Namrata Shirodkar Wiki, Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Biography & More

Namrata Shirodkar is a former Indian actor and model. In 1993, she won the beauty pageant Femina Miss India.

Wiki/Biography

Namrata Shirodkar was born on Saturday, 22 January 1972 (age 51 years; as of 2023) in Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.

She did her graduation from Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science & Amruthben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. ^[1]Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science & Amruthben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics pdf

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 7″

Weight (approx.): 60 kg

Hair Colour: Brown

Eye Colour: Hazel Brown

Figure Measurements (approx.): 36-30-34

Family

Namrata belongs to a Maharashtrian Goan family. ^[2]Orissa Post

Parents & Siblings

Her father, Nitin Shirodkar, was a former Indian cricketer who died in 2007. Her mother, Vanita Shirodkar, is a former model. Her younger sister, Shilpa Shirodkar, is an actress.

Husband & Children

In 2000, while shooting for the Telugu film ‘Vamshi,’ she met the South Indian actor Mahesh Babu, who was three years younger than her. While working on the film, they became good friends, and after some time started dating each other.

After dating for almost five years, the couple got married on 10 February 2005 at JW Marriott Mumbai. Before her marriage, she completed the shoot of all her films as it was Mahesh’s will to get married to a girl who was not working.

On 31 August 2006, the couple was blessed with a son named Gautam Ghattamaneni. After three years of their marriage, the couple started facing issues in their married life. Once she even left Mahesh’s house and shifted to her parents’ home in Mumbai. Later, the couple sorted the matter and Namrata returned to Mahesh’s home. ^[3]India Today In an interview, while talking about it, Namrata said,

Three years post-marriage was difficult for Mahesh and me. He was on a long career break, I lost my parents, he lost his granny. Plus, he was in this whole dilemma of what movie to sign next. But that period made us stronger as a couple, and as individuals. Our foundation today is more solid, we became one strong nuclear unit. I look back at all of it as a blessing.”

On 20 July 2012, they welcomed their daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni.

Other Relative(s)

Her paternal grandmother, Meenakshi Shirodkar, was a renowned Indian actress.

Her father-in-law, Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna, was a renowned South Indian actor.

Her mother-in-law, Vijaya Nirmala, was a South Indian actor, director, and producer.

Her brother-in-law Naresh Babu is an actor, politician, and social activist.

Her brother-in-law Ramesh Babu was an actor and producer.

Namrata’s sister-in-law, Manjula Swaroop, is an actress and producer. She is married to the Indian actor Sanjay Swaroop.

Her brothers-in-law are Galla Jayadev (politician and industrialist) and Sudheer Babu (actor and former badminton player).

Relationships/Affairs

Deepak Shetty

While Namrata was pursuing her modelling career, she started dating an Indian restaurateur named Deepak Shetty. The couple dated for more than nine years. Reportedly, they were in a live-in relationship for a few years and were planning to tie the knot, but later, the couple parted ways. In an interview, while talking about her relationship with Deepak, Namrata said,

There was just one time when I let my personal life overwhelm my professional one, and that cost me dearly. The relationship began before the Miss India contest, and lasted nine years. But, it wasn’t meant to be. There was a void in my life after that, but I moved on. And we will always wish each other well.”

She added,

You know, Aishwarya and I started our careers together. But she stayed on track, while I was diverted by this personal relationship, and it made me less ambitious. But I’m not bitter about anything. Perhaps, because I’m practical by nature, I don’t dwell on things. My sister Shilpa helped a lot too. She joined the industry at 14. She knew the importance of being professional and punctual. She told me to accept that dreams change, people change, but work is constantly fulfilling. And I’m happy, particularly now that the industry is sitting up and noticing me once again.”

Later, Namrata said that she had no ill feelings for Deepak, and on his demise, Namrata and her sister Shilpa went to his home to give condolence to his family. ^[4]International Business Times

Mahesh Manjrekar

In 1999, while the Indian director-actor Mahesh Manjrekar was working on his directorial debut film ‘Vaastav: The Reality,’ he met Namrata who was the female lead actress in the film. The duo became good friends while shooting for the film. Reportedly, they started dating each other and even started living together. At that time, Mahesh was already married to Medha Manjrekar. According to some sources, Namrata and Mahesh Manjrekar’s relationship did not last long, and the couple parted ways. ^[5]Orissa Post

Career

Model

Namrata started her career as a model. When she was 15 years old, her mother (a former Indian model) introduced Namrata to the popular Indian fashion photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha, who did a photoshoot with Namrata. After watching her photos, the Indian fashion designer Hemant Trivedi asked her to walk the ramp at one of his fashion shows. She accepted the offer and later, walked the ramp at various fashion shows.

She has been featured in various print advertisements.

Namrata has also appeared in TV commercials for brands like Dabur Anmol Oil and Country Delight.

 

In 1993, she participated in the beauty pageant Femina Miss India and won the title. In the final round of the pageant, all three contestants including Namrata were asked a common question by the host of the show Archana Puran Singh. Archana asked,

Who came first, the chicken or the egg?”

Namrata and Karminder replied ‘Chicken’ whereas Pooja said,

Who cares? As long as they are both useful.”

 

Later, the judges announced Namrata as the winner, Karminder as the first runner-up, and Pooja Batra as the second runner-up. Post the announcement of the results, Archana asked Namrata how she felt after winning. Namrata replied,

I feel great, I don’t know how to react. I just feel overwhelmed… First of all I will groom myself better to attend the Miss Universe contest in Mexico. Then I will put myself to some use for my country.”

In the same year, she represented India in the Miss Universe beauty pageant and finished in 5^th place.

In the questions round of the pageant, she was asked if she would love to live forever, to which she replied,

I don’t want to live forever as I believe no one can live forever.”

 

The judges left unimpressed by her answer, and she could not make it to the Top 3 contestants. She then represented India at the Femina Miss India Asia Pacific in 1993. She stood first runner-up in the pageant, and she also won Best in Evening Gown in the sub-contest of the beauty pageant.

Film

Child Actor

In 1977, she played a small role as a child actor in the Hindi film ‘Shirdi Ke Sai Baba.’

Actor

Hindi

Namrata made her Bollywood debut with the film ‘Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai’ (1998) in which she played the role of Pooja.

In 1998, she appeared in Hindi films like ‘Mere Do Anmol Ratan’ and ‘Hero Hindustani.’

In 1999, she appeared in the popular Hindi films ‘Kachche Dhaage’ and ‘Vaastav: The Reality.’

Some of her other Hindi films are ‘Pukar’ (2000), ‘Albela’ (2001), ‘Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality’ (2002), ‘Dil Vil Pyar Vyar’ (2002), and ‘LOC Kargil’ (2003).

Kannada

In 1999, she made her Kannada film debut with ‘Chora Chittha Chora’ in which she played the love interest of the lead character Ravi.

Malayalam

In 1999, she played the role of Ashwini Varma in her debut Malayalam film ‘Ezhupunna Tharakan.’

Telugu

Namrata’s debut in Telugu films was with ‘Vamshi’ (2000) as Shilpa.

In 2004, she acted in the Telugu film ‘Anji.’

Marathi

In 2000, she made her Marathi film debut with the film ‘Astitva’ in which she played the role of Revati.

English

In 2004, she played the role of Jaya Bakshi in the English film ‘Bride and Prejudice.’ After this film, she left her acting career.

Film Producer

She made her debut as a film producer with the 2022 Telugu-Hindi film ‘Major.’

Businesswoman

On 14 January 2016, Namrata became a partner in the film production company AMB Cinemas LLP. As of 2022, she is also working as a director in two firms G Mahesh Babu Entertainment Private Limited (started on 28 January 2014; film production company) and Mahesh Babu Foundation (started on 24 June 2021; an NGO).

Controversy

Accused of Being Involved in a Drug Case

In 2020, after the demise of the Indian actor Sushant Singh Rajput, an investigation was carried on by the Narcotics Control Bureau in Mumbai. During the investigation, Namrata’s chat with Jaya, former talent manager of Sushant Singh Rajput, got leaked in which it was written,

You have promised me to provide a good MD in Mumbai. Let’s party together when I get the MD.”

As soon as the news went viral in the media, people started brutally trolling her on various social media sites. ^[6]The Times of India

Awards

• 1999: Nominated by Zee Cine Award for Best Debut Actress for the Hindi film ‘Mere Do Anmol Ratan’

• 2000: Won Kalashree Popular Award for Best Supporting Actress for the Hindi film ‘Aaghaaz’

• 2001: Nominated by International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the Hindi film ‘Pukar’

• 2001: Nominated for People’s Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress for the Hindi film ‘Tera Mera Saath Rahen’

Car Collection

• Lamborghini Gallardo

• Audi A8

• Range Rover Vogue ^[7]Patrika

Favourites

• Food: Bhindi Poriyal

• Outfit(s): Jeans & White T-Shirt, Salwar Kameez

Facts/Trivia

• Her family and friends lovingly call her Cheenu. ^[8]YouTube- Zee TV

• In 1997, she was supposed to make her debut with the Hindi film ‘Purab Ki Laila Paschim Ka Chaila.’ However, the film got delayed and was released in 2012 with the title ‘Helloo India.’
  

  Helloo India (2012)

• Her hobbies include listening to music, travelling, and spending time with friends.

• Namrata has done various brand endorsements on her Instagram account. Some of such brands are Duson and Ariel.
  

  Namrata Shirodkar in a brand endorsement of Dyson

• She is an ardent devotee of Sai Ram. ^[9]Instagram- Namrata Shirodkar

• She is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Nobu.
  

  Namrata Shirodkar with her pet dog

• She has been featured on the cover of various magazines like Hello!, WOW!, and India Today.
  

  Namrata Shirodkar featured on the cover of WOW! magazine

• In 2022, Namrata and her daughter were appointed as the brand ambassadors of the snack brand Lil Goodness.

• She is often spotted consuming alcohol at parties and events. ^[10]Tollywood.net