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Quick Info → Age: 50 Years | Height: 5′ 7″ | Marital Status: Married
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Ashwini Shetty |
| Popular Name | Shilpa Shetty Kundra |
| Profession | Actress, Model, Television Host, Entrepreneur, Author |
| Famous For | Baazigar (1993), Dhadkan (2000), Indian Police Force (2024) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | in centimetres – 170 cm / in meters – 1.70 m / in feet inches – 5′ 7″ |
| Weight (approx.) | 57 kg / 126 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut Film | Baazigar (1993) |
| Notable Films | Dhadkan (2000), Phir Milenge (2004), Life in a… Metro (2007), Apne (2007), Sukhee (2023) |
| Web Series | Indian Police Force (2024, Amazon Prime) |
| Upcoming Film | KD: The Devil (Kannada, with Sanjay Dutt) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 8 June 1975 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 50 Years |
| Birthplace | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| School | St. Anthony’s Girls High School, Chembur, Mumbai |
| College | Podar College, Matunga, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Tulu-speaking Bunt |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian (mostly) |
| Hobbies | Yoga, Bharatanatyam, Volleyball, Cooking |
| Languages Known | Hindi, English, Gujarati, Tulu, Marathi |
| @theshilpashetty | |
| Family | |
| Father | Surendra Shetty (Industrialist, passed away 2016) |
| Mother | Sunanda Shetty (Entrepreneur, Producer) |
| Sister | Shamita Shetty (younger, Actress) |
| Brother | None |
| Husband | Raj Kundra (British-Indian Businessman, married 22 Nov 2009) |
| Son | Viaan Raj Kundra (born May 2012) |
| Daughter | Samisha Shetty Kundra (born 15 Feb 2020, via surrogacy) |
| Net Worth | |
| Estimated Net Worth | ₹150–210 Crore (approx. $22–25 million) |
| Per Film | ₹1–2 Crore (approx.) |
Shilpa Shetty Biography
Shilpa Shetty was born Ashwini Shetty on 8 June 1975 in Mangalore, Karnataka. She grew up in Mumbai and went to St. Anthony’s Girls High School in Chembur, then Podar College in Matunga. Her real name, Ashwini, is something most people don’t know — the name Shilpa stuck, and Ashwini quietly disappeared.
Her father,r Surendra Shet, ty was an industrialist involved in manufacturing tamper-proof water caps for the pharmaceutical industry. He passed away in 2016. Hermothe, her Sunanda Sh,etty is an entrepreneur and has also worked as a producer. Her younger sister Shamita Shetty is also an actress and interior designer — same industry, different path.
Shilpa Shetty Biography: Career and Movies
She entered the industry at 16 and her first film was supposed to be Gaata Rahe Mera Dil in 1992, but it was never released. Her actual debut happened with Baazigar in 1993 opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The film was a massive hit and got her a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Starting your career in a film with SRK and getting noticed — not a bad place to begin.
Through the 90s, she did consistent work in Telugu and Hindi films. Then came Dhadkan in 2000 — her biggest commercial success and the film most people associate her with even today. Phir Milenge (2004) earned her a National Film Award for Best Actress, which is a different kind of recognition from commercial success.
Life in a… Metro (2007) showed she could do ensemble, urban storytelling. Apne (2007) put her in the same frame as Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol. After that, she stepped back from films for a while.
She came back with Hungama 2 (2021), then Nikamma (2022), Sukhee (2023) on Netflix, and the Amazon Prime web series Indian Police Force (2024) with Rohit Shetty. Still in the game, still getting projects. Her upcoming Kannada film KD: The Devil has her alongside Sanjay Dutt and Dhruva Sarja.
Shilpa Shetty Biography: Husband and Personal Life
Shilpa married Raj Kundra, a British-Indian businessman, on 22 November 2009. Their son Viaan Raj Kundra was born in May 2012. Their daughter,r Samisha Shetty Kund,ra was born on 15 February 2020 through surrogacy. The name Samisha has meaning behind it — “Sa” in Sanskrit means “to have” and “Misha” in Russian means “someone like God.”
In 2021, Raj Kundra was arrested by Mumbai Police in connection with the production and distribution of pornographic content through mobile apps. It was one of the most talked-about controversies in Bollywood that year. Shilpa stood by her family through it and continued her professional work. Raj was later released on bail.
Shilpa Shetty: What Is She Doing Now
As of 2025-26, Shilpa remains active across multiple fronts. Indian Police Force on Amazon Prime brought her back to the OTT space in a big way. KD: The Devil is her upcoming Kannada film. She continues to be one of the most prominent yoga and wellness advocates in the country — her app, social media, and fitness content have a large audience independent of her film work. She is also co-owner of the IPL team Rajasthan Royals and has business interests in perfumes and online retail.
Sister: Shamita Shetty
Shamita Shetty is Shilpa’s younger sister. She made her Bollywood debut with Mohabbatein (2000) and has worked in several films and television shows since. She is also a trained interior designer. Shamita has appeared on Bigg Boss multiple times and has a strong social media presence of her own. The two sisters are close and are often seen together at public events.
Net Worth
Shilpa Shetty’s estimated net worth is between ₹150 and ₹210 Crore — approximately $22 to $25 million. This comes from film work, brand endorsements (Mamaearth, Bodycare International, Nourish by BL Agro, among others), her wellness app and products, IPL co-ownership, and social media. Thirty years in the industry across every possible format have built up.
Some Lesser-Known Facts About Shilpa Shetty
- Her real name is Ashwini Shetty, most people have no idea.
- She practices Ashtanga Yoga for 45 minutes daily and has done so consistently for years. That discipline is very real, not just social media content.
- She published a book called The Great Indian Diet in 2014, long before wellness books from celebrities became a trend.
- She is co-owner of IPL team Rajasthan Royals — one of the few Bollywood actors with a direct stake in a cricket franchise.
- She founded Viaan Mobiles, a perfume brand called S2, and an online shopping platform called BestDealTV.
- Shilpa can speak Hindi, English, Gujarati, Tulu, and Marathi.
- Her mother, Sunanda Shetty, had a very difficult pregnancy with Shilpa — doctors had suggested considering an abortion due to complications. Sunanda chose to continue, which Shilpa has spoken about in interviews with visible emotion.
- She won the Big Brother 5 (UK) title in 2007, which turned into a huge international moment for her.
