Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has had an extraordinary career spanning decades. Her journey has been marked by constant hunger to reinvent and complete dedication towards her craft. On her birthday today, here’s looking 5 iconic films of Shilpa Shetty that cast a strong imprint on Indian cinema.

Baazigar (Prime Video):
Shilpa Shetty made her debut with Abbas-Mustan’s Baazigar in 1993. She shared the screen space with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, and her portrayal as an innocent and trustworthy Seema Chopra garnered her critical acclaim. Baazigar emerged as a stupendous hit and cemented Shilpa as a promising actress.

Dhadkan (Netflix): In Dhadkan, the iconic romantic drama, Shilpa Shetty played a woman caught in a love triangle with Dev (Suniel Shetty) and Ram (Akshay Kumar). Dhadkan displayed Shetty’s ability to portray deep emotions and layered relationships. Her performance was widely loved by the audience, such that her fans continue to lovingly call her Anjali.

Phir Milenge (Prime Video):
Shilpa Shetty served a powerful performance in Revathi’s socially relevant film, Phir Milenge. She made a bold move by stepping into the shoes of an HIV-positive woman fighting for her rights and dignity. The film revolved around the stigma connected to HIV/AIDS and spotlighted the importance of empathy and support.

Life in a..Metro (Netflix): In this Anurag Basu directorial, Shilpa Shetty played a woman dealing with marital issues and finding the meaning of life. As the film wove multiple narratives, Shilpa’s conviction-filled performance added depth to her portrayal, and the film’s soundtrack including ‘In Dino’ track connected deeply with the audience.

Apne (Prime Video):
Directed by Anil Sharma, Shilpa Shetty played a supporting and caring on-screen wife of Sunny Deol. The film surrounded themes of family bonds, aspiration and redemption. Shilpa’s portrayal added weight to the film’s emotional world, making Apne a strong title in her body of work.