Real name of Shilpa Shetty: 3 times Actress was dragged into shocking controversies

New Delhi: Shilpa Shetty is the definition of a Go-Getter. From being an exceptional actress to her iconic dance numbers, the long-legged lass has ruled Bollywood for decades. After a successful career as an actress, she played her second innings with IPL and continued to be in the limelight.

With her never fading looks, the actress continues to mesmerize millions of her fans. However, not many know that her real name isn’t Shilpa Shetty. If you are one of those fans, then worry not. Continue reading below to know the real name of Shilpa Shetty and the reason she changed it.

What is the real name of Shilpa Shetty?

Born in 1975 on June 8, Shilpa Shetty’s birth name was Ashwini Shetty. Her mother changed her name from Ashwini to Shilpa on the advice of an astrologer. And guess what? It worked because soon Shilpa emerged as one of the top actresses of the past decade.

3 times the ‘UP-Bihar girl’ was dragged into controversies

1. Richard Gere’s forceful Kiss

This is one of many such instances when Shilpa Shetty was wronged by her own people. In 2007, famous Hollywood actor Richard Gere grabbed Shilpa Shetty and repeatedly kissed her during an Aids awareness event. Instead of taking action against Richard, some groups filed an FIR against Shilpa Shetty for obscenity.

However, the court finally acquitted her of all charges in 2023, ruling that she is more of a victim in the situation.

2. Legal trouble for bold photoshoot

Earlier in 2006, Shilpa Shetty woke up to a piece of bad news. A local court in Madurai issued nonbailable warrants against the Dhadkan Actress and Reema Sen for posing for a bold Photoshoot in a Tamil Publication.

The lawyer who filed the complaint alleged that Shilpa Shetty is “polluting” the minds of the younger generation with such pictures.

3. Raj Kundra Pornography case

Hell broke loose on Shilpa Shetty when her husband Raj Kundra was arrested by Mumbai Police on the charges of porn production in 2021. Shilpa Shetty was also taken in for questioning by the police.

Many rumors surfaced that Shilpa Shetty will move out of her husband’s house with the children. The actress also returned to films after a 14-year-long break, which indicated that she wants to move on as soon as possible.