Shilpa Shetty, a renowned Indian film actress and model, was born on June 8, 1975. With a career spanning over two decades, she has made her mark in nearly 40 Bollywood, Tamil, and Kannada films, commencing her journey with the 1993 film Baazigar. Shetty's breakthrough role came in the 1994 film Aag, where she played the lead. Despite experiencing a decline in her career, she has consistently reinvented herself, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Throughout her career, Shetty has received critical acclaim for her performances in films such as Dhadkan (2000),Rishtey (2002),and Phir Milenge (2004),where she portrayed an AIDS patient, earning her numerous accolades. Her younger sister, Shamita Shetty, is also a Bollywood film actress.
However, Shetty has also been embroiled in various controversies, including suspected mafia links and charges of obscenity, which led to a warrant being issued against her in 2006. Furthermore, her participation in the British Celebrity Big Brother TV show in 2007 sparked an international racism controversy involving her and fellow contestants Jade Goody, Jo O'Meara, and Danielle Lloyd.
Despite these challenges, Shetty's performance in the 2007 film Life in a... Metro drew positive reviews, re-establishing her status in the film industry. She also appeared in the film Apne, marking a successful comeback.
