Shilpa Shinde is one of the tough contestants of Big Boss Season 11 and is regarded to be the most prominent character in the Big Boss house. She was best known for playing “Angoori Bhabi” in the serial – “Bhabi Ghar Pe Hai” and “Koyel” in the serial – “Chidiya Ghar” which was telecasted on Sab TV.
Shilpa Shinde Biography
| Full Name | Shilpa Shinde |
| Nickname(s) | Akanksha (earlier screen name) |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Film & TV Director, Writer |
| Famous Role | Angoori Manmohan Tiwari in the Hindi TV serial ‘Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!’ (2015); aired on & TV |
| Date of Birth | 28 August 1977 (Sunday) |
| Shilpa Shinde Age | 47 years old (as of 2024) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Dalit |
| Ethnicity | Maharashtrian |
| School | Not known |
| College/University | K. C. College, Mumbai |
| Education Qualification | Graduation in Psychology (dropout) |
Shilpa Shinde’s Husband’s Name
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Marriage Date | Not Known |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | 1. Romit Raj (actor; engaged in 2009), 2. Sidharth Shukla (actor, host, model; died on 2 September 2021 due to a cardiac arrest) |
Shilpa Shinde Relationships
| Wife/Husband | Not Known |
| Children | Son:- None Daughter:- None |
| Parents | Father:- Dr. Satyadeo Shinde (former judge of a High Court; died on 30 August 2013) Mother:- Satyadeo Shinde (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Brother:-Ashutosh Shinde (younger; wildlife photographer) Sister:- Shubha Shinde and Archana Shinde (elder) |
Shilpa Shinde Age
Shilpa Shinde was born into the world on 28 August 1977 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
| Age | 47 years old |
| Date of Birth | 28 August 1977 |
Shilpa Shinde Height & Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters:- 163 cm In meters:- 1.63 m In feet & inches:- 5’4” feet |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms:- 65 kg |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 34-28-34 |
Shilpa Shinde’s Political Career
| Political Party | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Political Journey | 5 February 2019- Joined the Congress Party |
Shilpa Shinde in Bigg Boss
Shilpa Shinde participated as a contestant in the famous reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss Season 11’ in the year 2017. She emerged as the winner of the show.
In 2017, she featured in a dance number ‘Maaro Line’ in the film ‘Patel Ki Punjabi Shadi.’
Shilpa Shinde Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-03 | Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai | |
| 2002-03 | Sanjeevani | Chitra |
| 2000-02 | Meher | Mehar |
| 2002 | Miss India | Sanjana Gujral |
| 2002 | Hari Mirchi Lal Mirchi | |
| 2002 | Amrapali | Aamrapali |
| 2004-08 | Bhabhi | Manju |
| 2004 | Hatim | Shakila |
| 2006-07 | Betiyaan Apni Yaa Paraaya Dhan | Veera |
| 2008-2009 | Waaris (2008 Zee TV series) | Gayatri |
| 2007-09 | Maayka | Soni Khurana |
| 2011-14 | Chidiya Ghar | Koyal Ghotak Narayan |
| 2013-14 | Do Dil Ek Jaan | Daya Maayi |
| 2013-14 | Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev | Mahananda |
| 2013-14 | Lapataganj | Ms. Mary |
| 2015-16 | Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai! | Angoori Bhabhi |
| 2017-present | Bigg Boss 11 | Celebrity Contestant |
Favourite Things
| Actor | Sachin Khedekar |
| Actress | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Shopping, Dancing, Watching Women’s Cricket Matches, Reading Books |
| Destination | Not Known |
| Fashion Designer | Ritu Kumar |
| Colour(s) | White, Yellow |
| Food | Rajma Chawal |
| Cuisine | Chinese |
Shilpa Shinde’s Net Worth
| Net Worth in 2024 | $1 Million (Approx) |
| Net Worth in Indian Rupees | INR- 8 Cr (Approx) |
Some Lesser Facts About Shilpa Shinde
- Her father wanted her to become a lawyer.
- Initially, her parents were not happy with her decision to become an actress.
- In 2001, she acted in the Telugu film ‘Shivani.’
- She has acted in many Hindu TV serials including ‘Hatim’ (2004), ‘Sanjivani’ (2004), ‘Hari Mirchi Lal Mirchi’ (2007), ‘Waaris’ (2008), and ‘Maayka’ (2008).
- She played the role of Raksha Lokhande in the Hindi web series ‘Kadiyaan’ in 2024.
- In 2007, she got engaged to her co-actor Romit Raj. They were set to get married in November 2009. However, a month before their wedding, they broke up due to differences in their families’ opinions.
- In 2008, she shared that the most expensive outfit she ever bought was a saree worth Rs 25000.
- Initially, she did a couple of Telugu films, but they were shelved.
- However, she came into the limelight for playing the role of Koyal Ghotak Narayan in the Hindi TV serial ‘Chidiya Ghar (2011).
- She then appeared in a few other Hindi TV serials like ‘Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev’ (2013), ‘Lapataganj’ (2014), ‘Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par hai’! (2015), and ‘Maddam Sir’ (2023).
- Once she faced a severe migraine attack on the sets of ‘Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain’, but despite that, she continued her shooting.
- After her father’s demise in 2013, she was in depression.
- In 2016, she left ‘Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain’ due to her health issues and problems with the serial’s team and production house. She even took the support of MNS’s (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) leader Raj Thackeray, after she was replaced by Shubhangi Atre.
- She did an item song “Maro Line” in the Hindi film ‘Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi’ (2017), after which she was trolled on social media for being overweight.
- In 2017, she participated in the reality TV show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 10.
- During the show, she also shared that the later Indian TV actor Sidharth Shukla was her boyfriend, and they broke up because Shukla was very aggressive and abusive in their relationship. She said once Shukla even threw her out of a moving car.
- On 14 January 2018, Shilpa was declared the winner of ‘Bigg Boss 11.’