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Time of India
10 hours ago
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- Time of India
'Akshay Kumar would steal and hide people's watches, Ajay Devgn acted like ghost to scare people': Shilpa Shirodkar recalls working with Bollywood pranksters
Actor Shilpa Shirodkar recently spoke about her journey in the industry and some of the unforgettable moments she experienced with big names, including Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth . She also referred to Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn as the biggest pranksters in the industry. Shilpa recalls working with Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth In a conversation with Pinkvilla, Shilpa recalled working with Amitabh Bachchan and how he once displayed a lovable gesture towards her during the shoot of 'Hum'. She added that Big B taught her the value of discipline and the importance of being punctual. She described him as a 'director's actor' who never behaved like a superstar on set. Shilpa Shirodkar opens up on getting rejected for 'Chaiyya Chaiyya': 'They thought I was too fat so they opted for Malaika Arora' She met with an accident while shooting a song in 'Hum' and was unable to walk for a week. During that time, Amitabh sent her some flowers, which she found adorable. Shilpa noted that superstar Rajinikanth shared a similarly humble nature. The two often conversed in Marathi on set. Shilpa shares how mischievous Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar were on set When asked about the mischief-makers in the industry, Shilpa didn't hesitate to name Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar as the biggest pranksters. 'Ajay was a real prankster. We were shooting in Shimla, and he had made up this elaborate story about there being a ghost in our hotel. In the middle of the night, there were knocks on my door, and I was sharing a room with both my parents and my hairdresser. People were running in the lobby wearing white bed sheets, and we found out in the morning that it was Ajay. ' Akshay used to playfully steal and hide other people's watches — he even swiped someone's watch on occasion. 'He would then tell me to ask them the time. Now, I wasn't part of the prank, so I was equally confused when the person would frantically start looking for their watch. People used to get mad, and the shooting would be halted, but it was still a good bit of fun,' Shilpa added. The 'Kishen Kanhaiya' actress dismissed the common perception that Govinda was often late to sets, stating that in her experience, he was always punctual and professional. She emphasised that none of their shoots were ever delayed because of him, and that all their films together were completed and released on time.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shilpa Shirodkar Recalls How She Got Her First TV Show Ek Mutthi Aasmaan
Last Updated: Shilpa Shirodkar was back on the screen in 2013 with the show Ek Mutthi Aasmaan. Shilpa Shirodkar had dominated headlines with her stint on Bigg Boss 18. The actress was popular for making strong bonds in the house. While the actress is known for some impressive performances in the 90s, she has been on a break from film for a long time now. The actress took a hiatus from the industry before making her comeback on television. Shilpa, in her latest interview, shared why she returned to acting on television rather than in films. Shilpa Shirodkar was back on the screen in 2013 with the show Ek Mutthi Aasmaan. In conversation with Pinkvilla, when asked why she resumed work in the entertainment business again through television rather than cinema, the actress replied, 'Because I didn't get films. I didn't try. I didn't even try for Television. When I came back to India in 2010. I came back because I was not in a very good mental state. I had lost my parents, and I was in really bad depression." Shilpa mentioned that she had come back to be beside her sister and not find work in 2010. She added, 'Maine kisi se baat nahi ki. Maine kisi ko nahi bola ki muje vapis kaam karna hai. (There was nothing about work. I came in 2010. I didn't speak to anyone. I didn't tell anyone, anything)." Shilpa discussed how she settled in India and planned to start her own production firm. She had intended to work as a producer, creating television programming. She then recalled how she got the offer for Ek Mutthi Aasmaan unexpectedly. Shilpa added, 'Toh maine suna, I loved what they told me (So I heard and I loved what they told me)." Shilpa has appeared in a variety of films, including Kishen Kanhaiya, Aankhen, Gopi Kishan, Khuda Gawah, Mrityudand, among others. She opted to leave the films after she married Apresh Ranjit in 2000. Shilpa is about to return to the big screen soon now. She will star alongside Sudheer Babu, Sonakshi Sinha, Rain Anjali and Divya Vij in Venkat Kalyan's Jatadhara. The film is billed as a supernatural fantasy thriller, and it also marks Sonakshi's Telugu debut. It is produced by Prerna Arora, Shivin Narang, Aruna Agarwal, Akshay Kejriwal and Kussum Arora. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Shilpa Shirodkar says she battled depression, husband quit highest-paid job to be with her: ‘Wanted to hit…'
Actress Shilpa Shirodkar has delivered hits like Kishen Kanhaiya, Trinetra, Hum, Aankhen, Gopi Kishan , and Gaja Gamini. Her most popular on-screen pairing was with Mithun Chakraborty, with whom she worked in nine films. She took a 13-year hiatus from showbiz to focus on raising a family in London. Who is Shilpa Shirodkar? Shilpa Shirodkar is the younger sister of actress and former Miss India Namrata Shirodkar and granddaughter of Meenakshi Shirodkar. She married UK-based banker Aparesh Ranjit in 2000. After the break, Shilpa Shirodkar joined Indian Television to be a part of popular sitcoms like Silsila Pyar Ka, Savitri Devi College & Hospital and reality TV show Bigg Boss 18 . Shilpa with Namrata Shirodhkar and Mahesh Babu Why was Shilpa Shirodkar in depression? Even in the Bigg Boss house, Shilpa revealed to her fellow contestant Gunaratna about the difficult times in her life. She said that she went into depression after her parents died. At that time, her husband did not care about his career and supported her. Recently, Shilpa Shirodkar had a candid conversation with Pinkvilla where she talked about the time when she was not in a right state of mind. She revealed moving to India was a decision she took not because of work, but to be with her sister Namrata, who married Mahesh Babu. Shilpa recalled the time when she was suffering from depression. She revealed, 'I didn't get films and I didn't try also. I didn't even try for television also. In fact, when I came back to India, I wasn't in a great mental state. I had lost my parents and I was in really bad depression. And I actually came back to India to be next to my sister (Namrata Shirodkar). I had nothing on my mind about work. I came back in 2010, and I didn't even ask anyone to give me work or express the desire to work. But when Diya ji and Tony ji called… I didn't even know anything about PR at all, neither did I do some photoshoot or anything. My idea was only that I don't want to go back and want to stay close to my sister.' She further added, 'So my daughter Anushka started her schooling and everything slowly started settling in. Soon we decided that we will set up a production house, and I'll produce content for television as it was still an upcoming industry back then. It was obviously big but there was still space in regional, so we wanted to do something there. So when I got Ek Mutthi Aasmaan, I don't know how I got it. I was only told this is a good production house and I had already seen Banegi Apni Baat, so I knew these were good producers and I loved what they narrated to me. Zee was also happy to take me onboard, and I got it like that. I didn't go looking for it.' Shilpa Shirodhkar's husband left his job to be with her Shilpa also opened up about the difficult time following the loss of her parents, which led to a deep depression. 'It happened after my parents passed. It was very tough. I was in London, alone, with my husband and my Anushka. And Aparesh was very, very, very successful. He was doing so well in his space of work. Anushka was settled in her school. She had her own friends. Everything, everything was in place. But when my parents passed so immediately, one after the other… I don't know, I just couldn't handle it. And I was getting treated there, but I just wanted to come back. You know, there's a saying that behind every successful man, there's a woman. I think, and I say this from my own experience, behind every successful woman is a very, very understanding husband. And a very, very tolerant man. And I wouldn't have been doing this today, I wouldn't be sitting in front of you, if my husband hadn't been there.'
News18
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Love You More Than Ever': Shilpa Shirodkar's Note For Husband On 25th Anniversary
Last Updated: In the first snapshot, the couple is seen happily posing together for a picture as they stand on a waterfront. Shilpa Shirodkar and her husband, Aparesh Ranjit, have completed 25 years of togetherness. On the occasion of their marriage anniversary today, July 9, the actress took to Instagram and extended heartfelt greetings to her partner. She dropped a couple of pictures from their recent trip to Croatia and penned a heartwarming note, crediting him for being the man behind her success. 'Through thick and thin, through calm and storm, I would still choose you even after 25 years Aps. Happy 25th Anniversary to the man who is behind this successful woman! Love and respect you more than ever. By the way, picture 2 clearly says, Your wife is always right," she wrote in the caption. In the first snapshot, the couple is seen happily posing together for a picture as they stand on a waterfront. Behind them, we can see a boat and mountains at a distance. However, in the next pic, Aparesh is standing behind Shilpa, with his hand gently resting on her shoulder and looking straight into the camera. The actress, on the other hand, is pointing towards something in the frame. Aparesh wore a Blue Polo T-shirt paired with beige shorts, while Shilpa looked pretty in a white sleeveless top with a long dark skirt. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shilpa Shirodkar Ranjit (@shilpashirodkar73) In no time, the comment section was flooded with reactions from fans and admirers. An Instagram user commented, 'Happy anniversary God bless you both." Another one wrote, 'Happiest day and anniversary to you both. Cherish life love more." One of them shared, 'Happy anniversary to the lovely couple." After making a name for herself in showbiz with performances in films like Kishen Kanhaiya, Khuda Gawah, Dil Hi To Hai, Prateeksha and others, Shilpa quietly stepped away from the limelight after her 2000 film Gaja Gamini to focus on her married life. Following their marriage, the couple got settled in New Zealand. Recently, during a chat with actress Gauahar Khan, the veteran actress opened up about her life after leaving the film industry. She said, 'To keep myself busy, I took a hairdressing class in New Zealand. It was similar to my acting career—with makeup and all. After that, I worked in a salon for two months." Shilpa and Aparesh have a daughter, Anoushka Ranjit, whom they welcomed in 2003. First Published: July 09, 2025, 18:16 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
09-07-2025
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- News18
Shilpa Shirodkar Calls Her Bigg Boss 18 Journey A ‘Life Changing Experience'
Last Updated: During her stint in the house, Shilpa Shirodkar made strong connections with fellow contestants like Vivian Dsena, Karan Veer Mehra and Chum Durang. Shilpa Shirodkar gained widespread recognition after her stint in Salman Khan's controversial reality show, Bigg Boss 18. Her journey inside the house for 103 days was no less than a roller-coaster ride with several emotional ups and downs. She built strong connections with fellow contestants like Vivian Dsena, Karan Veer Mehra and Chum Durang, that she continues to maintain even after coming out of the house. Recently, during an interaction with actress Gauahar Khan, Shilpa reflected on her memorable experience in Bigg Boss 18 and shared that the journey changed her in ways she never expected. She said, 'I didn't win the trophy, but I believe the 103 days I spent in the Bigg Boss house were life-changing and the best experience I've ever had. I mean, if I ever get the chance in life again, I'd want to go back." Gauahar, on the other hand, looked surprised and added, 'You're one of the few people who say that, because most people say no. It happened once, and we're never going back." Replying to this, Shilpa stated, 'Karan always said that this is your trial period, Bigg Boss. I kept explaining things to him. Now that you understand the game, please call him in the following season." Further, speaking about how the show had a positive impact on her life, Shilpa continued, 'That house has taught me so much, and that journey will remain extremely close to my heart. Mainly because it allowed me to recognise that the person I am is the perfect person. I do not care what people think of me." Shilpa also revealed that she had always been a fan of the show. 'I used to be the only person in the home watching Bigg Boss. I always told my husband that one day I'd go inside that house. When the call arrived, it was like magic," she said. Karan Veer Mehra emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss 18, while Vivian D'Sena was the first Runner-Up. Coming back to Shilpa, she has appeared in a number of films including Kishen Kanhaiya, Aankhen, Gopi Kishan, Khuda Gawah, Mrityudand and others. She decided to leave the film industry, following her marriage to Apresh Ranjit in 2000.
