'I don't know if Namrata wants to work': Bigg Boss 18's Shilpa Shirodkar opens up on working with her sister and Mahesh Babu

Pink Villa

6 days ago

Shilpa Shirodkar has been a renowned actor in the entertainment industry who has worked in numerous Bollywood movies. It was the first time that the audience saw her real personality in the controversial reality show, Bigg Boss 18. Although she has been a prominent name in the industry, her presence was boosted after her stint on the show. Recently, in conversation with Pinkvilla, Shilpa discussed how she has got several opportunities after Bigg Boss 18 and even expressed views on collaborating with Mahesh Babu.
Shilpa Shirodkar opens up on her upcoming project
In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, Shilpa Shirodkar was asked whether Bigg Boss 18 helped her receive work opportunities, and she agreed to this. Shilpa said, "I am doing a Telugu film. It is going to have a pan-India release called Jatadhara. That was my first project that I signed. I am also doing 2 other shows now."
She added, "For me, work is looking very nice. I'm in talks with 2 other films as well. So, work is looking very good. I am back in front of the camera. Bigg Boss is a turning point in my life. I am ever so grateful to the team for giving me this opportunity."
Watch Shilpa Shirodkar's exclusive interview with Pinkvilla here-
Shilpa disclosed how she was calling people for work before doing Bigg Boss, and people used to answer her call because of her previous professional achievements. However, she mentioned that even after answering the calls, no one had the time to meet her for a coffee to discuss work. The actress mentioned how this has changed after Bigg Boss 18.
The Hum actor elaborated how she has no qualms about asking for work in the industry.
Shilpa Shirodkar on collaborating with Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar
Shilpa was questioned if she and her brother-in-law, Mahesh Babu, who is a legend in the South film industry, had an opportunity to work together. The actress declined, saying they never got an opportunity together. She shared, "Mahesh is doing his own thing and I am doing my own."
For the uninformed, Shilpa and her elder sister, Namrata Shirodkar, also never did a film together. When asked about the possibilities of her collaborating with Namrata and Mahesh, Shilpa said, "Namrata, I don't know if she wants to work, if she wants good work."
Speaking about Mahesh, Shirodkar added, "Mahesh and I, I don't know. I don't want to say no, I don't want to say yes. Because there is nothing at the moment, he is busy with his projects at this point in time. I am busy trying to get work for myself and keep myself busy, and create my own path and do good things."
Apart from Bigg Boss 18, Shilpa Shirodkar has worked in TV shows like Ek Mutthi Aasmaan, Silsila Pyaar Ka and Savitri Devi College & Hospital.