90s Star Shilpa Shirodkar reflects on her Journey
Shilpa Shirodkar, a beloved face of 1990s Bollywood—known for hits like Hum, Khuda Gawah and Aankhen—revealed that she retired from films at the height of her career after marrying banker Aparesh Ranjit in 2000 and relocating abroad.
Though she was enjoying success, Shilpa candidly shared that she “wasn’t such a big star,” which, along with her decision to become a homemaker in a new country, meant that film offers simply dried up post-marriage.
Shilpa on Death Rumours
In the mid‑1990s, while shooting for the action film Raghuveer in Kullu‑Manali alongside Suniel Shetty, Shilpa Shirodkar unexpectedly became the subject of a shocking false news headline—“Shilpa Shirodkar shot dead.” She returned to her hotel room to find around 20–25 missed calls from her anxious family, utterly panicked at the reports.
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Shirodkar has since reflected that it was a chaotic moment, but she chose to let it go—especially after the film saw some box‑office success.
So, to be absolutely clear: Shilpa Shirodkar was not actually shot dead—it was a sensational hoax designed for publicity, not a real-life incident.
Shilpa Shirodkar Movies
Shilpa Shirodkar was very prominent in Bollywood during the late 80s and 90s. She returned to acting with the movie Guns of Banaras. Some of her well-known Shilpa Shirodkar movies were:
- Bhrashtachar (1989)
- Kishen Kanhaiya (1990)
- Trinetra (1991)
- Hum (1991)
- Khuda Gawah (1992)
- Aankhen (1993)
- Pehchaan (1993)
- Gopi Kishan (1994)
Shilpa Shirodkar 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.
Shilpa’s time on Bigg Boss was marked by emotional openness, strategic social gameplay, strong camaraderie, and a clear professional purpose—helping reboot her acting career while winning hearts with her authenticity.
