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NDTV
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Shilpa Shirodkar, 10th Fail, Married A Banker Who Is "Double MBA": "Never Felt Small In Front Of Him"
The 90s actress Shilpa Shirodkar is making waves on social media with snippets from her personal and professional lives. Recently, she revealed that she chose to take a break at the peak of her career, and she didn't regret it. The actress, who made her acting debut opposite Mithun Chakraborty, also shared that she married a banker, a double MBA, despite her being a 10th fail. What's Happening Shilpa left Mumbai after marriage with Aparesh Ranjit, and she settled in New Zealand. Reflecting upon the choice of quitting career, Shilpa told Pinkvilla, "I don't regret taking a break. I miss being busy, but I married such a sweet, nice and simple man and that was important for me to start my life. Unfortunately, I left India and which is why it was difficult for me to continue working. If I would have gotten married in India, I would have hundred percent continue working." Shilpa also revealed the stark contrast in their educational qualifications. "I am a 10th fail. My husband is a banker. He is a double MBA and he is very well read and very different. I can talk to him and his colleagues about everything and the life that I have seen with him, I never felt small in front of him," she said. Shilpa, who never wanted to leave Mumbai, changed her mind when she met her now-husband for the first time. It's a choice that she made and she stands by it to date. "It was an easy decision. When it is your choice, things are very easy. It was my choice. I never wanted to leave Mumbai as I was very close to my parents, but then I met my husband and within one and a half day, I said yes to him knowing that he is not going to be in India, he is going to go abroad to study. So the bottom line was that I would also be leaving India. I just liked his honesty so much that I didn't even think what am I doing. Everything fell in place," Shilpa told Pinkvilla. On the occasion of completing 25 years with Aparesh Ranjit, Shilpa shared a loved-up post. She wrote in the caption, "Through thick and thin, through calm and storm, I would still choose you even after 25 years 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' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shilpa Shirodkar Ranjit (@shilpashirodkar73) Shilpa Shirodkar's Films Shilpa Shirodkar made her debut in Ramesh Sippy's Bhrashtachar (1989), with Mithun Chakraborty and Rekha. She used to work actively till 2000. She went on to act in several films like Trinetra (1991) and Hum (1991), Khuda Gawah (1992), Aankhen (1993), Pehchaan (1993), Gopi Kishan (1994), Bewafa Sanam (1995) and Mrityudand (1997). She made her comeback to acting in the Zee TV series Ek Mutthi Aasmaan in 2013 after a 13-year break. In 2024, she participated in Bigg Boss 18. Shilpa Shirodkar is the sister of actor Namrata Shirodkar and the sister-in-law of actor Mahesh Babu. In A Nutshell Shilpa Shirodkar revealed that she's a class 10 drop-out, while her husband is a double MBA and a banker by profession.
India.com
19-07-2025
- 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.'
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Trinetra: This name is my strength
As Pride Month continues to spotlight voices from the LGBTQIA+ community, Dr Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju, 27, stands at the intersection of advocacy, visibility and impact. A medical doctor by training and one of the first transgender doctors in India to gain a substantial digital following, Trinetra is using her platform to reshape how the country sees gender, identity and inclusion. Finding happiness through family, fashion, and self-acceptance, she shows how to stay strong and joyful in a busy world. With over 275,000 followers on Instagram and a growing presence in public discourse, Trinetra's work goes beyond content creation. She actively engages in social commentary, legal reform and public health narratives — bringing trans rights and representation into mainstream conversations. 'I think visibility has to mean something more than just being seen,' she says, 'Today, it's about making a difference and taking up space where it matters — while also protecting my right to privacy.' Her advocacy is grounded in lived experience. 'I remember signing my name change papers,' she says, 'The document read, 'From this day forward, I give up my old name and choose my new name to be used everywhere.' That moment felt like reclaiming my space in the world. My name, Trinetra, is a symbol of my strength.' Through her TEDx talks, interviews and long-form essays, Trinetra has spoken extensively about the legal, social and psychological aspects of transitioning in India. She has also worked with non-profits and consulted on gender sensitivity policies, becoming a sought-after voice in conversations around diversity and inclusion. Yet, she remains keenly aware of the narrow ways in which trans narratives are portrayed. 'People think trans people only live in hard times,' she says. 'The second we start to succeed, even a little, people can't take it. I'd say — get used to the idea of trans people evolving, growing, learning — just like everyone else.' Even as she navigates the pressures of public life, Trinetra finds grounding in the everyday. Living in Mumbai, she carves out moments of calm through nature, close friendships, and family. 'Queer and trans people learn to find softness early,' she says. Outside of her activism, she's passionate about fashion and beauty, calling them creative tools of self-expression. Whether she's wearing her mother's saris or experimenting with bold makeup, these small acts bring her joy. 'It helps me stay young at heart,' she smiles. When online spaces misrepresent her, she remains unfazed. 'I care more about the people who truly know and support me,' she says.
NDTV
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Trinetra Haldar Exclusive: "Someone Told Me They Don't See Me As A Woman, But A Transwoman. So..."
Trinetra Haldar rose to fame with her acting debut in the Amazon Prime Original Made In Heaven Season 2 (2023). She is one of India's first transwomen to digitally document her medico-socio-legal transition from male to female. After two years of her debut, she is back on OTT with her new show Kankhajura. The show drops on SonyLIV today. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Trinetra talks about how life has been after Made In Heaven 2, her thoughts on actors undergoing surgeries, and her "life has come full circle" moment with Roshan Mathew. In the series Kankhajura, Trinetra Haldar plays a transwoman, Aimee. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony LIV (@sonylivindia) We ask if all the roles she has been offered so far are that of a transwoman, or have other roles too come her way. Trinetra says, "I am not committed to playing only trans characters on screen. I am an actor. I want to tell stories. Period." Talking about the process of getting diverse roles, Trinetra tells NDTV, "I am not successful enough to be offered parts readily. I have given auditions so far. But I take my auditions very seriously. I am very proud to say that people in the industry are opening up to the idea of casting more trans people. Honestly, characters are beyond genders. We are not mere males and females. The joy of being an actor lies in telling stories; stories about rich and layered lives." Trinetra is ready to take up roles beyond trans characters. Does the industry show the same zeal? The actor lets us in on the most awkward comment she has received on that front. "A person recently said, 'I don't see you as a woman, but as a trans woman. I feel you'll only play trans parts in your entire life," says Trinetra, without revealing whether the person is a director, actor or producer. Trinetra's Transition vs Actors' Cosmetic Surgeries In 2024, when there was a strong buzz over Rajkummar Rao's facial transformation, Trinetra shared a post on Instagram. An excerpt from the post read, "An actor was recently trolled into sheepishly admitting he had chin filler, and a topper was trolled for (not doing anything about) her facial hair in the face of obvious academic merit. Screwed if you do, screwed if you don't, clearly. There is only this one body, this one life. If there is gender dysphoria, it has to be dealt with." We ask what her thoughts are on actors like Khushi Kapoor or Shruti Haasan, who have openly talked about their cosmetic surgeries. "I can't speak for other people. For me, as a transwoman, the journey is very unique. Everything I have undergone in my personal medical journey has been related to my transition," says Trinetra. "I haven't done anything just because a casting director asked me to do it. I have never taken any step in my personal life or transition for this career. It, my transition journey, was always for my self. "My transition was to align my gender identity with my body. Because, unfortunately, I was not blessed with womanhood when I was born. I had to create it from the scratch. "I feel it's people's choice if they want to talk about their transformations or not. I have always been transparent about my journey," sums up Trinetra. Trinetra's Moment With Roshan Mathew In the series Kankhajura, Trinetra plays Roshan Mathew's love interest. Trinetra, who's a great admirer of Roshan's work, right from her medicine days, tells NDTV, "I watched his film Moothon (2020) when I was studying medicine. My Made In Heaven co-stars Shashank Arora and Sobhita Dhulipala were also a part of that film. So, it's like a life-has-come-full-circle moment for me. In that film, Roshan plays a queer character. He said so much through his eyes. He brings a lot of energy to the sets." Trinetra also shared a funny Instagram reel recently, where she is seen learning Malayalam from Roshan. "I love to learn language. So, I kept on asking him what this word would be called in Malayalam," smiles Trinetra. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju (@trinetra) Trinetra's new show, Kankhajura, is directed by Chandan Arora and produced by Ajay Rai. It also stars Roshan Mathew, Mohit Raina and Sarah Jane Dias in lead roles. The series is an official adaptation of the Israeli series, Magpie.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Trinetra Haldar says she manifested working with Roshan Mathew in Kankhajura, recalls being nervous on first day
Actors Roshan Mathew and Mohit Raina are gearing up to thrill audiences with their upcoming crime series Kankhajura. Joining them in a pivotal role is Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju—doctor, content creator, actor, and proud trans woman—who made her acting debut in Made in Heaven 2. In Kankhajura, she plays Amy, a fierce and complex trans woman who marks a bold new chapter in Trinetra's growing acting career. (Also Read: Trinetra Haldar interview on extending her trans experience to Meher in Made in Heaven 2) In an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times, Trinetra opened up about how Kankhajura challenged her as an actor, especially as Amy is a character vastly different from who she is in real life. She also spoke about working opposite Roshan Mathew and stepping into emotionally intense territory with her role. Talking about what drew her to Amy, Trinetra shared, "I am very committed to representing various trans characters on screen because there is such a stereotype around the community still in 2025. When I chose to become an actor, one thing was that I didn't want to do the same thing again and again. I wanted to work on the versatility in me. When I read the script of Kankhajura, Amy was nothing like any audition I had done before or characters I had played in the past. I thought she was so unique that I had to take up the role. Of course, there is a shared identity there, but she is so much more than what I am. So I thought, why not challenge myself?" Trinetra also revealed that she had been a long-time admirer of Roshan Mathew and recalled how nervous she was to work with him. 'When I found out he was doing the show and that I was cast opposite him, I was like I manifested this. I am a huge fan of Malayalam cinema and I've watched his films and really enjoyed his performances. I feel he is an amazing actor. When you have such a generous actor who is sharing a lot of energy with you to react from, it becomes very easy for you as an actor to perform. He was very sweet and building that chemistry was very easy. Off-screen we are like buddies. On the first day I was extremely nervous because I didn't know how to behave—I didn't want to be creepy because I'm such a big fan. But it was great.' A post shared by Sony LIV (@sonylivindia) In the show, Amy is a survivor of physical abuse from her boyfriend—a storyline that required emotional depth and careful handling. Speaking about the preparation involved, Trinetra said, 'When I read that, I knew it was going to be difficult because we go through quite a lot of it in our personal lives as trans people. So I knew it wouldn't be easy for sure. But as an actor, you know that there will be times when a certain character that you play will be going through very traumatising situations. But your job as an actor is to separate yourself from it. And what is important there is to surround yourself with safe people. So I felt safe at all times with the director and all the people on set to play that character.' Reflecting on the challenges of embodying Amy, Trinetra said, 'The most challenging part was that Amy is very different from who I am. In the past, many of the characters I played had similarities to who I am. But Amy is very, very different. Pooja Swaroop, my acting coach, helped me get into the character. That was challenging—to get into a completely different character. I mean, she even looks so different compared to what I do.' Directed by Chandan Arora and produced by Ajay Rai, Kankhajura is a gripping crime thriller set to premiere on May 30 on SonyLIV. The official synopsis reads: 'After serving 14 years for a crime from his youth, Ashu returns to reconnect with his brother Max. As they struggle to rebuild trust, Ashu's dark past and dangerous connections resurface, threatening Max's life and business. A gripping story of family, redemption, and the shadows that never truly fade.'
