Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/02/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Hajipur, Bihar, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Shilpa Shukla is an Indian theatre, television, and Bollywood film actress known for her work in Hindi cinema and web series. | |
| She was born into a Bihari Bhumihar family in Hajipur, Vaishali district, Bihar, and was brought up in New Delhi, Kolkata, and Gujarat. | |
| She has a Ladhaki-Tibetan background and was raised in a family of civil servants, political leaders, and scholars. | |
| Shilpa began her career as a theatre artist under the guidance of renowned theatre actor and director Maharaj Krishna Raina. | |
| She initially appeared in Doordarshan TV serials before transitioning to films, where she gained recognition for her performances in independent and mainstream cinema. | |
| She is best known for her role as Bindiya Naik in the 2007 sports drama 'Chak De! India' opposite Shah Rukh Khan, which earned her critical acclaim and award nominations. | |
| Her bold performance in the 2013 film 'B.A. Pass' brought her further acclaim and several awards, including the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. | |
| She has also appeared in films such as 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi', 'Frozen', 'Rajdhani Express', 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', 'Bombairiya', and 'Junction', as well as web series and short films. | |
| Shilpa has hosted the crime-based TV show 'Savdhaan India' and has worked in TV commercials, web series, and short films. | |
| She is married to Mohit Tripathi, an associate director, whom she met at the Asmita Theatre Group in Delhi, and they are currently separated. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram, New Delhi |
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| College | Miranda House, Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Post Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | She was born into a Hindu Family but follows Buddhism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Separated |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Ajay Bahl (Film Director; rumoured) |
Family
| Father | N.K. Shukla (Income Tax Officer) |
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| Mother | Namita Shukla |
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| Spouse | Mohit Tripathi (Associate Director) |
Career
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Favourites
| Food | Omelette |
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| Actor | Guru Dutt |
| Drink | Fruit Juice |
| Philosopher | Jiddu Krishnamurti |
| Flag | Tibetan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shilpa Shukla has a Ladhaki-Tibetan background. | |
| 2. She was raised in a family of civil servants, political leaders, and scholars. | |
| 3. At 16, Shilpa began her modeling career. | |
| 4. She started as a theater artist under Maharaj Krishna Raina. | |
| 5. Initially, she worked on Doordarshan TV serials before appearing in movies. | |
| 6. Shilpa gained fame in 2007 for her role as 'Bindiya Naik' in the movie 'Chak De! India'. | |
| 7. In 2013, she received praise for her bold role in 'B.A. Pass' and won several awards. | |
| 8. Her brother, Tenzin Priydarshi, founded the Dalai Lama Centre For Ethics And Transformative Values at MIT. | |
| 9. She met her husband, Mohit Tripathi, at the Asmita Theatre Group in Delhi. | |
| 10. In 2018, she graced the cover of 'Delhi Noir' magazine. |