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Shilpa Shetty Kundra

Shilpa Shetty Kundra

Actor, also producer · Born June 8, 1975 (51) · Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Shilpa Shetty Kundra (born Ashwini Shetty, 8 June 1975) is an Indian film actress and model. Since making her debut in the film Baazigar (1993), she has appeared in nearly 40 Bollywood, Tamil, and Kannada films, her first leading role being in the 1994 Aag. Although she has been through years of decline during her career, Shetty has been willing to reinvent herself quite often. Her performances in Dhadkan (2000) and Rishtey (2002) were appreciated, while her portrayal of an AIDS patient in Phir Milenge (2004) won her many accolades. Her younger sister Shamita Shetty is also a Bollywood film actress. Shetty has been embroiled in various controversies including suspected mafia links. In 2006 she was issued with a warrant on charges of obscenity. After taking part in the British Celebrity Big Brother TV show in 2007, Shetty was crowned the winner with 63% of the final vote, after an international racism controversy involving her and fellow contestants Jade Goody, Jo O'Meara and Danielle Lloyd. This was followed by a re-establishment of her status in the film industry in 2007 when she appeared in two successive movies, Life in a... Metro and Apne, with her performance in the former drawing positive reviews. Description above from the Wikipedia article Shilpa Shetty, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 8, 1975 (51)
From
Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
17 on MovieCove · 58 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 28% in 30 days

What are Shilpa Shetty Kundra's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 31st percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 71st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
39%
Bonds
37%
Power
10%
Self
10%
Ideas
3%
Justice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 2 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 7

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 6 · Intense 7

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 12 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 12 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 6

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Herald: 2 of 7 analyzed roles.

Herald
2 of 7
Shapeshifter
2 of 7
Hero
2 of 7
Mentor
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Melancholic
8
Thrilling
5
Romantic
5
Hopeful
4
Other
13

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet8
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Shilpa Shetty Kundra's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Shilpa Shetty Kundra's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

58 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page; 25 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • KD: The Devil(2026)

    as Satyavathi

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Indian Police Force(2024)

    Show 7 episodes · as Tara Shetty

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Sukhee(2023)

    as Sukhee

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Nikamma(2022)

    as Avni Singh

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Hungama 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Anjali Tiwari

  • Neuron (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Hear Me. Love Me. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 10 episodes · as Host

  • Dishkiyaoon(2014)

    Producer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • The Desire: A Journey of a Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Goutami

  • Dostana(2008)

    as Dancer (Shut Up & Bounce)

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Apne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Simran Chaudhary

  • Life in a Metro(2007)

    as Shikha Kapoor

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Bigg Boss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 94 episodes · Presenter · as Self - Presenter

  • Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ahana Kapoor

  • Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Auto Shankar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Maya

  • Dus(2005)

    as Aditi Kumar

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Fareb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Sonia

  • Indian Idol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Guest Judge · as Self

  • Phir Milenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Tamanna Sahni

  • Garv: Pride and Honour(2004)

    as Jannat

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Ondagona Baa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Darna Mana Hai(2003)

    as Gayathri

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Karz: The Burden of Truth(2002)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Badhaai Ho Badhaai(2002)

    as Banto Betty / Tina

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Hathyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Gauri R. Shivalkar

  • Chor Machaaye Shor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Kaajal R. Singh

  • Rishtey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Vaijanti

  • Indian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Anjali Rajshekar Azad

  • Bhalevadivi Basu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Azad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Kanaka Mahalakshmi

  • Dhadkan(2000)

    as Anjali Chauhan Verma

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Tarkieb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Kushi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Special Appearance in "Macarena" Song

  • Jung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Tara

  • Jaanwar(1999)

    as Mamta

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Shool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Item Girl

  • Lal Baadshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Lawyer's daughter

  • Pardesi Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Chinni Chopra

  • Preethsod Thappa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Chandana

  • Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Prithvi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Neha/Rashmi

  • Insaaf: The Final Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Roma Khurana

  • Auzaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Prathna Thakur

  • Veedevadandi Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Chhote Sarkar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Inspector Seema

  • Mr. Romeo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Shilpa

  • Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya(1996)

    as Sagara Kanya

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Himmat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Gambler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Ritu

  • Haathkadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Neha

  • Aao Pyaar Karen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Chhaya

  • Main Khiladi Tu Anari(1994)

    as Mona / Basanti

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Aag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Bijli/Inspector Barkha Sharma

  • Baazigar(1993)

    as Seema Chopra

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Boss Collection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 58 titles, 57 of them dated from 1993 to 2026; peak year 2008.

Biggest box office

Dostana (2008)

$18M worldwide

Highest rated

Baazigar (1993)

Midcredits 92nd

Most popular right now

Indian Police Force (2024)

Film career

19932026

Peak 2008 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting57 of 58: 57 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score56thOther crew1 of 58: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1990s21 · acting2000s27 · 26 acting · 1 crew2010s4 · acting2020s5 · acting

Billing

usually 3rd · top billed in 0% of 10 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Shilpa Shetty Kundra's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 58th percentile, the median of all 16; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 41st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 17 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 17 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

KD: The Devil (2026)

86th percentile spread · 16% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Baazigar (1993)

Midcredits 92nd · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 35. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Shilpa Shetty Kundra work with?

People who share at least 2 of Shilpa Shetty Kundra's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Johny Lever shares the most, 4.

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors