Shamita Shetty is a well-known actress in the Indian Bollywood industry who got fame and popularity from her splendid performance as Ishika in the Hindi film Mohabbatein. She is the younger sister of the Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty. The actress predominantly works in Bollywood movies and reality shows. She is one of the most popular actresses of Bollywood and is known for her roles in the movies Mohabbatein (2000) and Zeher (2005). Shamita has a long list of Bollywood songs and films attached to her name. Apart from being an excellent actress, she is a talented interior designer. Actress Shamita Shetty seized many headlines because of her recent entry into the Bigg Boss Season 15 house. Let us dig into the detail and know more about Shamita Shetty’s personal and professional life.
BIOGRAPHY
Shamita Shetty is a 24 years old brilliant actress who was born on 2 February 1979 in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. Her Zodiac sign is Aquarius. Shamita became a household name with her portrayal of the role of Ishika in the Hindi film Mohabbatein which was also her debut. Since then there has been no looking back for her. Her performances in the Indian film Zeher and numerous dance numbers like Sharara Sharara from the film Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai in 2001 and Chori Pe Chori from Saathiya in 2002 proved to be pathbreaking performances of her career.
Shamita Shetty’s Childhood Picture
PHYSICAL DETAILS AND FIGURE ESTIMATION
She is a beautiful celebrity in the Bollywood industry who is tall around 5’5″ and her weight is approximately 53 kg. Her beautiful brown eyes and shining black hair add charm to her classy look. Shamita has an hourglass figure and the dimples on her cheeks add a pleasing look to her. She is a fitness freak who regularly goes to the gym.
FAMILY
Shamita Shetty comes from a Tulu Bunt family. Her father’s name is Surendra Shetty and her mother’s name is Sunanda Shetty; both are manufacturers of tamper-proof water caps in the pharmaceutical industry.
Shamita Shetty’s Father
Shamita Shetty With Her Mother, Sunanda Shetty
Shamita Shetty With Her Family
She has an elder sister named Shilpa Shetty, who is also an actress.
Shamita Shetty With Her Sister, Shilpa Shetty
LOVE LIFE
There is no crucial knowledge about her dating life.
EDUCATION
Shamita Shetty completed her schooling at St. Anthony’s Girls High School, Mumbai and later graduated from Sydenham College. She did her fashion designing diploma from SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai. After this, she enrolled in an internship with an ace fashion designer, Manish Malhotra. However, her passion for interior designing motivated her with her first solo project of designing Royalty (a club in Mumbai). Later, she relocated to London to practise interior designing at the Central Saint Martins art school and Inchbald School of Design.
Royal Club Interiors Designed By Bollywood Actress, Shamita Shetty
CAREER
Shamita Shetty began her career as an actress in 2000 with the blockbuster Hindi film Mohabbatein as an Ishika.
Shamita Shetty In Mohabbatein
She got her big break with the TV reality shows Bigg Boss Season 3, but she departed the show halfway because of her sister, Shilpa Shetty’s wedding.
Since then, there has been no looking back for her; she has appeared in a few reality shows like Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (2019) Season 9 and Jhalak Dikhhla (2015) Season 8. The actress emerged as one of the finalists of the popular stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi.
Shamita Shetty In KKK
Shamita has appeared in commercials for Pantene along with her elder sister Shilpa Shetty for a year.
In 2001, she performed in an astonishing dance numbers Sharara Sharara along with the famous Indian actor Jimmy Shergill.
In the coming years, she worked in popular movies like Zeher and Fareb, where she was cast first time along with her sister Shilpa Shetty.
Shamita is associated with multi-star-cast projects like Cash and Bewafa.
Shamita Shetty In Cash
She has showcased her interior designing skills and also designed properties like Royalty, Chandigarh losis spa and few other properties abroad. Shamita owns a self-registered company called Golden Leaf interiors.
CONTROVERSY
- She was surrounded by controversy when a photographer took her photo in a very lumbersome wardrobe malfunction.
- She was one of the most controversial contestants inside the house of Bigg Boss Season 3.
FAVOURITES
- Shamita Shetty likes to eat Pasta with arrabbiata sauce, apple pie, and chocolates.
- Her favourite celebrities are Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, and R Madhavan.
- she likes to dine at Frangipani in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- She loves to spend her holidays in Egypt.
- Shamita is a fitness enthusiast and she likes gymming.
FACTS
- She loves to work out at the gym and do Yoga.
- She has won the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year in 2001.
- She promotes the different brands like Aldo, Audi, and IIJAS Jewellery exhibition.
- She is very close to her sister Shilpa Shetty.
JOURNEY IN BIGG BOSS (SEASON 15)
Shamita Shetty is all set to play second stanza of her life. To explore new burdensome, the actress has acquired the offer from Bigg Boss Season 15 and is presently locked inside the house. The reality show house is desired for making arguments and Shamita Shetty is standing in the middle of the same. She has kept it simple yet distinction till now. The actress has walked in the house with a solitary motive to win the game and she is not going to be an accessible deal for anyone inside the house.
Shamita Shetty In Bigg Boss OTT
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