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| name = Sherlyn Chopra | | name = Sherlyn Chopra | ||
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| caption = Chopra in 2019 | | caption = Chopra in 2019 | ||
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| occupation = {{hlist|Producer|Model|Actress|Singer}} | ||
| years_active = 2002–present | | years_active = 2002–present | ||
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| height ={{height|ft=5|in=8}}<ref name="playboy.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.playboy.com/sherlyn-chopra |title=Sherlyn Chopra on Playboy}}</ref> | ||
| title = Miss Andhra<ref name="photogallery.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/bollywood/sherlyn-chopra/sherlyn-chopras-unseen-pics/articleshow/15417811.cms|title=Sherlyn won a beauty contest, she added as a caption "When I waz crowned Miss Andhra Pradesh.....'}}</ref> | | title = Miss Andhra<ref name="photogallery.indiatimes.com">{{cite web |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/bollywood/sherlyn-chopra/sherlyn-chopras-unseen-pics/articleshow/15417811.cms |title=Sherlyn won a beauty contest, she added as a caption "When I waz crowned Miss Andhra Pradesh.....'}}</ref> | ||
| competitions = Miss Andhra Beauty Pageant<br />] | | competitions = Miss Andhra Beauty Pageant<br />] | ||
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'''Sherlyn Chopra''' is an Indian actress and model |
'''Sherlyn Chopra''' (born 11 February 1987)<ref>{{Cite web |title='परी' से कम नहीं लगती हैं शर्लिन चोपड़ा, कभी बनना चाहती थीं डॉक्टर |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/web-stories/entertainment/sherlyn-chopra-transformation-who-then-want-to-become-doctor/photostory/101087337.cms |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=www.timesnowhindi.com}}</ref> is an Indian actress and model known for her work in ], ] and ] films. She made her debut in 2007 with Red Swastik.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2007-06-02 |title=Red Swastik (Now Playing) |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/previews/red-swastik-now-playing/articleshow/2093346.cms |access-date=2024-03-28 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-06-08 |title=Red Swastik Review 1.5/5 {{!}} Red Swastik Movie Review {{!}} Red Swastik 2007 Public Review {{!}} Film Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/red-swastik/critic-review/red-swastik-movie-review/ |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> In July 2012, Chopra gained media attention after appearing cover for American '']'' magazine, being the first Indian to do so, she was described as a "Bollywood legend'.<ref name="Telegraph first nude">{{Cite web |title=Bollywood star becomes first Indian to pose for Playboy |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/9426510/Bollywood-star-becomes-first-Indian-to-pose-nude-for-Playboy.html |access-date=23 January 2021 |website=The Telegraph |date=25 July 2012 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sherlyn Chopra shoots for Playboy |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/sherlyn-chopra-shoots-for-playboy-244120 |date=17 July 2013 |publisher=NDTV |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926054922/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/sherlyn-chopra-shoots-for-playboy-244120 |archivedate=26 September 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sherlyn Chopra goes Naked to ride on Horseback |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/09/sherlyn-chopra-goes-naked-to-ride-on-horseback/ |publisher=Bihar Prabda |date=20 September 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925152758/http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/09/sherlyn-chopra-goes-naked-to-ride-on-horseback/ |archivedate=25 September 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She was then selected to host the sixth season of the show '']''.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |title=Sherlyn Chopra to host the sixth season of MTV Splitsvilla |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sherlyn-chopra-to-host-the-sixth-season-of-mtv-splitsvilla/384755-44-124.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130413230653/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sherlyn-chopra-to-host-the-sixth-season-of-mtv-splitsvilla/384755-44-124.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 April 2013 |access-date=23 April 2013 |newspaper=IBN Live |date=23 April 2013}}</ref><ref name="The Times of India">{{Cite web |date=14 May 2013 |title=Sheryln Chopra heats up Splistsvilla- |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sheryln-chopra-heats-up-splistsvilla-6/articleshow/20049106.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In December 2013, she released her music single titled "Bad Girl".<ref>{{cite web |title=Sherlyn Chopra's new Music Video Bad Girl goes Viral |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/01/sherlyn-chopras-news-song-bad-girl-goes-viral/ |work=Biharprabha News |access-date=4 January 2014}}</ref> She was a contestant in the reality show '']'' in 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/sherlyn-chopra-evicted-from-bigg-boss/5017/ |title=Sherlyn Chopra evicted from Bigg Boss |date=30 October 2009 |access-date=26 February 2019 |archive-date=24 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324194732/https://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/sherlyn-chopra-evicted-from-bigg-boss/5017/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>The mega success of Paurashpur 2 & Paurashpur 3 clubbed with some recent endorsements of wellness brands have escalated Sherlyn Chopra’s net worth in 2024 to an estimated 97 Crores as per some media reports.<ref>https://indiatime24.com/2024/11/26/fitness-enthusiast-and-sensational-bollywood-actress-sherlyn-chopra-has-recently-signed-a-deal-with-a-wellness-brand-for-a-whopping-2-crores/</ref> | ||
==Early life |
==Early life== | ||
Chopra was born in ], India to a ] father and a ] mother.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 March 2021 |title=Sherlyn Chopra |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sharmila-tagore-to-sushmita-sen-these-8-bollywood-divas-were-born-in-hyderabad/photostory/81495750.cms |access-date=21 July 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Sherlyn Chopra |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sherlyn-chopra |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213101629/https://www.indiatoday.in/sherlyn-chopra |archive-date=13 February 2020}}</ref> She has a sister working as an emcee and an elder brother settled in New Zealand and working as a Software Engineer. Her parents first made contact in Iran. At home, her family speaks Hindi, English, Urdu and were once active members of the ], where Sherlyn was so religious that at once byhearted and recited Psalms 119, verbatim in the presence of the congregation.<ref name=parents>{{cite web |date=23 July 2012 |url=http://www.emirates247.com/2.569/take-one/bollywood-insult-playboy-calls-sherlyn-chopra-a-legend-2012-07-23-1.468465 |title=Bollywood insult? Playboy calls Sherlyn Chopra a legend |publisher=emirates247.com |access-date=23 July 2012 |archive-date=16 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116224828/http://www.emirates247.com/2.569/take-one/bollywood-insult-playboy-calls-sherlyn-chopra-a-legend-2012-07-23-1.468465 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hellomumbainews.com/hello_womeniya/mumbai-mumbai-actress-sherlyn-chopra-says-i-thank-my-mom-for-training-me-good-and-hard-to-be-a-boss-babe-shared-her-view-on-mothers-day/ | title=Mumbai : Mumbai actress Sherlyn Chopra says , I thank my mom for training me good and hard to be a boss babe , shared her view on Mother's day | date=10 May 2020 }}</ref> | |||
Chopra was born in ], India to a Christian father and a Muslim mother.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-14|title=Sherlyn Chopra|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sharmila-tagore-to-sushmita-sen-these-8-bollywood-divas-were-born-in-hyderabad/photostory/81495750.cms|access-date=2021-07-21|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | |||
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|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sherlyn-chopra | |||
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213101629/https://www.indiatoday.in/sherlyn-chopra | |||
|archive-date= 13 February 2020}}</ref> Her father was a doctor.<ref name=parents>{{cite web|author=Staff Reporter |date=23 July 2012 |url=http://www.emirates247.com/2.569/take-one/bollywood-insult-playboy-calls-sherlyn-chopra-a-legend-2012-07-23-1.468465 |title=Bollywood insult? Playboy calls Sherlyn Chopra a legend |publisher=emirates247.com |access-date=23 July 2012}}</ref> She attended ] and Saint Ann's College for Women in ]. In 1999 she was crowned "Miss Andhra".<ref name="photogallery.indiatimes.com">{{cite web|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/bollywood/sherlyn-chopra/sherlyn-chopras-unseen-pics/articleshow/15417811.cms|title=Sherlyn won a beauty contest, she added as a caption "When I waz crowned Miss Andhra Pradesh.....'}}</ref><ref name=conf>{{cite web|author=Madhumitha |date=18 December 2008 |url=http://www.go-nxg.com/?p=3253 |title=Confessions of a diva |publisher=Go-nxg.com |access-date=8 July 2011}}</ref> | |||
She attended ], where she was a studious pupil, had no friends and came about as a geek. She passed out as the school topper. Later, she got admission into Saint Ann's College for Women, Secunderabad. In 1999 she was crowned "Miss Andhra", which eventually boosted her interest towards showbiz. As per Chopra, her prolonged work struggle led to sexual exploitation in the industry and ultimately resulted in her becoming one of the strong voices of the ] in India. <ref name="photogallery.indiatimes.com">{{cite web |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/bollywood/sherlyn-chopra/sherlyn-chopras-unseen-pics/articleshow/15417811.cms |title=Sherlyn won a beauty contest, she added as a caption "When I waz crowned Miss Andhra Pradesh.....'}}</ref><ref name=conf>{{cite web |author=Madhumitha |date=18 December 2008 |url=http://www.go-nxg.com/?p=3253 |title=Confessions of a diva |publisher=Go-nxg.com |access-date=8 July 2011 |archive-date=5 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005215535/http://www.go-nxg.com/?p=3253 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-16-sherlyn-chopra-finally-records-her-statement-against-me-too-accused-sajid-khan/articleshow/95197464.cms | title=Bigg Boss 16: Sherlyn Chopra finally records her statement against 'Me Too' accused Sajid Khan | newspaper=The Times of India | date=31 October 2022 }}</ref> | |||
==Acting career== | |||
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==Career== | |||
Chopra's early acting career consisted of roles in few ] films. She appeared in movies such as ''Time Pass'', '']'' and ''Game''. She made her ] debut in ''] ''.<ref>{{cite web|title=A film by Aravind |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-afilmbyaravind.html|work=idlebrain.com}}</ref> Chopra was also a contestant on '']''.<ref name="autogenerated">{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Rakhis-mom-on-Bigg-Boss/articleshow/5088996.cms |title=Rakhi's mom on Bigg Boss |date=6 October 2009 |work=]|publisher=]}}</ref> She was evicted from the show on Day 27.<ref>. Photogallery.indiatimes.com (27 February 2010). Retrieved on 30 April 2013.</ref> From 2013 on, she filmed as the lead protagonist in '']'', directed by ], and she also appeared in the trailer which was released at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Post-Playboy-stint-Sherlyn-Chopra-to-do-Kama-Sutra-in-3D/Article1-951664.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101195547/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Post-Playboy-stint-Sherlyn-Chopra-to-do-Kama-Sutra-in-3D/Article1-951664.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 November 2012 |title=Sherlyn Chopra to do Kama Sutra film in 3D, after Playboy stint |publisher=] |date=29 October 2012 |access-date=20 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/93747.html|title=Indian @ Cannes 'Kamasutra 3D' icing up the cake of 66th CIFF|publisher= indiaglitz.com |date=17 May 2013 |access-date=1 June 2013}}</ref> In June 2016, she told the media that she was not working on the project anymore.<ref name="Hindustan Times">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/kamasutra-3d-is-not-my-film-sherlyn-chopra/story-rSXBHx4xqbPZhP57syZK5K.html |title=Kamasutra 3D is not my film: Sherlyn Chopra |publisher=] |date=16 August 2016 |access-date=19 October 2016}}</ref> | |||
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Chopra's started her acting career as a leading lady in ] films. She appeared in movies such as ''Time Pass'', '']'' and ''Game''. She made her ] debut in ''] '' opposite ].<ref>{{cite web |title=A film by Aravind |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-afilmbyaravind.html |work=idlebrain.com}}</ref> Chopra was also a contestant on '']''.<ref name="autogenerated">{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Rakhis-mom-on-Bigg-Boss/articleshow/5088996.cms |title=Rakhi's mom on Bigg Boss |date=6 October 2009 |work=] }}</ref> She was evicted from the show on Day 27.<ref>. ''The Times of India''. (27 February 2010). Retrieved 30 April 2013.</ref> In 2013, Sherlyn was signed as the lead protagonist in '']'', directed by ], and she also appeared in the trailer which was released at the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Post-Playboy-stint-Sherlyn-Chopra-to-do-Kama-Sutra-in-3D/Article1-951664.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101195547/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Post-Playboy-stint-Sherlyn-Chopra-to-do-Kama-Sutra-in-3D/Article1-951664.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 November 2012 |title=Sherlyn Chopra to do Kama Sutra film in 3D, after Playboy stint |work=] |date=29 October 2012 |access-date=20 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/93747.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130623003001/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/93747.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 June 2013 |title=Indian @ Cannes 'Kamasutra 3D' icing up the cake of 66th CIFF |work=indiaglitz.com |date=17 May 2013 |access-date=1 June 2013}}</ref> | |||
After a one day shoot, Ms. Sherlyn Chopra walked out of Kamasutra 3D.<ref name="Hindustan Times">{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/kamasutra-3d-is-not-my-film-sherlyn-chopra/story-rSXBHx4xqbPZhP57syZK5K.html |title=Kamasutra 3D is not my film: Sherlyn Chopra |work=] |date=16 August 2016 |access-date=19 October 2016}}</ref> Sherlyn's recent performance in a double role in the costume drama, Paurashpur 3, got the sensational actress rave reviews from her critics.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/sherlyn-chopra-opens-up-about-her-role-in-paurashpur-2/videoshow/101534021.cms</ref> | |||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
===Film=== | ===Film=== | ||
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|Special appearance in "Dil Mein Chhuppa Loonga" song<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/031116/watch-wajah-tum-ho-new-song-dil-mein-chhupa-loonga-is-all-about-sex-only-sex.html|title |
|Special appearance in "Dil Mein Chhuppa Loonga" song<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/031116/watch-wajah-tum-ho-new-song-dil-mein-chhupa-loonga-is-all-about-sex-only-sex.html |title=Watch: 'Wajah Tum Ho' new song 'Dil Mein Chhupa Loonga' is all about sex, only sex! |date=3 November 2016 |access-date=3 September 2019 |archive-date=3 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903153749/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/031116/watch-wajah-tum-ho-new-song-dil-mein-chhupa-loonga-is-all-about-sex-only-sex.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
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| She Kills | |||
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| Dirty Love | |||
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| The Last Wish | |||
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|2023 | |||
| Paurashpur 2 | |||
| Queen | |||
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| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.biggboss.org/housemates/sherlyn-chopra|title=Sherlyn Chopra|website=biggboss.org|publisher=Bigg Boss Nau|access-date= |
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.biggboss.org/housemates/sherlyn-chopra |title=Sherlyn Chopra |website=biggboss.org |publisher=Bigg Boss Nau |access-date=3 August 2017 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911032149/https://www.biggboss.org/housemates/sherlyn-chopra |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
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| Along with Nikhil Chinapa | | Along with Nikhil Chinapa | ||
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| ''Bad Girl ft. Ikka Singh'' | |||
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| rowspan=2 | 2019 | |||
| ''Tunu Tunu ft. Vicky & Hardik'' | |||
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|Outrageous - Remix | |||
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| Tunu Tunu ft. Vicky & Hardik | |||
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|Vote Daal | |||
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| Kataar | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* ] | * ] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{commons category}} | {{commons category}} | ||
* {{instagram|_sherlynchopra_}} | |||
* {{official website|http://www.sherlynchopra.com}} | |||
* {{twitter|SherlynChopra}} | |||
* {{IMDb name|1298692|Sherlyn Chopra}} | |||
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{{Bigg Boss 3}} | {{Bigg Boss 3}} | ||
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Indian actress and model
Sherlyn Chopra | |
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Chopra in 2019 | |
Born | (1987-02-11) 11 February 1987 (age 37) Hyderabad, India |
Occupations |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Beauty pageant titleholder | |
Title | Miss Andhra |
Years active | 2002–present |
Major competition(s) | Miss Andhra Beauty Pageant Bigg Boss 3 |
Sherlyn Chopra (born 11 February 1987) is an Indian actress and model known for her work in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil films. She made her debut in 2007 with Red Swastik. In July 2012, Chopra gained media attention after appearing cover for American Playboy magazine, being the first Indian to do so, she was described as a "Bollywood legend'. She was then selected to host the sixth season of the show MTV Splitsvilla. In December 2013, she released her music single titled "Bad Girl". She was a contestant in the reality show Bigg Boss in 2009.The mega success of Paurashpur 2 & Paurashpur 3 clubbed with some recent endorsements of wellness brands have escalated Sherlyn Chopra’s net worth in 2024 to an estimated 97 Crores as per some media reports.
Early life
Chopra was born in Hyderabad, India to a Punjabi Christian father and a Persian Muslim mother. She has a sister working as an emcee and an elder brother settled in New Zealand and working as a Software Engineer. Her parents first made contact in Iran. At home, her family speaks Hindi, English, Urdu and were once active members of the Methodist Church, where Sherlyn was so religious that at once byhearted and recited Psalms 119, verbatim in the presence of the congregation.
She attended Stanley Girls High School, where she was a studious pupil, had no friends and came about as a geek. She passed out as the school topper. Later, she got admission into Saint Ann's College for Women, Secunderabad. In 1999 she was crowned "Miss Andhra", which eventually boosted her interest towards showbiz. As per Chopra, her prolonged work struggle led to sexual exploitation in the industry and ultimately resulted in her becoming one of the strong voices of the "Me Too" movement in India.
Career
Chopra's started her acting career as a leading lady in Bollywood films. She appeared in movies such as Time Pass, Red Swastik and Game. She made her Telugu film debut in A Film by Aravind opposite Richard Rishi. Chopra was also a contestant on Bigg Boss. She was evicted from the show on Day 27. In 2013, Sherlyn was signed as the lead protagonist in Kamasutra 3D, directed by Rupesh Paul, and she also appeared in the trailer which was released at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival. After a one day shoot, Ms. Sherlyn Chopra walked out of Kamasutra 3D. Sherlyn's recent performance in a double role in the costume drama, Paurashpur 3, got the sensational actress rave reviews from her critics.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Language | Note(s) |
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2002 | Vendi Mabbu | Divya | Telugu | |
University | Sherlyn | Tamil | ||
2005 | A Film by Aravind | Nirupama | Telugu | Telugu debut |
Time Pass | Jenny | Hindi | ||
Dosti: Friends Forever | Leena Bharucha | Hindi | ||
2006 | Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride | Mona | Hindi | |
Something Special | Mona | Telugu | ||
Naughty Boy | Sonia | Hindi | ||
2007 | Game | Tina | Hindi | |
Raqeeb | Hindi | |||
Red Swastik | Anamika/Zeenat | Hindi | ||
2009 | Dil Bole Hadippa! | Sonia Saluja | Hindi | |
2016 | Wajah Tum Ho | Item Number | Hindi | Special appearance in "Dil Mein Chhuppa Loonga" song |
2017 | Maya | Maya | Hindi | Short film directed by, written by, and produced by herself |
2018 | Chameli | Chameli | Hindi | |
2020 | She Kills | Lead Role | Hindi | |
2020 | Dirty Love | Lead Role | Hindi | |
2020 | The Last Wish | Lead Role | Hindi | |
2023 | Paurashpur 2 | Queen | Hindi | |
2024 | Paurashpur 3 | Queen | Hindi |
Television
Year | Name | Role | Note(s) | Ref |
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2009 | Bigg Boss 3 | Contestant | ||
2013 | MTV Splitsvilla 6 | Host | Along with Nikhil Chinapa |
Discography
Year | Album | Track |
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2007 | Outrageous | Outrageous |
Dard | ||
U Gimme Fever | ||
Pehli Nazar | ||
Karle Pyaar | ||
Tere Bin | ||
Outrageous - Remix | ||
2011 | Dard-E-Sherlyn | |
2014 | Bad Girl ft. Ikka | |
2019 | Tunu Tunu ft. Vicky & Hardik | |
Vote Daal | ||
Kataar |
See also
References
- ^ "Sherlyn won a beauty contest, she added as a caption "When I waz crowned Miss Andhra Pradesh.....'".
- https://www.timesnowhindi.com/web-stories/entertainment/sherlyn-chopra-transformation-who-then-want-to-become-doctor/photostory/101087337.cms
- "Sherlyn Chopra on Playboy".
- "'परी' से कम नहीं लगती हैं शर्लिन चोपड़ा, कभी बनना चाहती थीं डॉक्टर". www.timesnowhindi.com. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- "Red Swastik (Now Playing)". The Times of India. 2 June 2007. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- "Red Swastik Review 1.5/5 | Red Swastik Movie Review | Red Swastik 2007 Public Review | Film Review". Bollywood Hungama. 8 June 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- "Bollywood star becomes first Indian to pose for Playboy". The Telegraph. 25 July 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- "Sherlyn Chopra shoots for Playboy". NDTV. 17 July 2013. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013.
- "Sherlyn Chopra goes Naked to ride on Horseback". Bihar Prabda. 20 September 2013. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013.
- "Sherlyn Chopra to host the sixth season of MTV Splitsvilla". IBN Live. 23 April 2013. Archived from the original on 13 April 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
- ^ "Sheryln Chopra heats up Splistsvilla-". The Times of India. 14 May 2013.
- "Sherlyn Chopra's new Music Video Bad Girl goes Viral". Biharprabha News. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- "Sherlyn Chopra evicted from Bigg Boss". 30 October 2009. Archived from the original on 24 March 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- https://indiatime24.com/2024/11/26/fitness-enthusiast-and-sensational-bollywood-actress-sherlyn-chopra-has-recently-signed-a-deal-with-a-wellness-brand-for-a-whopping-2-crores/
- "Sherlyn Chopra". The Times of India. 14 March 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- "Sherlyn Chopra". Archived from the original on 13 February 2020.
- "Bollywood insult? Playboy calls Sherlyn Chopra a legend". emirates247.com. 23 July 2012. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
- "Mumbai : Mumbai actress Sherlyn Chopra says , I thank my mom for training me good and hard to be a boss babe , shared her view on Mother's day". 10 May 2020.
- Madhumitha (18 December 2008). "Confessions of a diva". Go-nxg.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
- "Bigg Boss 16: Sherlyn Chopra finally records her statement against 'Me Too' accused Sajid Khan". The Times of India. 31 October 2022.
- "A film by Aravind". idlebrain.com.
- "Rakhi's mom on Bigg Boss". The Times of India. 6 October 2009.
- Sherlyn Chopra at 55th Idea Filmfare Awards in Mumbai. The Times of India. (27 February 2010). Retrieved 30 April 2013.
- "Sherlyn Chopra to do Kama Sutra film in 3D, after Playboy stint". Hindustan Times. 29 October 2012. Archived from the original on 1 November 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- "Indian @ Cannes 'Kamasutra 3D' icing up the cake of 66th CIFF". indiaglitz.com. 17 May 2013. Archived from the original on 23 June 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- "Kamasutra 3D is not my film: Sherlyn Chopra". Hindustan Times. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/sherlyn-chopra-opens-up-about-her-role-in-paurashpur-2/videoshow/101534021.cms
- "Watch: 'Wajah Tum Ho' new song 'Dil Mein Chhupa Loonga' is all about sex, only sex!". 3 November 2016. Archived from the original on 3 September 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
- "Sherlyn Chopra". biggboss.org. Bigg Boss Nau. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
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