Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty is a former model and Indian actress, film producer, dancer, entrepreneur, author, and businesswoman. Shilpa Shetty is one of Bollywood’s most well-known actresses.

How much is the net worth of Shilpa Shetty?

This successful and talented individual clearly earns a lot of money. Her professional career has earned her name, fame, and fortune. As a result, her net worth in 2021 will be $18 million.

Shilpa Shetty
Caption: Shilpa Shetty (source: News18)

Childhood of Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty was born on June 8, 1975, as Ashwini Shetty. She was born in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. She is 46 years old and was born under the sign of Gemini. Surendra Shetty (father) and Sunanda Shetty (mother) gave birth to her (mother). Both of her parents work in the pharmaceutical industry as manufacturers of tamper-proof water caps.

Shamita Shetty is Shilpa’s younger sister. She enrolled at Chembur’s St. Anthony’s Girls High School. She later enrolled at ‘Podar College in Matunga.’ She was the captain of her school’s volleyball team as well as a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.

Shilpa Shetty’s Professional life and Career

Shilpa began her modeling career in 1991, after finishing her 10th grade exams, with a Limca television commercial. She was then featured in a number of other commercials and advertisements. Then she began to receive offers for film roles. Furthermore, she continued her modeling career until she became an actress.

Shilpa made her acting debut in the thriller film ‘Baazigar (1993),’ for which she was nominated for two Filmfare Awards. One of the nominations is for Best Supporting Actress. As a result, she followed it up with a leading role in the critically acclaimed action-comedy ‘Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994).’ She had a dual role there.

Her career as a leading lady was revitalized by the turn of the millennium with the romantic drama ‘Dhadkan (2000).’ As a result, she has reached a watershed moment in her career. Following this, he appeared in the box office hits ‘Indian (2001)’ and ‘Rishtey (2002)’. It earned her praise and a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Filmfare Awards.

Shila received critical acclaim for her performance in the drama ‘Phir Milenge (2004)’ as a career woman suffering from AIDS. It also earned her a number of nominations, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Later in her career, she appeared in films such as the action thriller ‘Dus (2005),’ the drama ‘Life in a… Metro (2007),’ and the sports drama Apne (2007).

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Caption: Shilpa Shetty (source: Vogue India)

More on her professional background

Shilpa was also well-known for her dance performance in the 2008 romantic comedy ‘Dostana’s song “Shut Up & Bounce.” Following that, she took a break from film acting. In 2006, she made her reality television debut as a judge on the dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.’ Similarly, in early 2007, she was cast in the fifth season of the UK reality show ‘Celebrity Big Brother.’

During her time in the house, she received extensive international media coverage and attention for the racism she encountered from her fellow contestants, as well as for winning the show. She was also the host of the second season of the reality show ‘Bigg Boss.’ Shilpa has since served as a judge on a number of Indian dance reality shows, including ‘Zara Nachke Dikha (2010),’ ‘Nach Baliye (2012–20),’ and ‘Super Dancer’ (2016–present).

Shilpa is also a celebrity endorser for various brands and products. She is also outspoken about issues such as feminism and animal rights. Furthermore, she has collaborated with PETA on an advertising campaign opposing the use of wild animals in circuses since 2006.

Shilpa is also a fitness enthusiast who released her own Yoga DVD in 2015. She is also involved in several fitness campaigns, such as the Fit India Movement, which was launched by the Government of India.

Shilpa received the ‘Champions of Change Award’ for her contributions to the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ cleanliness campaign. Similarly, she was a part-owner of the Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals from 2009 to 2015. She also serves as a judge on Super Dancer Chapter 4, which is broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Entertainment Television Asia.

What is the relationship status of Shilpa Shetty?

Shilpa began dating Akshay Kumar on the set of ‘Insaaf (1997)’ while working with him in ‘Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994).’ However, he recently ended his relationship with actress Raveena Tandon. As a result, Shilpa was candid about her relationship with Kumar.

Furthermore, the Indian media speculated that she was engaged, and that Akshay wanted Shilpa to stop acting and settle down. Shilpa, on the other hand, has stated that she has no plans to marry. They split up while filming ‘Dhadkan’ in 2000.

Shilpa also got engaged to Raj Kundra in February 2009. She co-owned the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Rajasthan Royals with Raj. And on November 22, 2009, the two married. Viaan Raj Kundra, the couple’s son, was born on May 21, 2012.

Viaan will be 9 years old in 2021. The couple then had a second child, a girl, via surrogacy on February 15, 2020. Samisha Shetty Kundra is the name of her daughter.

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Caption: Shilpa Shetty with her husband and kids (Source: Instagram)

Body Measurement, Height, and Weight of Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa is a tall and attractive lady. As a result, she stands 5 feet 10 inches tall. Similarly, she weighs around 58 kilograms. She has a slim and seductive body. Her measurements are 33-26-34 inches (chest-waist-hip) and she has a stunning body figure. She also wears a size 6 dress (US).

She also has a beautiful pair of brown eyes and dark brown hair. She has a wonderful and appealing personality.

Social media of Shilpa Shetty

Her Twitter account now has more than 6.1 million followers. Her Instagram account, ‘@theshilpashetty,’ has over 20.7 million followers. In addition, her YouTube channel has over 2.64 million subscribers. Similarly, she amassed 8 million Facebook followers. Similarly, on TikTok, she has over 19.9 million followers and over 254.9 million likes.

Facts about Shilpa Shetty

  • She is a Bharatanatyam dancer.
  • She had been involved in sports since she was a child, and she was the captain of her school’s volleyball team.
  • “Akshay used me and left when he found someone else,” she said in an interview.
  • She competed in “Big Brother 2007,” winning the title.
  • She was a victim of racism in the Big Brother house, and she stated that the ill-treatment she received in the house caused her to feel as if she was losing her dignity and self-esteem.
  • Fellow contestants Jade Goody, Jo O’Meara, and Danielle Lloyd racially abused her.
  • Jade Goody’s actions were later widely condemned.
  • Shilpa holds a black belt in Karate.
  • She is fluent in English, Marathi, Tulu, Telugu, Gujarati, Tamil, and French, in addition to Hindi.
  • During her school days, she was the captain of the baseball team and also played volleyball.
  • She had been invited to meet Queen Elizabeth II in London (2007)
  • The documentary ‘The Real Shilpa Shetty’ was produced by the British production company TwoFour.
  • She is a co-owner of the Rajasthan Royals, an IPL team.
  • She tries to do Ashtanga Yoga as much as she can (45 minutes daily).
  • She founded “Viaan Mobiles,” a perfume brand called “S2,” and an online shopping site called “BestDealTV.”

Quick facts:

Full Name: Ashwini Shetty
Born Date: 08 Jun, 1975
Age: 46 years
Horoscope:
Lucky Number: 9
Lucky Stone: Agate
Lucky Color: Yellow
Best Match for Marriage: Leo, Aquarius, Libra
Gender: Female
Profession: actress, film producer, dancer, entrepreneur, author, businesswoman, and former model
Country: India
Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78m)
Marital Status: married
Married Date: November 22, 2009
Husband Raj Kundra
Net Worth $18 million
Eye Color Brown
Hair Color Dark Brown
Body Size 33-26-34 inches
Birth Place Mangalore, Karnataka
Nationality Indian
Religion Hinduism
Father Surendra Shetty
Mother Sunanda Shetty
Siblings one (sister: Shamita Shetty)
Kids two (son: Viaan Raj Kundra and daughter: Samisha Shetty Kundra)
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