Namrata Shirodkar
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Born | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
|---|---|
| Residence | Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1993–2004 |
| Title(s) |
Femina Miss India Universe 1993 Femina Miss India Asia Pacific 1993 |
| Major competition(s) |
Femina Miss India Universe 1993 (Winner) Femina Miss India Asia Pacific 1993 (Winner) Miss Universe 1993 (Top-6 finalists) Miss Asia Pacific 1993 (1st Runner-up) (Best in Evening Gown) |
| Spouse |
Mahesh Babu (February 2005 – present) |
| Children |
G. Gautham Krishna G. Sithara |
Namrata Shirodkar is an Indian film actress, producer and former model known for her works in Bollywood and Telugu cinema. She was awarded the Femina Miss India in 1993. She is best known for her works in films such as Kachche Dhaage (1999), Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999), Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Pukar (2000), for which she was nominated for the IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award,[1] Astitva (2000), Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002), LOC Kargil (2003),[2] and the cross over cinema Bride and Prejudice (2004), which was a hit overseas particularly in the UK.[3] She married Telugu super star Mahesh Babu on 10 February 2005, the couple have a son and a daughter.[4]
Early life
Namrata Shirodkar was born in a Maharashtrian family of Goan origin. She used to live in Khar, a suburb in Mumbai. Her sister is actress Shilpa Shirodkar. She is the granddaughter of noted Marathi actress Meenakshi Shirodkar, who starred in Brahmachari (1938).[5]
Modelling career
Namrata worked as a model, and was crowned Miss India in the year 1993.[6] She represented India in the Miss Universe pageant and came in fifth place.[7] The same year, she also represented India in the Miss Asia Pacific contest and was chosen first runner-up.[7]
Acting career
Her debut film was the movie "Purab Ki Laila Pachhim Ki Chhaila" with Akshay Kumar and Sunil Shetty in the lead and music by Nadeem Shravan, this movie was never released. The movie was completed after her retirement en the title was changed to "Hello India" and is still waiting release. She made her debut with a small role in super hit film Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998), along with Salman Khan and Twinkle Khanna. She then went on to star in the hit Vaastav. Her performance was appreciated and she became a known name in Bollywood.[8]
Personal life
In 2000, Namrata met Telugu cinema star Mahesh Babu on the sets of their movie Vamsi. They began dating shortly after filming had finished.[9] They married on 10 February 2005. Shirodkar now lives in Hyderabad with her husband.[10] Their first child, a boy named Gowtham Krishna Gattamaneni was born on 31 August 2006.[11] Their second child, a daughter Sitara was born on 20 July 2012.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Pooja | Hindi | Special appearance |
| Mere Do Anmol Ratan | Kiran | Hindi | ||
| Hero Hindustani | Namrata 'Nikki' Agarwal | Hindi | ||
| 1999 | Kachche Dhaage | Ragini Pandit | Hindi | |
| Chora Chittha Chora | Kannada | |||
| Ezhupunna Tharakan | Aswathy | Malayalam | ||
| Vaastav: The Reality | Sonia | Hindi | ||
| 2000 | Pukar | Pooja Mallapa | Hindi | Nominated for the IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award |
| Hera Pheri | Ms. Chinga | Hindi | ||
| Vamsi | Shilpa | Telugu | ||
| Astitva | Revati | Marathi / Hindi | ||
| Aaghaaz | Gittika | Hindi | ||
| 2001 | Albela | Nina | Hindi | |
| Tera Mera Saath Rahen | Suman Gupta | Hindi | ||
| 2002 | Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality | Sonu Raghunath Shivalkar | Hindi | |
| Dil Vil Pyar Vyar | Raksha | Hindi | ||
| Maseeha | Pinky | Hindi | ||
| 2003 | Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye | Mona | Hindi | |
| Tehzeeb | Aloka | Hindi | ||
| LOC Kargil | Lt. Col. Y.K. – Joshi's wife | Hindi | ||
| 2004 | Charas: A Joint Operation | Pia | Hindi | |
| Anji | Swapna / Sapna | Telugu | ||
| Insaaf: The Justice | Mrs. Kunti V. Prasad | Hindi | ||
| Bride and Prejudice | Jaya Bakshi | English | ||
| Rok Sako To Rok Lo | Sandra (Narrator) | Hindi |
References
- ↑ "imdb.com". Nomination for Pukar. Retrieved 8 August 2007.
- ↑ "boxofficeindia.com – performance". Archived from the original on 2 July 2007. Retrieved 8 August 2007.
- ↑ "imdb.com". Bride and Prejudice business in the UK. Retrieved 8 August 2007.
- 1 2 Kavirayani, Suresh (22 July 2012). "Mahesh Babu names his daughter Sitara". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
- ↑ "Veteran Marathi actress dead". Express India. 4 June 1997. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ↑ "Miss India Winners 2010-1964". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 August 2007.
- 1 2 "geocities.com". 1993 Miss Universe results. Archived from the original on 13 December 2007. Retrieved 8 August 2007.
- ↑ "boxofficeindia.com". Vaastav is a hit!. Archived from the original on 12 July 2007. Retrieved 8 August 2007.
- ↑ "indiaglitz.com". Mahesh and Namrata dating!. Retrieved 8 August 2007.
- ↑ "indiaglitz.com". Namrata Shirodkar marries Mahesh Babu. Retrieved 8 August 2007.
- ↑ "sify.com". Mahesh Babu becomes daddy!. Retrieved 29 October 2006.
External links
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Madhu Sapre |
Femina Miss India 1993 |
Succeeded by Sushmita Sen (Miss Universe) |
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