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With no background in acting, Shilpa at the age of 17, was offered the leading role in her first film Gaata Rahe Mera Dil opposite Rahul Roy but the film never got completed and was stalled. The next film she was offered was Baazigar, opposite Shahrukh Khan and Kajol. Which became a huge success and Shilpa earned a Filmfare nomination for Best Newcomer. Shilpa had arrived.
Next, Shilpa signed two films with Govinda and both flopped and things seem to get worse. But it was her one song 'Churake Dil Mera' in Main Khiladi Tu Anari opposite her ex-boyfriend Akshay Kumar, which completely gave Shilpa a new image in Bollywood. She became the hottest thing ever to happen in Bollywood and she recieved more praise for her (5'10") body than her performances. Her films flopped one after the another and at one point, she thought of quitting.
Just when the industry had written off Shilpa she did a special appearance song 'Main Aayi Hoon U.P. Bihar Lootne' in the film Shool which became a hit and Shilpa's song spreaded like a wild fire.
In 2000, Shilpa starred opposite Akshay Kumar and Sunil Shetty in director Dharmesh Darshan's Dhadkan. The film that redefined Shilpa Shetty. Shilpa was finally noticed for her acting abilities. Shilpa earned a IIFA (International Indian Film Awards) award in the 'Best Actress' category.
Shilpa also had the pivotal role in director Revathy's Phir Milenge opposite Abhishek Bachchan and Salman Khan. Phir Milenge dealt with HIV/AIDS issue where Shilpa played Tamanna who was HIV positive. Phir Milenge changed every critics image of Shilpa. She recieved great reviews for her performance. She was awarded by the Giant International Award for Phir Milenge. Indo-Pak's Young Achiever also awarded Shilpa.
In 2004, Shilpa was nominated in the 'Best Actress' category at every award ceremony, including Filmfare, IIFA, and Screen Awards to name a few.
Currently, in Mumbai, Shilpa is an AIDS activits and she's also representing for PETA India against animal cruelty. She has been described as bubbly, vivacious, very Indian and has entered the Big Brother house to do Indians proud and change the perception of Indians common among the West.
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