EVEYTHING ABOUT INDIAN ACTRESS

Hot Bollywood bombshell Shilpa Shetty was born on June 8, 1975 to Surendra and Sunanda Shetty in the Southern Indian state of Karnataka. Her mother Sunanda was a famous model during her time. Shilpa’s native language is Tulu and she can also fluently speak Hindi, Marathi, Gujrati, Tamil, French and English. She attended St Anthony Girls' High School in Chembur and then went to Podar College. She was the captain of the school baseball team and has earned a black belt in Karate. This tall and fit Bollywood actress also actively participates in social activities and is attached to various social organizations like PETA and Anti Aids campaign

Shilpa Shetty started off her career as a model and soon this tall dusky beauty caught the eye of the big Bollywood directors. It was not long before she got the big break in movies. Her first movie opposite Rahul Roy ‘Gaata Rahe Mera Dil’ never actually completed and was not released. Shilpa Shetty soon got a role in the movie Baazigar, opposite Shahrukh Khan and Kajol. Baazigar became a super hit and Shilpa earned a Filmfare nomination for Best New Comer of the year. Since then it was no looking back for this gorgeous actress. She can today be rated as one of the top actress in the Bollywood film industry. In 2000 Shilpa won the IIFA (International Indian Film Awards) award for the 'Best Actress'. In 2004 Shilpa earned lot of praise and received great reviews for the role of an HIV positive victim Tammana' in the movie ‘Phir Milenge’ opposite Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.

At the age of 31 years, Shilpa Shetty got an opportunity to be a part of the highly popular British Realty TV show 'Celebrity Big Brother'. Celebrity Big Brother 2007 was the fifth series of the United Kingdom reality television series Celebrity Big Brother, a spin-off of Big Brother. Shilpa Shetty was reportedly paid close to 1 million dollars to be a part of this show. She was also the first Indian origin participant of the show since its inception. Little did she stand a chance of winning this show when she first entered it and she was tipped to be one of the first housemates to be evicted. Other star housemates included Jade Goody, Danielle Lloyd, Jack Tweed, Jermaine Jackson (brother of Michael Jackson), Dirk Benedict, Singer Ian "H" Watkins and former S Club 7 star Jo O'Meara. Bookmakers in UK gave her the lowest chance of winning the show.

Shilpa Shetty entered the show in a pink sari, designed by her close friend and famous fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani and walked out of it in red tunic with jeans. She was nominated to be evicted almost every week since she entered the show. The show created quite a stir in UK after Shilpa was reportedly subjected to racial bullying by fellow housemates. Racial comments ranged from calling her a "Paki" to digs at her cooking. Amidst all the controversy the viewership of the show shot to an all time high to over five million. Even the British and Indian governments were not happy with the racial nature of the show. Little did all this deter the graceful actress and against all odds and expectations she miraculously went on to win the show with an overwhelming 67 per cent majority. Shilpa walked out of the Big Brother's house amid fireworks and cheering crowds. She thanked them and said "Thank you, I love you. Chicken Curry rules." The graceful Indian actress received 100,000 Pounds for winning the show and instantly she gained international recognition and offers of all sorts have started pouring in from across the world. Shilpa described her experience in the show as a roller coaster ride. During the TV show Shilpa Shetty also won the hearts of British audience, who were overwhelmed by the grace and style of this amazing Indian film actress

FILMOGRAPHY

2007 Happy Birthday

2007 Forever

2007 Apne

2007 Life in a... Metro

2006 Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar

2005 Dus

2005 Fareb

2005 Khamosh Khauff Ki Raat

2005 Auto Shankar

2004 Phir Milenge

2004 Garv Pride and Honour

2003 Ondagona Baa

2003 Darna Mana Hai

2002 Karz

2002 Rishtey

2002 Hathyar

2002 Chor Machaaye Shor

2002 Badhaai Ho Badhaai

2002 Junoon

2001 Indian

2001 Bhalevadivi Basu

2001 Maduve Agona Baa

2001 Preethsod Thappa

2000 Azad

2000 Dhadkan

2000 Tarkieb

2000 Khushi

2000 Jung

1999 Jaanwar

1999 Shool

1999 Lal Baadshah 1998 Pardesi Babu 1998 Aakrosh 1997 Dus 1997 Gambler 1997 Prithvi 1997 Insaaf 1997 Zameer The Awakening of a Soul 1997 Auzaar 1997 Veedeva Dani Babu 1996 Mr. Romeo 1996 Chhote Sarkar 1996 Himmat 1996 Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya 1995 Hathkadi 1994 Aao Pyaar Karen 1994 Main Khiladi Tu Anari 1994 Aag 1993 Baazigar