Born in a moderate Marathi-speaking family, Namrata Shirodkar is an Aquarian, born on January 22, 1972, and one of the most beautiful Bollywood actresses, who used to live in Khar, an elite suburb in Bombay.She is the grand-daughter of actress Meenakshi Shirodkar, who starred in Brahmachari (1930s), and was the first actress to wear a swimsuit and gambol in a pool, albeit to depict Lord Krishna bathing in the Holy river Yamuna with his gopis.In addition she is a model, and has been crowned Miss India in 1993.Namrata finished amongst the top six at Miss Universe in 1993.She was also chosen as the 1st runner up for Miss Asia Pacific during 1993.She is the sister of Bollywood actress, Shilpa Shirodkar. Namrata is affectionately called “Chinoo”” by her family and close friends.Her mom’s name is Vanita. She has a niece, Anushka, who was born in London during 2002. She keeps in touch with Shilpa on a regular basis.Some of her movies include Mere Do Anmol Ratan, Vaastav, Pukar, Hathyar, Pran Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye, Aaghaaz, and Bride & Prejudice.Namrata and Telugu speaking actor, Mahesh Babu, have been romantically linked for some time now. On February 10, 2005, both Mahesh and Namrata tied the knot at the J.W. Mariot, Bombay, India. They are expecting their first child soon.”
Namrata Shirodkar
Movies
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
Tells the story of three friends Krish Kumar, Hrithik Mittal and Devdarshan Suri alias Dev, who all are from different walks of life as they strive to win the battle of life consisting of hitting it big in the music industry and to cope with the short-comings in their romance.…
Songs
Ab Ke Saawan Mein
Barsaat Bhi Aakar Chali Gayi
Goom Hai Kisi Ke Pyar Mein
Kehna Hai, Kehna Hai
Kya Janu Sajan Hotee Hai Kya Gham Kee Sham
Mere Samnewalee Khidkee Me
O Hansinee Meree Hansinee
O Hasina Julfowalee Jane Jahan
Rat Kalee Ek Khwab Me Aayee
Tere Bina Jindagi Se Koi
Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahan
Yado Kee Barat Niklee Hai Aaj
Ye Jo Mohabbat Hai
Rok Sako To Rok Lo
In a small scenic town in India there are two schools, Valley High School, which basically caters to the affluent, and Bharti High School for the middle-class. The annual sports fest has always been dominated by the Valley High students, with Kabir Mukherjee winning the coveted race for many years,…
Tera Mera Saath Rahen
Raj Dixit lives with his younger brother, Rahul, who is disabled, both mentally and physically, from birth. Raj is also employed full-time, and after work, has the responsibility of looking after Rahul, which leaves him no time for himself. His beautiful neighbor, Suman Gupta, is attracted to him, but he…
Fun Facts
Miss India 1993
Elder sister of actress Shilpa Shirodkar. Many believe Namrata is younger than Shilpa because she entered films much later. But Namrata is older than Shilpa with incorrect date of births listed for both.
1st runner-up at Miss Asia Pacific 1993
Top 6 Semi-finalist at Miss Universe 1993
Kenya Moore who was Miss USA 1993, was Namrata's roommate at Miss Universe. Both finished in the Top 6.
Gave birth to her first child at age 34, a son Gautam Krishna Gattamaneni on August 31, 2006. Child's father is her husband, Mahesh Babu.
Was engaged to Deepak Shetty in 1999.
Quit films in 2004 after marrying south star Mahesh Babu.
Grandmother Meenakshi Shirodkar was a well known Marathi actress.
Starred in the shelved film Goldie Films untitled movie in 1995. Starring Akshaye Khanna, Namrata Shirodkar, Kumar,Story by Rajiv Kaul Praful Parekh, Music by Anu Malik,Produced by Poonam Sharma, Directed by K. Ravi Shankar.