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Shilpa Shetty

Nickname:
Manya
Date of Birth:
June 8, 1975
Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
Place of Birth:
Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Height:
5' 10"
Sex:
Female
Hair Color:
Black
Eye Color:
Brown
Nationality:
Indian
Religion:
Hinduism
Education:
St Anthony Girls' High School, Chembur

Podar College, Matunga, Mumbai
Hobbies:

Acting

Dancing

Cooking
Address:
12, Dev Darshan, 262 St. Anthony Road, Chembur, Mumbai 400 071

Family

Shilpa Shetty

Father:
Surendra Shetty
Mother:
Sunanda Shetty
Sister:
Shamita Shetty

Career

Shilpa Shetty

Profession:
Actress
Claim to Fame:
Big Brother Season 5
Debut:
Baazigar - 1993

Awards

Shilpa Shetty

1998: Bollywood Movie Award - Best Supporting Actress for Pardesi Babu

2004: Giant International Award for Phir Milenge

2005: AAHOA Award for Phir Milenge

2005: Indian "Diva of the Year" by SaharaOne Television viewers

2007: IIFA Special Award for Global Impact

2007: Silver Star Award for her outstanding contribution to humanitarian causes

2007: Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award

2008: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female for Life in a... Metrowas among the 10 recipients of the IIFA-FICCI Frames Awards for the "Most Powerful Entertainers of the Decade

Trivia

Shilpa Shetty

Is diabetic.
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Winner of "Celebrity Big Brother" (2001), series 5.
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Won Best Supporting Actress for Pardesi Babu (1998) at the Zee GoldBollywood Awards.
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Sahara One crowned her the 2004 DIVA of the year.
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Shilpa is considered to have the best body in Bollywood.
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Quotes

Shilpa Shetty

“ I have to mention I enjoyed watching Amit ji on TV again. I had missed him, and as usual he’s doing a great job. His panache is unmatched.” - Unknown
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This is what today's UK is? Scary. - Unknown
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You know what? Your claim to fame is this, so good for you. - Unknown
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A lot of Indians would have heard what you said and it's not going to go down well. - Unknown
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Oh please learn some manners. You know what you need? You need elocution classes Jade. - Unknown
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Biography

Shilpa Shetty

Last Updated: Saturday, September 19, 2009

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 - The Beautiful Bollywood Actress :

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.

Shilpa Shetty – British Realty show 'Big Brother Uk'

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 - The Surprise Winner of 'Big Brother Uk'

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.