Sun Oct 06 18:02:29 UTC 2024: ## Veteran Actress Shilpa Shirodkar Enters Bigg Boss 18, Reconnecting with Fans After a Decade-Long Break

**MUMBAI, INDIA -** The much-awaited Bigg Boss 18 has welcomed its fourth contestant, seasoned actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who is also the sister-in-law of superstar Mahesh Babu. Shilpa, known for her successful career in the 90s, experienced a meteoric rise before facing criticism and eventually stepping away from the industry. Now, she’s making a powerful comeback on the popular reality show.

Shirodkar debuted in 1989 with Ramesh Sippy’s “Bhrashtachar” alongside Mithun Chakraborty and Rekha. She went on to collaborate with leading actors like Anil Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, and Govinda, delivering hits such as “Trinetra,” “Hum,” “Khuda Gawah,” “Aankhen,” “Pehchaan,” and “Gopi Kishan.” Despite her initial success, Shilpa faced a few setbacks with less successful films, and eventually, she chose to leave Bollywood after marrying UK-based banker Aparesh Ranjit in 2000.

After a 13-year hiatus, Shilpa returned to the spotlight in 2013 with the television series “Ek Mutthi Aasmaan.” She has openly discussed the challenges she faced in the industry, including being labelled “jinxed” due to early career struggles and facing rejection for the iconic “Chaiyya Chaiyya” song because of her weight.

Shilpa’s sister, Namrata Shirodkar, is married to Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, making Shilpa his sister-in-law. As she embarks on this new chapter in the Bigg Boss house, fans are eager to see her reconnect with the audience and showcase her resilience and journey through the ups and downs of her career.

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