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Shamita Shetty (Actress) Biography, Age, Height, Boyfriend, Family, Facts, Caste, Wiki & More

Updated On : January 30, 2022

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Short Biography

Shamita Shetty was born on 02-02-1979 in Mangaluru in the state of Karnataka, India. She is an Indian Film Actress, Model, Interior Designer, Television Actress & Television Personality who is known for her work in Bollywood as well as Tamil & Telugu movies. She also participted in various tv reality shows like Bigg Boss 3, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8, Khatron Ke Khiladi 9,  Bigg Boss OTT. In 2021, she participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss 15 and became the finalist of the show.

Shamita Shetty Complete Bio & Career

Shamita Shetty is a well-known name from the Bollywood industry. She is a model, actress, and an interior designer. She attended Saint Anthony’s Girls High School and then Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics for her graduation. She has completed her Bachelor of Commerce. She perceived diploma in fashion designing from SNDT Women's University.
 
She followed her sister’s footsteps and entered Bollywood with Yash Raj Films superhit movie ‘Mohabbatein’ in 2000. Aditya Chopra directed the movie and she shared the screen with Kim Sharma, Preeti Jhangiani, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Jimmy Shergill, Jugal Hansraj and Uday Chopra. She received a positive feedback for her character. Later she was seen in item numbers "Chori Pe Chori" from the film Saathiya and "Sharara Sharara" from “Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai“. She rose to fame with her solo hit ‘Zeher’, in which she was cast opposite Emraan Hashmi. Agnipankh, Bewafaa, Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse, Heyy Babyy, Cash, Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors are some Hindi movies in which she has worked. She worked with her sister, actress Shilpa Shetty in the film  ‘Fareb’ in 2005.
 
Apart from Hindi cinema, she has also worked in few Tamil films such as Raajjiyam, Pilisthe Palukutha, and Naan Aval Adhu. She was the contestant in Bigg Boss 3 but quit the show after 6 weeks for attending her sister’s marriage. She also participated in Colors TV's 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season-8’ in 2015. She was featured in 6 episodes of web series ‘Yo Ke Hua Bro’ in 2017. She played a character named ‘Suman Rao’ in the series. She has been working as an interior designer. Next, she was seen in ZEE5's web series Black Widows. 
 
In 2021, she participated in Bigg Boss 15 as a contestant and became the finalest of the series.

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Shamita Shetty Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Father Surendra Shetty
Mother Sunanda Shetty
Sister Shilpa Shetty
Brother None
Affairs/Boyfriend Raqesh Vashisth (Raqesh Bapat)1
Marital Status Unmarried
Other Relatives Raj Kundra (brother-in-law)

She was born to Surendra Shetty and film producer Sunanda Shetty. Her parents are tamper-proof water caps manufactures, working for the pharmaceutical industry. Famous actress, model, businesswoman Shilpa Shetty is her older sister. British businessman Raj Kundra is her brother-in-law. She is in a relationship with model/actor Raqesh Vashisth (Raqesh Bapat).

Shamita Shetty with her mother Sunanda Shetty: Posted a photo on her Instagram

Shamita Shetty shared a photo with her sister Shilpa Shetty on her Instagram

Life's Important Dates Of Shamita Shetty

Body Measurements

Breast Size 34
Waist Size 26
Hip Size 34
Body Figure 34-26-34
Skin Colour Fair
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town Mangalore
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Address Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
School Saint Anthony's Girls High School, Mumbai
College Sydenham College, Mumbai
SNDT College, Mumbai
Qualification Bachelor of Commerce
Diploma in Fashion Designing
Hobbies Travelling, Listening Music, Gymming
Marital Status Unmarried
Debut Bollywood Film - Mohabbatein (2000)
Tamil Film - Raajjiyam (2002)
Telugu Film - Pilisthe Palukutha (2003)
Television - Bigg Boss 3 (2009)
Best Movies Mohabbatein (2000), Zeher (2005), Bewafaa (2005) among others
Best Friends Shilpa Shetty (her sister)
Salary N/A
Net Worth USD 10 Million (approx)
Official Website N/A

Favourites

Favorite Color Black, Brown
Favorite Actress Shilpa Shetty , Sridevi Kapoor , Madhuri Dixit
Favorite Actor Shah Rukh Khan , Aamir Khan
Favorite Place Goa, Dubai
Favorite Food Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce, Apple Pie and Chocolates

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Shamita Shetty

  • The controversy was created when a photographer clicked a photo of her in a wardrobe malfunction.
  • Even after a decade and a half long career in Bollywood, she failed to establish herself among the sought after actress in the industry.
  • She left Bigg Boss house mid-way to attend her sister's wedding.

Shamita Shetty Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

45 years, 9months, 5 days old age Shamita Shetty will turn 46 on 02 February, 2025. Only 2 months, 25 days, 8 hours,9 minutes has left for her next birthday.

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