90s Star Shilpa Shirodkar reflects on her Journey
Shilpa Shirodkar, a beloved face of 1990s Bollywood revealed that she retired from films at the height of her career after marrying banker Aparesh Ranjit in 2000.
Shilpa candidly shared that she “wasn’t such a big star” despite enjoying considerable success. Moving to London and becoming a homemaker resulted in film offers drying for her.
Death Rumours
While shooting for the action film Raghuveer, a fake news headline spread —“Shilpa Shirodkar shot dead.” She returned to her hotel room to find around 20–25 missed calls from her anxious family, utterly panicked.
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It has been termed as a chaotic moment by Shirodkar, but she chose by her to let it go—especially after some box-office success was seen by the film.
So, to be absolutely clear, the news of Shilpa Shirodkar being shot proved to be a sensational hoax designed for publicity, not a real-life incident.
Shilpa Shirodkar Movies
- Bhrashtachar (1989)
- Kishen Kanhaiya (1990)
- Trinetra (1991)
- Hum (1991)
- Khuda Gawah (1992)
- Aankhen (1993)
- Pehchaan (1993)
- Gopi Kishan (1994)
Some of Shilpa Shirodkar’s movies were widely appreciated and key roles were played by her in them.
Shilpa Shirodkar Husband
Shilpa Shirodkar married Aparesh Ranjit, a UK-based banker in 2000, after which she moved to London to focus on her family life. Together, they have a daughter named Anushka.
Despite being away from Bollywood, Shilpa found happiness in her family life. She often mentioned how supportive Aparesh has been in every phase of her journey, including her return to Indian television.
Despite living abroad, Shilpa has often expressed that her husband has been supportive of her career decisions, including her comeback to Indian television after a 13-year hiatus.
Aparesh Ranjit prefers to stay away from the public eye, but according to Shilpa, he has always respected her choices, giving her the space and freedom to pursue acting when she decided to return.
Journey in Bigg Boss 18
Shilpa Shirodkar’s Bigg Boss 18 journey was a captivating chapter in her career revival. When she entered the house on October 6, 2024, she confessed with humility that she had “flunked 10th” and openly shared her reasons for joining: “Looking for work. Nobody answered my phone.”
Inside the Bigg Boss house, she formed strong bonds, notably with Karan Veer Mehra and Vivian Dsena, earning her audience affection and the nickname “mother” of the duo. Her alliance—dubbed the “Karan‑Arjun” bond—became one of the season’s highlight.
