Shilpa Shirodkar(Hindi)

Shilpa Shirodkar(Hindi)

Date of Birth

22 January 1972, Bombay, India

Nickname

Chinu

Height

5' 7" (1.70 m)

Mini Biography

Born in a moderate Marathi-speaking family, Namrata Shirodkar is an Aquarian, born on January 22, 1972, and one of the most beautifulBollywood actresses, who used to live in Khar, an elite suburb in Bombay.

She is the grand-daughter of actress Meenakshi Shirodkar, who starred in Brahmachari (1930s), and was the first actress to wear a swimsuit and gambol in a pool, albeit to depict Lord Krishna bathing in the Holy river Yamuna with his gopis.

In addition she is a model, and has been crowned Miss India in 1993.

Namrata finished amongst the top six at Miss Universe in 1993.

She was also chosen as the 1st runner up for Miss Asia Pacific during 1993.

She is the sister of Bollywood actress, Shilpa Shirodkar. Namrata is affectionately called "Chinoo" by her family and close friends.

Her mom's name is Vanita. She has a niece, Anushka, who was born in London during 2002. She keeps in touch with Shilpa on a regular basis.

Some of her movies include Mere Do Anmol Ratan, Vaastav, Pukar, Hathyar, Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye, Aaghaaz, and Bride & Prejudice.

Namrata and Telugu speaking actor, Mahesh Babu, have been romantically linked for some time now. On February 10, 2005, bothMahesh and Namrata tied the knot at the J.W. Mariot, Bombay, India. They are expecting their first child soon.

Filmography

1. Rok Sako To Rok Lo (2004) .... Sandra (Narrator)

2. Bride & Prejudice (2004) .... Jaya Bakshi

... aka Balle Balle! Amritsar to L.A. (India: English title)

... aka Bride and Prejudice: The Bollywood Musical (International: English title: promotional title)

3. Insaaf: The Justice (2004) .... Mrs. Kunti V. Prasad

4. Anji (2004) .... Swapna

... aka Diler (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)

5. Charas: A Joint Operation (2004) .... Pia

6. LOC: Kargil (2003) .... Lt Col. Y.K. - Joshi's wife

... aka L.O.C. (India: Hindi title: promotional abbreviation)

7. Tehzeeb (2003) .... Aloka

8. Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye (2003) .... Mona

9. Maseeha (2002) .... Pinky

10. Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002) .... Raksha

11. Hathyar (2002) .... Sonu Shivalkar (Rohit's mom)

12. Tera Mera Saath Rahen (2001) .... Suman Gupta

13. Albela (2001) .... Nina

14. Vamsee (2000) .... Fashion student

15. Aaghaaz (2000) .... Gittika

16. Astitva (2000) .... Revati

17. Hera Pheri (2000) .... Ms. Chinga, dancer

18. Pukar (2000) .... Pooja Mallapa

19. Vaastav: The Reality (1999) .... Sonia

... aka The Reality (International: English title)

20. Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999) .... Aswathy

21. Kachche Dhaage (1999) .... Ragini Pandit

22. Hero Hindustani (1998) .... Nikki

23. Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) .... Pooja (Special Appearance)

24. Mere Do Anmol Ratan (1998) .... Kiran (Sudhakar's daughter)