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{{Short description|Indian film actress (born 1979)}}
{{Short description|Indian actress (born 1979)}}
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| image        = Shamita Shetty graces the red carpet of Lakme Fashion Week 2018 (08) (cropped).jpg
| image        = Shamita Shetty graces the red carpet of Lakme Fashion Week 2018 (08) (cropped).jpg
| caption      = Shetty at Lakme Fashion Week 2018
| caption      = Shetty at Lakme Fashion Week 2018
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1979|02|02|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web |title=R Madhavan, Shilpa Shetty, Karishma Tanna, Upen Patel and others attend Shamita Shetty's birthday bash|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/r-madhavan-shilpa-shetty-karishma-tanna-upen-patel-others-attend-shamita-shettys-birthday-bash-665669|website=International Business Times}}</ref>
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1979|02|02|df=y}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty celebrates birthday with Shilpa Shetty and mom Sunanda, Raj Kundra joins them|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shamita-shetty-celebrates-birthday-with-shilpa-shetty-and-mom-sunanda-raj-kundra-joins-them-see-pics-101643795171226.html|access-date=|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
| birth_place  = [[Mangalore, Karnataka]], India
| birth_place  = [[Mumbai, Maharashtra]], India
| education    = {{ubl|[[Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics]], [[Mumbai]]|[[SNDT Women's University]], [[Mumbai]]|[[Central Saint Martins]], [[London]]}}
| education    = {{ubl|[[Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics]], [[Mumbai]]|[[SNDT Women's University]], [[Mumbai]]|[[Central Saint Martins]], [[London]]}}
| occupation  = {{hlist|Actress|model|[[interior designer]]}}
| occupation  = {{hlist|Actress|model|[[interior designer]]}}
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'''Shamita Shetty''' (born 2 February 1979)<ref>{{cite web|date=|title=Birthday girl Shamita Shetty turns 35, parties with sis, Bipasha|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/birthday-shamita-shetty-35-shilpa-shetty-kundra-bipasha-basu/1/341306.html|url-status=live|access-date=|website=India Today}}</ref> is an Indian [[Bollywood]] actress, model and [[interior designer]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shamita Shetty on her interior design career|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/shamita-shetty-on-her-interior-design-career-1.1993656|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Gulf News|language=en}}</ref> She made her Hindi film debut in the multi-starrer [[Blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]] musical romance film ''[[Mohabbatein]]'' (2000), which earned her phenomenal fame and earned her the [[IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Did you know that Shamita Shetty had turned down the Aamir Khan starrer ‘Lagaan’ for ‘Mohabbatein’?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/did-you-know-that-shamita-shetty-had-turned-down-the-aamir-khan-starrer-lagaan-for-mohabbatein/articleshow/79143659.cms|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
'''Shamita Shetty''' (born 2 February 1979)<ref>{{cite web|date=|title=Birthday girl Shamita Shetty turns 35, parties with sis, Bipasha|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/birthday-shamita-shetty-35-shilpa-shetty-kundra-bipasha-basu/1/341306.html|url-status=live|access-date=|website=India Today}}</ref> is an Indian [[Bollywood]] actress, model and [[interior designer]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shamita Shetty on her interior design career|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/shamita-shetty-on-her-interior-design-career-1.1993656|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Gulf News|language=en}}</ref> She made her Hindi film debut in the musical romance film ''[[Mohabbatein]]'' (2000), which earned her the [[IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Did you know that Shamita Shetty had turned down the Aamir Khan starrer ‘Lagaan’ for ‘Mohabbatein’?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/did-you-know-that-shamita-shetty-had-turned-down-the-aamir-khan-starrer-lagaan-for-mohabbatein/articleshow/79143659.cms|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>


She went on to do films including ''[[Bewafaa (2005 film)|Bewafaa]]'' (2005) and ''[[Cash (2007 film)|Cash]]'' (2007).<ref>{{cite web|title=Shamita Shetty rings in her birthday in style with sister Shilpa Shetty and friends|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/bollywood-celebs-and-their-birthday-celebrations/Shamita-Shetty-rings-in-her-birthday-in-style-with-sister-Shilpa-Shetty-and-friends/photostory/62753822.cms|url-status=live|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Following this, she participated in several reality television shows like ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 3)|Bigg Boss 3]]'' (2009) and ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'' (2015).<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Fracturing nose in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa to down with dengue in Khatron Ke Khiladi; a look at Bigg Boss 15 contestant Shamita Shetty’s reality TV stints|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/fracturing-nose-in-jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-to-down-with-dengue-in-khatron-ke-khiladi-a-look-at-bigg-boss-15-contestant-shamita-shettys-reality-tv-stints/photostory/87424489.cms|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Later, she was a contestant on the stunt-based show ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9|Khatron Ke Khiladi 9]]'' (2019) and the game reality series ''[[Bigg Boss OTT]]'' (2021) and ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 15)|Bigg Boss 15]]'' (2021–2022).
She went on to do films including ''[[Bewafaa (2005 film)|Bewafaa]]'' (2005) and ''[[Cash (2007 film)|Cash]]'' (2007).<ref>{{cite web|title=Shamita Shetty rings in her birthday in style with sister Shilpa Shetty and friends|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/bollywood-celebs-and-their-birthday-celebrations/Shamita-Shetty-rings-in-her-birthday-in-style-with-sister-Shilpa-Shetty-and-friends/photostory/62753822.cms|url-status=live|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Following this, she participated in several reality television shows like ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 3)|Bigg Boss 3]]'' (2009) and ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'' (2015).<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Fracturing nose in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa to down with dengue in Khatron Ke Khiladi; a look at Bigg Boss 15 contestant Shamita Shetty’s reality TV stints|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/fracturing-nose-in-jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-to-down-with-dengue-in-khatron-ke-khiladi-a-look-at-bigg-boss-15-contestant-shamita-shettys-reality-tv-stints/photostory/87424489.cms|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Later, she was a finalist on the stunt-based show ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9|Khatron Ke Khiladi 9]]'' (2019) and the game reality series ''[[Bigg Boss OTT]]'' (2021) and ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 15)|Bigg Boss 15]]'' (2021–2022).<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Bigg Boss 15: Why the righteous and brave Shamita Shetty deserves to take the trophy home|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/bigg-boss-15-why-the-righteous-and-brave-shamita-shetty-deserves-to-take-the-trophy-home-101643254104312.html|access-date=|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Shetty was born in a [[Tulu people|Tulu]] speaking [[Bunt (community)|bunt]] family, in Mangalore.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bigg Boss 15 contestant Shamita Shetty's family, education and career|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-15-contestant-shamita-shettys-family-education-and-career/articleshow/86678436.cms|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Her late father Surendra and her mother Sunanda were [[Manufacturing|manufacturers]] of tamper-proof water caps in the [[pharmaceutical]] industry. She is [[Shilpa Shetty]]'s sister.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jeetni chahiye iss baar: Shilpa Shetty asks paps to vote for sister Shamita Shetty on ‘Bigg Boss 15’|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-jeetni-chahiye-iss-baar-shilpa-shetty-asks-paps-to-vote-for-sister-shamita-shetty-on-bigg-boss-15-2926315/amp|url-status=live|access-date=|website=DNA India}}</ref>
Shetty was born in a [[Tulu people|Tulu]] speaking [[Bunt (community)|bunt]] family, in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bigg Boss 15 contestant Shamita Shetty's family, education and career|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-15-contestant-shamita-shettys-family-education-and-career/articleshow/86678436.cms|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Her late father Surendra and her mother Sunanda were [[Manufacturing|manufacturers]] of tamper-proof water caps in the [[pharmaceutical]] industry. [[Shilpa Shetty]] is her elder sister.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jeetni chahiye iss baar: Shilpa Shetty asks paps to vote for sister Shamita Shetty on ‘Bigg Boss 15’|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-jeetni-chahiye-iss-baar-shilpa-shetty-asks-paps-to-vote-for-sister-shamita-shetty-on-bigg-boss-15-2926315/amp|url-status=live|access-date=|website=DNA India}}</ref>


She did her schooling from St. Anthony's Girls' High School, Mumbai. After completing her degree in commerce from [[Sydenham College|Sydenham college]], Shetty did a fashion designing diploma from [[SNDT|SNDT College]], [[Mumbai]]. After this, she started her internship with fashion designer [[Manish Malhotra]], but Manish saw a spark in her and suggested to prep her for her acting career. In 2011, Shetty decided to follow her passion in interior design.<ref>{{cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty: Filmmakers just assumed I'm not interested in acting and films|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/shamita-shetty-filmmakers-just-assumed-i-m-not-interested-in-acting-and-films/story-KRm21IkpNHsgseFsDAtsuM.html|url-status=live|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> Her first solo project was Royalty, a club in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shamita Shetty has design plans|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-shamita-shetty-has-design-plans-1813680|url-status=live|access-date=|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> Later, her love for interior design pushed her to do a diploma from [[Central Saint Martins]] and [[Inchbald School of Design]] in [[London]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Profile|url=http://goldenleafinteriors.com/profile.html|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Golden Leaf Interiors}}</ref>
She did her schooling from St. Anthony's Girls' High School, Mumbai. After completing her degree in commerce from [[Sydenham College|Sydenham college]], Shetty did a fashion designing diploma from [[SNDT|SNDT College]], [[Mumbai]]. After this, she started her internship with fashion designer [[Manish Malhotra]], but Manish saw a spark in her and suggested to prep her for her acting career. In 2011, Shetty decided to follow her passion in interior design.<ref>{{cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty: Filmmakers just assumed I'm not interested in acting and films|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/shamita-shetty-filmmakers-just-assumed-i-m-not-interested-in-acting-and-films/story-KRm21IkpNHsgseFsDAtsuM.html|url-status=live|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> Her first solo project was Royalty, a club in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shamita Shetty has design plans|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-shamita-shetty-has-design-plans-1813680|url-status=live|access-date=|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> Later, her love for interior design pushed her to do a diploma from [[Central Saint Martins]] and [[Inchbald School of Design]] in [[London]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Profile|url=http://goldenleafinteriors.com/profile.html|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Golden Leaf Interiors}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
===Health and fitness===
Shetty is a fitness and wellness enthusiast who promotes yoga and meditation.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Shamita Shetty talks all about being fit at 40 as she features on The Lifestyle Journalist magazine’s cover|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/shamita-shetty-talks-all-about-being-fit-at-40-as-she-features-on-the-lifestyle-journalist-magazine-cover/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty: Workout is the best thing to do in self-quarantine|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/workout-is-the-best-thing-to-do-in-self-quarantine-shamita-shetty/story-SjpMa3aIvnDOlvHTE3YzVL.html|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
Shetty is a fitness and wellness enthusiast.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Shamita Shetty talks all about being fit at 40 as she features on The Lifestyle Journalist magazine’s cover|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/shamita-shetty-talks-all-about-being-fit-at-40-as-she-features-on-the-lifestyle-journalist-magazine-cover/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref> She focuses on exercise, yoga and meditation to keep herself fit.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty: Workout is the best thing to do in self-quarantine|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/workout-is-the-best-thing-to-do-in-self-quarantine-shamita-shetty/story-SjpMa3aIvnDOlvHTE3YzVL.html|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> She promotes cultivating a healthy lifestyle and consuming food that is rich in proteins.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=EXCLUSIVE: Shamita Shetty gives a break down of what she eats in a day to maintain a healthy lifestyle|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/exclusive-shamita-shetty-gives-a-break-down-of-what-she-eats-in-a-day-to-maintain-a-healthy-lifestyle/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref> Shetty suggests drinking a lot of water, eating nuts and avoiding packaged food items.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=I don’t diet: Shamita Shetty’s simple fitness formula|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/fitness/i-don-t-diet-shamita-shetty-s-simple-fitness-formula/story-eUlbpN3NBLI2XDexEGC7NI.html|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> She suffers from [[colitis]] and is [[Lactose intolerance|lactose intolerant]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=The diet Shamita Shetty made popular in Bigg Boss! Do you need to follow it?|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/the-diet-shamita-shetty-made-popular-in-bigg-boss-do-you-need-to-follow-it/photostory/87716610.cms|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=What is colitis, the condition Shamita Shetty opened up about on Bigg Boss 15?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/bigg-boss-15-shamita-shetty-back-wildcard-diet-glutenfree-7632381/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===''Mohabbatein'' and early success (2000–2013)===
===''Mohabbatein'' and early success (2000–2013)===
Shetty made her film debut in 2000 with the [[Yash Raj Films]] movie ''[[Mohabbatein]]'', directed by [[Aditya Chopra]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mohabbatein revisited: Kim Sharma shares old pic with Shamita Shetty. Oh God, says Preeti Jhangiani|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/mohabbatein-revisited-kim-sharma-shares-old-pic-with-shamita-shetty-oh-god-says-preeti-jhangiani-1648349-2020-02-20|url-status=live|access-date=|website=India Today}}</ref> Her portrayal of Ishika earned her the 2001 [[IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female]]. Soon after, she gave hit dance numbers to [[Bollywood]], including Sharara Sharara in ''[[Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai]]'' (2001) and Chori Pe Chori in ''[[Saathiya (film)|Saathiya]]'' (2002). She was appreciated for her acting in the film ''[[Zeher]]'' (2005), for which she was nominated for the [[Stardust Awards|Stardust Award]] as Star of the Year Female (2006). She worked with her sister [[Shilpa Shetty]] in the film ''[[Fareb (2005 film)|Fareb]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shilpa and Shamita shoot for an ad together|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/Shilpa-and-Shamita-shoot-for-an-ad-together-174070|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Mid-day|language=en}}</ref> She also starred in multi-star projects like ''[[Bewafaa (2005 film)|Bewafa]]'' (2005) and ''[[Cash]]'' (2007). In 2009, she participated in the reality television series ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss 3]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty: Going into Bigg Boss was a challenge that went completely against my personality|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shamita-shetty-going-into-bigg-boss-was-a-challenge-that-went-completely-against-my-personality-1650169.html|url-status=live|website=News18}}</ref> After 42 days, she left the show to attend her sister [[Shilpa Shetty]]'s wedding.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Shamita-upset-with-Bigg-Boss/articleshow/5242248.cms |title=Shamita upset with Bigg Boss |work=The Times of India}}</ref> She was the only contestant who wasn't nominated even once during her stay in the ''[[Bigg Boss]]'' house.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Women dominate in Bigg Boss 3|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/women-dominate-in-bigg-boss-3/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
Shetty made her film debut in 2000 with the [[Yash Raj Films]] movie ''[[Mohabbatein]]'', directed by [[Aditya Chopra]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mohabbatein revisited: Kim Sharma shares old pic with Shamita Shetty. Oh God, says Preeti Jhangiani|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/mohabbatein-revisited-kim-sharma-shares-old-pic-with-shamita-shetty-oh-god-says-preeti-jhangiani-1648349-2020-02-20|url-status=live|access-date=|website=India Today}}</ref> Her portrayal of Ishika earned her the 2001 [[IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female]]. Soon after, she gave hit dance numbers to [[Bollywood]], including Sharara Sharara in ''[[Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai]]'' (2002), Chori Pe Chori in ''[[Saathiya (film)|Saathiya]]'' (2002) and Mind Blowing Mahiya in ''[[Cash (2007 film)|Cash]]'' (2007).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shamita Shetty: There's lot more to me, haven't really expressed myself|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/shamita-shetty-theres-lot-more-to-me-havent-really-expressed-myself-780786|access-date=|website=NDTV}}</ref> She was appreciated for her acting in the film ''[[Zeher]]'' (2005), for which she was nominated for the [[Stardust Awards|Stardust Award]] as Star of the Year Female (2006). She worked with her sister [[Shilpa Shetty]] in the film ''[[Fareb (2005 film)|Fareb]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shilpa and Shamita shoot for an ad together|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/Shilpa-and-Shamita-shoot-for-an-ad-together-174070|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Mid-day|language=en}}</ref> She also starred in multi-star projects like ''[[Bewafaa (2005 film)|Bewafaa]]'' (2005) and ''Cash'' (2007). In 2009, she participated in the reality television series ''[[Bigg Boss 3]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty: Going into Bigg Boss was a challenge that went completely against my personality|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/shamita-shetty-going-into-bigg-boss-was-a-challenge-that-went-completely-against-my-personality-1650169.html|url-status=live|website=News18}}</ref> After 42 days, she left the show to attend her sister [[Shilpa Shetty]]'s wedding.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Shamita-upset-with-Bigg-Boss/articleshow/5242248.cms |title=Shamita upset with Bigg Boss |work=The Times of India}}</ref> She was the only contestant who wasn't nominated even once during her stay in the ''[[Bigg Boss]]'' house.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Women dominate in Bigg Boss 3|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/women-dominate-in-bigg-boss-3/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>


===Focus on interior design and entrepreneurship (2013–2017)===  
===Focus on interior design and entrepreneurship (2013–2017)===
Alongside her acting career, Shetty decided to focus on her passion for interior designing.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=If I am part of a competition, I want to win|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/if-i-am-part-of-a-competition-i-want-to-win/20150707.htm|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref> After completing an interior designing course in [[London]] and finishing an internship with an architect's firm, she launched her own interior designing company ''Golden Leaf Interiors''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty: Interior designing naturally happened to me|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/Shamita-Shetty--Interior-designing-naturally-happened-to-me-Bollywood-news-18072165|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Mid-day|language=en}}</ref> Her first interior designing project was Royalty, a club in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royalty Club|url=http://goldenleafinteriors.com/project.html|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Golden Leaf Interiors}}</ref> She designed her sister, [[Shilpa Shetty]]'s son Viaan's room.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita talks about her latest design|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/shamita-talks-about-her-latest-design/story-knQoJntLv8QPKYYbBu3sMM.html|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> She won the Best Interior Design Award at the Asia Spa Awards for designing Chandigarh Iosis Spa.
Alongside her acting career, Shetty decided to focus on her passion for interior designing.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=If I am part of a competition, I want to win|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/if-i-am-part-of-a-competition-i-want-to-win/20150707.htm|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref> After completing an interior designing course in [[London]] and finishing an internship with an architect's firm, she launched her own interior designing company ''Golden Leaf Interiors''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty: Interior designing naturally happened to me|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/Shamita-Shetty--Interior-designing-naturally-happened-to-me-Bollywood-news-18072165|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Mid-day|language=en}}</ref> Her first interior designing project was Royalty, a club in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royalty Club|url=http://goldenleafinteriors.com/project.html|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Golden Leaf Interiors}}</ref> She designed her sister, [[Shilpa Shetty]]'s son Viaan's room.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita talks about her latest design|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/shamita-talks-about-her-latest-design/story-knQoJntLv8QPKYYbBu3sMM.html|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> She won the Best Interior Design Award at the Asia Spa Awards for designing Chandigarh Iosis Spa.


===Further work, ''Bigg Boss'' and recognition (2017–present)===
===Further work, ''Bigg Boss'' and recognition (2017–present)===
In 2017, Shetty appeared on the dancing reality show ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]''.<ref>{{cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty wins Dance Marathon on Jhalak Reloaded|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shamita-shetty-wins-dance-marathon-on-jhalak-reloaded/|url-status=live|website=Indian Express}}</ref> She then starred in [[Voot]]'s comedy web series ''Yo Ke Hua Bro'', also co-starring [[Aparshakti Khurana]], [[Gaurav Pandey]] and [[Ridhima Pandit]].<ref>{{cite web|date=|title=Getting some interesting projects in web space: Shamita Shetty|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/getting-interesting-projects-web-space-shamita-shetty-1502578765.html|url-status=live|website=The Statesman}}</ref> In 2019, she participated in [[Colors TV]]'s stunt reality show ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi]]'', ending up as the third runner up.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shamita Shetty begins Khatron Ke Khiladi shoot after recovering from dengue; see pics|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/reality-tv/story/shamita-shetty-begins-khatron-ke-khiladi-shoot-after-recovering-from-dengue-see-pics-1299372-2018-07-29|url-status=live|access-date=|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> In 2020, she starred in the film ''The Tenant'' as Meera.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=WHOA! Shamita Shetty gets inked, albeit for a role in The Tenant|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/whoa-shamita-shetty-gets-inked-albeit-role-tenant/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> Shetty then portrayed Kavita Tharoor in [[ZEE5]]'s thriller film ''[[Black Widows (web series)|Black Widows]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=|title=Black Widows symbolises women taking back power|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/black-widows-symbolises-women-taking-back-power/article33336791.ece|access-date=|issn=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty on Black Widows: Everything happens at the right time|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/shamita-shetty-on-black-widows-everything-happens-at-the-right-time-23153824|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Mid-day|language=en}}</ref> [[The Indian Express]] said that “Shamita Shetty brings a vivaciousness to her role.”<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Black Widows Review: Eclectic array of cast and powerful stories of three women, with a twisted plot. Best yearender series of 2020|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/sponsored-entertainment/black-widows-review-eclectic-array-of-cast-and-powerful-stories-of-three-women-with-a-twisted-plot-best-yearender-series-of-2020/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> In 2021, ''The Tenant'' was screened at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Tenant {{!}} IFFLA|url=https://www.indianfilmfestival.org/films/the-tenant/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Indian Film Festival|language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2017, Shetty appeared on the dancing reality show ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]''.<ref>{{cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty wins Dance Marathon on Jhalak Reloaded|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shamita-shetty-wins-dance-marathon-on-jhalak-reloaded/|url-status=live|website=Indian Express}}</ref> She then starred in [[Voot]]'s comedy web series ''Yo Ke Hua Bro'', also co-starring [[Aparshakti Khurana]], [[Gaurav Pandey]] and [[Ridhima Pandit]].<ref>{{cite web|date=|title=Getting some interesting projects in web space: Shamita Shetty|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/getting-interesting-projects-web-space-shamita-shetty-1502578765.html|url-status=live|website=The Statesman}}</ref> In 2019, she participated in [[Colors TV]]'s stunt reality show ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi]]'', ending up as the third runner up.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shamita Shetty begins Khatron Ke Khiladi shoot after recovering from dengue; see pics|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/reality-tv/story/shamita-shetty-begins-khatron-ke-khiladi-shoot-after-recovering-from-dengue-see-pics-1299372-2018-07-29|url-status=live|access-date=|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> In 2020, she starred in the film ''The Tenant'' as Meera.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=WHOA! Shamita Shetty gets inked, albeit for a role in The Tenant|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/whoa-shamita-shetty-gets-inked-albeit-role-tenant/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> Shetty then portrayed Kavita Tharoor in [[ZEE5]]'s thriller film ''[[Black Widows (web series)|Black Widows]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=|title=Black Widows symbolises women taking back power|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/black-widows-symbolises-women-taking-back-power/article33336791.ece|access-date=|issn=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty on Black Widows: Everything happens at the right time|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/shamita-shetty-on-black-widows-everything-happens-at-the-right-time-23153824|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Mid-day|language=en}}</ref> [[The Indian Express]] said that “Shamita Shetty brings a vivaciousness to her role.”<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Black Widows Review: Eclectic array of cast and powerful stories of three women, with a twisted plot. Best yearender series of 2020|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/sponsored-entertainment/black-widows-review-eclectic-array-of-cast-and-powerful-stories-of-three-women-with-a-twisted-plot-best-yearender-series-of-2020/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> In 2021, ''The Tenant'' was screened at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Tenant {{!}} IFFLA|url=https://www.indianfilmfestival.org/films/the-tenant/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Indian Film Festival|language=en-US}}</ref> It won the Best Film Award at the Indian Film Festival Stuttgart 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Excited that The Tenant won the audience award for best film at the Indian film festival of Stuttgart!|url=https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/p/CR0D8-nMRlr/|access-date=|website=Instagram}}</ref>


In September 2021, she participated in [[Voot]]'s ''[[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi season 1)|Bigg Boss OTT]]'', finishing as the second runner up.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Bigg Boss 15 contestant Shamita Shetty: ‘Tired of being just a prop in the finale of every reality show’|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-15-contestant-shamita-shetty-tired-of-being-prop-in-the-finale-reality-show-raqesh-bapat-7548341/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> In October, she participated in [[Colors TV]]'s ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 15)|Bigg Boss 15]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-10-12|title=Bigg Boss 15: Shamita Shetty takes a stand against Jay Bhanushali and tackles 6 boys down for task|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/bigg-boss-15-shamita-shetty-takes-stand-jay-bhanushali-tackles-6-boys-task/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref> She became the first captain of the season, and the only contestant to become the captain twice.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bigg Boss 15: Shamita Shetty becomes first captain of the controversial reality show|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-15-shamita-shetty-becomes-first-captain-of-the-controversial-reality-show/articleshow/86873543.cms|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Shamita Shetty becomes new captain of Bigg Boss house; pictures go viral|url=https://m.photos.timesofindia.com/tv/shows/shamita-shetty-becomes-new-captain-of-bigg-boss-house-pictures-go-viral/articleshow/88849210.cms|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Shetty also won the Style Icon Award in a task.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Bigg Boss 15: Shamita Shetty rocks the 90s look; wins the style icon award|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/bigg-boss-15-shamita-shetty-rocks-90s-look-wins-style-icon-award/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref>
In September 2021, she participated in [[Voot]]'s ''[[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi season 1)|Bigg Boss OTT]]'', finishing as the second runner up.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Bigg Boss 15 contestant Shamita Shetty: ‘Tired of being just a prop in the finale of every reality show’|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-15-contestant-shamita-shetty-tired-of-being-prop-in-the-finale-reality-show-raqesh-bapat-7548341/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> In October, she participated in [[Colors TV]]'s ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 15)|Bigg Boss 15]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=Bigg Boss 15: Shamita Shetty takes a stand against Jay Bhanushali and tackles 6 boys down for task|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/bigg-boss-15-shamita-shetty-takes-stand-jay-bhanushali-tackles-6-boys-task/|url-status=live|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref> She became the first and the last captain of the season, and the only contestant to become the captain twice.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bigg Boss 15: Shamita Shetty becomes first captain of the controversial reality show|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-15-shamita-shetty-becomes-first-captain-of-the-controversial-reality-show/articleshow/86873543.cms|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Shamita Shetty becomes new captain of Bigg Boss house; pictures go viral|url=https://m.photos.timesofindia.com/tv/shows/shamita-shetty-becomes-new-captain-of-bigg-boss-house-pictures-go-viral/articleshow/88849210.cms|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Shetty also won the Style Icon Award.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Bigg Boss 15: Shamita Shetty rocks the 90s look; wins the style icon award|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/bigg-boss-15-shamita-shetty-rocks-90s-look-wins-style-icon-award/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref> She finished her journey as the third runner up.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Bigg Boss 15 finale: Shamita Shetty gets eliminated|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-15-finale-shamita-shetty-evicted-7748693/|access-date=|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>


==Philanthropy==
==Philanthropy==
In 2012, Shetty walked the ramp for charity fashion show ''Caring With Style'' to raise money for children suffering from cancer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Celebrities walk for a cause|url=https://m.rediff.com/getahead/report/slide-show-1-video-celebs-walk-for-a-cause-fashion-show/20120704.htm|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Rediff}}</ref> In 2013, she starred in ''Betiyaan'', a government initiated social cause music video for the [[Save the girl child|Save The Girl Child]] campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Music for a cause|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/music-for-a-cause/1128145/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>  
In 2012, Shetty walked the ramp for charity fashion show ''Caring With Style'' to raise money for children suffering from cancer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Celebrities walk for a cause|url=https://m.rediff.com/getahead/report/slide-show-1-video-celebs-walk-for-a-cause-fashion-show/20120704.htm|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Rediff}}</ref> In 2013, she starred in ''Betiyaan'', a government initiated social cause music video for the [[Save the girl child|Save The Girl Child]] campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Music for a cause|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/music-for-a-cause/1128145/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>


In 2017, Shetty collaborated with an NGO that is dedicated to the cause of providing care for stray and abandoned cats.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty launches initiative to protect stray cats|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/shamita-shetty-launches-initiative-to-protect-stray-cats-18806168|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Mid-day|language=en}}</ref> She also walked the ramp for Roopa Vohra at the fashion show for a social cause ''She Matters''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Shamita Shetty and Saiyami Kher walk for Roopa Vohra|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/shamita-shetty-saiyami-kher-walk-roopa-vohra/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref> In 2018, she joined hands with Help Age India, an NGO that works for the welfare of the elderly. Shetty took part in a digital literacy initiative and said that familiarising the elderly with latest technology is crucial in keeping them connected.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty shares emojis with the elderly|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/Shamita-Shetty-shares-emojis-with-the-elderly-402045|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Mid-day|language=en}}</ref>
In 2017, Shetty collaborated with an NGO that is dedicated to the cause of providing care for stray and abandoned cats.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty launches initiative to protect stray cats|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/shamita-shetty-launches-initiative-to-protect-stray-cats-18806168|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Mid-day|language=en}}</ref> She also walked the ramp for Roopa Vohra at the fashion show for a social cause ''She Matters''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Shamita Shetty and Saiyami Kher walk for Roopa Vohra|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/shamita-shetty-saiyami-kher-walk-roopa-vohra/|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Bollywood Hungama|language=en}}</ref> In 2018, she joined hands with Help Age India, an NGO that works for the welfare of the elderly. Shetty took part in a digital literacy initiative and said that familiarising the elderly with latest technology is crucial in keeping them connected.<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=Shamita Shetty shares emojis with the elderly|url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/Shamita-Shetty-shares-emojis-with-the-elderly-402045|url-status=live|access-date=|website=Mid-day|language=en}}</ref>
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Shamita Shetty
Shetty at Lakme Fashion Week 2018
Born (1979-02-02) 2 February 1979 (age 47)[1]
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Education
Occupation
Years active2000–present
Notable work
Relatives

Shamita Shetty (born 2 February 1979)[2] is an Indian Bollywood actress, model and interior designer.[3] She made her Hindi film debut in the musical romance film Mohabbatein (2000), which earned her the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female.[4]

She went on to do films including Bewafaa (2005) and Cash (2007).[5] Following this, she participated in several reality television shows like Bigg Boss 3 (2009) and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2015).[6] Later, she was a finalist on the stunt-based show Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 (2019) and the game reality series Bigg Boss OTT (2021) and Bigg Boss 15 (2021–2022).[7]

Early life

Shetty was born in a Tulu speaking bunt family, in Mumbai.[8] Her late father Surendra and her mother Sunanda were manufacturers of tamper-proof water caps in the pharmaceutical industry. Shilpa Shetty is her elder sister.[9]

She did her schooling from St. Anthony's Girls' High School, Mumbai. After completing her degree in commerce from Sydenham college, Shetty did a fashion designing diploma from SNDT College, Mumbai. After this, she started her internship with fashion designer Manish Malhotra, but Manish saw a spark in her and suggested to prep her for her acting career. In 2011, Shetty decided to follow her passion in interior design.[10] Her first solo project was Royalty, a club in Mumbai.[11] Later, her love for interior design pushed her to do a diploma from Central Saint Martins and Inchbald School of Design in London.[12]

Personal life

Shetty is a fitness and wellness enthusiast who promotes yoga and meditation.[13][14]

Career

Mohabbatein and early success (2000–2013)

Shetty made her film debut in 2000 with the Yash Raj Films movie Mohabbatein, directed by Aditya Chopra.[15] Her portrayal of Ishika earned her the 2001 IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female. Soon after, she gave hit dance numbers to Bollywood, including Sharara Sharara in Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002), Chori Pe Chori in Saathiya (2002) and Mind Blowing Mahiya in Cash (2007).[16] She was appreciated for her acting in the film Zeher (2005), for which she was nominated for the Stardust Award as Star of the Year Female (2006). She worked with her sister Shilpa Shetty in the film Fareb.[17] She also starred in multi-star projects like Bewafaa (2005) and Cash (2007). In 2009, she participated in the reality television series Bigg Boss 3.[18] After 42 days, she left the show to attend her sister Shilpa Shetty's wedding.[19] She was the only contestant who wasn't nominated even once during her stay in the Bigg Boss house.[20]

Focus on interior design and entrepreneurship (2013–2017)

Alongside her acting career, Shetty decided to focus on her passion for interior designing.[21] After completing an interior designing course in London and finishing an internship with an architect's firm, she launched her own interior designing company Golden Leaf Interiors.[22] Her first interior designing project was Royalty, a club in Mumbai.[23] She designed her sister, Shilpa Shetty's son Viaan's room.[24] She won the Best Interior Design Award at the Asia Spa Awards for designing Chandigarh Iosis Spa.

Further work, Bigg Boss and recognition (2017–present)

In 2017, Shetty appeared on the dancing reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.[25] She then starred in Voot's comedy web series Yo Ke Hua Bro, also co-starring Aparshakti Khurana, Gaurav Pandey and Ridhima Pandit.[26] In 2019, she participated in Colors TV's stunt reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, ending up as the third runner up.[27] In 2020, she starred in the film The Tenant as Meera.[28] Shetty then portrayed Kavita Tharoor in ZEE5's thriller film Black Widows.[29][30] The Indian Express said that “Shamita Shetty brings a vivaciousness to her role.”[31] In 2021, The Tenant was screened at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.[32] It won the Best Film Award at the Indian Film Festival Stuttgart 2021.[33]

In September 2021, she participated in Voot's Bigg Boss OTT, finishing as the second runner up.[34] In October, she participated in Colors TV's Bigg Boss 15.[35] She became the first and the last captain of the season, and the only contestant to become the captain twice.[36][37] Shetty also won the Style Icon Award.[38] She finished her journey as the third runner up.[39]

Philanthropy

In 2012, Shetty walked the ramp for charity fashion show Caring With Style to raise money for children suffering from cancer.[40] In 2013, she starred in Betiyaan, a government initiated social cause music video for the Save The Girl Child campaign.[41]

In 2017, Shetty collaborated with an NGO that is dedicated to the cause of providing care for stray and abandoned cats.[42] She also walked the ramp for Roopa Vohra at the fashion show for a social cause She Matters.[43] In 2018, she joined hands with Help Age India, an NGO that works for the welfare of the elderly. Shetty took part in a digital literacy initiative and said that familiarising the elderly with latest technology is crucial in keeping them connected.[44]

In 2019, Shetty flagged off a walkathon on the International Day for Older Persons, vouching for the government to increase pension for the elderly.[45] Shetty visits an orphanage on her birthday every year and spends time with the elderly, bringing them packed surprises.[46]

Brands, other work and media image

Brands and associations

Shetty has endorsed Pantene with sister Shilpa Shetty for a year. She has been associated with brands and companies like Aldo, Audi and the IIFJAS Jewellery exhibition.[47][48][49]

Rampwalks

In 2016, Shetty walked the ramp during Lakme Fashion Week for Divya Reddy.[50] In 2017, she walked the India International Jewellery Week ramp for Surya Golds.[51] She also walked the ramp for Swarovski Gemstones at GJC NITE 2019.[52][53] In 2020, she was the showstopper for designer Priya Machineni's spring collection at Lotus India Fashion Week.[54][55]

Magazine covers

Shetty has featured on covers of magazines like The Lifestyle Journalist, G Magazine, Stuff Magazine, iCraze, Women Fitness Magazine, Femina India and Fitlook Magazine.[56]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes Reference
2000 Mohabbatein Ishika Dhanrajgir IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year Female
2002 Raajjiyam Geeta Karthikeyan Tamil film
Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai Special appearance Song: Sharara Sharara
Saathiya Special appearance Song: Chori Pe Chori [57]
2003 Pilisthe Palukutha Shanti Telugu film
2004 Agnipankh Anjana
Wajahh: A Reason to Kill Ishita Singhania
2005 Fareb Ria Singhania
Zeher Sonia Mehra
Bewafaa Pallavi Arora
2006 Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse Megha
2007 Cash Shanaya Rao
Heyy Babyy Special appearance Song: Heyy Baby [58]
2008 Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors Special appearance Song: Tutari Baje [59]
2020 The Tenant Meera [60]

Web

Year Title Role Reference
2017 Yo Ke Hua Bro Suman Rao [61]
2020 Black Widows Kavita Tharoor [62]

Television

Year Title Role Notes References
2009 Bigg Boss 3 Contestant Walked: Day 42 [63][64]
2015 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 3rd place [65][66]
2019 Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 4th place [67][68]
2021 Bigg Boss OTT 3rd place [69][70]
2021–2022 Bigg Boss 15 4th place [71][72]

Music videos

Year Song Singer Music Label References
2013 Betiyaan Sunidhi Chauhan
Shankar Mahadevan 		Worldwide Records [73]
2019 Teri Maa Dolly Sidhu
Roop Sidhu 		T-Series [74][75]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Reference
2001 International Indian Film Academy Awards Star Debut of the Year Female Mohabbatein Won [76]
2006 Stardust Awards Star of the Year Female Zeher Nominated

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Shamita Shetty celebrates birthday with Shilpa Shetty and mom Sunanda, Raj Kundra joins them". Hindustan Times.
  2. ↑ "Birthday girl Shamita Shetty turns 35, parties with sis, Bipasha". India Today.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ "Shamita Shetty on her interior design career". Gulf News.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ "Did you know that Shamita Shetty had turned down the Aamir Khan starrer 'Lagaan' for 'Mohabbatein'?". The Times of India.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ↑ "Shamita Shetty rings in her birthday in style with sister Shilpa Shetty and friends". The Times of India.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ↑ "Fracturing nose in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa to down with dengue in Khatron Ke Khiladi; a look at Bigg Boss 15 contestant Shamita Shetty's reality TV stints". The Times of India.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ↑ "Bigg Boss 15: Why the righteous and brave Shamita Shetty deserves to take the trophy home". Hindustan Times.
  8. ↑ "Bigg Boss 15 contestant Shamita Shetty's family, education and career". The Times of India.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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  43. ↑ "Shamita Shetty and Saiyami Kher walk for Roopa Vohra". Bollywood Hungama.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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