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Shamita Shetty Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth2 February 1979

Age46 Years

BirthplaceMangalore, Karnataka

ProfessionActor, Model, Interior Designer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyParents: Surendra Shetty and Sunanda Shetty; Sister: Shilpa Shetty

Shamita Shetty Biography

Shamita Shetty is an Indian actress, model and interior designer who first came to public attention with her Bollywood debut in Mohabbatein (2000). Over a

Early life and background

Shamita Surendra Shetty was born on 2 February 1979 in Mangalore, Karnataka, and grew up in a Tulu-speaking Bunt family. She was raised in Mumbai, where she attended St. Anthony’s Girls’ High School before studying commerce at Sydenham College. Her education also includes a three-year fashion design course at SNDT Women’s University and interior design studies at Inchbald School of Design and Central Saint Martins in London.

Career

Shamita began her career in the fashion world as an intern with designer Manish Malhotra, an experience that opened doors to the entertainment industry. Her screen debut came in 2000 with the Bollywood romantic drama Mohabbatein, in which she played Ishika Dhanrajgir. The role earned her early recognition and an award for Best Female Debut at the 2001 IIFA Awards.

After Mohabbatein, Shamita acted in films across several Indian film industries, including Tamil (Raajjiyam, 2002) and Telugu (Pilisthe Palukutha, 2003). In Hindi cinema she appeared in titles such as Wajahh: A Reason to Kill (2004), Fareb (2004), Zeher: A Love Story (2005) — for which she received a Stardust nomination — Cash (2007) and Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors (2008). She also featured in the popular song “Sharara Sharara” from Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002), which increased her visibility.

Shamita spent periods away from feature films to develop a second career in interior design. She designed a nightclub in Mumbai called Royalty and later formalized her training in London. Back in India she worked with an architect to gain practical experience and went on to found Golden Leaf Interiors. Her design work includes projects such as the IOSIS spa in Chandigarh and several international assignments.

Television, reality shows and web work

On television, Shamita has been visible across formats. She left Bigg Boss Season 3 in its sixth week to attend her sister’s wedding. In 2015 she competed in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 and finished third. She took part in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 in 2019 and secured fourth place. In 2017 she returned to acting on screen with the web series Yo Ke Hua Bro, playing Suman Rao. In 2020 she appeared in the ZEE5 series Black Widows as Kavita Tharoor.

Shamita was a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT in 2021 and finished as second runner up; she then entered Bigg Boss 15 the same year. Also in 2021 she played the lead role of Meera in the film The Tenant.

Public profile

Shamita is the younger sister of actress Shilpa Shetty and has served as a director of S-2 Global Productions Private Limited since April 2008 alongside family members. Earlier she was a director of Esco Closures Private Limited. She has spoken publicly about choosing roles selectively and about stepping back from film offers when projects did not materialize.

She follows a fitness-focused lifestyle and adheres to lactose- and gluten-free dietary habits for health and physique. Shamita has spoken about living with colitis and the dietary restrictions it requires. She keeps two pet cats and is active in charitable work, including involvement with HelpAge India.

Personal life

Shamita is unmarried. She has shared that the death of her first boyfriend in a car accident left a lasting impact on her personal life. She was publicly linked to actor Raqesh Bapat following their time together on Bigg Boss OTT; in July 2022 she confirmed that they were no longer together.

Latest updates

In recent years Shamita has balanced acting, reality television and her interior design practice. Her most recent screen credits noted here include the web series Yo Ke Hua Bro (2017), the ZEE5 series Black Widows (2020), Bigg Boss OTT (2021) and the 2021 film The Tenant.

Career highlights

Shamita’s debut in Mohabbatein and the Best Female Debut IIFA recognition that followed

Her item number “Sharara Sharara,” which raised her profile

A shift into interior design, formal studies in London and founding Golden Leaf Interiors

Strong showings on reality competition shows including Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 and Bigg Boss OTT

Personal notes

She has trained in interior design in London, worked with an architect after returning to Mumbai, and designed commercial and international projects. Shamita has also spoken about making deliberate choices in her acting career and prioritizing projects with solid backing.
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Recent Work

Yo Ke Hua Bro

Web series in which she played Suman Rao

2017
Black Widows

ZEE5 original series in which she played Kavita Tharoor

2020
Bigg Boss OTT

Reality show contestant, second runner up

2021
The Tenant

Film in which she played the central character Meera

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Bollywood debut in Mohabbatein (2000) and IIFA Best Female Debut award
  2. Popular appearance in the song “Sharara Sharara” (2002)
  3. Established Golden Leaf Interiors after studying design in London
  4. Strong reality TV performances: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8, Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 and Bigg Boss OTT
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shamita Shetty born?

2 February 1979

What is Shamita Shetty known for?

Actor, Model, Interior Designer

What is Shamita Shetty’s marital status?

Unmarried