Name : Shilpa Setty
Birthday : 8 June 1975 (Birthplace - Mangalore, Karnataka, India)
Contact Information
12 Dev Darshan, 262 Anthony's Road,
Chembur,
Mumbai 400071
Family Background
She is the eldest daughter of Surendra and Sunanda Shetty, manufacturers of tamper-proof caps for the pharmaceutical industry.And her native language is Tulu although she speaks several other languages at differing levels,including English, Kannada, Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Telugu, Urduand basic French. As well as modeling and acting, Shetty has associated herself with several other commercial and non-profit organizations.
Education
In Mumbai, she attended St. Anthony Girls' High School in Chembur, and later attended Podar Collegein Matunga. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, she is also into sports, was the captain of the volleyball team in school, has earned a black belt in karate and is currently a dancesport expert and enthusiast.Her younger sister Shamita Shetty is also a Bollywood actress.
It was revealed on 29 March 2009 that Shilpa had purchased a house on St. George's Hill in Surrey, England with her husband Raj Kundra.
Personal Life
Shetty is a frequent subject of speculation regarding romance. She previously dated Akshay Kumar, but the couple broke up in 2000. In an interview for The Times of India, Shetty quashed rumours of a romance with film directorAnubhav Sinha and claimed to have changed her mobile phone number in order to concentrate on her busy schedule.
In May 2003 a controversy erupted over alleged links between Shetty's parents and the Indian underworld. The Surat police issued arrest warrants against her parents on charges of extortion. The Police Commissioner of Surat, D.K. Gupta, told the media that the owners of Praful Sarees had lodged complaints with them after claiming to receive threatening telephone calls from Mumbai-basedunderworld figures asking for money on behalf of the Shettys. The dispute between the two parties related to a 1998 modelling assignment where Shilpa endorsed Praful Sarees and had only been paid 50 lakh (US$108,500) out of a contractually agreed 3 crore (US$651,000).
On June 13 it was reported that after interrogation by the police, Surendra had confessed to establishing contact with associates of Fazl-ur-Rehman, leader of the Mumbai gang. A senior police official confirmed that Surendra had "vehemently denied" his links even though he and Pashekar were interrogated side by side. Shetty's lawyer later clarified that the reports of confessing to Mafia links were false.
Quick Facts
Nickname: Manya
Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'10
Country: Tamil Nadu, India
Likes: crazy about Hindi film songs especially the old ones
Favorite food: Kori Roti-It's a Manglorean speciality-chicken with roti made of rice
Favorite color: black and yellow
Her hero: Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, Jackie Chan, and Tom Cruise
Her heroine: Sridevi
Other facts: Shilpa was her school team's baseball captain and she is a black belt Karate champion
Hobbies: acting, dancing, cooking, and working out
Occupation: model/bollywood actress
Languages: hindi, english, marathi, gujrati, tulu, telugu, tamil and can understand french
Filmography
The Man (2011) (Under Production)
Signature (2011) (Post-Production)
The Desire (2011) (Under Production)
Life In A... Metro (May 11, 2007)
Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (August 4, 2006)
Fareb (July 8, 2005)
Dus (July 8, 2005)
Khamosh - Khauff Ki Raat (April 15, 2005)
Phir Milenge (August 27, 2004)
Garv (July 9, 2004)
Darna Mana Hai (July 25, 2003)
Junoon (2003)
Karz - The Burden Of Truth (December 6, 2002)
Rishtey (December 6, 2002)
Hathyar (October 18, 2002)
Chor Machaye Shor (August 30, 2002)
Badhaai Ho Badhaai (June 14, 2002)
Indian (October 26, 2001)
Dhadkan (August 11, 2000)
Jung (2000)
Tarkieb (2000)
Jaanwar (December 23, 1999)
Shool (November 5, 1999)
Pardesi Babu (November 13, 1998)
Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger (April 3, 1998)
Auzaar (February 28, 1997)
Dus (1997) ...... Journalist
Chhote Sarkar (November 22, 1996)
Himmat (January 5, 1996)
Gambler (December 8, 1995)
Hathkadi (March 31, 1995)
Aao Pyar Karen (November 25, 1994)
Main Khiladi Tu Anadi (September 23, 1994)
Aag (August 19, 1994)
Baazigar (November 12, 1993)
Celebrity Big Brother 2007
Shetty was a contestant in and the winner of Celebrity Big Brother UK. and was the first Indian celebrity included in the Celebrity version. Reportedly paid Rs.31.5 m (£367,500 GBP) for her participation,
During her time, Shetty instructed fellow housemates Carole Malone and Ken Russell inmeditation, and flirted with Dirk Benedict but tempers started to fray by Day 7 as a cliqueformed in the house disapproving of Shilpa's presence. 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".
Bigg Boss
In August 2008, Shetty began hosting the second season of Bigg Boss, the Indian version of Big Brother. Controversially, Jade Goody was one of the initial housemates. Goody left the Bigg Boss House early in the series after receiving news that she had cervical cancer, of which she later died on 22 March 2009.
Indian Premier League
In February 2009 Shilpa and her husband Raj Kundra became part owners of the Indian Premier League franchise cricket team Rajasthan Royals by paying approximately US $15.4 million for a 11.7% stake.
Award
1998: Bollywood Movie Award - Best Supporting Actress for Pardesi Babu
2004: Giant International Award for Phir Milenge.
2005: AAHOA Award for Phir Milenge.
2005: Indian "Diva of the Year" by SaharaOne Television viewers.
2007: IIFA Special Award for Global Impact.
2007: Silver Star Award for her outstanding contribution to humanitarian causes.
2007: Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award.
2008: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female for Life in a... Metro.
2009: Shetty was among the 10 recipients of the IIFA-FICCI Frames Awards for the "Most Powerful Entertainers of the Decade"