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

Some Lesser Known Facts About Namrata Shirodkar

• In 1993, Namrata Shirodkar, a former Indian model and actor, achieved the prestigious honor of being crowned Femina Miss India.

• This is a childhood picture of Namrata Shirodkar, who hails from a Maharashtrian Goan family residing in Mumbai.

• At 15 years old, she was introduced to Gautam Rajadhyaksha, an acclaimed Indian fashion photographer, by her mother, a former Indian model. Namrata had the opportunity to do a photoshoot with Gautam, and her stunning pictures caught the attention of Hemant Trivedi, a renowned Indian fashion designer. Impressed by her talent, Hemant invited Namrata to showcase his designs on the runway for one of his fashion shows. Excited by the offer, she embraced the opportunity, marking the beginning of her successful career as a model. Over time, Namrata confidently graced the catwalks of numerous prestigious fashion shows, captivating audiences with her elegant and graceful presence.

• Namrata Shirodkar has been prominently featured as a model in numerous print advertisements. One of the print advertisements specifically highlighted Namrata Shirodkar’s presence.

• She has made appearances in numerous TV commercials promoting brands such as Dabur Anmol Oil and Country Delight.

• During her career as a model, she entered into a relationship with an Indian businessman named Deepak Shetty. According to reports, they dated for over 9 years and even lived together before considering marriage. However, their relationship did not lead to marriage. In an interview, she admitted that allowing her personal life to overshadow her professional one was a significant setback for her on one occasion. Their relationship began before her participation in the Miss India contest and lasted for nine years, but unfortunately, it was not meant to be. Despite feeling a void after their breakup, she managed to move forward and holds good wishes for him. She also mentioned that her career started alongside Aishwarya’s, but while Aishwarya remained focused, she got distracted by a personal relationship, causing her to lose some ambition. However, she doesn’t hold any resentment towards anyone and attributes her practical nature for not dwelling on the past. She also credits her sister Shilpa for playing a significant role in her journey, as Shilpa entered the industry at a young age and taught her the importance of professionalism and punctuality. She learned to accept that dreams and people change, but the fulfillment of work remains constant. Currently, she is content as the industry is starting to notice her once again. In a subsequent interview, she expressed her lack of animosity towards Deepak and revealed that she even paid her respects at his funeral.

• In 1993, Namrata Shirodkar participated in the Femina Miss India beauty pageant, alongside Pooja Batra (an actor) and Karminder. During the final round, the host Archana Puran Singh asked a common question: “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” Both Namrata and Karminder responded with “chicken,” while Pooja expressed that it didn’t matter as long as they both had benefits. The judges ultimately declared Namrata as the winner, with Karminder as the first runner-up and Pooja Batra as the second runner-up. Namrata achieved the title of Miss India in 1993. When asked about her thoughts on winning the pageant, she expressed overwhelming joy and amazement, making it difficult for her to respond. She mentioned her plans to focus on improving her appearance for the upcoming Miss Universe competition in Mexico and utilizing her abilities and skills for the betterment of her country.

• In 1993, Namrata Shirodkar competed in the Miss Universe pageant as the representative from India. As part of the competition, she was asked if she wished to have eternal life. Namrata expressed her belief that it was impossible for anyone to live forever. Unfortunately, the judges were not impressed with her response, resulting in her fifth-place finish in the contest.

• She competed as India’s representative at the Femina Miss India Asia Pacific pageant and secured the first runner-up position in the same year. Additionally, she won the title of Best in Evening Gown in one of the sub-contests of the pageant.

• Helloo India (2012) was initially titled ‘Purab Ki Laila Paschim Ka Chaila’ and was supposed to be her debut film in 1997. However, due to delays, the film was eventually released in 2012.

• Some of the Hindi films she has appeared in include ‘Mere Do Anmol Ratan’ (1998), ‘Hero Hindustani’ (1998), and ‘Kachche Dhaage’ (1999).

• In 1999, during the filming of the Hindi film ‘Vaastav: The Reality,’ speculation about an affair between Namrata Shirodkar and Indian director Mahesh Manjrekar began. They initially developed a friendship which eventually turned into a romantic relationship. According to certain sources, they even cohabitated. It is worth mentioning that Mahesh was already married to Medha Manjrekar at the time. However, their relationship ended after a few months. [8] Orissa Post reported on Namrata Shirodkar and her former partner Mahesh Manjrekar.

• Afterwards, she starred in Hindi movies such as ‘Pukar’ (2000), ‘Albela’ (2001), ‘Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality’ (2002), ‘Dil Vil Pyar Vyar’ (2002), and ‘LOC Kargil’ (2003). The release year for the film “Dil Vil Pyar Vyar” was 2002.

• Anji (2004) featured her alongside Chiranjeevi, marking her appearance in a Telugu film.

• Namrata encountered South Indian actor Mahesh Babu while working together on the Telugu film ‘Vamshi’ in 2000. They initially developed a friendship which eventually blossomed into a romantic relationship. After nearly five years of being together, the couple decided to tie the knot. Prior to their marriage, Namrata finished filming all her projects and retired from acting as per Mahesh’s wish to marry a non-working woman. However, their married life encountered difficulties within three years. Namrata temporarily moved back to her parents’ house in Mumbai. Eventually, they resolved their misunderstandings and reconciled, choosing to live together in Hyderabad. Namrata discussed these challenges during an interview, expressing that both she and Mahesh faced various hardships during this time, including career breaks, personal losses, and decision-making dilemmas. Nevertheless, these experiences ultimately strengthened their bond and individual resilience. As a result, their relationship is now founded on a more solid and enduring basis, turning them into a resilient and united family unit. In hindsight, Namrata considers all of these experiences as blessings.

• On January 14, 2016, she joined AMB Cinemas LLP as a partner in the film production company. Additionally, she serves as a director in two other firms: G Mahesh Babu Entertainment Private Limited, established on January 28, 2014, and Mahesh Babu Foundation, established on June 24, 2021. The Mahesh Babu Foundation is currently making charitable donations of computers to a school.

• On her Instagram account, she has given her support to multiple brands such as Duson and Ariel. Namrata Shirodkar has been selected by Ariel as their newest brand ambassador.

• Namrata Shirodkar, an individual with strong religious beliefs, frequently posts images of Sai Ram on her Instagram profile.

• Namrata Shirodkar, a devoted dog lover, is accompanied by her cherished pet dog named Nobu.

• India Today magazine has showcased Aishwarya Rai and Namrata Shirodkar on its cover, while they have also been featured on other renowned magazine covers such as Hello! and WOW!.

• The healthy snack brand Lil Goodness appointed Namrata and her daughter Sitara as their brand ambassadors.

• Occasionally, she indulges in alcohol consumption. [11]Tollywood.net