Namrata Shirodkar

Introduction

Namrata Shirodkar is a well-known actress, financier, and model (Miss India 1993). The majority of her fame comes from her work in Hindi films. Namrata provided services in English, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, and more languages besides Hindi.

In 1993, Namrata was victorious as the "Femina Miss India Universe". She was born to Hindu parents on January 22, 1972, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Later, she participated in the "Miss Universe pageant," representing India and securing sixth place. She also participated in the Miss Asia Pacific pageant that year and became the first runner-up. This article contains in-depth information about actress Namrata Shirodkar.

Early Years

Namrata Shirodkar is a model, beauty queen, and Actress from India. Her work in Hindi movies has been noteworthy and has gained her a lot of recognition. She is most famous for her work in Hindi movies. On January 22, 1972, Namrata was born into a wealthy Goan-Hindu family in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His family worships Hindu gods and is devoted to Hindus. Former cricketer Nitin Shirodkar played for Bombay against Baroda in the 1967-68 Ranji Trophy. Namrata Shirodkar was his daughter.

Vanita Shirodkar is Namrata's mother's name. Shilpa Shirodkar, her elder sister, is also a model. Shilpa has also worked as a professional actress, the granddaughter of popular Marathi actress Meenakshi Shirodkar, who appeared in the 1938 film Brahmachari. Due to this, Namrata was interested in performing as a teenager.

After completing her early childhood education in Mumbai, Namrata was cast as a child artist in the 1977 Shatrughan Sinha film Shirdi Ke Sai Baba. She won the Miss India pageant in 1993 and gained recognition for her beauty. She competed as a representative of India for Miss Universe 1996, placing sixth. That year, she represented India at Miss Asia Pacific and was the first runner-up.

About Namrata Shirodkar

• Full Name: Namrata Shirodkar Ghattamaneni
• Birthplace: Bombay, Maharashtra
• Date of Birth: January 22, 1972
• Nickname: Chinu
• Day of birth: Saturday
• Age: 51 years
• Popular for her role in the movie Kachche Dhaage
• Cast: Goan
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Religion: Hinduism
• Current Address: Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana
• Father Name: Nitin Shirodkar
• Mother Name: Vanita Shirodkar
• Sister Name: Shilpa Shirodkar (elder Actress)
• Paternal Grandmother's Name: Meenakshi Shirodkar (Actress)
• Nationality: Indian
• Martial Status: Married
• Husband Name: Actor, Mahesh Babu
• Mother-in-Law Name: Vijaya Nirmala (South Indian actress, director, Producer)
• Father-in-Law Name: Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna (South Indian actor)
• Brother-in-law Name: Naresh Babu (actor, politician, social activist)
  
  • Ramesh Babu (actor and Producer)
• Daughter Name: Sitara Ghattamaneni (younger)
• Son Name: Gautam Krishna Ghattamaneni
• Hobbies: Spending Time With Friends, Travelling, Listening to Music,
• Favourites Food: Bhindi Poriyal
• Favourites Outfit(s): Jeans White T-Shirt, Salwar Kameez

Physical Appearance of Namrata Shirodkar

• Height: in feet 5′ 7" inches
• Weight: 57 kg
• Body Measurement: 34-28-36
• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Education Qualification of Namrata Shirodkar

• College Name: Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, and Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science.
• Degree: Graduation

Career

After winning the beauty pageant, she received offers for acting and accepted a minor role in the Bollywood movie Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai. She worked in a series of Hindi films following her debut. Kachche Dhaage, her first big hit, was released in 1999.

Later in her career, she appeared in films like Vastav, Hera Pheri, Pukar, Vamsee, Astitva, Dil Vil Pyar Vyar Aghaaz, LOC: Kargil, and Bride and Prejudice. Namrata left the film profession after marrying Telugu star Mahesh Babu in 2004.

Marriage

In 2000, Shirodkar began dating the Telugu film star Mahesh Babu while producing their movie Vamsi. They began dating soon after the completion of the film's production. They tied the knot on February 10, 2005, in Mumbai's JW Marriott, Juhu, during the production of Athadu. Hyderabad is now their home.

Together, Shirodkar and Babu are parents to a boy and a girl. In 2006, Namrata gave birth to Gautam Krishna Gattamaneni after a year of marriage. Sitara, her daughter, was born in 2012. She has become delighted with her life as a homemaker.

About Her Films

• She made a special appearance as Pooja in the 1998 Bollywood film Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai and appeared in two other Bollywood films the same year. In Mere Do Anmol Ratan, she played the role of Kiran, and in Hero Hindustani, she played the role of Namrata "Nikki" Agarwal.
• She played various roles in different Indian films. In the 1999 movie Kachche Dhaage, she portrayed the character of Ragini Pandit, while in Vaastav: The Reality, she played the role of Sonia. The same year, she appeared as Ravi's love interest in the Kannada film Chora Chittha Chora. She also appeared in the Malayalam film Ezhupunna Tharakan, where she played the character of Ashwini Varma.
• In the year 2000, she appeared in three films with notable roles. The actress Namrata was nominated for the Indian Film Academy Award for her performance as Pooja Mallapa in the film "Pukar," Best Supporting Actress. In "Aaghaaz," she portrayed the character of Gittika, and in the Telugu film "Vamsee," she played the role of Shilpa.
• She played the character of Suman Gupta in the 2001 film Tera Mera Saath Rahen. In the 2002 film Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, she portrayed Raksha and also appeared as Pinky in the film Maseeha in the same year.
• In 2004, she appeared in several movies in different languages. In the Telugu film 'Anji,' she played the role of Swapna, while in the action thriller 'Charas: A Joint Operation,' she portrayed the role of Pia. In the Hindi drama 'Insaaf: The Justice,' she portrayed Mrs. Kunti V. Prasad.
• She also appeared in the 2004 romantic drama film 'Bride and Prejudice'< as Jaya Bakshi, released in the UK. In 2022, she produced the Telugu movie 'Major.'

Mother with Pride and the Ideal Celebrity Wife

Gautham, a boy, was born to the lovely couple in 2006, and Sitara, a girl, in 2012. Namrata does everything at home, including raising children, while Mahesh is engaged with his films and commercial obligations. She also keeps her husband's fans happy by posting family pictures on her Instagram. This brilliant woman is also a well-off businesswoman. During family vacations, she enjoys spending quality time with her partner while exploring different countries. She participates in several humanitarian endeavors.

Successful Film Careers in Bollywood and the South

After making a Bollywood appearance in Salman Khan's "Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai," Namrata played the female lead in her subsequent films. After appearances in films like "Mere Do Anmol Ratan," "Hero Hindustani," and a few South Indian movies, including one in which she starred alongside Mammootty, the gorgeous starlet shot to fame with the phenomenal success of "Vaastav" and then followed it up with an outstanding performance in Anil Kapoor's "Pukar." She then appeared in several Hindi movies and Telugu-language productions until the end of 2004.

Little-Known Facts about Namrata

• The famous Actress hailed from a typical Maharashtrian family of Goan origin, and she was nurtured in Mumbai. Nitin Shirodkar is her father, and Vanita Shirodkar is her mother. Shilpa Shirodkar, Namrata's younger sister, is also an actor. She is known for her roles in popular films such as Apne Dam Par, Khuda Gawah, Benaam Badsha, Jeevan Ki Shatranj, Hum Hain Bemisaal, and more Meenakshi Shirodkar, a well-known Marathi actress, has a granddaughter named Namrata.
• Namrata used to work as a model before joining the entertainment industry. She has also completed a few modeling projects. She has won many awards and beauty pageants throughout her Career. She won Femina Miss India Universe in 1993, Femina Miss Asia Pacific in 1993, and Ms. Pregnant in 1993. She was also India's representative in Miss Universe in 1993. Apart from this, Pukar was nominated for IIFA's Best Supporting Actress award.
• The former beauty queen married in 2005 to one of Tollywood's most talented actors, Mahesh Babu. The former beauty queen has posted pictures of her two children on various social media platforms. The couple fell in love during the production of a movie. After months of rumors, the couple finally confirmed that they were dating. The couple has two kids: one son, Gautam, and one daughter, Sitara.
• She embraces the position of homemaker with happiness. Namrata Shirodkar is capable of breaking anyone's heart with just one glance. She was a standout performer in addition to being stunning. She was a seasoned performer but loved her housewife and wife duties more than the spotlight. After getting married, Namrata left the movie business. She relocated to Pearl City, where she resides with her husband and their two children.
• When she was fifteen, she met fashion photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha with the help of her mother, a former Indian model. Gautam and Namrata then captured a few photos. Hemant Trivedi, a fashion designer from India, loved her images and enquired to have Namrata walk the runway in one of his fashion presentations. She grabbed hold of the chance and started working as a model. In several well-known fashion shows, she later walked down the ramp.
• She's been featured in TV commercials for products like Dabur Anmol oil and Country Delight. She began dating an Indian businessman identified as Deepak Shetty when she was modeling. The couple reportedly dated for over nine years.
• The rumors about her relationship with Indian filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar first appeared in 1999 while she was filming the Hindi movie "Vaastav: The Reality." Before starting a romantic relationship, they were friends initially. Mahesh was already married to Medha Manjrekar when it happened. Namrata and Mahesh, however, split up after a short while.
• On January 14, 2016, she became a partner in AMB Cinemas LLP, a film production company. She is a director of G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Private Limited, founded on June 24, 2021, and the Mahesh Babu Foundation.
• While filming the Telugu movie "Vamshi" in 2000, Namrata Shirodkar met South Indian star Mahesh Babu. The pair got married around five years into their relationship. Namrata finished shooting all of her films before getting married since Mahesh wanted to marry a female who was not working. However, three years into their marriage, they began to have marital issues. Namrata even moved into her Mumbai parents' house. The pair eventually resolved their conflicts and began to live together in Hyderabad.
• She has supported several brands on her Instagram account, including Duson and Ariel. With great devotion, Namrata updates her social media profiles with pictures of Sai Ram.
• She loves dogs and keeps a pet dog called Nobu.
• She has been featured on the covers of several magazines, such as Hello!, WOW!, and India Today. Namrata. Her daughter Sitara was selected as a brand ambassador for the healthy food firm Lil Goodness.
• She indulges in alcohol on occasion.