Shilpa Shetty Kundra (born Ashwini Shetty on 8 June 1975) is an
Indian actress and television personality. She made her screen debut in the thriller
Baazigar (1993) which gained her first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. She had intermittent success in the rest of the decade, such as in the action films
Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) and
Jaanwar (1999). The romantic drama
Dhadkan (2000) marked a turning point in Shetty's career. This was followed by roles in
Indian (2001) and
Rishtey (2002), which earned her a second Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Shetty received praise for playing a woman with AIDS in the drama
Phir Milenge (2004), ...
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