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{{short description|Indian actress and film producer (born 1975)}}
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{{Infobox person {{Infobox person
| name = Shilpa Shetty Kundra | name = Shilpa Shetty
| image = Shilpa Shetty at Femina Miss India 2010 contest (9).jpg | image = Shilpa Shetty snapped at a press conference (cropped).jpg
| caption = Shilpa Shetty at Femina Miss India 2010 contest | caption = Shetty in 2023
| birth_name = Ashwini Shetty
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1975|06|8|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1975|06|08}}
| birth_place = ], Karnataka, India
| birth_place = ], ], India
| occupation = Actress, model
| birth_name = Shilpa Shetty | other_names = Shilpa Shetty Kundra
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|television personality}}
| yearsactive = 1993–present
| years_active = 1993–present
| website =
| works = ]
| spouse = ] <small>(2009–present)</small><ref name="uk.news.yahoo.com">{{dead link|date=February 2012}}</ref>
| spouse = {{marriage|]|2009}}
| children = 1
| children = 2
| relatives = ] (sister)
| awards = ]
}} }}
'''Shilpa Shetty''' (born 8 June 1975)<ref>{{cite news
|url=http://www.expressindia.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=89656 |title=Now meet Dr Shilpa Shetty|publisher=]|work=Indian Express Newspapers (Mumbai)|date=18 July 2007|accessdate=23 February 2009}}</ref> is an ] actress and model. Since making her debut in the film '']'' (1993), she has appeared in nearly 40 ], ], ] and ], her first leading role being in the 1994 film '']''. Although she has been through years of decline during her career, Shetty has been willing to reinvent herself quite often. Her performances in '']'' (2000) and '']'' (2002) were appreciated, while her portrayal of an AIDS patient in '']'' (2004) won her many accolades. Her younger sister ] is also a ] film actress.


'''Shilpa Shetty Kundra''' (born '''Ashwini Shetty'''<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kapoor |first1=Reena |title=Here's why Shilpa Shetty's changed her name |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/141207/entertainment-bollywood/article/shilpa-shetty%E2%80%99s-real-name-ashwini |access-date=22 October 2020 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=7 December 2014 |language=en |archive-date=8 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408091609/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/141207/entertainment-bollywood/article/shilpa-shetty%E2%80%99s-real-name-ashwini |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=What is Shilpa Shetty's real name? |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/real-name-of/article/what-is-shilpa-shettys-real-name/226744 |access-date=22 October 2020 |work=Times Now |date=11 May 2018 |language=en |archive-date=1 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201092626/https://www.timesnownews.com/real-name-of/article/what-is-shilpa-shettys-real-name/226744 |url-status=live }}</ref> on 8 June 1975)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/happy-birthday-shilpa-shetty-her-10-pics-with-husband-raj-kundra-son-viaan-and-daughter-samisha-that-are-just-perfect/story-CIlhGaoWISoDDtiP01ttcN.html |title=Happy birthday Shilpa Shetty: Her 10 pics with husband Raj Kundra |website=Hindustan Times |date=8 June 2020 |access-date=22 October 2020}}</ref><ref name="Indian Express">{{cite news |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/happy-birthday-shilpa-shetty-these-throwback-photos-is-a-gift-for-shilpa-fans-4694281/lite/ |title=Happy birthday Shilpa Shetty: A stylish star, a mother and an inspiration, here are all the roles she plays to perfection she is the mother of a 5-year-old Y.Vishwa of Hyderabad |access-date=8 June 2017 |date=8 June 2017 |work=] |quote=...and thus we celebrate her 42nd birthday... |archive-date=8 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170608105926/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/happy-birthday-shilpa-shetty-these-throwback-photos-is-a-gift-for-shilpa-fans-4694281/lite/ |url-status=live }}</ref> is an Indian actress who primarily works in ] films and television. She made her screen debut in the thriller '']'' (1993) which gained her first nomination for the ]. Shetty had intermittent success in the rest of the decade, such as in the action films '']'' (1994) and '']'' (1999).<ref>{{cite news |title=Shilpa Shetty celebrates '25 years of Main Khiladi Tu Anari' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shilpa-shetty-celebrates-25-years-of-main-khiladi-tu-anari-shares-a-video-on-her-instagram/articleshow/71268035.cms |access-date=9 April 2020 |work=Times of India |agency=Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited |date=24 September 2019 |archive-date=16 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216125235/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shilpa-shetty-celebrates-25-years-of-main-khiladi-tu-anari-shares-a-video-on-her-instagram/articleshow/71268035.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
After taking part in the British '']'' TV show in 2007, Shetty was crowned the winner with 63% of the final vote,<ref>{{cite web
| work=channel4.com | title=Shilpa Shetty wins Celebrity Big Brother 2007 | url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/news/newsstory.jsp?id=1456&housemateId=9 | accessdate=28 January 2007}}</ref> after an international ] involving her and fellow contestants ], ] and ]. This was followed by a re-establishment of her status in the film industry in 2007 when she appeared in two successive movies, '']'' and '']'', with her performance in the former drawing positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web | author=Sen, Raja | work=Rediff.com | title=The most powerful actresses of 2007 | url=http://specials.rediff.com/yearend/2007/dec/18yrpoweractress11.htm | accessdate=29 December 2007}}</ref>


The romantic drama '']'' (2000) marked a turning point in Shetty's career. This was followed by roles in '']'' (2001) and '']'' (2002), which earned her a second Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Shetty received praise for playing a woman with ] in the drama '']'' (2004), which earned her a nomination for the ]. She subsequently appeared in the action thriller '']'' (2005), the ensemble drama '']'' (2007), and the sports drama '']'' (2007), and gained attention for the song "Shut Up & Bounce" from '']'' (2008). This was followed by a hiatus from acting.
==Early life==
Shilpa Shetty was born in a traditional family in ]<ref name="timesmama">{{cite news |work=The Times |location=UK | title=Times exclusive: interview with Shilpa Shetty's mother | url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article1294040.ece | accessdate=27 February 2007 | first=Ashling | last=Oconnor | date=18 January 2007}}</ref> that hails from the ] community. She is the elder daughter of Surendra and Sunanda Shetty, ] of tamper-proof caps for the ] industry,<ref name="timesmama"/> In ], she attended St. Anthony Girls' High School in ], and later attended ] in ]. A trained ] dancer, she was also into sports and was the captain of the volleyball team in schools. She has a ] in ] and is currently a dancesport expert and enthusiast.<ref>{{cite web | work=channel4.com | title=C4 Profile | url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/housemates/housemate_news.jsp?id=9 | accessdate=19 January 2007}}</ref> Shetty's younger sister ] is also a ] actress. They worked together once in the film '']'' (2005).


In 2006, she ventured into ] by judging the dance reality show '']''. In early 2007, Shetty joined the ] of the UK reality show '']'', ultimately winning the series. During her stay, Shetty received international media coverage and attention for the ] from several of her housemates. Her win was followed by a spot hosting the ] of the Indian version of the show, '']'' in 2008. Shetty has since appeared as a judge on several dance and music reality-competition shows, including '']'' (2010), '']'' (2012–2020) and '']'' (2016–2021), and she has made appearances on '']'' (2021–2023). She returned to acting in 2021 with the comedy film '']'' and has since starred in the action series '']'' (2024).
==Acting career==
===1993&ndash;1994: Early hits===
]
Shetty started her career by modelling for ] in 1991 at age 16<ref>{{cite news|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|title=Shilpa denies any underworld connection|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/48771.cms|accessdate=3 January 2007|date=28 June 2003}}</ref> and made her film debut in 1993 with '']'', portraying a woman murdered by her ] boyfriend. Shetty took the supporting role of Seema, co-starring alongside ] and ]; the film was a major success and earned her a nomination for ].<ref>{{cite news|work=filmfareawards.indiatimes.com|title=Filmfare nomination for Shetty|url=http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/articleshow/368610.cms|accessdate=23 January 2007}}</ref>


In addition to her screen work, Shetty is a celebrity endorser for various brands and products, and she has been vocal about personal issues such as ], ] and ].<ref name="brands">{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Karuna |title=What continues to make Shilpa Shetty Kundra relevant for brands |url=https://www.businessinsider.in/advertising/brands/article/what-continues-to-make-shilpa-shetty-kundra-relevant-for-brands/articleshow/74165546.cms |access-date=9 April 2020 |work=Business Insider |agency=Axel Springer SE |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410074605/https://www.businessinsider.in/advertising/brands/article/what-continues-to-make-shilpa-shetty-kundra-relevant-for-brands/articleshow/74165546.cms |archive-date=10 April 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="feminism">{{cite web |title=Have Bollywood Celebs Finally Embraced Feminism? |url=https://www.tatacliq.com/que/have-bollywood-celebs-finally-embraced-feminism/ |publisher=Tata Cliq |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=22 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922104027/https://www.tatacliq.com/que/have-bollywood-celebs-finally-embraced-feminism/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="animal rights">{{cite web |title=Shilpa Shetty Kundra Honoured With PETA's 'Hero to Animals' Award |url=https://www.petaindia.com/media/bollywoods-shilpa-shetty-kundra-honoured-petas-hero-animals-award/ |publisher=PETA |access-date=9 April 2020 |archive-date=31 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200831113301/https://www.petaindia.com/media/bollywoods-shilpa-shetty-kundra-honoured-petas-hero-animals-award/ |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="animal hero">{{cite news |title=Shilpa Shetty wins PETA's 'Hero To Animals' Award |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/shilpa-shetty-wins-petas-hero-to-animals-award-854218 |access-date=9 April 2020 |work=ABP News |agency=ABP Group |date=17 December 2017 |archive-date=16 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220316201012/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/shilpa-shetty-wins-petas-hero-to-animals-award-854218 |url-status=live }}</ref> Shetty has worked with ] since 2006 as part of an advertising campaign against the use of wild animals in circuses. She is also a fitness enthusiast and she launched her own Yoga DVD in 2015. She is involved in several fitness campaigns such as the ], launched by the Government of India. Shetty was awarded the ] for her work on the ] cleanliness campaign. From 2009 to 2015, she was a part-owner of the ] team ].
Her first leading role was in the film '']'' in 1994, which was averagely received at the box office. She had a hit that same year with the film '']'' opposite ].<ref>{{cite web
| work=boxofficeindia.com
| title=Box office analysis
| url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/1994.htm
| accessdate=23 January 2007 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20061206183759/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/1994.htm <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 6 December 2006}}</ref> This was followed by many films which were average to poor performers at the box office. Shetty starred in another big film that year, '']''.


== Early life ==
===1995&ndash;1999: Box office failures===
Shetty was born in ], ] in a ] speaking ] family.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://filmychef.com/shilpa-shetty-biography/amp |title=Shilpa Shetty Biography |website=Filmy Chef |access-date=22 October 2020 |archive-date=17 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717120317/https://filmychef.com/shilpa-shetty-biography/amp |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mangalorean.com/hey-kudla-niklekh-pura-namaskara-im-coming-to-launch-mother-child-centre-at-kmc-actress-shilpa-shetty/ |title=Hey Kudla Niklekh Pura Namaskara in coming to launch mother child centre at KMC actress Shilpa Shetty |website=Mangalorean.com |date=24 September 2019 |access-date=17 July 2020 |archive-date=17 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717120050/https://www.mangalorean.com/hey-kudla-niklekh-pura-namaskara-im-coming-to-launch-mother-child-centre-at-kmc-actress-shilpa-shetty/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 November 2013 |title=I am a full on Bunt: Shilpa Shetty |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/I-am-a-full-on-Bunt-Shilpa-Shetty/articleshow/26347687.cms |access-date=16 July 2020 |work=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=4 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404104430/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/I-am-a-full-on-Bunt-Shilpa-Shetty/articleshow/26347687.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Her mother Sunanda and late father Surendra Shetty were both ] of tamper-proof water caps in the ] industry.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raghuram |first=M. |date=19 April 2010 |title=Bunts feel at home wherever they are |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-bunts-feel-at-home-wherever-they-are-1373019 |access-date=16 July 2020 |website=DNA India |language=en |archive-date=18 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718061525/https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-bunts-feel-at-home-wherever-they-are-1373019 |url-status=live }}</ref> She is ]'s elder sister.
In 1995, Shetty starred in '']'', where she was working alongside actors such as ], ] and ], but they failed at the box office. 1997 was one of her busiest years: she appeared in six different films, beginning with the ] film ''Veedeva Dani Babu''. Her first major Bollywood film of that year was the action thriller '']''. Shilpa portrayed the character of Prathna Thakur alongside actors ] and ]. In 1998, she had one release, '']'', for which she received critical acclaim and won the ] for Best Supporting Actress.


Shetty was educated at St. Anthony's Girls High School, Chembur and at ] in ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Vibhute |first1=Kranti |title=Mumbai: Chembur's St Anthony's Girls' school to extend premises |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-chembur-s-st-anthony-s-girl-s-school-to-extend-premises-2697817 |work=DNA India |date=19 December 2018 |language=en |access-date=22 November 2020 |archive-date=8 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108141028/https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-mumbai-chembur-s-st-anthony-s-girl-s-school-to-extend-premises-2697817 |url-status=live }}</ref> A trained ] dancer, she was the captain of the volleyball team at her school.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/fitness-a-way-of-life-for-shilpa-shetty-who-was-a-state-level-volleyball-player-once/story-nf1BrqxIjx7dIAUdzQqzVO.html |title=Fitness a way of life for Shilpa Shetty who was a state-level volleyball player once |date=10 June 2018 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |access-date=25 May 2019 |archive-date=25 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525090513/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/fitness-a-way-of-life-for-shilpa-shetty-who-was-a-state-level-volleyball-player-once/story-nf1BrqxIjx7dIAUdzQqzVO.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
===2000&ndash;2007: Critical acclaim and box office success===
In 2000, Shetty received much acclaim for her role in '']'' which earned reasonable takings at the Indian box office.<ref>{{cite web
| work=boxofficeindia.com
| title=Box office analysis
| url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2000.htm.asp
| accessdate=23 January 2007}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> She received several nominations under the Best Actress category in award ceremonies. She would later go on to star with ] and ] in the film '']'' (2002). Her comic performance as an eccentric fisherwoman was appreciated and she received a nomination under the ] category and nominations for Best Comedian as well.<ref>{{cite news
| work=filmfareawards.indiatimes.com
| title=Filmfare nomination for Shetty
| url=http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/articleshow/368744.cms
| accessdate=23 January 2007}}</ref>


In 1991, after completing her tenth-grade examinations, Shetty began her career as a model with a ] television commercial and subsequently featured in several other commercials and advertisements, following which she began receiving offers for film roles. Shetty continued to pursue her career as a model until she became an actress.<ref name="bbcprofile" />
2004 was a good year for Shetty with the release of '']'' in which she portrayed a Muslim orphan and disillusioned ]r starring opposite ]. According to Shetty, she chose to do the film because she liked the subject. The film was a cop drama.<ref name="rediffheart"/> She received much acclaim for her performance in '']'', where she made a sensitive portrayal of a successful city high-flyer who contracts HIV from ] and becomes a ] as a result. The film, based on 1993's '']'', was perceived to have tackled a ] as yet unaddressed by Bollywood.<ref name="bbcprofile">{{cite news
| work=news.bbc.co.uk
| title=Profile: Shilpa Shetty
| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6272561.stm
| accessdate=2 March 2007 | date=17 January 2007
| first=Monica
| last=Chadha}}</ref> The film earned Shetty a Filmfare Best Actress nomination, and provided an impetus for her HIV-related charity work (]). Film critic ] from '']'' noted, "Phir Milenge belongs to Shilpa Shetty completely. She delivers, what can be rightly called, the performance of her career. The viewer feels and empathises with the character mainly because of her effective portrayal. She conveys the pain and the emotional upheaval through her expressive eyes, making it amongst the most memorable performances the year has seen so far."<ref>{{cite web
| work=indiafm.com
| title=Shetty shines in Phir Milenge
| url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/review/7176/index.html
| accessdate=23 January 2007}}</ref>
Shetty stated that she had taken the role to reinvent herself by portraying the rather unconventional character of an anti-terrorist squad member.<ref name="rediffheart"/>


== Career ==
She starred with her sister in the film '']'' in 2005. Shilpa had one release in 2006, the much delayed '']''. The film was a box office flop, but she got good reviews for her role as a not entirely likeable wife.<ref>{{cite web
{{see also|Shilpa Shetty filmography}}
| work=indiafm.com
| title=Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar
| url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/review/11637/index.html
| accessdate=25 January 2007}}</ref> In 2006, she was a judge alongside ] & ] on '']'', a ] dance show based on the original UK show '']''.


=== 1993–1999: Early success and career fluctuations ===
Shetty was once featured in ] stage show, '']''.
In September 1992, Shetty signed for and began working on her first film – the romantic drama ''Gaata Rahe Mera Dil''<ref>{{cite journal |title=] – On Location |journal=Gaata Rahe Mera Dil Launch |date=27 September 1992}}</ref> – to be directed by Dilip Naik which tells the story of a girl involved in a love triangle between two men (played by ] and ]). However, the film went unreleased, which meant that Shetty's debut release was her next film, ]'s thriller '']'', alongside ] and ]. Inspired by the ] film '']'' (1956), the film featured Shetty in the supporting role of Seema Chopra, a girl who is murdered by her revenge-seeking boyfriend, played by Khan. ''Baazigar'' proved to be a major box office hit and finished up as the ].<ref name=":10">{{cite web |publisher=Box Office India |title=Box office analysis |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/1994.htm |access-date=23 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061206183759/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/1994.htm <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date=6 December 2006}}</ref> Both the film as well as Shetty's performance received critical appreciation; Shetty received nominations for ] and ] at the annual ] ceremony.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |url=http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/articleshow/368610.cms |title=Filmfare nomination for Shetty |work=The Times of India |access-date=23 January 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629145801/http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/articleshow/368610.cms |archive-date=29 June 2012}}</ref>


In 1994, Shetty had three film releases.<ref name=":10" /> Her first release that year was the action drama '']'', in which she played her first leading role. Co-starring ] and Debutant ], the film saw Shetty portray Bijli, a village belle who is actually an undercover policewoman assigned to arrest a murderer (played by Govinda) at any cost. ''Aag'' emerged as a moderate box office success and fetched mixed critical reviews, as did Shetty's performance. Shetty next starred alongside ], ], ] and ] in the action comedy '']''. In the film, Shetty played the dual roles of Mona (a cabaret dancer and a gangster's girlfriend) and her look-alike Basanti (a village belle). The film, which marked Shetty's first of many collaborations with Kumar, proved to be a super-hit at the box office. Both the film as well as Shetty's performance received major critical acclaim; the success of ''Main Khiladi Tu Anari'' proved to be a breakthrough for Shetty. Her third and final release that year was the romantic drama '']'' opposite ]. The film, which narrates the love story of a wealthy man and his maid (played by Khan and Shetty respectively), underperformed at the box office.<ref name=":10" />
2007 proved to be Shetty's most successful year at the box office so far. Her first release, '']'', won a significant reception and became the first Bollywood movie to premiere at ].<ref>{{cite web | work=Ibnlive.com | title=Shilpa's World Premiere in London | url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/showbiz/05_2007/pics-shilpas-big-day-in-london-40046.html | accessdate=1 July 2007}}{{dead link|date=February 2012}}</ref> The film performed well at the box office and was declared a semi-hit within three weeks. Additionally, the film was critically acclaimed and Shetty's performance was appreciated, with ] of ] writing, "It's a terrific performance and unquestionably Shilpa's best to date."<ref>{{cite web|author=Masand, Rajeev|work=Ibnlive.com| title=Masand's verdict: Metro|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/masands-verdict-metro/40402-8-p1.html|accessdate=29 December 2007}}</ref> Her second release, alongside three Deols (], ] and ]), the drama '']'', was also a box office success.


In 1995, Shetty starred in '']'', where she was working alongside actors such as ], ] and ], but they failed at the box office. She made her ] film debut with 1996 released '']'' alongside actors ] and ]. The film was a sleeper musical hit at the box office. 1997 was one of her busiest years: she appeared in six different films, beginning with the ]-language film ''Veedevadandi Babu''. Her first major Bollywood film of that year was the action thriller '']''. Shilpa portrayed the character of Prathna Thakur alongside actors ] and ]. In 1998, she had one release, '']'', alongside ] and ], for which she received critical acclaim and won the ] for her performance in the film. In 1999, she appeared in commercial success '']'' alongside ] and ].
==Other projects==


===Celebrity Big Brother=== === 2000–2008: Commercial success and ''Celebrity Big Brother''===
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Shetty was a contestant and the winner of '']''.<ref name="BB7">{{cite web
In 2000, Shetty received acclaim for her role in the musical romantic drama '']'', which earned reasonable takings at the Indian box office.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |publisher=Box Office India |title=Box office analysis |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2000.htm.asp |access-date=23 January 2007}} {{dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> She received several nominations under the Best Actress category at various award ceremonies. She would later go on to star with ] and ] in the film '']'' (2002). Her comic performance as an eccentric fisherwoman was appreciated and she received her second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, in addition to nominations for Best Comedian as well.<ref name=":1">{{cite news |work=The Times of India |title=Filmfare nomination for Shetty |url=http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/articleshow/368744.cms |access-date=23 January 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708193340/http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/articleshow/368744.cms |archive-date=8 July 2012}}</ref>
| work=metro.co.uk
| title=Bollywood star in Celebrity Big Brother
| url=http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?in_article_id=31455&in_page_id=7&in_a_source=
| accessdate=3 January 2007}}</ref> and was the first Indian celebrity included in the Celebrity version. Reportedly paid ]31.5&nbsp;m (£367,500&nbsp;]) for her participation,<ref name="moneyforBB7">{{cite web
| work=gg2.net
| title=Lots of money for BB7
| url=http://www.gg2.net/viewnews.asp?nid=2164&tid=top_stories&catid=Top%20Stories
| accessdate=3 January 2007}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> she said to presenter ], "I just want every Indian to be extremely proud that I'm in here".<ref>{{cite web
| work=breakingnews.iol.ie
| title=Sixth to enter house
| url=http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=206033392&p=zx6x34x98
| accessdate=3 January 2007}}</ref> As for her participation, she stated: "I have zero expectations. The only thing I really hope to keep is my self-respect and my dignity."<ref name="bbprofile">{{cite web
| work=channel4.com
| title=Housemates
| url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/housemates/housemate_news.jsp?id=9
| accessdate=5 January 2007}}</ref> Her sister ] told the '']'' that this "is the boldest decision Shilpa has taken hitherto."<ref>{{cite news
| work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com
| title='This is Shilpa's boldest decision'
| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/City_Supplements/Lucknow_Times/This_is_Shilpas_boldest_decision/articleshow/1100529.cms | accessdate=13 January 2007
| date=8 January 2007}}</ref>


In 2004, Shetty appeared in the police drama '']'', in which she portrayed a Muslim orphan and disillusioned ]r starring opposite ].<ref name="rediffheart" /> According to Shetty, she chose to do the film because she liked the subject. She received widespread critical acclaim for her performance in '']'', in which she played a successful city high-flyer who contracts HIV from ] and becomes a ] as a result. The film, based on 1993's '']'', was perceived to have tackled a ] as yet unaddressed by Bollywood.<ref name="bbcprofile">{{cite news |publisher=BBC |title=Profile: Shilpa Shetty |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6272561.stm |access-date=2 March 2007 |date=17 January 2007 |first=Monica |last=Chadha |archive-date=28 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228153646/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6272561.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> The film earned Shetty a ] nomination and provided an impetus for her HIV-related charity work (]). Film critic ] from '']'' noted: "''Phir Milenge'' belongs to Shetty completely. She delivers, what can be rightly called, the performance of her career."<ref>{{cite web |work=indiafm.com |title=Shetty shines in Phir Milenge |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/review/7176/index.html |access-date=23 January 2007 |archive-date=26 April 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070426042718/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/review/7176/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> This marked a break from the previous trend of superficial song-and-dance items in favour of roles that have a greater depth of character,<ref name="rediffheart" /> exemplified by her film '']'' (2005), an action thriller. Although it received average returns at the box office,<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Box Office India |title=Box office analysis |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2005.htm |access-date=23 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070120111710/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2005.htm <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date=20 January 2007}}</ref> Shetty stated that she had taken the role to reinvent herself by portraying the rather unconventional character of an anti-terrorist squad member.<ref name="rediffheart" />
During her time, Shetty instructed ] ] and ] in ],<ref>{{cite web
| work=channel4.com
| title=The Universal Om
| url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/news/newsstory.jsp?id=1059&articleMask=1&housemateId=9
| accessdate=5 January 2007}}</ref> and flirted with ]<ref>{{cite web
| work=channel4.com
| title=Flirt Alert
| url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/news/newsstory.jsp?id=1109&articleMask=1&housemateId=9
| accessdate=10 January 2007}}</ref> but tempers started to fray by Day 7 as a ] formed in the house disapproving of Shilpa's presence.<ref>{{cite web
| work=channel4.com
| title=The Fit Controller
| url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/news/newsstory.jsp?id=1137&articleMask=1&housemateId=9
| accessdate=10 January 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| work=channel4.com
| title=Mountain out of a Molehill
| url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/news/newsstory.jsp?id=1203&articleMask=1&housemateId=9
| accessdate=14 January 2007}}</ref> Following a worldwide controversy that publicised her as a target of racist bullying within the house, Shetty won the contest after gaining 63% of the public vote and described the experience as "incredible and overwhelming". She further thanked the public for "a fantastic opportunity to make my country proud".<ref>{{cite news
| work=news.bbc.co.uk
| title=Shetty wins Celebrity Big Brother
| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6308443.stm
| accessdate=30 January 2007 | date=29 January 2007}}</ref>


In 2005, Shetty starred opposite ] in the ] '']''. The film was a major box office success and it earned her the name "The ] of the South" due to her villainous role in the film.{{Citation needed|date=October 2022}} The same year, she starred in the film '']'' with her younger sister ]. Shetty had one release in 2006, the much delayed '']''. The film was a box office flop, but she got good reviews for her role as a not entirely likeable wife.<ref>{{cite web |work=indiafm.com |title=Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/review/11637/index.html |access-date=25 January 2007 |archive-date=24 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070124115720/http://www.indiafm.com/movies/review/11637/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2006, she was a judge alongside ] & ] on '']'', a ] dance show based on the original UK show '']''.
===Post Celebrity Big Brother===
In February 2007, Shetty attended a reception at the ] by invitation of ] MP to meet with then Prime Minister ]. She was also invited to meet with ] at Marlborough House in London in March 2007. During an interview on '']'', Shetty confirmed that she had been asked to act in the British '']'' soap opera, and turned it down as it would mean all her other arrangements would have to go on hold.<ref>{{cite web
| work=Radiosargam.com| title=Shilpa turns down part in EastEnders | url=http://www.radiosargam.com/films/archives/2143/shilpa-turns-down-part-in-eastenders.html | accessdate=1 July 2007}}</ref>


In January 2007, Shetty was a contestant and the subsequent winner of the British reality television series '']''.<ref name="BB7">{{cite web |work=Metro |location=UK |title=Bollywood star in Celebrity Big Brother |date=3 January 2007 |url=http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?in_article_id=31455&in_page_id=7&in_a_source= |access-date=3 January 2007 |archive-date=13 January 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080113073442/http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?in_article_id=31455&in_page_id=7&in_a_source= |url-status=dead }}</ref> She was the first Indian celebrity included in the show. Reportedly paid ]31.5&nbsp;m (]367,500&) for her participation,<ref name="moneyforBB7">{{cite web |work=gg2.net |title=Lots of money for BB7 |url=http://www.gg2.net/viewnews.asp?nid=2164&tid=top_stories&catid=Top%20Stories |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718193619/http://www.gg2.net/viewnews.asp?nid=2164&tid=top_stories&catid=Top%20Stories |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 July 2011 |access-date=3 January 2007}}</ref> she said to presenter ], "I just want every Indian to be extremely proud that I'm in here".<ref>{{cite web |work=breakingnews.iol.ie |title=Sixth to enter house |url=http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=206033392&p=zx6x34x98 |access-date=3 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926233546/http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=206033392&p=zx6x34x98 |archive-date=26 September 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> As for her participation, she stated: "I have zero expectations. The only thing I really hope to keep is my self-respect and my dignity."<ref name="bbprofile">{{cite web |publisher=Channel 4 |title=Housemates |url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/housemates/housemate_news.jsp?id=9 |access-date=5 January 2007 |archive-date=5 January 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080105221805/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/housemates/housemate_news.jsp?id=9 |url-status=live }}</ref> Her sister ] told '']'' that this "is the boldest decision Shilpa has taken so far."<ref>{{cite news |work=The Times of India |title='This is Shilpa's boldest decision' |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/City_Supplements/Lucknow_Times/This_is_Shilpas_boldest_decision/articleshow/1100529.cms |access-date=13 January 2007 |date=8 January 2007 |archive-date=12 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012160158/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/City_Supplements/Lucknow_Times/This_is_Shilpas_boldest_decision/articleshow/1100529.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> During her stay on the show, Shetty instructed ] ] and ] in ]<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Channel 4 |title=The Universal Om |url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/news/newsstory.jsp?id=1059&articleMask=1&housemateId=9 |access-date=5 January 2007 |archive-date=12 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012170916/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/news/newsstory.jsp?id=1059&articleMask=1&housemateId=9 |url-status=live }}</ref> and flirted with ]<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Channel 4 |title=Flirt Alert |url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/news/newsstory.jsp?id=1109&articleMask=1&housemateId=9 |access-date=10 January 2007 |archive-date=12 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012170922/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/news/newsstory.jsp?id=1109&articleMask=1&housemateId=9 |url-status=live }}</ref> but tempers started to fray by Day 7 as a ] formed in the house disapproving of Shilpa's presence.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Channel 4 |title=The Fit Controller |url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/news/newsstory.jsp?id=1137&articleMask=1&housemateId=9 |access-date=10 January 2007 |archive-date=12 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012170926/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/news/newsstory.jsp?id=1137&articleMask=1&housemateId=9 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |publisher=Channel 4 |title=Mountain out of a Molehill |url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/news/newsstory.jsp?id=1203&articleMask=1&housemateId=9 |access-date=14 January 2007 |archive-date=12 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012170940/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/B/bb7_celebrity/news/newsstory.jsp?id=1203&articleMask=1&housemateId=9 |url-status=live }}</ref> Following a worldwide controversy that publicised her as a target of racist bullying within the house, Shetty won the contest after gaining 63% of the public vote and described the experience as "incredible and overwhelming". She further thanked the public for "a fantastic opportunity to make my country proud".<ref>{{cite news |publisher=BBC |title=Shetty wins Celebrity Big Brother |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6308443.stm |access-date=30 January 2007 |date=29 January 2007 |archive-date=10 March 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090310174200/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6308443.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2008, Shetty began hosting the ] of the reality television series '']'', the Indian version of the international reality television series '']''.
She was the subject of a ] documentary entitled ''The Real Shilpa Shetty'', which was produced by British television production company ]. The large number of commercial offers that Shilpa received after winning ] themselves became reason for controversy with an increasing number of accusations about her riding the 'racism' wave to commercial gain.<ref>{{cite web | work=Bollyrock.com | title=Shilpa Shetty To Milk Britons Dry | url=http://www.bollyrock.com/?p=13 | accessdate=1 July 2007}}</ref> She was on the cover of the first issue of ] to be sold in India.<ref>{{cite web|work=in.movies.yahoo.com|title=Shilpa on the cover of OK Magazine|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/060517/24/64b4o.html | accessdate=6 January 2007 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20061209010948/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/060517/24/64b4o.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 9 December 2006}}</ref>


2007 proved to be Shetty's most successful year at the box office. Her first release, '']'', received widespread critical acclaim and became the first Bollywood film to premiere at ], ].<ref>{{cite web |publisher=CNN-IBN |title=Shilpa's World Premiere in London |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/showbiz/05_2007/pics-shilpas-big-day-in-london-40046.html |access-date=1 July 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070610003431/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/showbiz/05_2007/pics-shilpas-big-day-in-london-40046.html |archive-date=10 June 2007}}</ref> The film performed well at the box office and was declared a hit within three weeks of release. Additionally, the film was critically acclaimed and Shetty's performance was appreciated, with ] of '']'' writing: "It's a terrific performance and unquestionably Shetty's best to date".<ref>{{cite web |author=Masand, Rajeev |publisher=CNN-IBN |title=Masand's verdict: Metro |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/masands-verdict-metro/40402-8-p1.html |access-date=29 December 2007 |archive-date=27 February 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080227012639/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/masands-verdict-metro/40402-8-p1.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Her second release, alongside three Deols (], ] and ]), the family drama '']'', was also a box office success.
In early September 2007 she modelled at the ], which also displayed some famous ] actresses including ] and ].<ref>{{dead link|date=February 2012}}. ''Yahoo.com''</ref> As of October 2007, Shilpa will be seen in a musical titled ''Miss Bollywood''. On her agenda next is a cookery book titled ''Soul Curry'' and the role of Sita in Uru Patel's international venture ''Hanuman''.<ref>. ''indiaglitz.com''.</ref>


Shetty starred in the unreleased 2010 Indo-Chinese drama '']'', a film rescued during production by her mother, who stepped in when its producer abandoned the project unfinished.
===Bigg Boss===
In August 2008, Shetty began hosting the second season of '']'', the Indian version of ''Big Brother''. Controversially, ] was one of the initial housemates. Goody left the Bigg Boss House early in the series after receiving news that she had ], of which she later died on 22 March 2009.


===Television judge and intermittent acting work (2010–present)===
===Indian Premier League===
Alongside ] and ], Shetty was featured as a talent judge for the dance reality show '']'' (seasons 5, 6 and Shriman v/s Shrimati), from 2012 to 2014. In March 2014, Shetty began hosting the reality television show ''Soney Ka Dil'', which she also co-produced along with Kundra. The show format is based on featuring ordinary people who have contributed their extraordinary help to others in need.<ref>{{cite news |work=TellyTRP.in |title=Shilpa Shetty to Producer and Host a New Show Called Soney Ka Dil |url=http://www.tellytrp.in/2014/03/shilpa-shetty-to-come-up-with-new-show-called-soney-ka-dil.html |access-date=16 March 2014 |date=15 March 2014 |archive-date=16 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316082314/http://www.tellytrp.in/2014/03/shilpa-shetty-to-come-up-with-new-show-called-soney-ka-dil.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The same year, Shetty became a film producer with the action film '']'', a box-office flop.<ref name=":5">{{cite web |title=First Look: Shilpa Shetty's production 'Dishkiyaaoon' starring Sunny Deol, Harman Baweja |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/first-look-shilpa-shettys-production-dishkiyaaoon-starring-sunny-deol-harman-baweja/1182387/ |date=14 October 2013 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=23 November 2013 |archive-date=19 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219022056/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/first-look-shilpa-shettys-production-dishkiyaaoon-starring-sunny-deol-harman-baweja/1182387 |url-status=live }}</ref> Since early 2016, she has been judging the dance reality show ] on ] channel along with co-judges ] and ].
In February 2009 Shilpa and her husband ] became part owners of the ] franchise cricket team ] by paying approximately US $15.4&nbsp;million for a 11.7% stake.


Shetty's only appearance on-screen during her break was in the 2014 film '']'', where she appeared in the song 'Tu Mere Type Ka Nahi Hai'. She made her comeback to films after 14 years, with the 2021 film '']'' which received widely negative reviews.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/bollywood/story/hungama-2-shilpa-shetty-and-paresh-rawal-are-ready-for-a-laugh-riot-with-meezan-and-pranitha-subhash-1631101-2019-12-24 |title=Shilpa Shetty and Paresh Rawal are ready for a laugh riot with Meezaan Jafri and Pranitha Subhash |date=24 December 2019 |magazine=India Today |access-date=24 December 2018 |archive-date=24 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224085621/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/bollywood/story/hungama-2-shilpa-shetty-and-paresh-rawal-are-ready-for-a-laugh-riot-with-meezan-and-pranitha-subhash-1631101-2019-12-24 |url-status=live }}</ref>
===HIV-AIDS===
In February 2006 Shetty lent support to a BBC World Service Trust television show designed to tackle the problem of ] in India.<ref name="bbcaids">{{cite news | work=news.bbc.co.uk | title=Bollywood stars in BBC Aids show
| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4697030.stm | accessdate=4 January 2007 | date=9 February 2006}}</ref> The project, which also involved other celebrities ], ], and ] in separate episodes, featured Shetty as she shadowed a young achiever whose work involved raising awareness about the condition. According to reports, she participated in order to show ] with HIV-AIDS sufferers.<ref name="bbcaids"/>


Shetty next appeared in '']'' alongside ] and ].<ref>{{cite news |last=IANS |date=1 August 2019 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/im-ready-to-take-that-plunge-again-says-shilpa-shetty-on-her-comeback-film-nikamma-2254621.html |title=I'm ready to take that plunge again, says Shilpa Shetty on her comeback film 'Nikamma' |work=News 18 |access-date=21 August 2019 |archive-date=21 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821035826/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/im-ready-to-take-that-plunge-again-says-shilpa-shetty-on-her-comeback-film-nikamma-2254621.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She starred in the female-led comedy ''Sukhee'' with ].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sukhee diaries: Shilpa Shetty shares fun video with co-star Amit Sadh; fans say so cute! |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/sukhee-diaries-shilpa-shetty-shares-fun-video-co-star-amit-sadh-fans-say-so-cute-1056324 |date=30 March 2022 |work=Pinkvilla |access-date=23 April 2022 |archive-date=22 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422111110/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/sukhee-diaries-shilpa-shetty-shares-fun-video-co-star-amit-sadh-fans-say-so-cute-1056324 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Shetty next starred in ]'s series ']', joining as the first female cop in his Cop universe.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shilpa Shetty to make her OTT debut with Rohit Shetty's 'Indian Police Force' alongside Sidharth Malhotra |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/shilpa-shetty-make-ott-debut-rohit-shettys-indian-police-force-alongside-sidharth-malhotra/ |date=23 April 2022 |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=23 April 2022 |archive-date=23 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423073954/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/shilpa-shetty-make-ott-debut-rohit-shettys-indian-police-force-alongside-sidharth-malhotra/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
The issue is particularly close to Shetty's heart as she had portrayed an HIV-positive sufferer in her 2004 movie '']''. Speaking about the movie and HIV in general, Shetty said: "Why not a film on HIV positive patients? It is a social stigma in our society. We made this film to highlight this problem&nbsp;... This film will bring about a social awareness about AIDS in our country. It is high time we talked about this in our society".<ref name="rediffheart"/>


== Off-screen work ==
===PETA===
]'' as judge]]
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In February 2006, Shetty lent support to a BBC World Service Trust television show designed to tackle the problem of ] in India.<ref name="bbcaids">{{cite news |publisher=BBC |title=Bollywood stars in BBC Aids show |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4697030.stm |access-date=4 January 2007 |date=9 February 2006 |archive-date=15 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070115181055/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4697030.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> According to reports, she participated in order to show solidarity with HIV-AIDS sufferers.<ref name="bbcaids" /> According to Shetty, the issue was particularly close to her heart as she had portrayed an HIV-positive sufferer in her 2004 film '']''. Speaking about the film and HIV in general, Shetty said: "Why not a film on HIV positive patients? It is a social stigma in our society. We made this film to highlight this problem&nbsp;... This film will bring about social awareness about AIDS in our country. It is high time we talked about this in our society".<ref name="rediffheart" />
In March 2006 various sources reported Shetty's joining ] as part of an ] against the use of wild animals in circuses.<ref>*{{cite news |work=The Hindu | title=Distress call from tinsel town 'tigress' | url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/05/02/stories/2006050202730200.htm | accessdate=2 January 2007 | location=Chennai, India | date=2 May 2006}}<br />*{{cite news |work=The Hindu | title=Say no to tortured circus animals | url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/05/22/stories/2006052201210200.htm | accessdate=2 January 2007 | location=Chennai, India | date=22 May 2006}}<br />*{{cite web
|work=The Tribune |location=India | title=Starry crusaders & circus beasts | url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040321/spectrum/main6.htm | accessdate=2 January 2007}}<br />*{{cite web
| work=petaindia.com | title=Circus: A Ring of Abuse | url=http://www.petaindia.com/feat/shilpa/index.html | accessdate=2 January 2007}}{{dead link|date=February 2012}}</ref> According to a PETA India press release, Shetty is a long-time PETA supporter and has assisted the campaign by posing for photographs in a figure-hugging tiger costume. She explained that her crouching in a cage was uncomfortable during the photoshoot, but that her discomfort was insignificant compared to the pain suffered by the creatures. "These once dignified animals only leave their cages, which are barely larger than the size of their bodies, for a few minutes each day to be forced into the ring to perform tricks which make no sense and are upsetting to them. The best way to help animals suffering in circuses is to boycott the circus".<ref>{{cite web | work=petaindia.com | title=Shilpa Shetty Speaks Up About Cruelty To Animals In Circuses | url=http://www.petaindia.com/newsnew/NewsItem.asp?id=2996
| accessdate=2 January 2007}}</ref>


In March 2006, various sources reported Shetty's joining ] as part of an ] against the use of wild animals in circuses.<ref name=":3">{{cite news |title=Distress call from tinsel town 'tigress' |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/05/02/stories/2006050202730200.htm |access-date=2 January 2007 |location=Chennai, India |date=2 May 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060513090839/http://www.hindu.com/2006/05/02/stories/2006050202730200.htm |work=] |archive-date=13 May 2006}}</ref> According to a PETA India press release, Shetty is a long-time PETA supporter and has assisted the campaign by posing for photographs in a figure-hugging tiger costume. She explained that her crouching in a cage was uncomfortable during the photoshoot, but that her discomfort was insignificant compared to the pain suffered by the creatures. "These once dignified animals only leave their cages, which are barely larger than the size of their bodies, for a few minutes each day to be forced into the ring to perform tricks which make no sense and are upsetting to them. The best way to help animals suffering in circuses is to boycott the circus".<ref name=":4">{{cite web |work=petaindia.com |title=Shilpa Shetty Speaks Up About Cruelty To Animals in Circuses |url=http://www.petaindia.com/newsnew/NewsItem.asp?id=2996 |access-date=2 January 2007 |archive-date=14 December 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061214114623/http://www.petaindia.com/newsnew/NewsItem.asp?id=2996 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Shetty revealed in a later interview that she felt strongly about this cause and that she was appalled to hear of the cruel treatment suffered by such animals. "I thought I should stop that. If I can make a little difference to their lives, why not go for it?"<ref name="rediffheart">{{cite web |work=Rediff.com |title=Shilpa Shetty on matters close to her heart |url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2004/jun/30shilpa.htm |access-date=2 January 2007 |archive-date=10 March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070310121308/http://in.rediff.com/movies/2004/jun/30shilpa.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
Shetty revealed in a later interview that she felt strongly about this cause and that she was appalled to hear of the cruel treatment suffered by such animals. "I thought I should stop that. If I can make a little difference to their lives, why not go for it?"<ref name="rediffheart">{{cite web | work=rediff.com | title=Shilpa Shetty on matters close to her heart
| url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2004/jun/30shilpa.htm | accessdate=2 January 2007}}</ref>


Shetty holds a ] in ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2015 |title=10 Bollywood actresses who are trained in martial arts |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/culture/who-we-are/10-bollywood-actresses-who-are-trained-in-martial-arts-277876.html |access-date=22 October 2020 |website=The Times of India |language=en-IN |archive-date=27 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027155449/https://www.indiatimes.com/culture/who-we-are/10-bollywood-actresses-who-are-trained-in-martial-arts-277876.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She launched her fitness ] DVD in 2015.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rakshit |first=Nayandeep |date=28 July 2015 |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-shilpa-shetty-kundra-to-launch-an-express-yoga-dvd-2108578 |title=Shilpa Shetty Kundra to launch an express Yoga DVD ! |newspaper=DNA |language=en-US |access-date=9 December 2016 |archive-date=11 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161111233409/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-shilpa-shetty-kundra-to-launch-an-express-yoga-dvd-2108578 |url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2009, Shetty and ] became part owners of the ] franchise cricket team ] by paying approximately US$15.4&nbsp;million for an 11.7% stake. Shetty also co-owns the Indian chain of spas and salon called Iosis.<ref>{{cite news |title=10 Bollywood stars who made it big as entrepreneurs |url=http://www.businesstoday.in/photos/in-the-news/10-bollywood-stars-who-made-it-big-as-entrepreneurs/1173.html#photo2 |access-date=27 March 2017 |publisher=] |archive-date=28 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328195655/http://www.businesstoday.in/photos/in-the-news/10-bollywood-stars-who-made-it-big-as-entrepreneurs/1173.html#photo2 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, The Indian government selected Shetty as a brand ambassador of the ], a campaign to improve sanitation throughout India.<ref>{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=Government ropes in Shilpa Shetty as Swachh Bharat brand ambassador |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/government-ropes-in-shilpa-shetty-as-swachh-bharat-brand-ambassador/articleshow/57328754.cms |access-date=23 April 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=24 February 2017 |archive-date=27 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527151548/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/government-ropes-in-shilpa-shetty-as-swachh-bharat-brand-ambassador/articleshow/57328754.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> On 20 January 2020, she received the ] award for her work in that campaign.<ref>{{cite news |last=ANI |date=20 January 2020 |title=Shilpa Shetty gets 'Champions of Change' award for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/shilpa-shetty-gets-champions-of-change-award-for-swachh-bharat-abhiyan-120012001570_1.html |work=Business Standard India |access-date=23 April 2022 |archive-date=26 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426095143/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/shilpa-shetty-gets-champions-of-change-award-for-swachh-bharat-abhiyan-120012001570_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


In 2021, edible oils and food products company ] announced her as the brand ambassador for their food offerings brand ''Nourish'' under categories pulses, dry fruits and flours.<ref>{{cite news |title=BL Agro ropes in Shilpa Shetty as brand ambassador for Nourish - ET BrandEquity |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/bl-agro-ropes-in-shilpa-shetty-as-brand-ambassador-for-nourish/81445774 |work=Economic Times |date=11 March 2021 |access-date=18 December 2024}}</ref> In 2023, she invested Rs 2.25 crore in '']'' fame WickedGud.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Shilpa Shetty invests Rs 2.25 crore in Shark Tank fame WickedGud |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/shilpa-shetty-invests-rs-2-25-crore-in-shark-tank-fame-wickedgud/articleshow/100247530.cms |access-date=6 August 2023 |website=Economic Times |language=en |archive-date=11 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811035735/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/shilpa-shetty-invests-rs-2-25-crore-in-shark-tank-fame-wickedgud/articleshow/100247530.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> She has also been an early investor of MamaEarth, an Indian cosmetic brand.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deva |first=Pranati |date=1 November 2023 |title=Mamaearth IPO: How does Shilpa Shetty's return compare with Katrina Kaif's Nykaa profit? |url=https://www.livemint.com/market/ipo/shilpa-shetty-likely-to-earn-massive-return-from-mamaearth-ipo-how-does-it-compare-with-alia-katrinas-nykaa-profit-11698823419590.html |access-date=1 January 2024 |website=mint |language=en |archive-date=1 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101092345/https://www.livemint.com/market/ipo/shilpa-shetty-likely-to-earn-massive-return-from-mamaearth-ipo-how-does-it-compare-with-alia-katrinas-nykaa-profit-11698823419590.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Manohar |first=Asit |date=26 October 2023 |title=Shilpa Shetty set to earn ₹15.65 crore as Mamaearth IPO hits market |url=https://www.livemint.com/market/ipo/shilpa-shetty-set-to-earn-rs-15-65-crore-as-mamaearth-ipo-hits-market-11698307818888.html |access-date=1 January 2024 |website=mint |language=en |archive-date=1 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101092347/https://www.livemint.com/market/ipo/shilpa-shetty-set-to-earn-rs-15-65-crore-as-mamaearth-ipo-hits-market-11698307818888.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Legal issues and controversies==
==Personal life==
=== Obscenity charge ===
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In April 2006, a ] court<ref>{{cite web |url=https://lahoreherald.com/shilpa-shetty-acquitted-from-obscenity-case/ |title=Court acquitted actress Shilpa Shetty in a 2007 obscenity case |date=26 January 2021 |website=Lahore Herald |language=en-US |access-date=11 February 2023 |archive-date=11 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211134700/https://lahoreherald.com/shilpa-shetty-acquitted-from-obscenity-case/ |url-status=live }}</ref> issued non-bailable warrants against Shetty and actress ] for "posing in an obscene manner" in photographs published by a ] newspaper.<ref name="inrediff">{{cite web |last=PTI |date=21 April 2006 |work=Rediff.com |title=Non-bailable warrants against Shilpa Shetty, Reema Sen |url=https://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/21shilpa.htm |access-date=3 January 2007 |archive-date=26 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070126110300/http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/21shilpa.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The report stated that the two actresses had failed to comply with earlier summonses, hence the issuance of the warrants.<ref name="inrediff" /> The petitioner submitted that the paper had published "very sexy and medium blow-ups" in its December 2005 and January 2006 issues, and alleged that these violated the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986, Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act 1956, and the ] Section 292 (Sale of Obscene Books). The petitioner further demanded that the images be confiscated under the terms of the Press and Registration of Book Act 1867.<ref name="inrediff" />
Shetty married ] on 22 November 2009 and announced on her web site that "I am officially Shilpa Shetty Kundra now!!".<ref> 26 November 2009</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Thank-god-Ill-marry-only-once-Shilpa/articleshow/5281437.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Thank god, I'll marry only once: Shilpa | date=30 November 2009}}</ref>
Shilpa gave birth to her first child, Viaan Raj Kundra on 21 May 2012.<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/report-shilpa-shetty-gives-birth-to-a-baby-boy/20120521.htm</ref><ref>http://in.video.yahoo.com/entertainment-26099860/bollywood-26715902/shilpa-raj-names-baby-viann-raj-kundra-29574396.html</ref>


Shetty responded that she had not received any court summons and also discounted the charges. She further claimed that the pictures were freeze-frame shots from a recent film that only exposed her ]. "As far as my photographs go, what is obscene about it? If navel-showing is obscenity, then our traditional Indian outfit – the traditional ] – should be banned in the first place."<ref>{{cite news |work=The Times of India |title='If navel is obscene, let's ban saris' |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/bangalore-times/if-navel-is-obscene-lets-ban-saris/articleshow/1504414.cms |access-date=4 January 2007 |first1=Afsana |last1=Ahmed |first2=Smrity |last2=Sharma |date=25 April 2006 |archive-date=9 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109123958/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/bangalore-times/If-navel-is-obscene-lets-ban-saris/articleshow/1504414.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Obscenity charges===
In April 2006, a ] court issued non-bailable warrants against Shetty and ] for "posing in an obscene manner" in photographs published by a ] newspaper.<ref name="inrediff">{{cite web
| work=in.rediff.com
| title=Non-bailable warrants against Shilpa Shetty, Reema Sen
| url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/21shilpa.htm
| accessdate=3 January 2007}}</ref> The report stated that the two actresses had failed to comply with earlier summons for the same reason, hence the issuance of the warrants.<ref name="inrediff" /> The petitioner submitted that the paper had published "very sexy blow-ups and medium blow-ups" in its December 2005 and January 2006 issues, and alleged that these violated the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986, Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act 1956, and the ] Section 292 (Sale of Obscene Books). The petitioner further demanded that the images be confiscated under the terms of the Press and Registration of Book Act 1867.


In January 2007, outgoing ] Y.K. Sabharwal confirmed that Shetty had written to him requesting that he enunciate guidelines against frivolous ] against the artists, but he had refused her plea on the grounds that she should have filed a formal ] instead of writing a ].<ref>{{cite news |work=The Telegraph |location=Kolkota, India |title=Top judge snubs Shilpa's plea |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070114/asp/nation/story_7260510.asp |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912132621/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070114/asp/nation/story_7260510.asp |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 September 2012 |access-date=16 January 2007 |first=Our |last=Legal |date=14 January 2007}}</ref>
Shetty responded that she had not received any court summons and also discounted the charges. She further claimed that the pictures were freeze-frame shots from a recent movie that only exposed her ]. "As far as my photographs go, what is obscene about it? If navel-showing is obscenity, then our traditional Indian outfit – the traditional ] – should be banned in the first place."<ref>{{cite news
| work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com
| title='If navel is obscene, let's ban saris'
| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1504414.cms
| accessdate=4 January 2007
| first1=Afsana
| last1=Ahmed
| first2=Smrity
| last2=Sharma
| date=25 April 2006}}</ref>


=== Target of racism ===
In January 2007 outgoing ] Y.K. Sabharwal confirmed that Shetty had written to him requesting that he enunciate guidelines against frivolous ] against artists, but that he had refused her plea on the grounds that she should have filed a formal ] instead of writing a ].<ref>{{cite news
{{Main|Celebrity Big Brother (British series 5) racism controversy}}
|work=The Telegraph |location=Kolkota, India
| title=Top judge snubs Shilpa’s plea
| url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070114/asp/nation/story_7260510.asp
| accessdate=16 January 2007
| first=Our
| last=Legal
| date=14 January 2007}}</ref>


During her stay on '']'', Shetty was the target of ] and ] by some other housemates, chiefly ], ] and ].<ref name="bbcracism">{{cite news |publisher=BBC |title=Anger over Big Brother 'racism' |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6265127.stm |access-date=17 January 2007 |date=16 January 2007 |archive-date=17 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070117190243/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6265127.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> After correcting Goody's mother, who mispronounced Shetty's name as 'Shiwpa', Shetty was mocked for her Indian ] and was branded "The Indian" and was referred to as a "dog" by Lloyd. Referring to Shetty, O'Meara generalised that all Indians were thin because they were "sick all the time" as a result of undercooking their food, following their belief that Shetty had undercooked a chicken,<ref name="How the Big Brother row erupted">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6271161.stm |title=How the Big Brother row erupted |date=17 January 2007 |work=BBC News |access-date=17 January 2007 |archive-date=20 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070120224532/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6271161.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> which had given O'Meara diarrhoea.<ref name="bbchowrow">{{cite news |publisher=BBC |title=How the Big Brother row erupted |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6271161.stm |access-date=18 January 2007 |date=17 January 2007 |archive-date=20 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070120073145/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6271161.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Lloyd also mentioned that she disliked Shetty touching her food because she did not "know where her hands have been".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6265127.stm |title=Anger over Big Brother 'racism' |date=16 January 2007 |work=BBC News |access-date=9 February 2009 |archive-date=25 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110225091423/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6265127.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Celebrity Big Brother racism controversy===
{{main|Celebrity Big Brother racism controversy}}
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After Shetty had attempted to dispose of the left-over ] down the toilet and had caused a blockage, housemate ] suggested that she should pick the bones out with her teeth<ref name="bbchowrow" /> and allegedly referred to her as a "fucking ]",<ref>{{cite news |work=The Times of India |title=Big Brother has a Big Mouth |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/City_Supplements/Calcutta_Times/Big_Brother_has_a_Big_Mouth/articleshow/1186065.cms |access-date=15 January 2007 |date=14 January 2007 |archive-date=12 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012160152/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/City_Supplements/Calcutta_Times/Big_Brother_has_a_Big_Mouth/articleshow/1186065.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> although show producers denied this and stated that the word used was "]".<ref name="guardiandiplo">{{cite news |work=The Guardian |title=Racism, ratings and reality TV: now Big Brother creates a diplomatic incident |url=http://politics.guardian.co.uk/foreignaffairs/story/0,,1992924,00.html |access-date=18 January 2007 |location=London |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070120145029/http://politics.guardian.co.uk/foreignaffairs/story/0,,1992924,00.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date=20 January 2007 |first1=Owen |last1=Gibson |first2=Vikram |last2=Dodd |first3=Randeep |last3=Ramesh |date=18 January 2007}}</ref><ref name="guardianracism">{{cite news |work=The Guardian |title=Big Brother racism complaints soar |url=http://media.guardian.co.uk/site/story/0,,1991561,00.html |access-date=17 January 2007 |location=London |first=Leigh |last=Holmwood |date=16 January 2007 |archive-date=20 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070120174238/http://media.guardian.co.uk/site/story/0%2C%2C1991561%2C00.html |url-status=live }}</ref> During a fierce argument, Goody told Shetty that she needed to "spend a day in the slums", although the media falsely reported this as "go back to the slums".<ref>{{cite news |publisher=BBC |title=Shetty fears Big Brother 'racism' |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6273677.stm |access-date=3 February 2007 |date=18 January 2007 |archive-date=20 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070120224401/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6273677.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Claiming that she did not know Shilpa's surname, Goody referred to her as "Shilpa Fuckawallah", "Shilpa Daroopa", and "Shilpa ]", later claiming that they were non-racist references to Indian food.<ref name="bbcnotracist">{{cite news |publisher=BBC |title=Rows 'not racist', say housemates |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6277301.stm |access-date=4 February 2007 |date=18 January 2007 |archive-date=20 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070120224441/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6277301.stm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |work=The Guardian |title=Beauty and the beastliness: a tale of declining British values |url=http://media.guardian.co.uk/site/story/0,,1994220,00.html |access-date=3 February 2007 |location=London |first=Stuart |last=Jeffries |date=19 January 2007 |archive-date=21 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070121110739/http://media.guardian.co.uk/site/story/0%2C%2C1994220%2C00.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Lloyd had opined that Shetty's English-speaking skills were lacking and said she should "fuck off home".<ref name="bbcquotes">{{cite news |publisher=BBC |title=Big Brother controversy in quotes |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6282883.stm |access-date=3 February 2007 |date=20 January 2007 |archive-date=3 February 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070203051801/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6282883.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>
During her time on '']'', Shetty was the target of racism and ] by other housemates, chiefly by ], ] and ].<ref name="bbcracism">{{cite news | work=news.bbc.co.uk | title=Anger over Big Brother 'racism' | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6265127.stm | accessdate=17 January 2007 | date=16 January 2007}}</ref> After mocking the east London dialect of Jade Goody's mother, who mispronounced her name as 'Shiwpa', Shetty was mocked for her Indian ] and was branded "The Indian" and a "dog". Disparaging conversations took place among the other housemates about Indian eating habits, and Shetty's cooking was criticised for giving O'Meara diarrhoea.<ref name="bbchowrow">{{cite news | work=news.bbc.co.uk | title=How the Big Brother row erupted | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6271161.stm | accessdate=18 January 2007 | date=17 January 2007}}</ref> After Shetty attempted to dispose of left-over ] down the toilet and caused a blockage, ] suggested that she should pick the bones out with her teeth<ref name="bbchowrow"/> and allegedly referred to her as a "fucking ]",<ref>{{cite news | work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com | title=Big Brother has a Big Mouth | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/City_Supplements/Calcutta_Times/Big_Brother_has_a_Big_Mouth/articleshow/1186065.cms | accessdate=15 January 2007 | date=14 January 2007}}</ref> although show producers denied this and stated that the word used was "]".<ref name="guardiandiplo">{{cite news | work=politics.guardian.co.uk | title=Racism, ratings and reality TV: now Big Brother creates a diplomatic incident | url=http://politics.guardian.co.uk/foreignaffairs/story/0,,1992924,00.html
| accessdate=18 January 2007 | location=London |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070120145029/http://politics.guardian.co.uk/foreignaffairs/story/0,,1992924,00.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 20 January 2007}}</ref><ref name="guardianracism">{{cite news | work=media.guardian.co.uk | title=Big Brother racism complaints soar | url=http://media.guardian.co.uk/site/story/0,,1991561,00.html | accessdate=17 January 2007 | location=London | first=Leigh | last=Holmwood | date=16 January 2007}}</ref> During a fierce argument, Goody told Shetty that she needed to "spend a day in the slums", although the media falsely reported this as "go back to the slums".<ref>{{cite news | work=news.bbc.co.uk
| title=Shetty fears Big Brother 'racism' | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6273677.stm | accessdate=3 February 2007 | date=18 January 2007}}</ref> Claiming that she did not know Shilpa's surname, Jade referred to her as "Shilpa Fuckawallah", "Shilpa Durupa", and "Shilpa ]", later claiming that they were non-racist references to Indian food.<ref name="bbcnotracist">{{cite news | work=news.bbc.co.uk | title=Rows 'not racist', say housemates | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6277301.stm | accessdate=4 February 2007 | date=18 January 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| work=media.guardian.co.uk | title=Beauty and the beastliness: a tale of declining British values | url=http://media.guardian.co.uk/site/story/0,,1994220,00.html | accessdate=3 February 2007 | location=London | first=Stuart | last=Jeffries | date=19 January 2007}}</ref> Lloyd had opined that Shetty's English-speaking skills were lacking and verbally indicated her desire that Shetty would "fuck off home".<ref name="bbcquotes">{{cite news | work=news.bbc.co.uk | title=Big Brother controversy in quotes | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6282883.stm | accessdate=3 February 2007 | date=20 January 2007}}</ref> Shetty had been reduced to tears on several occasions, confiding to fellow housemate ]: "I feel like I'm losing my dignity."<ref name="bbchowrow"/>


] (left) and Shetty (right) at '']'' premiere at ]'s ], 2007.]]
Shetty speculated that she might be a victim of racism,<ref name="Shilpavictim">{{cite news | work=news.bbc.co.uk | title=Channel 4 denies Brother 'racism' | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6272585.stm | accessdate=18 January 2007 | date=18 January 2007}}</ref> but later retracted it by claiming: "People say things in anger."<ref name="bbcnotracist"/> A record 40,000 complaints were received jointly by ] and ] about the treatment of Shetty, 30 of which were formally investigated by ] police.<ref name="guardiandiplo"/><ref>{{cite news | work=news.bbc.co.uk | title=Lawyer joins Big Brother review | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6292521.stm | accessdate=4 February 2007 | date=23 January 2007}}</ref> ] suspended its sponsorship of the show<ref>{{cite news | work=news.bbc.co.uk | title=Big Brother sponsor suspends deal | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6274881.stm | accessdate=19 January 2007 | date=18 January 2007}}</ref> and ], the founder of the ] charity, branded ]'s behaviour as "unforgivable".<ref>{{cite news |work=The Scotsman |location=UK | title=Violent soap operas and bullying behaviour on television shows harm children | url=http://news.scotsman.com/entertainment.cfm?id=116102007 | accessdate=1 July 2007 | location=Edinburgh | date=23 January 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | work=entertainment.timesonline.co.uk | title=Big Brother 'racism' complaints flood in to watchdog | url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,23569-2549464,00.html | accessdate=17 January 2007 | location=London | date=16 January 2007 | first=Sadie | last=Gray}}</ref> The controversy reached the ] as an ] in the ] was tabled.<ref>{{cite web | work=edmi.parliament.uk | title=Allegations of Racist Behaviour on Big Brother | url=http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=32315&SESSION=885 | accessdate=18 January 2007}}</ref><ref name="bbccommons">{{cite news | work=news.bbc.co.uk | title=Big Brother row reaches Commons
Shetty had been reduced to tears on several occasions, telling fellow housemate ]: "I feel like I'm losing my dignity."<ref name="bbchowrow" /> After the show, Goody stated that she understood her comments appeared as racist and apologised for any offence caused.<ref name="Jade apology">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6400689.stm |title=Jade Goody says sorry to Indians |date=27 February 2007 |work=BBC News |access-date=19 September 2008 |archive-date=23 August 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080823084422/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6400689.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> On 14 February 2007, Shetty said "Jade and Danielle did apologise. And I've forgiven them. Anyone, who knows me, knows I forgive and forget easily."&nbsp;On 17 February 2007, Shetty said that she wanted to forgive Jo O'Meara, but she and other&nbsp;''Celebrity Big Brother''&nbsp;contestants had difficulty contacting her.<ref name="I forgive Jade">{{cite web |last=Elias |first=Laura |url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/44410/shilpa-shetty-i-forgive-cancerstricken-jade |title=Shilpa Shetty: 'I Forgive Cancer-Stricken Jade' |date=21 August 2008 |publisher=Entertainment Wise |access-date=18 September 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100213175826/http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/44410/shilpa-shetty-i-forgive-cancerstricken-jade |archive-date=13 February 2010}}</ref> After Goody apologised to Shetty for her behaviour, Tweed stated that he was very disappointed with Goody for apologising, and called Shetty a "]" after previously describing her as a "]". Shetty speculated that she might be a victim of racism,<ref name="Shilpavictim">{{cite news |publisher=BBC |title=Channel 4 denies Brother 'racism' |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6272585.stm |access-date=18 January 2007 |date=18 January 2007 |archive-date=1 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201075629/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6272585.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> but later retracted it by claiming: "People say things in anger."<ref name="bbcnotracist" /> &nbsp;In May 2007, Lloyd attended the premiere of Shetty's film&nbsp;''Life in a... Metro''&nbsp;in London, in which the two were photographed together.
| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6268401.stm | accessdate=17 January 2007 | date=16 January 2007}}</ref> The row then escalated into an international diplomatic incident after a formal complaint from Indian ] Anand Sharma lodged with then British PM Tony Blair that threatened to sour relations and damage trade between the two countries. In the city of Patna in Bihar, India, angry protestors marched in the streets and burned ] in protest of the show, terming it 'Bigot Brother'.<ref name="bbcpolitics"/><ref>{{cite news | work=news.bbc.co.uk | title=Big Brother crashes into politics | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6270825.stm | accessdate=18 January 2007 | date=17 January 2007 | first=Nick | last=Assinder}}</ref>


The screening of the racial comments on UK television resulted in national and international media coverage, responses from the UK and Indian governments,<ref name="Metro Backlash">{{cite web |url=http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=33530&in_page_id=34&expand=true |title=Big Brother backlash |last=Taylor |first=Joel |date=17 January 2007 |publisher=Metro |access-date=18 September 2008}}</ref> and the show's suspension during the 2008 season.<ref name="CBB cancelled">{{cite news |last1=Conlan |first1=Tara |last2=Tryhorn |first2=Chris |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2007/aug/24/channel4.bigbrother |title=Channel 4 rests Celebrity Big Brother |date=24 August 2007 |work=The Guardian |access-date=18 August 2008 |location=London |archive-date=5 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141005142804/http://www.theguardian.com/media/2007/aug/24/channel4.bigbrother |url-status=live }}</ref> Many agencies and corporations cancelled their contracts with the housemates accused of racism, citing the allegations as the reason for the terminations. Also, many sponsors of the ''Big Brother'' series cancelled<ref name="no crowd no shock">{{cite web |last1=Martin |first1=Allison |last2=Methven |first2=Nicola |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/tm_headline=no-crowd-no-shock%2D%2D-no-reality%26method=full%26objectid=18505500%26siteid=94762-name_page.html |title=No crowd no shock.. no reality |date=20 January 2007 |work=Daily Mirror |access-date=20 January 2007 |archive-date=29 June 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070629152929/http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/tm_headline%3Dno-crowd-no-shock---no-reality%26method%3Dfull%26objectid%3D18505500%26siteid%3D94762-name_page.html |url-status=live }}</ref> or suspended<ref name="Big Brother sponsor suspends deal Sky">{{cite web |url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1247956,00.html |title=Big Bro Sponsor Pulls Out |date=18 January 2007 |publisher=Sky News |access-date=28 January 2007 |archive-date=25 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070825032454/http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1247956,00.html |url-status=live }}</ref> their sponsorship of the show. After conducting an investigation, ] ruled that Channel 4 had breached the Ofcom code of conduct, and statutory sanctions were placed on the network.<ref name="Sanctions">{{cite news |last=Conlan |first=Tara |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2007/may/24/bigbrother.channel4 |title=Channel 4 forced to air Big Brother apologies |date=24 May 2007 |work=The Guardian |access-date=18 September 2008 |location=London |archive-date=3 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141003125201/http://www.theguardian.com/media/2007/may/24/bigbrother.channel4 |url-status=live }}</ref>
During a parliamentary ] session Blair responded that "We should oppose racism in all its forms."<ref name="bbcpolitics">{{cite news | work=news.bbc.co.uk | title=Politicians enter Big Brother row | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6270825.stm | accessdate=18 January 2007 | date=17 January 2007 | first=Nick | last=Assinder}}</ref> ], then ], who was in India on a goodwill visit, condemned the controversy as "offensive" and the opposite of what Britain stood for: "I want Britain to be seen as a country of fairness and tolerance. Anything that detracts from that I condemn."<ref name="guardiandiplo"/><ref>{{cite news |work=The Daily Telegraph |location=UK | title=Blair and Brown dragged into TV racism row | url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/01/18/nbb18.xml | accessdate=18 January 2007 | first1=Graeme | last1=Wilson | first2=Richard | last2=Alleyne | first3=George | last3=Jones | date=18 January 2007}}</ref> In an official statement, Channel 4 denied that overt racial abuse or behaviour had been directed at Shetty, but acknowledged that a "cultural and class clash" was responsible for the disputes.<ref name="Shilpavictim"/> After a thorough investigation, OFCOM made an unprecedented move and issued a ruling that Channel 4 were guilty of broadcasting potentially racist material, and required them to make multiple apologies on air during the next ''Big Brother'' season.<ref>{{cite news |work=The Guardian |location=UK | title=Ofcom makes landmark ruling over Big Brother | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2007/may/24/ofcom.channel4 | accessdate=4 January 2008 | first=Tara | last=Conlan | date=24 May 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release | title = Adjudication of Ofcom Content Sanctions Committee – Channel Four Television Corporation in respect of its service Channel 4 | publisher=] | date = 24 May 2007 | url = http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/obb/ocsc_adjud/channel4_cbb/ | accessdate =4 January 2008}}</ref>


===Richard Gere kissing incident=== === Richard Gere kissing incident ===
On 15 April 2007, the American actor ] hugged and kissed Shetty repeatedly on the cheek during an AIDS-awareness event.<ref name="a kiss">{{cite news |title=Shilpa Shetty questioned over Gere kiss |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1564407/Shilpa-Shetty-questioned-over-Gere-kiss.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1564407/Shilpa-Shetty-questioned-over-Gere-kiss.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |date=27 September 2007 |last=Holt |first=Richard |newspaper=The Telegraph |access-date=29 October 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In response, a number of protesters, including members of the Hindu nationalist political party ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 April 2007 |title=Shiv Sainiks storm Shilpa Shetty's movie sets in Mumbai |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/shiv-sainiks-storm-shilpa-shetty-s-movie-sets-in-mumbai/story-OyNX0T0XXU10BBujPhogEP.html |access-date=22 October 2020 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=4 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804151846/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/shiv-sainiks-storm-shilpa-shetty-s-movie-sets-in-mumbai/story-OyNX0T0XXU10BBujPhogEP.html |url-status=live }}</ref> beat burning the ] of Gere with sticks.<ref name="protests over a kiss">{{cite web |publisher=Yahoo! News |title=Kissing Incident |url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070416/od_nm/india_gere_aids_dc |access-date=16 April 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070418170020/http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070416/od_nm/india_gere_aids_dc <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date=18 April 2007}}</ref> The protests occurred in a variety of cities, including ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name="The Hindu" /> Others set fire to glamour shots of Shetty. Some groups demanded an apology from her and threatened to ban her movies in the state.<ref name="apology demanded">{{cite web |work=Rediff.com |title=Shilpa: I will not apologize |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/apr/16shilpa.htm |access-date=16 April 2007 |archive-date=19 April 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070419132951/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/apr/16shilpa.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Shiv Sena leaders denied involvement in the protests, but Shiv Sena member of Parliament ] observed that the protests are "just a manifestation of the anger of the general public" and that there was "nothing wrong with expressing contempt at such an act".<ref>{{cite web |work=Daily News and Analysis |title=Protest over Shilpa-Gere kiss justified: Sena |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1091336 |access-date=22 April 2007 |archive-date=27 September 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927200149/http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1091336 |url-status=live }}</ref>
On 15 April 2007, ] kissed Shetty on the cheek several times in jest during an AIDS-awareness event.<ref name="a kiss">{{cite web | work=comcast.net| title=Chaos over a kiss| url=http://www.comcast.net/entertainment/index.jsp?cat=ENTERTAINMENT&fn=/2007/04/16/637859.html| accessdate=16 April 2007}}</ref> The pair were appearing at a press conference in New Delhi as part of a campaign to preach safe sex to truck drivers in India and promote ] awareness.<ref name="HIV AIDS CAUSE">{{cite news |work=Daily Mail |location=UK | title=Shilpa & Richard up for a cause| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=448932&in_page_id=1766&ito=1490
| accessdate=16 April 2007}}</ref> The kiss, considered an attack on India's cultural and moral values{{who|date=November 2010}}, prompted protesters – alleged members of the extremist Hindu group ] – to beat burning ] of Gere with sticks.<ref name="protests over a kiss">{{cite web | work=news.yahoo.com| title=Kissing Incident| url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070416/od_nm/india_gere_aids_dc| accessdate=16 April 2007 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070418170020/http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070416/od_nm/india_gere_aids_dc <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 18 April 2007}}</ref> Others set fire to glamour shots of Shetty. Some groups demanded an apology from her and threatened to ban her movies in the state.<ref name="apology demanded">{{cite web | work=rediff.com| title=Shilpa: I will not apologize| url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/apr/16shilpa.htm| accessdate=16 April 2007}}</ref> Shiv Sena leaders denied involvement in the protests, but Shiv Sena member of parliament ] observed that the protests are "just a manifestation of the anger of the general public" and that there was "nothing wrong with expressing contempt at such an act".<ref>{{cite web | work=dnaindia.com| title=Protest over Shilpa-Gere kiss justified: Sena| url=http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1091336| accessdate=22 April 2007}}</ref>


Shetty responded to these protests by saying, "I understand this (kissing) is his (Gere's) culture, not ours. But this was not a big thing or so obscene for people to overreact in such a manner. I struggle to understand these people's sentiments, but mainly I do not want a foreigner to take bad memories from here."<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news |work=The Hindu |title=Shilpa, Gere's kissing triggers an outcry |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200704162068.htm |access-date=22 April 2007 |location=Chennai, India |date=16 April 2007 |archive-date=21 April 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070421235823/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200704162068.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> On 26 April 2007, an Indian court in Rajasthan issued a warrant for Shetty and Gere's arrest.<ref name="Arrest Warrant">{{cite web |work=accesshollywood.com |title=Indian Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Richard Gere |url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah5051.shtml |access-date=26 April 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070428080818/http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah5051.shtml <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date=28 April 2007}}</ref> A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by the Chief Justice of India subsequently dismissed the suit and suspended the arrest warrants.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080317235317/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7295797.stm |date=17 March 2008 }}. BBC News (14 March 2008). Retrieved 23 December 2013.</ref> While the charge against Gere was dropped soon after the incident, the charge against Shetty was not formally dismissed until January 2022.<ref name="guardian-25jan2022">{{cite news |title=Bollywood star cleared of obscenity over 2007 Richard Gere kiss |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jan/25/indian-court-clears-shilpa-shetty-of-2007-obscenity-charges |access-date=25 January 2022 |agency=] |work=] |date=25 January 2022 |archive-date=25 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125115106/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jan/25/indian-court-clears-shilpa-shetty-of-2007-obscenity-charges |url-status=live }}</ref> Gere has since expressed regret for causing any offence and Shetty has said: "so much has been blown out of proportion".<ref name="BBC News">{{cite news |work=International Version |title=Shetty questioned over Gere kiss |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7016745.stm |access-date=28 September 2007 |date=27 September 2007 |archive-date=12 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112093305/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7016745.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>
Similar protests broke out in other cities, including ], ]'s holiest city, and the northern town of ], where crowds of hundreds of thousands chanted "Down with Shilpa Shetty!" The ] office was also attacked. The protests did not take any violent turn and the situation was quickly brought under control, with some activists being detained.<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news | work=The Hindu| title=Shilpa, Gere's kissing triggers an outcry | url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200704162068.htm| accessdate=22 April 2007| location=Chennai, India| date=16 April 2007}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
Shetty responded to these protests by saying, "I understand this (kissing) is his (Gere's) culture, not ours. But this was not such a big thing or so obscene for people to overreact in such a manner. I understand people's sentiments, but I do not want a foreigner to take bad memories from here."<ref name="The Hindu"/>
] in 2020]]
Having worked with ] in ''Main Khiladi Tu Anari'' (1994), Shetty began dating him on the set of ''Insaaf'' (1997), the latter having just broken up with actress ].<ref name="bbcprofile" /> Shetty spoke openly about her relationship with Kumar. The Indian media speculated that she had got engaged, and reported that Kumar wanted Shetty to quit films and settle down. Shetty had stated, however, that she had no plans to marry. The couple broke up in 2000 while filming ''Dhadkan''.<ref name=":2" />


In February 2009, Shetty got engaged to ], with whom she was co-owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team ]. The two married on 22 November 2009.<ref name=":6"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091202002511/http://www.shilpashettylive.com/blog/index.php/2009/11/26/shilpa-shetty-kundra/254 |date=2 December 2009 }} 26 November 2009</ref><ref name=":9">{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Thank-god-Ill-marry-only-once-Shilpa/articleshow/5281437.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811044718/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-11-30/news-interviews/28103353_1_shilpa-shetty-kundra-wedding-receptions-mediterranean-cruise |url-status=live |archive-date=11 August 2011 |work=] |title=Thank god, I'll marry only once: Shilpa |date=30 November 2009}}</ref> Shetty gave birth to a son on 21 May 2012.<ref name=":7"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614072813/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/report-shilpa-shetty-gives-birth-to-a-baby-boy/20120521.htm |date=14 June 2012 }}. Rediff.com (21 May 2012). Retrieved 23 December 2013.</ref> The couple had a second child, a girl, on 15 February 2020 via ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B80Uq2RB3yj/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/theshilpashetty/2248513019380726947 |archive-date=23 December 2021 |url-access=subscription |title=Shilpa Shetty Kundra on Instagram: "{{!}} {{!}}Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah{{!}}{{!}} Our prayers have been answered with a miracle... With gratitude in our hearts, we are thrilled to announce the…" |website=Instagram |language=en |access-date=27 February 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/shilpa-shetty-and-raj-kundra-welcome-a-baby-girl-39174.html |title=Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra welcome a baby girl |website=filmfare.com |date=21 February 2020 |language=en |access-date=11 April 2020 |archive-date=11 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411064728/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/shilpa-shetty-and-raj-kundra-welcome-a-baby-girl-39174.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
On 26 April 2007, an Indian court in Rajasthan issued a warrant for Shetty and Gere's arrest.<ref name="Arrest Warrant">{{cite web | work=accesshollywood.com| title= Indian Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Richard Gere | url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah5051.shtml| accessdate=26 April 2007 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070428080818/http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah5051.shtml <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 28 April 2007}}</ref>


== In the media ==
A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by the Chief Justice of India subsequently dismissed the suit and suspended the arrest warrants.<ref></ref> Gere has since expressed regret for causing any offence and Shetty has said, "so much has been blown out of proportion."<ref name="BBC News">{{cite news | work=International Version| title=Shetty questioned over Gere kiss | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7016745.stm| accessdate=28 September 2007 | date=27 September 2007}}</ref>
Shetty established herself as one of the leading actresses of the 90s.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/aishwarya-karisma-to-preity-90s-bollywood-actresses-then-and-now |title=Shilpa, Karisma to Sonali: 90s Bollywood actresses, then and now |website=Free Press Journal |access-date=28 August 2019 |archive-date=8 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608041942/https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/aishwarya-karisma-to-preity-90s-bollywood-actresses-then-and-now |url-status=live }}</ref> Nayanika Das of '']'' termed Shetty the "most vivacious and hard-working" actress.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://m.filmfare.com/features/as-shilpa-shetty-kundra-turns-a-year-older-we-share-the-secrets-to-her-zestful-lifestyle-54378.amp |title=Shilpa Shetty Kundra - Secrets to her zestful lifestyle |work=Filmfare |access-date=12 September 2022 |archive-date=19 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219063445/https://m.filmfare.com/features/as-shilpa-shetty-kundra-turns-a-year-older-we-share-the-secrets-to-her-zestful-lifestyle-54378.amp |url-status=live}}</ref> Shetty has appeared in '']''{{'s}} ] list from 2012 to 2016 and 2019.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/celebprofile2015/shilpa-shetty/1519/165 |title=Shilpa Shetty - Forbes |work=Forbes India |access-date=21 December 2016 |archive-date=19 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219063445/https://www.forbesindia.com/celebprofile2015/shilpa-shetty/1519/165 |url-status=live}}</ref> She ranked at 58th position with an estimated annual income of {{INRConvert|126|m}} in her debut.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2012-celebrity-100/1395/1 |title=2012 Celebrity 100 |work=Forbes India |access-date=22 December 2013 |archive-date=19 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219063445/https://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2012-celebrity-100/1395/1 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, she ranked 75th with an estimated annual income of {{INRConvert|22.6|m}}.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2019-celebrity-100/1819/1 |title=2019 Celebrity 100 |work=Forbes India |access-date=29 December 2020 |archive-date=19 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219063445/https://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2019-celebrity-100/1819/1 |url-status=live}}</ref>


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==Filmography==
{{see also|List of awards and nominations received by Shilpa Shetty}}
] in ]]]
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language !! Notes
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| 1993 || '']'' || Seema Chopra || ] || Nominated—]
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| 1994 || '']'' || Chhaya || Hindi||
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| 1994 || '']'' || Mona/Basanti || Hindi ||
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| 1994 || '']'' || Bijli || Hindi ||
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| 1995 || ''Gambler'' || Ritu || Hindi||
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| 1995 || ''] || Neha || Hindi ||
|-
| 1996 || '']'' || Shilpa || ] || Dubbed into Hindi and Telugu as ''Mr. Romeo''
|-
| 1996 || '']'' || Seema || Hindi ||
|-
| 1996 || '']'' || Nisha || Hindi ||
|-
| 1996 || '']'' || Sona || ] || Dubbed into Hindi as ''Saagar Kanya''
|-
| 1997 || '']''|| Journalist || Hindi || Incomplete role
|-
| 1997 || ''Prithvi'' || Neha || Hindi ||
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| 1997 || '']'' || Divya || Hindi ||
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| 1997 || '']'' || Roma Khurana || Hindi ||
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| 1997 || '']'' || Prathna Thakur || Hindi ||
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| 1997 || ''Veedeva Dandi Babu'' || Nandhana || Telugu ||
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| 1998 || '']'' || Chinni Malhotra || Hindi ||
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| 1998 || '']'' || Komal || Hindi||
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| 1999 || '']'' || Mamta || Hindi ||
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| 1999 || '']'' || Special appearance || Hindi || ]
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| 1999 || '']'' || Lawyer's daughter || Hindi ||
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| 2000 || '']'' || Kanaka Mahalakshmi || Telugu ||
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| 2000 || '']'' || Anjali || Hindi ||
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| 2000 || ''Tarkieb'' || Preeti Sharma || Hindi ||
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| 2000 || '']'' || Macarena || Tamil || ]
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| 2000 || ''Jung'' || Tara || Hindi ||
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| 2001 || '']'' || Anjali Rajshekar Azad || Hindi ||
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| 2001 || '']'' || Shilpa || Telugu || Dubbed into Hindi as ''Sherni Ka Shikaar''
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| 2001 || ''Maduve Agona Baa'' || Preeti || ] ||
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| 2001 || ''Preethsod Thappa'' || Chandana(Chandu)|| Kannada||
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| 2002 || ''Karz'' || Sapna || Hindi ||
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| 2002 || '']'' || Vaijanti || Hindi || Nominated—]
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| 2002 || '']'' || Gauri Shivalkar || Hindi ||
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| 2002 || '']'' || Kaajal || Hindi ||
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| 2002 || '']'' || Radha/Banto Betty || Hindi ||
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| 2002 || '']'' || || Hindi ||
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| 2003 || ''Ondagona Baa'' || Belli || Kannada ||
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| 2003 || '']'' || Gayathri || Hindi ||
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| 2004 || '']'' || Tamanna Sahani || Hindi || Nominated—]
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| 2004 || '']'' || Jannat || Hindi ||
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| 2005 || '']'' || Aditi || Hindi ||
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| 2005 || '']'' || Neha || Hindi ||
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| 2005 || ''Khamosh: Khauff Ki Raat'' || Sonia || Hindi ||
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| 2005 || '']'' || Money Lender || Kannada ||
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| 2006 || '']'' || Ahana || Hindi ||
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| 2007 || '']'' || Shikha || Hindi ||
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| 2007 || '']'' || Simran || Hindi ||
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| 2007 || '']'' || Herself || Hindi || Special appearance in the song "Deewangi Deewangi"
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| 2008 || '']'' || || Hindi || Special appearance in the song "Shut Up & Bounce"
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| 2010 || '']'' || Gautami || Hindi, English, Chinese ||
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'']'' named Shetty the "Most Powerful Actress" of 2007.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://specials.rediff.com/yearend/2007/dec/18yrpoweractress11.htm |title=The most powerful actresses of 2007 |work=Rediff.com |access-date=20 December 2018 |archive-date=19 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219063445/https://specials.rediff.com/yearend/2007/dec/18yrpoweractress11.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> The actress is also known for her dancing skills.<ref>{{cite web |title=Madhuri Dixit to Shilpa Shetty, Bollywood actresses known for their thumkas |work=Zee News |accessdate=26 July 2023 |date=22 March 2023 |url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/madhuri-dixit-to-shilpa-shetty-bollywood-actresses-known-for-their-thumkas-2586765.html/amp |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810233110/https://zeenews.india.com/people/madhuri-dixit-to-shilpa-shetty-bollywood-actresses-known-for-their-thumkas-2586765.html/amp |url-status=live }}</ref> In ] list, she was placed 10th in 2009 and 27th in 2010.<ref>{{cite news |title=Times 50 Most Desirable Women |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-09/news-interviews/28375785_1_nicole-faria-vidya-balan-preity-zinta |date=9 January 2011 |access-date=31 December 2011 |archive-date=1 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120701172424/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-09/news-interviews/28375785_1_nicole-faria-vidya-balan-preity-zinta |work=The Times of India |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2009, she ranked 8th in '']''{{'s}} "Hot 100" list.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/photo/bipasha-is-hottest-of-em-all-362515-2009-09-10/1 |title=Bipasha is hottest of 'em all! |work=India Today |access-date=19 November 2012 |archive-date=19 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219063445/https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/photo/bipasha-is-hottest-of-em-all-362515-2009-09-10/1 |url-status=live}}</ref> Shetty is a celebrity endorser for brands and products such as ], ], ], Mamaearth, B Natural and Fast & Up.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yakult Danone India names Shilpa Shetty as brand ambassador |work=Economic Times |access-date=20 November 2021 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/advertising/yakult-danone-india-names-shilpa-shetty-as-brand-ambassador/articleshow/57876111.cms |archive-date=11 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811034408/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/advertising/yakult-danone-india-names-shilpa-shetty-as-brand-ambassador/articleshow/57876111.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Shilpa Shetty Kundra reveals the secret to everyday glow with Mamaearth |work=Economic Times |accessdate=25 February 2023 |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/advertising/shilpa-shetty-kundra-reveals-the-secret-to-everyday-glow-with-mamaearth/98178905 |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230122/https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/advertising/shilpa-shetty-kundra-reveals-the-secret-to-everyday-glow-with-mamaearth/98178905 |url-status=live }}</ref> Shetty was placed 59th in "Google Top 100 Most Searched Asians" list of 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Google Top 100 Most Searched Asians Full List: Sidhu Moose Wala at 3, Lata Mangeshkar at 5 |work=India Today |accessdate=26 October 2022 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/celebrities/story/google-top-100-most-searched-asians-full-list-sidhu-moose-wala-at-3-lata-mangeshkar-at-5-1968151-2022-06-29 |archive-date=15 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715143404/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/celebrities/story/google-top-100-most-searched-asians-full-list-sidhu-moose-wala-at-3-lata-mangeshkar-at-5-1968151-2022-06-29 |url-status=live }}</ref> Shetty has also received the ] Award in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rajiv Gandhi awards presented to achievers|url=http://sify.com/cities/mumbai/fullstory.php?id=14509427|date=13 August 2007|accessdate=23 January 2008|website=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080112044136/http://sify.com/cities/mumbai/fullstory.php?id=14509427|archive-date=12 January 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> '']''{{'}}s placed her in its "50 Beautiful Faces" list and ''Rediff.com'' placed her in "Best Dressed Woman" list.<ref>{{cite web |title=Photos - 50 Beautiful Faces: 100 years of Indian Cinema |work=Times of India |access-date=28 December 2021 |url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/movies/100-yrs-of-indian-cinema/50-beautiful-faces-100-years-of-indian-cinema/morphshow/19693243.cms |archive-date=26 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126093439/https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/movies/100-yrs-of-indian-cinema/50-beautiful-faces-100-years-of-indian-cinema/morphshow/19693243.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/02sld7.htm |title=Bollywood's best dressed women |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |work=Rediff.com |access-date=23 November 2021 |archive-date=17 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117013436/https://m.rediff.com/movies/2007/may/02sld7.htm |url-status=live}}</ref>
==See also==
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In February 2007, Shetty attended a reception at the ] by invitation of ] MP to meet with then Prime Minister ]. She was also invited to meet ] at Marlborough House in London in March 2007. During an interview on '']'', Shetty confirmed that she turned the offer to act in the British '']'' soap opera.{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}} Shetty was the subject of a ] documentary entitled ''The Real Shilpa Shetty'', produced by British television production company ]. The large number of commercial offers that Shilpa received after winning '']'' themselves became a reason for controversy with an increasing number of accusations about her riding the "racism" wave to commercial gain.<ref>{{cite web |work=Bollyrock.com |title=Shilpa Shetty To Milk Britons Dry |url=http://www.bollyrock.com/?p=13 |access-date=20 December 2018 |date=1 July 2007 |archive-date=11 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911001820/http://www.bollyrock.com/?p=13 |url-status=live }}</ref> She was on the cover of the first issue of '']'' in India.<ref>{{cite web |work=Yahoo! |title=Shilpa on the cover of OK Magazine |url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/060517/24/64b4o.html |access-date=16 January 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061209010948/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/060517/24/64b4o.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date=9 December 2006}}</ref> In 2007, she also modelled at the ].<ref>. Yahoo! {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071009181715/http://in.specials.yahoo.com/willslifestyleindiafashionweek/ |date=9 October 2007 }}</ref>
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In 2019 the actress, who has long been the poster girl for ], launched a holistic wellness app, The Shilpa Shetty app,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shilpa Shetty Fitness App{{!}} Yoga Body, Mind, Nutrition & Diet |url=https://www.theshilpashetty.com/ |access-date=22 October 2020 |website=www.theshilpashetty.com |language=en |archive-date=30 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030161724/https://www.theshilpashetty.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> which features yoga routines, functional ], special regimes (for women who are pregnant, struggling with menstrual cramps and so on), and daily nutrition charts for each program. "I think lifestyle modifications are the need of the hour. There's something for everyone on the app. You can do the workouts within the comfort of your home, without any equipment," Shilpa says.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Shilpa Shetty App: Download the best yoga app, available on both Google Play and IOS. |url=https://www.theshilpashetty.com/download-app |access-date=22 October 2020 |website=theshilpashetty.com |language=en |archive-date=27 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927202134/https://www.theshilpashetty.com/download-app |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2009, Shetty was among the 10 recipients of the ]-] Awards for the "Most Powerful Entertainers of the Decade".<ref>{{cite news|title=Big B, SRK bag most powerful entertainer awards at FICCI-Frames|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/big-b-srk-bag-most-powerful-entertainer-awards-at-ficci-frames/article1-380635.aspx|date=18 February 2009|accessdate=11 August 2015|author=IANS|work=Hindustan Times}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Shetty has received an ] from the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/shilpa-shetty-conferred-with-doctorate-from-leeds-university-in-uk/1645/|title=Now she is Dr. Shilpa Shetty|access-date=9 August 2023|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060946/http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/shilpa-shetty-conferred-with-doctorate-from-leeds-university-in-uk/1645/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Awards and nominations ==
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Shetty has received four ] nominations: ] for ''Baazigar'', ] for ''Baazigar'' and ''Rishtey'', and ] for ''Phir Milenge''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nominees of the 50th Filmfare Awards |url=http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-1021384,curpg-2.cms |accessdate=22 September 2012 |newspaper=Filmfare Awards |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120709222922/http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-1021384,curpg-2.cms |archivedate=9 July 2012}}</ref>

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Indian actress and film producer (born 1975)

Shilpa Shetty
Shetty in 2023
BornAshwini Shetty
(1975-06-08) 8 June 1975 (age 49)
Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Other namesShilpa Shetty Kundra
Occupations
  • Actress
  • television personality
Years active1993–present
WorksFull list
Spouse Raj Kundra ​(m. 2009)
Children2
RelativesShamita Shetty (sister)
AwardsFull list

Shilpa Shetty Kundra (born Ashwini Shetty on 8 June 1975) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films and television. She made her screen debut in the thriller Baazigar (1993) which gained her first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Shetty had intermittent success in the rest of the decade, such as in the action films Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) and Jaanwar (1999).

The romantic drama Dhadkan (2000) marked a turning point in Shetty's career. This was followed by roles in Indian (2001) and Rishtey (2002), which earned her a second Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Shetty received praise for playing a woman with AIDS in the drama Phir Milenge (2004), which earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She subsequently appeared in the action thriller Dus (2005), the ensemble drama Life in a... Metro (2007), and the sports drama Apne (2007), and gained attention for the song "Shut Up & Bounce" from Dostana (2008). This was followed by a hiatus from acting.

In 2006, she ventured into reality television by judging the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. In early 2007, Shetty joined the fifth series of the UK reality show Celebrity Big Brother, ultimately winning the series. During her stay, Shetty received international media coverage and attention for the racism she endured from several of her housemates. Her win was followed by a spot hosting the second season of the Indian version of the show, Bigg Boss in 2008. Shetty has since appeared as a judge on several dance and music reality-competition shows, including Zara Nachke Dikha (2010), Nach Baliye (2012–2020) and Super Dancer (2016–2021), and she has made appearances on Indian Idol (2021–2023). She returned to acting in 2021 with the comedy film Hungama 2 and has since starred in the action series Indian Police Force (2024).

In addition to her screen work, Shetty is a celebrity endorser for various brands and products, and she has been vocal about personal issues such as feminism, vegetarianism and animal rights. Shetty has worked with PETA since 2006 as part of an advertising campaign against the use of wild animals in circuses. She is also a fitness enthusiast and she launched her own Yoga DVD in 2015. She is involved in several fitness campaigns such as the Fit India Movement, launched by the Government of India. Shetty was awarded the Champions of Change Award for her work on the Swachh Bharat Mission cleanliness campaign. From 2009 to 2015, she was a part-owner of the Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals.

Early life

Shetty was born in Mangalore, Karnataka in a Tulu speaking Bunt family. Her mother Sunanda and late father Surendra Shetty were both manufacturers of tamper-proof water caps in the pharmaceutical industry. She is Shamita Shetty's elder sister.

Shetty was educated at St. Anthony's Girls High School, Chembur and at Podar College in Matunga. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, she was the captain of the volleyball team at her school.

In 1991, after completing her tenth-grade examinations, Shetty began her career as a model with a Limca television commercial and subsequently featured in several other commercials and advertisements, following which she began receiving offers for film roles. Shetty continued to pursue her career as a model until she became an actress.

Career

See also: Shilpa Shetty filmography

1993–1999: Early success and career fluctuations

In September 1992, Shetty signed for and began working on her first film – the romantic drama Gaata Rahe Mera Dil – to be directed by Dilip Naik which tells the story of a girl involved in a love triangle between two men (played by Ronit Roy and Rohit Roy). However, the film went unreleased, which meant that Shetty's debut release was her next film, Abbas-Mustan's thriller Baazigar, alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Inspired by the Hollywood film A Kiss Before Dying (1956), the film featured Shetty in the supporting role of Seema Chopra, a girl who is murdered by her revenge-seeking boyfriend, played by Khan. Baazigar proved to be a major box office hit and finished up as the fourth-highest-grossing film of the year. Both the film as well as Shetty's performance received critical appreciation; Shetty received nominations for Best Female Debut and Best Supporting Actress at the annual Filmfare Awards ceremony.

In 1994, Shetty had three film releases. Her first release that year was the action drama Aag, in which she played her first leading role. Co-starring Govinda and Debutant Sonali Bendre, the film saw Shetty portray Bijli, a village belle who is actually an undercover policewoman assigned to arrest a murderer (played by Govinda) at any cost. Aag emerged as a moderate box office success and fetched mixed critical reviews, as did Shetty's performance. Shetty next starred alongside Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Raageshwari and Shakti Kapoor in the action comedy Main Khiladi Tu Anari. In the film, Shetty played the dual roles of Mona (a cabaret dancer and a gangster's girlfriend) and her look-alike Basanti (a village belle). The film, which marked Shetty's first of many collaborations with Kumar, proved to be a super-hit at the box office. Both the film as well as Shetty's performance received major critical acclaim; the success of Main Khiladi Tu Anari proved to be a breakthrough for Shetty. Her third and final release that year was the romantic drama Aao Pyaar Karen opposite Saif Ali Khan. The film, which narrates the love story of a wealthy man and his maid (played by Khan and Shetty respectively), underperformed at the box office.

In 1995, Shetty starred in Hathkadi, where she was working alongside actors such as Saif Ali Khan, Govinda and Madhoo, but they failed at the box office. She made her Tamil film debut with 1996 released Mr. Romeo alongside actors Prabhu Deva and Madhoo. The film was a sleeper musical hit at the box office. 1997 was one of her busiest years: she appeared in six different films, beginning with the Telugu-language film Veedevadandi Babu. Her first major Bollywood film of that year was the action thriller Auzaar. Shilpa portrayed the character of Prathna Thakur alongside actors Salman Khan and Sanjay Kapoor. In 1998, she had one release, Pardesi Babu, alongside Govinda and Raveena Tandon, for which she received critical acclaim and won the Bollywood Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film. In 1999, she appeared in commercial success Jaanwar alongside Akshay Kumar and Karishma Kapoor.

2000–2008: Commercial success and Celebrity Big Brother

Shetty at IIFA Awards 2007

In 2000, Shetty received acclaim for her role in the musical romantic drama Dhadkan, which earned reasonable takings at the Indian box office. She received several nominations under the Best Actress category at various award ceremonies. She would later go on to star with Anil Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor in the film Rishtey (2002). Her comic performance as an eccentric fisherwoman was appreciated and she received her second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, in addition to nominations for Best Comedian as well.

In 2004, Shetty appeared in the police drama Garv, in which she portrayed a Muslim orphan and disillusioned table dancer starring opposite Salman Khan. According to Shetty, she chose to do the film because she liked the subject. She received widespread critical acclaim for her performance in Phir Milenge, in which she played a successful city high-flyer who contracts HIV from unprotected sex and becomes a social outcast as a result. The film, based on 1993's Philadelphia, was perceived to have tackled a social taboo as yet unaddressed by Bollywood. The film earned Shetty a Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination and provided an impetus for her HIV-related charity work (see below). Film critic Taran Adarsh from IndiaFM noted: "Phir Milenge belongs to Shetty completely. She delivers, what can be rightly called, the performance of her career." This marked a break from the previous trend of superficial song-and-dance items in favour of roles that have a greater depth of character, exemplified by her film Dus (2005), an action thriller. Although it received average returns at the box office, Shetty stated that she had taken the role to reinvent herself by portraying the rather unconventional character of an anti-terrorist squad member.

In 2005, Shetty starred opposite Upendra in the Kannada film Auto Shankar. The film was a major box office success and it earned her the name "The Gabbar Singh of the South" due to her villainous role in the film. The same year, she starred in the film Fareb with her younger sister Shamita Shetty. Shetty had one release in 2006, the much delayed Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar. The film was a box office flop, but she got good reviews for her role as a not entirely likeable wife. In 2006, she was a judge alongside Farah Khan & Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, a Sony TV dance show based on the original UK show Strictly Come Dancing.

In January 2007, Shetty was a contestant and the subsequent winner of the British reality television series Celebrity Big Brother 5. She was the first Indian celebrity included in the show. Reportedly paid Rs.31.5 m (£367,500&) for her participation, she said to presenter Davina McCall, "I just want every Indian to be extremely proud that I'm in here". As for her participation, she stated: "I have zero expectations. The only thing I really hope to keep is my self-respect and my dignity." Her sister Shamita told The Times of India that this "is the boldest decision Shilpa has taken so far." During her stay on the show, Shetty instructed fellow housemates Carole Malone and Ken Russell in meditation and flirted with Dirk Benedict but tempers started to fray by Day 7 as a clique formed in the house disapproving of Shilpa's presence. Following a worldwide controversy that publicised her as a target of racist bullying within the house, Shetty won the contest after gaining 63% of the public vote and described the experience as "incredible and overwhelming". She further thanked the public for "a fantastic opportunity to make my country proud". In August 2008, Shetty began hosting the second season of the reality television series Bigg Boss, the Indian version of the international reality television series Big Brother.

2007 proved to be Shetty's most successful year at the box office. Her first release, Life in a... Metro, received widespread critical acclaim and became the first Bollywood film to premiere at Leicester Square, London. The film performed well at the box office and was declared a hit within three weeks of release. Additionally, the film was critically acclaimed and Shetty's performance was appreciated, with Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN writing: "It's a terrific performance and unquestionably Shetty's best to date". Her second release, alongside three Deols (Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby), the family drama Apne, was also a box office success.

Shetty starred in the unreleased 2010 Indo-Chinese drama The Desire, a film rescued during production by her mother, who stepped in when its producer abandoned the project unfinished.

Television judge and intermittent acting work (2010–present)

Alongside Sajid Khan and Terrence Lewis, Shetty was featured as a talent judge for the dance reality show Nach Baliye (seasons 5, 6 and Shriman v/s Shrimati), from 2012 to 2014. In March 2014, Shetty began hosting the reality television show Soney Ka Dil, which she also co-produced along with Kundra. The show format is based on featuring ordinary people who have contributed their extraordinary help to others in need. The same year, Shetty became a film producer with the action film Dishkiyaaoon, a box-office flop. Since early 2016, she has been judging the dance reality show Super Dancer on Sony Entertainment channel along with co-judges Geeta Kapoor and Anurag Basu.

Shetty's only appearance on-screen during her break was in the 2014 film Dishkiyaoon, where she appeared in the song 'Tu Mere Type Ka Nahi Hai'. She made her comeback to films after 14 years, with the 2021 film Hungama 2 which received widely negative reviews.

Shetty next appeared in Nikamma alongside Abhimanyu Dassani and Shirley Setia. She starred in the female-led comedy Sukhee with Amit Sadh. Shetty next starred in Rohit Shetty's series 'Indian Police Force', joining as the first female cop in his Cop universe.

Off-screen work

Shetty on the set of Nach Baliye 5 as judge

In February 2006, Shetty lent support to a BBC World Service Trust television show designed to tackle the problem of HIV-AIDS in India. According to reports, she participated in order to show solidarity with HIV-AIDS sufferers. According to Shetty, the issue was particularly close to her heart as she had portrayed an HIV-positive sufferer in her 2004 film Phir Milenge. Speaking about the film and HIV in general, Shetty said: "Why not a film on HIV positive patients? It is a social stigma in our society. We made this film to highlight this problem ... This film will bring about social awareness about AIDS in our country. It is high time we talked about this in our society".

In March 2006, various sources reported Shetty's joining PETA as part of an advertising campaign against the use of wild animals in circuses. According to a PETA India press release, Shetty is a long-time PETA supporter and has assisted the campaign by posing for photographs in a figure-hugging tiger costume. She explained that her crouching in a cage was uncomfortable during the photoshoot, but that her discomfort was insignificant compared to the pain suffered by the creatures. "These once dignified animals only leave their cages, which are barely larger than the size of their bodies, for a few minutes each day to be forced into the ring to perform tricks which make no sense and are upsetting to them. The best way to help animals suffering in circuses is to boycott the circus". Shetty revealed in a later interview that she felt strongly about this cause and that she was appalled to hear of the cruel treatment suffered by such animals. "I thought I should stop that. If I can make a little difference to their lives, why not go for it?"

Shetty holds a black belt in karate. She launched her fitness Yoga DVD in 2015. In February 2009, Shetty and Raj Kundra became part owners of the Indian Premier League franchise cricket team Rajasthan Royals by paying approximately US$15.4 million for an 11.7% stake. Shetty also co-owns the Indian chain of spas and salon called Iosis. In 2017, The Indian government selected Shetty as a brand ambassador of the Swachh Bharat Mission, a campaign to improve sanitation throughout India. On 20 January 2020, she received the Champions of Change award for her work in that campaign.

In 2021, edible oils and food products company B.L. Agro Industries announced her as the brand ambassador for their food offerings brand Nourish under categories pulses, dry fruits and flours. In 2023, she invested Rs 2.25 crore in Shark Tank India fame WickedGud. She has also been an early investor of MamaEarth, an Indian cosmetic brand.

Legal issues and controversies

Obscenity charge

In April 2006, a Madurai court issued non-bailable warrants against Shetty and actress Reema Sen for "posing in an obscene manner" in photographs published by a Tamil newspaper. The report stated that the two actresses had failed to comply with earlier summonses, hence the issuance of the warrants. The petitioner submitted that the paper had published "very sexy and medium blow-ups" in its December 2005 and January 2006 issues, and alleged that these violated the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986, Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act 1956, and the Indian Penal Code Section 292 (Sale of Obscene Books). The petitioner further demanded that the images be confiscated under the terms of the Press and Registration of Book Act 1867.

Shetty responded that she had not received any court summons and also discounted the charges. She further claimed that the pictures were freeze-frame shots from a recent film that only exposed her navel. "As far as my photographs go, what is obscene about it? If navel-showing is obscenity, then our traditional Indian outfit – the traditional sari – should be banned in the first place."

In January 2007, outgoing Chief Justice Y.K. Sabharwal confirmed that Shetty had written to him requesting that he enunciate guidelines against frivolous lawsuits against the artists, but he had refused her plea on the grounds that she should have filed a formal petition instead of writing a letter.

Target of racism

Main article: Celebrity Big Brother (British series 5) racism controversy

During her stay on Celebrity Big Brother 5, Shetty was the target of racism and bullying by some other housemates, chiefly Jade Goody, Jo O'Meara and Danielle Lloyd. After correcting Goody's mother, who mispronounced Shetty's name as 'Shiwpa', Shetty was mocked for her Indian accent and was branded "The Indian" and was referred to as a "dog" by Lloyd. Referring to Shetty, O'Meara generalised that all Indians were thin because they were "sick all the time" as a result of undercooking their food, following their belief that Shetty had undercooked a chicken, which had given O'Meara diarrhoea. Lloyd also mentioned that she disliked Shetty touching her food because she did not "know where her hands have been".

After Shetty had attempted to dispose of the left-over chicken soup down the toilet and had caused a blockage, housemate Jack Tweed suggested that she should pick the bones out with her teeth and allegedly referred to her as a "fucking Paki", although show producers denied this and stated that the word used was "cunt". During a fierce argument, Goody told Shetty that she needed to "spend a day in the slums", although the media falsely reported this as "go back to the slums". Claiming that she did not know Shilpa's surname, Goody referred to her as "Shilpa Fuckawallah", "Shilpa Daroopa", and "Shilpa Poppadom", later claiming that they were non-racist references to Indian food. Lloyd had opined that Shetty's English-speaking skills were lacking and said she should "fuck off home".

Danielle Lloyd (left) and Shetty (right) at Life in a... Metro premiere at London's Leicester Square, 2007.

Shetty had been reduced to tears on several occasions, telling fellow housemate Ian Watkins: "I feel like I'm losing my dignity." After the show, Goody stated that she understood her comments appeared as racist and apologised for any offence caused. On 14 February 2007, Shetty said "Jade and Danielle did apologise. And I've forgiven them. Anyone, who knows me, knows I forgive and forget easily." On 17 February 2007, Shetty said that she wanted to forgive Jo O'Meara, but she and other Celebrity Big Brother contestants had difficulty contacting her. After Goody apologised to Shetty for her behaviour, Tweed stated that he was very disappointed with Goody for apologising, and called Shetty a "dick" after previously describing her as a "wanker". Shetty speculated that she might be a victim of racism, but later retracted it by claiming: "People say things in anger."  In May 2007, Lloyd attended the premiere of Shetty's film Life in a... Metro in London, in which the two were photographed together.

The screening of the racial comments on UK television resulted in national and international media coverage, responses from the UK and Indian governments, and the show's suspension during the 2008 season. Many agencies and corporations cancelled their contracts with the housemates accused of racism, citing the allegations as the reason for the terminations. Also, many sponsors of the Big Brother series cancelled or suspended their sponsorship of the show. After conducting an investigation, Ofcom ruled that Channel 4 had breached the Ofcom code of conduct, and statutory sanctions were placed on the network.

Richard Gere kissing incident

On 15 April 2007, the American actor Richard Gere hugged and kissed Shetty repeatedly on the cheek during an AIDS-awareness event. In response, a number of protesters, including members of the Hindu nationalist political party Shiv Sena, beat burning the effigies of Gere with sticks. The protests occurred in a variety of cities, including Varanasi, Bhopal, Kanpur, Indore, Delhi and Mumbai. Others set fire to glamour shots of Shetty. Some groups demanded an apology from her and threatened to ban her movies in the state. Shiv Sena leaders denied involvement in the protests, but Shiv Sena member of Parliament Sanjay Raut observed that the protests are "just a manifestation of the anger of the general public" and that there was "nothing wrong with expressing contempt at such an act".

Shetty responded to these protests by saying, "I understand this (kissing) is his (Gere's) culture, not ours. But this was not a big thing or so obscene for people to overreact in such a manner. I struggle to understand these people's sentiments, but mainly I do not want a foreigner to take bad memories from here." On 26 April 2007, an Indian court in Rajasthan issued a warrant for Shetty and Gere's arrest. A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by the Chief Justice of India subsequently dismissed the suit and suspended the arrest warrants. While the charge against Gere was dropped soon after the incident, the charge against Shetty was not formally dismissed until January 2022. Gere has since expressed regret for causing any offence and Shetty has said: "so much has been blown out of proportion".

Personal life

Shetty with her husband Raj Kundra in 2020

Having worked with Akshay Kumar in Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Shetty began dating him on the set of Insaaf (1997), the latter having just broken up with actress Raveena Tandon. Shetty spoke openly about her relationship with Kumar. The Indian media speculated that she had got engaged, and reported that Kumar wanted Shetty to quit films and settle down. Shetty had stated, however, that she had no plans to marry. The couple broke up in 2000 while filming Dhadkan.

In February 2009, Shetty got engaged to Raj Kundra, with whom she was co-owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Rajasthan Royals. The two married on 22 November 2009. Shetty gave birth to a son on 21 May 2012. The couple had a second child, a girl, on 15 February 2020 via surrogacy.

In the media

Shetty established herself as one of the leading actresses of the 90s. Nayanika Das of Filmfare termed Shetty the "most vivacious and hard-working" actress. Shetty has appeared in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list from 2012 to 2016 and 2019. She ranked at 58th position with an estimated annual income of ₹126 million (US$1.5 million) in her debut. In 2019, she ranked 75th with an estimated annual income of ₹22.6 million (US$260,000).

Shetty in 2016

Rediff.com named Shetty the "Most Powerful Actress" of 2007. The actress is also known for her dancing skills. In Times' Most Desirable Women list, she was placed 10th in 2009 and 27th in 2010. In 2009, she ranked 8th in Maxim's "Hot 100" list. Shetty is a celebrity endorser for brands and products such as Pantene, Yakult, Kesh King, Mamaearth, B Natural and Fast & Up. Shetty was placed 59th in "Google Top 100 Most Searched Asians" list of 2022. Shetty has also received the Rajiv Gandhi Award in 2007. Times of India's placed her in its "50 Beautiful Faces" list and Rediff.com placed her in "Best Dressed Woman" list.

In February 2007, Shetty attended a reception at the House of Commons by invitation of Keith Vaz MP to meet with then Prime Minister Tony Blair. She was also invited to meet Queen Elizabeth II at Marlborough House in London in March 2007. During an interview on This Morning, Shetty confirmed that she turned the offer to act in the British EastEnders soap opera. Shetty was the subject of a Sky One documentary entitled The Real Shilpa Shetty, produced by British television production company Twofour. The large number of commercial offers that Shilpa received after winning Celebrity Big Brother 5 themselves became a reason for controversy with an increasing number of accusations about her riding the "racism" wave to commercial gain. She was on the cover of the first issue of OK! Magazine in India. In 2007, she also modelled at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week.

In 2019 the actress, who has long been the poster girl for fitness, launched a holistic wellness app, The Shilpa Shetty app, which features yoga routines, functional training, special regimes (for women who are pregnant, struggling with menstrual cramps and so on), and daily nutrition charts for each program. "I think lifestyle modifications are the need of the hour. There's something for everyone on the app. You can do the workouts within the comfort of your home, without any equipment," Shilpa says. In 2009, Shetty was among the 10 recipients of the IIFA-FICCI Frames Awards for the "Most Powerful Entertainers of the Decade". Shetty has received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Leeds.

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Shilpa Shetty

Shetty has received four Filmfare Awards nominations: Best Female Debut for Baazigar, Best Supporting Actress for Baazigar and Rishtey, and Best Actress for Phir Milenge.

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