Shilpa Shetty birthday: The biggest downfalls that failed to dim her spark

Shilpa Shetty birthday: From facing the prejudice of colorism to battling many court cases and personal health issues, the actress has always been strong and positive in her approach towards life

By Urmimala Banerjee
Published: June 08 2023, 09:45 AM IST

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Shilpa Shetty Birthday Special: Times she battled controversies and low phases like a champ — Shilpa Shetty Birthday Special: Times she battled controversies and low phases like a champ

Shilpa Shetty has turned 48. The actress does not look a year above 40 though. Actress, entrepreneur, yoga expert and TV host, she has done well in every role. But the actress faced a lot of hurdles in her personal and professional life. And innumerable legal cases. But she has emerged stronger and not left her positive approach towards life.

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Shilpa Shetty Kundra battled the Raj Kundra fiasco — Shilpa Shetty Kundra battled the Raj Kundra fiasco

The year 2021 was the worst for Shilpa Shetty. Raj Kundra got arrested for promotion and sale of pornographic material via his production company. He maintained that it was just erotica. Raj Kundra spent three months in Byculla prison. Rumours floated on how she was outcast from Bollywood and losing all her endorsements. There were divorce rumors too. Shilpa Shetty battled through the legal mess and media onslaught. The actress unwavering faith in God held true at all times. Also Read - Shilpa Shetty credits Jawan star Shah Rukh Khan for teaching her how to face the camera, says 'He had a lot of patience'

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Shilpa Shetty's humiliation on Big Brother — Shilpa Shetty's humiliation on Big Brother

This made headlines and got her foreign recognition. On the UK version of Big Brother Shilpa Shetty faced racism. She won the fifth edition of the show. She was called dog, poppadom and her spoken English was made fun of.

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Shilpa Shetty and Richard Gere kiss controversy — Shilpa Shetty and Richard Gere kiss controversy

In 2007, Richard Gere and Shilpa Shetty were spreading AIDS awareness. He kissed her to show that a simple kiss on the cheeks cannot spread the disease. She was trolled and a case was filed for public obscenity. She had to make rounds of the Courts. Finally, she got relief. Also Read - Shilpa Shetty Kundra turns heads in a glamorous pink saree on the sets of India's Got Talent [Watch]

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Shilpa Shetty on dark skin prejudice — Shilpa Shetty on dark skin prejudice

The actress was faced colorism in Bollywood. In 2018, she spoke about how a Qantas airline staff spoke rudely because of her brown skin tone. She said this should not be tolerated.

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Shilpa Shetty termed a home-breaker — Shilpa Shetty termed a home-breaker

She married Raj Kundra who was a divorcee. Rumors spread that she was behind the split. But it was confirmed by everyone that Raj Kundra met Shilpa after he was already separated from his first wife. The trolling was vile. Also Read - Shilpa Shetty shares an unseen video with Raj Kundra on his birthday; says, 'Gifting you a mirror...' [Watch]

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Shilpa Shetty suffered a miscarriage — Shilpa Shetty suffered a miscarriage

Shilpa Shetty has an auto-immune condition APLA that caused problems in her pregnancy. She suffered a miscarriage and struggled to have Viaan. She tried to get pregnant for a second time but failed to conceive. Even her plans to adopt faced hurdles. Later, she opted for surrogacy and baby Samisha was born. Shilpa Shetty did not want Viaan to grow up without a sibling.

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Shilpa Shetty mom faced criminal charges — Shilpa Shetty mom faced criminal charges

In 2003, her mom Sunanda was alleged to have hired a small time don to settle disputes with owner of Praful Sarees. It seems he was using her footage and did not compensate her. The transcripts were revealed on Aaj Tak. Her father had to obtain bail. Also Read - Sukhee: Shilpa Shetty and Kusha Kapila turn heads with their stunning style at the event [ Watch Video]

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Shilpa Shetty in IPL betting scandal — Shilpa Shetty in IPL betting scandal

In 2013, she was caught in the IPL betting scandal. It was said that they might have directly influenced players to indulge in match or spot fixing. It was said that they were allegedly aided by Jaipur and Mumbai cops.

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Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra lose gold case — Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra lose gold case

The endeavour Satyug Gold also faced issues. They had to give cash and gold to compensate Sachin Joshi.