and is a fitness enthusiast, launching her own Yoga DVD in two thousand fifteen and participating in the Fit India Movement.

Shilpa Shetty was honored with the Champions of Change Award for her contributions to the Swachh Bharat Mission cleanliness campaign. Additionally, from two thousand nine to two thousand fifteen, she was a part-owner of the Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals.