Namrata Shirodkar
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| Namrata Shirodkar | |
| Born | January 22, 1972 (age 34) Mumbai, India |
| Spouse(s) | Mahesh Babu |
| Notable roles | Pukar (2000) Hera Pheri (2000) Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002) Bride and Prejudice (2004) |
Namrata Shirodkar(Marathi:नम्रता शिरोडकर) (born 22 January 1972 in Mumbai) is an Indian actress, sister of actor Shilpa Shirodkar. Namrata has also worked as a model, and was 1993's Miss India. She came close in the top 6 semi-finalists at Miss Universe (1993).
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[edit] Career
She made her debut with Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, (1998). The film also starred Salman Khan and Twinkle Khanna. The film was received averagely at the box office. She then went on to star in the hit Vaastav. Her performance was appreciated and she became a known name in Bollywood.
She has played mainly supporting roles in films. Films like Pukar, Hera Pheri and Astitva went on to do well. Since then she has had a combination of average or flop films.
In 2004 she went back into the spotlight when she played the role of Jaya Bakshi in Bride and Prejudice. She played Aishwarya Rai's older sister in the film. It was a huge hit overseas particularly in the UK. She has since left the industry after her marriage.
[edit] Personal life
In February 2005, she married Telugu actor Mahesh Babu. She recently gave birth to a son on August 31, 2006.
[edit] Filmography
- Rok Sako To Rok Lo (2004)
- Charas (2004)
- Bride & Prejudice (2004)
- Insaaf: The Justice (2004)
- Anji (2004)
- LOC Kargil (2003)
- Tehzeeb (2003)
- Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye (2003)
- Maseeha (2002)
- Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002)
- Hathyar (2002)
- Tera Mera Saath Rahen (2001)
- Albela (2001)
- Vamsi (2000)
- Aaghaaz (2000)
- Astitva (2000)
- Hera Pheri (2000)
- Pukar (2000)
- Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999)
- Kachche Dhaage (1999)
- Vaastav (1999)
- Hero Hindustani (1998)
- Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
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| Preceded by Madhu Sapre |
Miss India 1993 |
Succeeded by Sushmita Sen |
