Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty - sexy Indian actress :: 'Big brother' Celebrity
Hot Bollywood bombshell Shilpa Shetty was born on June 8, 1975 to Surendra and Sunanda Shetty in the Southern Indian state of Karnataka. She acted in many bollywood movies and also in south Indian films. She got famous in western world after winning celebrity big brother reality show.
Shilpa Shetty Aliases (nicknames & misspelled names): Silly Pooh, Shilpa




 


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Personal Information :: Other Interests :: Relationships :: Contact Information :: Biography :: Social Commitments :: Controversies :: Filmography :: Television :: Awards Won :: Awards Nominated



Birth Name                    Shilpa Shetty
Date of Birth                   8 June 1975
Nationality                            Indian
Height                          5'10"
Sex                                  Female
Birth Place                 Tamil Nadu, India


Languages English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Urdu, Tulu and basic French
Education * St. Anthony Girls' High School, located in Chembur, Mumbai, India
* Podar College, Mumbai, India
Family Father Surendra Shetty(manufacturers of tamper-proof caps for the pharmaceutical industry)
Mother Sunanda Shetty
Sister Shamita Shetty(Bollywood actress)
SHILPA SHETTY - OTHER INTERESTS:
Dancesport expert and enthusiast
Trained in Bharatanatyam danse style
Baseball is her favourite sports during school days, was the captain of the baseball team in school
Shilpa is a Karate expert, earned a black belt in Karate
SHILPA SHETTY - RELATIONSHIPS:
Akshay Kumar (Bollywood actor)
SHILPA SHETTY - CONTACT INFORMATION:

12 Dev Darshan,
262 Anthony's Road,
Chembur, Mumbai 400071


SHILPA SHETTY - BIOGRAPHY:

Shilpa Shetty is undoubtedly one of the biggest names on the Bollywood scene, and there’s little doubt that she’s earned her place as an icon of India cinema alongside such stars as Aishwarya Rai and Rani Mukherjee. Through several scandals and controversies, Shilpa has held her head up high with dignity -- making her an ideal role model for young girls.

Shilpa Shetty was born in a strict and traditional close-knit family that hails from the Bunt community of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Her striking looks made her an obvious candidate for modeling, and by the time she was 16, Shilpa she had kicked off her career by appearing in an ad for a popular Indian soft drink called Limca. She started her film career with Baazigar opposite Shahrukh Khan. Shilpa Shetty, sizzling starlet, who has fascinated audiences with her overwhelming, unconventional looks and stunning figure, almost worked with all top actors both south and North film Industries. In addition to appearing in almost 50 movies since making her 1993 debut, Shilpa has been a prominent figure on the world stage as of late -- something that’s due primarily to her innocent kiss with Richard Gere earlier this year(2007). Shilpa has also had to overcome prejudice and racism stemming from her controversial appearance on the UK version of Celebrity Big Brother.

Shilpa Shetty has slowly but surely climbed the ranks of the Bollywood scene to become one of the industry's most sought-after performers, and with good reason. She’s been on the receiving end of several awards and accolades, and she’s proven that she can handle herself well under pressure. Shilpa has also shown no fear in terms of tackling exceedingly different characters; she can effortlessly jump from lightweight comedy to searing drama to effervescent musical.

In January 2007, Shilpa Shetty won the British reality television show "Celebrity Big Brother," after gracefully enduring racist taunts by other members of the show. She received 63 percent of viewers' votes, beating out thirteen other cast member. The win is also a diplomatic relief for both England and India, as British ministers worried how the image the publicly fought race dispute projected to the rest of the world. The win has also catapulted the Shetty into newfound fame far beyond her native India

SHILPA SHETTY - SOCIAL COMMITMENTS:
HIV-AIDS : In February 2006 Shetty lent her support to a BBC World Service Trust television show designed to tackle the problem of HIV-AIDS in India. The project, which also involved other celebrities Vivek Oberoi, Dia Mirza, and Raveena Tandon in separate episodes, featured Shetty as she shadowed a young achiever whose work involved raising awareness about the condition.
PETA campaign advertisement: In March 2006, Shilpa Shetty participated in an advertising campaign against the use of wild animals in circuses. According to a PETA India press release, Shetty is a long-time PETA supporter and has assisted the campaign by posing for photographs in a figure-hugging tiger costume.
Romanov Vodka: In a May 2006 press conference, it was announced that Shetty would be the brand ambassador of Romanov Vodka. Sami Lala, President of United Spirits, said that Shetty was chosen for her status as an "aspirational icon", and that her "innate style, energy and attitude highlight the core attributes of the brand

SHILPA SHETTY - CONTROVERSIES:
Mafia links: In May 2003 a controversy erupted over alleged links between Shetty's parents and the Indian underworld.
Obscenity charges: In April 2006, a Madurai court issued non-bailable warrants against Shetty and Reema Sen for "posing in an obscene manner" in photographs published by a Tamil newspaper

Celebrity Big Brother racism controversy: During her time in Celebrity Big Brother, Shetty was allegedly a target of racism and bullying by other housemates, chiefly by Jade Goody, Jo O'Meara and Danielle Lloyd.


Richard Gere kissing incident: On April 15, 2007, Shetty was kissed several times in jest on the cheek by Richard Gere during an AIDS-awareness event. The pair had appeared at a press conference in New Delhi as part of a campaign to preach safe sex to truck drivers in India and promotion of AIDS awareness. The kiss prompted protesters, allegedly members of the right-wing Hindu nationalist group Shiv Sena, to beat burning effigies of Gere with sticks


SHILPA SHETTY - FILMOGRAPHY:

Year Film Language
1993 Baazigar Hindi
1994 Aao Pyaar Karen Hindi
1994 Main Khiladi Tu Anari Hindi
1994 Aag Hindi
1995 Hathkadi Hindi
1996 Mr. Romeo Tamil
1996 Chhote Sarkar Hindi
1996 Himmat Hindi
1996 Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya Telugu
1997 Dus Hindi
1997 Gambler Hindi
1997 Prithvi Hindi
1997 Insaaf Hindi
1997 Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul Hindi
1997 Auzaar Hindi
1997 Veedeva Dani Babu Telugu
1998 Pardesi Babu Hindi
1998 Aakrosh Hindi
1999 Jaanwar Hindi
1999 Shool Hindi
1999 Lal Baadshah Hindi
2000 Azad Telugu
2000 Dhadkan Hindi
2000 Tarkieb Hindi
2000 Khushi Tamil
2000 Jung Hindi
2001 Indian Hindi
2001 Bhalevadivi Basu Telugu
2001 Maduve Agona Baa Kannada
2001 Preethsod Thappa Kannada
2002 Karz Hindi
2002 Rishtey Hindi
2002 Hathyar Hindi
2002 Chor Machaaye Shor Hindi
2002 Badhaai Ho Badhaai Hindi
2002 Junoon Hindi
2003 Ondagona Baa Kannada
2003 Darna Mana Hai Hindi
2004 Phir Milenge Hindi
2004 Garv: Pride and Honour Hindi
2005 Dus Hindi
2005 Fareb Hindi
2005 Khamosh: Khauff Ki Raat Hindi
2005 Auto Shankar Kannada
2006 Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar Hindi
2007 Life In A... Metro Hindi
2007 Apne Hindi
2007 Om Shanti Om Hindi
SHILPA SHETTY - TELIVISION:

Year Programme Role
2004 Indian Idol Guest Judge
2006 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Judge
2007 Celebrity Big Brother Winning Housemate
2007 GMTV Herself, interview
2007 The Real Shilpa Shetty Documentary
2007 The Dame Edna Treatment Herself, sketch with Sir Les Patterson
2007 Koffee With Karan Herself
2007 Friday Night With Jonathon Ross Herself
2007 Loose Women Herself
SHILPA SHETTY - AWARDS WON:

Year Awards Winning
1998 Bollywood Movie Award - Best Supporting Actress for Pardesi Babu
2004 Giant International Award for Phir Milenge
2005 AAHOA Award for Phir Milenge
2007 IIFA special award from local authorities.
Silver Star Award for her outstanding contribution to humanitarian causes
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Arts by De Montfort University in Leicester, UK. Shetty is the youngest actor from the Indian film fraternity to join.
Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award
SHILPA SHETTY - AWARDS NOMINANED:

Year Awards Nominations
1993 Filmfare Best Debut Award for Baazigar
1998 Zee Gold Bollywood Award, Best Supporting Actress for Pardesi Babu
2000 IIFA Best Actress Award for Dhadkan
2002 Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Rishtey
Star Screen Award Best Comedian for Rishtey
Sansui Viewers Choice Movie Awards, Best Comedian for Rishtey
2004 Sansui Viewers Choice Movie Awards, Best Actress for Phir Milenge
Star Screen Award Best Actress for Phir Milenge
Sports World Film Awards, Best Actress for Phir Milenge
Filmfare Best Actress Award for Phir Milenge
Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Female for Phir Milenge
IIFA Best Actress Award for Phir Milenge
Bollywood Awards, Best Actress for Phir Milenge























34 Alicia Keys




Alicia Keys - Famous singer :: Lellow
Alicia Keys, is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, pianist, cellist and actress. Born in Manhattan, in New York City, New York, she made her televised appearance on The Cosby Show in 1985.

 
Alicia Keys– Singer & Hollywood Actress
Also known as:
Keys, Alicia J. Augello-Cook, Lellow
Table of Contents
Biography :: Personal Information :: Career :: Photos :: Wallpapers :: Filmography :: Discography :: Awards :: Nominations :: Others
Birth Name
Date of Birth
Nationality
Alicia Keys

January 20, 1980
American
ALICIA KEYS - PERSONAL INFORMATION
Height

5'9 ½"

Sex

Female

Birth Place

Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Languages

English

Education

The Professional Performance Arts School in Manhattan, New York (majored in Choir; graduated in 1997)

Columbia University in New York (did not attend so she could pursue singing professionally)

Family

Father

Craig Cook(African American)

Mother

Teresa "Terri" Augello(Caucasian)

ALICIA KEYS - CONTACT INFORMATION
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ALICIA KEYS - BIOGRAPHY
Alicia Keys is an American popular R&B vocalist, songwriter, pianist, record producer, actress, philanthropist, and author who has won numerous awards, including nine Grammy Awards, eleven Billboard Music Awards, and three American Music Awards.

She Writes her own songs and plays several instruments with technical prowess. Many people perceive Keys as an original voice singer deserves two thumbs up at a time the musical marketplace was flooded with pop bands that were little more than an attractive front for the creative energies of others. This assumption makes Keys one of the most popular artists of the early years of the 21st century to have established a large fan-base of "fanatic" fans.

By breaking onto the R&B and Soul music scene in the summer of 2001, Alicia Keys has made quite a name for herself with her natural musical talents and a smash hit single. She has won numerous awards, including nine Grammy Awards, eleven Billboard Music Awards, and three American Music Awards.

ALICIA KEYS – PHILANTHROPY & SOCIAL COMMITMENTS
· Keys is a spokeswoman for Keep a Child Alive, a non-profit organization that provides life-saving AIDS medicines directly to children and families with HIV/AIDS in Africa.

· Keys and U2 lead singer Bono recorded a cover version of Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush's "Don't Give Up", in recognition of World AIDS Day 2006.

· Keys and Bono's version of the song has been retitled as "Don't Give Up (Africa)", to show the two musicians' support for helping to raise awareness of people living with HIV and AIDS and acknowledging the twenty-five million Africans(forty million people worldwide) living with the disease. Cingular Wireless announced the debut of an exclusive Music Tone ringtone available only through the Cingular Sounds music program. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the ringtone sales will go to Keep a Child Alive.

· Keys has visited African countries such as Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa to promote care for children affected by AIDS.

· Keys, the global ambassador and co-founder of Keep a Child Alive, jet in on a four-day working visit in Masaka, Uganda on April 10, 2006 to bolster the HIV/AIDS crusade and give a ray of hope to families and children devastated by the scourge. Keys visited sites funded by the organization "and brought footage home to the American public to encourage them to do more to help", according to a KACA statement. Throughout her visit, a film crew followed and documented the progress at both of these facilities for American news outlets.

· Keys is a spokewoman for Frum tha Ground Up, a charity devoted to inspiring, encouraging, and motivating American youths to achieve success on all levels. Keys also participated in other humanitarian efforts in 2005 by performing at several exclusive concerts and television shows.

· On July 2,2005, Keys performed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as part of the worldwide Live 8 concerts. The mission of the concerts was to raise awareness of the on-going poverty in Africa and to pressure the G8 leaders to take action by doubling aid, canceling debt, and delivering trade justice for Africa.

· In August 2005, Keys performed on ReAct Now: Music & Relief, a benefit program shown on music video channels to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

· In September 2005, Keys performed at Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast, another Hurricane Katrina benefit concert.

· Keys is an honorary member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

· On July 7, 2007, Keys and Keith Urban performed The Rolling Stones' 1969 hit "Gimme Shelter" at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey at the American leg of the Live Earth concerts.
ALICIA KEYS - AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
Year
Awards Winning
Awards Nominations
2001

Billboard Music Awards : Female Artist of the Year, New R&B/HipHop Artist of the Year, Female New Artist of the Year

MTV Video Music Awards :Best New Artist in a Video

Rolling Stone Readers Choice :Best new Artist of the Year, Best R&B Artist

Billboard Music Awards: Female Hot 100 Singles Artist of the Year, Female R&B/HipHop Artist of the Year, New R&B/HipHop Artist of the Year, R&B/HipHop Album of the Year, Hot 100 Single of the Year


2002

Grammy Awards :2002 Song of the Year ("Fallin'"), 2002 Best New Artist, 2002 Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("Fallin'"), 2002 Best R&B Song ("Fallin'"), 2002 Best R&B Album ("Songs in A Minor")

American Music Awards : 2002 Favorite New Artist Pop or Rock 'n' Roll Music, 2002 Favorite New Artist Soul/Rhythm & Blues Music

MTV Europe Music Awards: 2002 Best R&B

NAACP Image Awards : 2002 Outstanding New Artist, 2002 Outstanding Female Artist, 2002 Outstanding Song, "A Woman's Worth", 2002 Outstanding Video, "Fallin'"

BET Awards : 2002 Best New Artist

Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards : 2002 Album of the Year ("Songs in A Minor"), 2002 Top Female Artist, 2002 Top New Artist, 2002 Top Albums Artist

Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards :Best R&B/Soul Album, Solo ("Songs in A Minor")

Soul Train Music Awards : 2002 R&B/Soul Album, Female, 2002 R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist, 2002 Sammy Davis Junior Entertainer of the Year, Female

Teen Choice Awards : Choice Album ("Songs in A Minor"), Choice Singer Songwriter

Echo Awards : 2002 Best New Artist International

World Music Awards : 2002 World's Best-Selling New Artist, 2002 Best-Selling R&B/Hip Hop Artis

Grammy Awards : 2002 Record of the Year ("Fallin'")

BRIT Awards: Best International Female Artist, Best International Album ("Songs In A Minor")

MTV Video Music Awards: Best R&B Video ("A Woman's Worth"), Best Cinematography (John Perez for "A Woman's Worth")

NAACP Image Awards: Outstanding Performance in a Variety Series/Special (The 2001 MTV Video Music Awards), Outstanding Song ("Fallin'"), Outstanding Album ("Songs in A Minor")

American Music Awards: Favorite Female Artist Pop/Rock, FavoriteFemale Artist Soul/R&B, Favorite Album Soul/R&B, FAvorite Internet Artist of the Year

2003

VH1 : 100 Best Songs of the Past 25 Years includes "Fallin'" at #37.

2004

Billboard Music Awards : 2004 Female Artist of the Year, 2004 Top Pop Artist, Female (Albums and Singles), 2004 Female Hot 100 Artist of the Year, 2004 Female R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, 2004 Hot 100 Songwriter of the Year, 2004 R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Single of the Year, 2004 R&B/Hip-Hop Single of the Year, 2004 R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Artist of the Year

NAACP Image Awards : Best Female Artist

Soul Train Awards : R&B/Soul Single, Female ("You Don't Know My Name")

American Music Awards : 2004 Favorite Female Artist Soul/Rhythm & Blues Music

MTV Video Music Awards :2004 Best R&B Video ("If I Ain't Got You")

MTV Europe Music Awards : 2004 Best R&B

Vibe Award : Artist of the Year, Best R&B Song ("If I Ain't Got You")

World Music Awards : 2004 Best-Selling R&B Female Artist

Rolling Stone Readers Choice : Best R&B Artist

MTV Video Music Awards: Best Female Video ("If I Ain't Got You"), Best Art Direction ("You Don't Know My Name")

MTV Europe Awards : Best Female Artist

BRIT Awards: Best International Female Artist

American Music Awards : Favorite Album Soul/Rythum & Blues Music

2005

Grammy Awards : Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("If I Ain't Got You"), Best R&B Song ("You Don't Know My Name"), Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals ("My Boo" with Usher), Best R&B Album ("The Diary of Alicia Keys")

Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

Grammy Awards: Album of the Year ("The Diary of Alicia Keys"), Song of the Year (awarded to the songwriter for "If I Ain't Got You"), Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group ("Diary" with Tony Toni Tone), Best R&B Song (awarded to the songwriters for "My Boo" with Jermaine Dupri, Usher, Manuel Seal and Adonis Shropshire)

BRIT Awards : Best International Female Artist

MTV Europe Music Awards : Best Female Artist

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards : Best Female Singer

2006

NAACP Awards: Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding song ("Unbreakable"), Outstanding Music Video ("Unbreakable")


Grammy Awards : Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Unbreakable"; Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance for "If I Was Your Woman", Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "If This World Were Mine" with Jermaine Paul., Best R&B Song for "Unbreakable", Best R&B Album for "Unplugged"

NAACP Awards: Outstanding Album ("Unplugged")

Soul Train Awards : Best Female R&B/Soul Single for "Unbreakable",

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards: Best Female Singer

MOBO Awards:Best International Female

ALICIA KEYS - DISCOGRAPHY
ALICIA KEYS - ALBUMS
Year
Album Title
2001

Songs in A Minor( Released: June 5, 2001)

2003

The Diary of Alicia Keys( Released: December 2, 2003)

2005

Unplugged(Released: October 11, 2005)

2007

As I Am( Released: October 23, 2007)

ALICIA KEYS - SINGLES
Year
Singles Title
2001

Fallin

2002

A Woman's Worth

How Come You Don't Call Me

Girlfriend

2003

You Don't Know My Name

2004

If I Ain't Got You

Diary (featuring Tony! Toni! Toné!)

Karma

Streets of New York(featuring Nas and Rakim)

2005

Unbreakable

2006

Every Little Bit Hurts

ALICIA KEYS – DVDs
Year
DVD Title
2004

The Diary of Alicia Keys (Released: November 16, 2004)

2005

Unplugged (Released: October 11, 2005)

ALICIA KEYS - MUSIC VEDIOS
Year

Music Video Title

2001

Fallin

A Woman's Worth

Brotha Part II (Angie Stone featuring Alicia Keys and Eve)

2002

How Come You Don't Call Me

Gangsta Lovin' (Eve featuring Alicia Keys)

Girlfriend

2003

You Don't Know My Name

2004

If I Ain't Got You

Diary (featuring Jermaine Paul)

My Boo (with Usher)

Karma

2005

Unbreakable (Unplugged version)

Unbreakable (BET version)

Every Little Bit Hurts

2006

Ghetto Story Chapter 2 (Cham featuring Alicia Keys)

ALICIA KEYS - TOURS
Year
Tour Title

2001
Tour in USA

2001-02
European Tour

2004
Asian/Australian Tour

The Verizon Ladies First Tour (with Beyoncé and Missy Elliott)

European Tour

2005
The Diary Tour in USA