Namrata shirodkar sister
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Born in a moderate Marathi-speaking family, Namrata Shirodkar is an Aquarian, born on January 22, 1972, and one of the most beautiful Bollywood actresses, who used to live in Khar, an elite suburb in Bombay.
She is the grand-daughter of actress Meenakshi Shirodkar, who starred in Brahmachari (1930s), and was the first actress to wear a swimsuit and gambol in a pool, albeit to depict Lord Krishna bathing in the Holy river Yamuna with his gopis.
In addition she is a model, and has been crowned Miss India in 1993.
Namrata finished amongst the top six at Miss Universe in 1993.
She was also chosen as the 1st runner up for Miss Asia Pacific during 1993.
She is the sister of Bollywood actress, Shilpa Shirodkar. Namrata is affectionately called "Chinoo" by her family and close friends.
Her mom's name is Vanita. She has a niece, Anushka, who was born in London during 2002. She keeps in touch with Shilpa on a regular basis.
Some of her movies include Mere Do Anmol Ratan, Vaastav, Pukar, Hathyar, Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye, Aaghaaz, and Bride & Prejudice.
Namrata
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Namrata Shirodkar
Indian actress
Namrata Shirodkar (born 22 January 1972), is an Indian actress, producer and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned the Femina Miss India in 1993. She is primarily known for her work in Hindi films.[2]
She is best known for her works in films such as the Kachche Dhaage (1999), Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999), Vaastav: The Reality (1999) and Pukar (2000), for which she was nominated for the IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award.[3] She also appeared in Astitva (2000), Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002), LOC Kargil (2003), and the British cinema Bride and Prejudice (2004), which was particularly successful in the UK.[4]
Shirodkar is married to Telugu cinema actor Mahesh Babu with whom she has two children.[5]
Early life
Namrata Shirodkar was born on 22 January 1972 in a Maharashtrian family of Goan origin.[6][2][7] She is the elder sister of actress Shilpa Shirodkar,[8] and the grand daughter of noted Marathi actress Meenakshi Shirodkar, who starred in
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Namrata Shirodkar birthday: Looking back at her journey from Miss India to films
Jan 22, 2024 06:15 AM IST
Former actor-model Namrata Shirodkar turns a year older today. Looking back at why 1993 was a significant year in her life.
The year 1993 changed former actor-model Namrata Shirodkar’s life. It was the year she was crowned Miss India, represented the country in Miss Universe and Miss Asia Pacific, and placed sixth and chosen first runner-up, respectively. And unlike most of her counterparts, Namrata was in no rush to make it big in films. Looking back at memorable moments of her journey from pageantry to films. (Also Read: Guntur Kaaram: Namrata Shirodkar says ‘let’s rock it MB')
Making a splash
Namrata made such a splash during her swimsuit round in Miss India that India Today wrote back then, “When it comes to the catwalk, it's like a cakewalk for the Shirodkar sisters. Sister Shilpa's been making waves so far. Now, petite Namrata Shirodkar has made a splash with her swimsuit by winning the Femina Miss India crown. For Namrata, it was all in the gene pool:
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