Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is celebrating her 51st birthday today. Fans have been sharing birthday wishes for her on social media and praising her fitness and style. Born on June 8, 1975, Shilpa Shetty has maintained yoga and fitness as a key part of her lifestyle and is known for her long career in the entertainment industry.
Shilpa Shetty aspired to become an actress from a young age. After completing Class 10, she entered the world of modelling and later established herself in Bollywood.
Shilpa Shetty started her career with a Limca advertisement before entering the film industry.
She made her Bollywood debut in the 1993 film ‘Baazigar’, alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The film became a turning point in her career.
Shilpa Shetty is widely known for her commitment to fitness and has practised yoga for many years. She also encourages people to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Despite her focus on fitness, Shilpa enjoys food and is particularly fond of dishes such as curry roti, pani puri, idli, upma and biryani.
According to media reports, Shilpa Shetty is afraid of driving and therefore often travels with a driver.
Shilpa Shetty is considered one of the tallest actresses in Bollywood, with a height of approximately 5 feet 10 inches.
She holds a black belt in karate, reflecting her commitment to fitness and discipline.
During the 1990s, reports regarding her relationship with actor Akshay Kumar attracted attention. She also filed a defamation case against a magazine.
Shilpa Shetty received the Zee Bollywood Gold Award for Best Supporting Actress for the film ‘Pardesi Babu’.
She is proficient in several languages, including Hindi, English, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Tulu and Urdu.
Shilpa Shetty gained international recognition after winning the British reality show ‘Celebrity Big Brother’. She later served as a judge on several television reality shows and also returned to films.
