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Who is Raj Kundra’s wife Shilpa Shetty?
SHILPA Shetty is one of the most known and loved Bollywood actresses across the globe.
However, she was also famously embroiled in THAT race row on Celebrity Big Brother with the late Jade Goody.
Who is Shilpa Shetty?
Shetty, is one of Bollywood’s most profiled and photographed stars.
The 46-year-old started out with modelling and she appeared in several television commercials before moving into acting.
She made a big name for herself in Hindi Films in India and has been awarded numerous accolades, including Best Actress for 2000 box office hit Dhadkan as well as her portrayal of an AIDS patient in the 2004 drama Phir Milenge.
Shetty's also a prominent celebrity brand endorser and speaks vocally about issues such as feminism and animal rights.
When did Shilpa marry Raj Kundra?
After a high-profile relationship with actor Akshay Kumar, she married businessman Raj Kundra in 2009.
The pair went on to have son Viaan Raj Kundra three years later and then a daughter in 2020.
The couple co-own the Indian Premier League cricket team Rajsthan Royals.
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When was Shetty on Celebrity Big Brother?
Shilpa Shetty shot to fame in Britain 2007 when she won the fifth series of reality TV series Celebrity Big Brother.
She became caught up in an international racism controversy involving Jade Goody, Jo O'Meara and Danielle Lloyd.
Viewers were left outraged after Jade's mother Jackiey mispronounced the actress's name as 'Shiwpa' while the others mocked her Indian accent and referred to her as 'The Indian.'
The race row sparked over 54,000 viewer complaints regarding the treatment of Shilpa in the house as well as international outrage.
It lead to Jade being evicted and facing complete silence upon leaving the house after Big Brother took the unprecedented decision to not have a live audience waiting for her.
Shilpa went on to win the show with 63 percent of the final vote, closely followed by runner-up Jermaine Jackson and actor Dirk Benedict in third place.
The scandal prompted the show to stop broadcasting until 2010 after Ofcom ruled Channel 4 had breached its code of conduct for airing the alleged racist comments.
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What is Shilpa Shetty doing now?
Shilpa has served as a talent judge on India's version of Strictly Come Dancing and is currently a judge on another dance reality show named Super Dancer.
The star previously launched her own yoga focused fitness DVD in 2015 and has since started a popular YouTube channel which sees her cooking healthy meals and working out.
She also appeared on the Indian version of the reality game show, Power of 10 in 2018.
These days the actress has largely kept a low profile to focus on her family life.
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