Introduction
In the 1990s, a well-known actress who gained immense fame for acting in hit Bollywood films like “Hum”, “Kishan Kanhaiya” and “Aankhen”, became a household name at that time and was loved by people for her beauty and strong screen presence, is none other than Shilpa Shirodkar. She is currently the topic of discussion due to her participation in Bigg Boss 18.
Let us share with our readers comprehensive information on Shilpa Shirodkar’s biography, career, net worth and other aspects related to her life in today’s blog.
Who is Shilpa Shirodkar?
Shilpa is an Indian actress and former photo model who was born on 20 November 1973. As of 2024, Shilpa Shirodkar Age is 54 years old. She is known for acting in Hindi language films from 1989 to 2000. However, after 13 years, she returned to television in 2013 in Zee TV’s serial “Ek Mutthi Aasman”. Currently, Shilpa is in the Bigg Boss house as a strong contestant of the Indian television reality show, Bigg Boss 18.
Shilpa Shirodkar Biography
| Birth Name | Shipa Shirodkar |
| Date of Birth | 20 November 1973 |
| Gender | Female |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Age | 51 years (as of 2024) |
| Famous Role | Inspector Henna Ranveer Sethi in film Khuda Gawah (1943) |
| Father’s Name | Nitin Shirodkar |
| Mother’s Name | Vanita Shirodkar |
| Siblings | Sister: Namrata Shirodkar (Actress) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Aparesh Ranjit |
| Children | Daughter: Anoushka Ranjit |
| Paternal Grandparents | Meenakshi Shirodkar (actress) |
| Brother-in-law | Mahesh Babu (Actor) |
| Profession | Actress |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpion |
Shilpa’s Physical Stats
| Height | In meters: 1.65 mIn centimeters: 165 cmsIn feet & inches: 5’5” |
| Weight | In kilograms: 67 kg approxIn pounds: 147.71 |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
Shilpa’s Early Life
Shilpa hails from a well known family with deep ties to the Indian film industry. She was born in 1973 to Nitin Shirodkar and Marathi actress Gangu Bai “Vanita Shirodkar. Her sister is Namrata Shirodkar who is an actress and former Miss India. Namrata is Shilpa’s elder sister. Shilpa is the granddaughter of Meenakshi Shirodkar (former actress).
Shilpa Shirodkar’s Education
If we talk about Shilpa Shirodkar’s education, she herself revealed on national television in Bigg Boss 18 that she failed in 10th. Because when her 10th exam was going on, she was busy shooting for her first film. After that she did not complete her schooling.
Shirodkar Career Choices
- Shilpa started her career in 1989 by playing the role of a blind girl in Ramesh Sippy’s film “Bhrashtachar”.
- She then acted in the then hit film “Kishan Kanhaiya” in 1990 opposite Anil Kapoor.
- In 1991, she did successful films like “Trinetra” and “Hum”.
- Then she acted in many other hit films like,
- “Khuda Gawah” in 1992
- “Aankhen” and “Pehchaan” in 1993
- “Gopi Kishan” in 1994
- “Bewafa Sanam” in 1995
- “Mrityudand” in 1997
- “Gaj Gamini” in 2000.
- However, she quit acting after her marriage and moved to London and devoted time to family.
- In 2013, she again shifted residence and moved to Mumbai. Then she returned to television and worked in Zee TV’s show “Ek Mutthi Aasman”. The show was based on the lives of domestic helpers.
- After this, she did a serial “Silsila Pyar Ka” on Star Plus in 2016.
- From May 2017 to September 2018, Shilpa played a role in Colors TV’s serial “Savitri Devi College & Hospital”.
- In February 2020, she again returned to movies and starred in “Guns of Banaras”.
- Now, in 2024, Shilpa is a participant in the Reality television show, “ Bigg Boss 18: Time ka Taandav”.
Shilpa Shirodkar Husband
Shilpa married Aparesh Ranjit in 2000. Aparesh is a banker based in the United Kingdom.
Shilpa’s Children
The couple became parents in 2003, Shilpa gave birth to a daughter, whom they na।med Anoushka Ranjit. Anuoshka is 21 years old as of 2024.
Shilpa Shirodkar On Social Media Presence
If we talk about Shilpa’s presence on social media platforms, then yes, she is active on Instagram. She has 215 K followers on her Instagram account, @shilpashirodkar73. Also she is present on X, an account named @Shilpashirodkr on which she has 6K followers.
Shilpa Shirodkar Net Worth
As per my research and various media reports, Shilpa Shirodkar Net Worth as of now is around $28.5million. Her net worth is earned through various successful films, television and reality TV Bigg Boss.
However, apart from this, her strong presence on social media and various brand endorsements also contribute to her earnings.
Unknown Facts
- She has paired opposite Mithun Chakraborty in nine films and fans have appreciated their onscreen pairing.
- She has acted not only in Hindi films but also in Telugu and Tamil films, including “Brahma” in 1992 and “Arasiyal” in 1997.
- Shilpa is a gym enthusiast, she often shares her gym pictures on social media.
- She is an avid dog lover, she has a pet dog.
Final Words
Finally, we come to the conclusion that, Shilpa Shirodkar was a popular figure in the Indian entertainment industry in the 1990s, with a huge fan following, from her iconic Bollywood roles to her successful comeback on television after a long hiatus. Shilpa’s journey reflects her passion, dedication, hard work and perseverance in balancing her personal and professional life.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available information and is shared for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any incorrect information and readers are advised to verify the information themselves.
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