Shilpa Shetty is credited to be amongst the top tremendous talents of the Hindi Film Industry. Well known for her perfection in acting & dance, Shetty is also one of the fittest & sassiest actresses of B-Town. Shilpa made her starry debut in the Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol co-starrer, Baazigar, which was a blockbuster hit of its time. The actress has been a part of numerous mega hits including Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Dhadkan, Indian, Rishtey, Dus & many more. Her sizzling chartbuster track, Shut Up & Bounce, from K-Jo’s film Dostana broke all the records of popularity because of Shetty’s hot dance moves & charisma. The Tulu Girl has also judged high-rated television shows like India’s Got Talent & Super Dancer.
Shilpa Shetty turns 49 today! In an exclusive flashback podcast with Lehren, The B’day girl once got candid about her roles in films, travelling, family, food, cars & a lot more.
On being asked about dictating the directors to change or modify her character a bit in accordance to her choice, Shilpa revealed that a filmmaker only chooses an actor as he/she feels that the artist is perfect for the role. She added being a director’s actor who only considers to suggest some changes if required which would in-turn add some improving element to the same. Shetty mentioned being a film addict who loves to watch unlimited movies & stated that Dev Anand’s Guide is her favourite film which was ahead of its time.
The Dus artist said that Switzerland & Maldives are her favourite travel destinations. She also sarcastically shared about denying her identity of being The Shilpa Shetty when not in a mood to be recognised by people on the streets of Mumbai. Shilpa added that she likes cooking & can prepare Chinese/Italian cuisines & jokes that her family members can only tell how tasty or bad the dish is!
The Bastain owner also disclosed a secret of not driving a car at any cost as she’s scared of traffic. She added presenting her parents with a Mercedes car on their wedding anniversary which was a great moment of pride for the entire Shetty Family. Being a family oriented person the Dhadkan girl concluded by saying that she’s super possessive of her family & loves them to the fullest.