Shilpa Shetty ( born 8 June 1975) is an Indian film actress and model. Since making her debut in the film Baazigar (1993), she has appeared in nearly 40 Bollywood, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films.
Career
Making her debut in the film Baazigar (1993). the film was a major success and earned her a nomination for Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award.Her first leading role was in the film Aag in 1994.She had a hit that same year with the film Main Khiladi Tu Anari.Her performances in Dhadkan (2000) and Rishtey (2002) were appreciated,while her portrayal of an AIDS patient in Phir Milenge (2004) won her many accolades.
Movies
In the News
Major Achievements
Pardesi Babu(1998)-Bollywood Movie Award - Best Supporting Actress
Life in a... Metro(2008)Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Personal Life
Shetty is a frequent subject of speculation regarding romance. She previously dated Akshay Kumar, but the couple broke up in 2000 after he started dating Shetty's friend and fellow actress Twinkle Khanna after a previous indiscretion, which led to Shetty's successful suing of Stardust Magazine for publishing a "damaging" report about the affair.She married Raj Kundra on 22 November 2009.
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