Shilpa Anand
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Shilpa Anand is an Indian Model, television and movie actress. She is the younger sister of Sakshi Shivanand, a popular actress from Karnataka
.
. She studied at the Punjab University
, obtaining a Masters in Computer Applications (MCA), from 2000 to 2003.
actors such as Amitabh Bachchan
, Aamir Khan
etc.
She got her first lead role in the Bollywood film Iqaar By Chance
as Rashmi Mehra in 2006. She rose to stardom when she starred in the television series Dill Mill Gaye
, in which she played the protagonist
of Dr. Riddhima Gupta which made her a popular face of the TV world. She was nominated at several Awards ceremonies in 'Best Actress' category for her role in the show such as 'New Talent Awards in 2008'. She won the award alongside Karan Singh Grover
for the best on-screen couple in August 2008. Her contract with the production house ended in June 2008 and this consequenced her leaving the show and her role of Dr. Riddhima Gupta.
In March 2010, Shilpa did interview
with Star News
where she directly replied to her fans on Facebook and talked about her future career. There were talks in March 2010 that Shilpa would be returning to Dill Mill Gayye,. Shilpa returned to Dill Mill Gayye in June 2010. After two years of absence and producer's insistence she signed a contract for her return in the show in June 2010. The show ended on Oct 29, 2010.
Shilpa Anand who gained popularity with her role Dr Riddhima Gupta in Star One’s show Dill Mill Gayye is all set to act in a movie titled Alert-24/7. She will share screen space with none other than Sanjay Dutt
.which also features Ruslaan Mumtaz
and Raveena Tandon
.She is playing an investigative journalist.She says,I am an outgoing journalist who doesnt have any fears and can approach anyone with her questions.I will be seen opposite Ruslaan Mumtaz
.The movie is a take on corruption in politics.
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Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
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Personal life
Shilpa Anand was born in South Africa, and went to school there. After completing her education, she moved to India along with her family and then she started her acting career in MumbaiMumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
. She studied at the Punjab University
Panjab University, Chandigarh
Panjab University is one of the oldest universities in India. The university campus is residential, spread over an area of in sectors 14 and 25 of the city of Chandigarh...
, obtaining a Masters in Computer Applications (MCA), from 2000 to 2003.
Career
Before her first movie, Shilpa did many adverts on television with many famous BollywoodBollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
actors such as Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades...
, Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan
Aamir Hussain Khan is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema....
etc.
She got her first lead role in the Bollywood film Iqaar By Chance
Iqraar By Chance (film)
Iqraar By Chance is a 2006 Bollywood film directed by K. Ravi Shankar and starring Shilpa Anand and Amarjeet Shukla.-Plot:Born to East Indian parents, Rashmi Mehra lives a wealthy and care-free life in England, often overspends money, leading her dad to question her closely...
as Rashmi Mehra in 2006. She rose to stardom when she starred in the television series Dill Mill Gaye
Dill Mill Gaye
Dill Mill Gayye is an Indian soap medical drama television series that aired on STAR One. It was the sequel of the television series Sanjivani, which aired on STAR Plus channel...
, in which she played the protagonist
Protagonist
A protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify...
of Dr. Riddhima Gupta which made her a popular face of the TV world. She was nominated at several Awards ceremonies in 'Best Actress' category for her role in the show such as 'New Talent Awards in 2008'. She won the award alongside Karan Singh Grover
Karan Singh Grover
Karan Singh Grover is an Indian television actor and model. He began his television career in Ekta Kapoor's Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi on MTV India. Karan is most recognized for playing the role of Dr. Armaan Mallik in Dill Mill Gayye on Star One.-Personal life:Karan Singh Grover was born in Delhi...
for the best on-screen couple in August 2008. Her contract with the production house ended in June 2008 and this consequenced her leaving the show and her role of Dr. Riddhima Gupta.
In March 2010, Shilpa did interview
Interview
An interview is a conversation between two people where questions are asked by the interviewer to obtain information from the interviewee.- Interview as a Method for Qualitative Research:"Definition" -...
with Star News
STAR News
STAR News is the Hindi language news channel of STAR TV based in Mumbai. The channel is a co-production of STAR Group and ABP Pvt. Ltd...
where she directly replied to her fans on Facebook and talked about her future career. There were talks in March 2010 that Shilpa would be returning to Dill Mill Gayye,. Shilpa returned to Dill Mill Gayye in June 2010. After two years of absence and producer's insistence she signed a contract for her return in the show in June 2010. The show ended on Oct 29, 2010.
Shilpa Anand who gained popularity with her role Dr Riddhima Gupta in Star One’s show Dill Mill Gayye is all set to act in a movie titled Alert-24/7. She will share screen space with none other than Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt is an Indian Hindi film actor and politician. Dutt, son of Hindi film actors Sunil and Nargis Dutt, made his acting debut in 1981.-Personal life:...
.which also features Ruslaan Mumtaz
Ruslaan Mumtaz
Ruslaan Mumtaz is an Indian actor who works in the Mumbai based Hindi film industry, colloquially known as Bollywood. He is the son of actress Anjana Mumtaz.-Career:...
and Raveena Tandon
Raveena Tandon
Raveena Tandon is a National Film Award winning Indian actress, producer, and a former model. She has primarily worked in Bollywood films, though she appeared in a few Tamil, Kannada and Telugu films as well....
.She is playing an investigative journalist.She says,I am an outgoing journalist who doesnt have any fears and can approach anyone with her questions.I will be seen opposite Ruslaan Mumtaz
Ruslaan Mumtaz
Ruslaan Mumtaz is an Indian actor who works in the Mumbai based Hindi film industry, colloquially known as Bollywood. He is the son of actress Anjana Mumtaz.-Career:...
.The movie is a take on corruption in politics.
Television
- Dill Mill GayeDill Mill GayeDill Mill Gayye is an Indian soap medical drama television series that aired on STAR One. It was the sequel of the television series Sanjivani, which aired on STAR Plus channel...
... Dr. Riddhima Gupta (2007–2008) / Dr. Shilpa Malhotra (2010–2010)
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Films
- Iqraar By ChanceIqraar By Chance (film)Iqraar By Chance is a 2006 Bollywood film directed by K. Ravi Shankar and starring Shilpa Anand and Amarjeet Shukla.-Plot:Born to East Indian parents, Rashmi Mehra lives a wealthy and care-free life in England, often overspends money, leading her dad to question her closely...
(2006) ... Rashmi Mehra - Sirf ... Gaurav's Girlfriend (Cameo)
- Deewane Ho Gaye ... Ruchi
- Vishnu ...Vaishnavi
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Aamir Khan
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|| Mrs Marino || Ad for Mrs Marino hair softner
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|| Bajaj Amla oil || Ad for hair oil
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|| Dabur Pudin hara || Pudin Hara advertisement with Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades...
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External links
- Shilpa Anand Official Website
- Shilpa Anand at FlixsterFlixsterFlixster is a social movie site allowing users to share movie ratings, discover new movies, learn about movies, and meet others with similar taste in movies. The site allows users to view movie trailers as well as learn about the new and upcoming movies in the box office. The site is based in San...
- Shilpa Anand at BollywoodHungamaBollywood HungamaBollywood Hungama is a leading Bollywood entertainment website, owned by hungama.com....