Shefali Shah

Shefali Shah

Born: July 20, 1972
in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Shefali Shah nee Shetty (born 20 July 1972), is an Indian actress who works in Bollywood films. After making her film debut with a minor role in the 1995 drama Rangeela, she played a supporting role in the crime film Satya. Her performance in Satya received critical praise and won her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress and a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 44th Filmfare Awards. She was later nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the family drama Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005).

In 2007, she received critical acclaim and won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Last Lear. She starred in the 2015 dramedy Dil Dhadakne Do, receiving several nominations for Best Supporting Actress. She, along with the main cast won the Screen Award for Best Ensemble Cast for the film.

Shah was married to television actor Harsh Chhaya. After their divorce, she married director Vipul Amrutlal Shah. She has two sons with Shah.

Movies for Shefali Shah...

Three of Us
Title: Three of Us
Character: Shailaja Desai
Released: November 3, 2023
Type: Movie
Shailaja embarks on a confrontational journey with her husband and childhood-love as she finds herself at the cusp of her past, present and future. Stitched with a very delicate thread of emotions, this film is about love, loss, healing, awareness and liberation.
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Neeyat
Title: Neeyat
Character: CBI Officer
Released: July 7, 2023
Type: Movie
When an exiled billionaire mysteriously dies at his birthday party at a Scottish castle, the prime suspects are his close family and friends, each with a motive to kill him.​ CBI officer Mira Rao must use all her skill to unravel the mystery where nothing is what it seems and everyone hides a secret or two.
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Doctor G
Title: Doctor G
Character: Dr. Nandini Srivastava
Released: October 14, 2022
Type: Movie
Uday Gupta, a medical college student wanted to specialise in Orthopaedic, but is stuck in an all-female class of Gynaecology. Will he change his department, or will the department change him?
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Kachha Baniyan Gang: The Real Story Behind Delhi Crime Season 2
Title: Kachha Baniyan Gang: The Real Story Behind Delhi Crime Season 2
Released: September 13, 2022
Type: Movie
A look behind the horrifying true story of Delhi Crime Season 2.
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Darlings
Title: Darlings
Character: Shamshunissa Ansari
Released: August 5, 2022
Type: Movie
Badru hopes her volatile husband will reform if he stops drinking. But when his rage goes too far, she and her mom boldly, albeit clumsily, seek revenge.
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Jalsa
Title: Jalsa
Character: Ruksana Mohammad
Released: March 18, 2022
Type: Movie
A hit and run of an 18-year-old girl becomes the hub of a wheel that sets into motion many a spoke - a journalist, a raging mother, a cop and a system all caught in an ethical dilemma. Questions are raised only to realize that the truth is rarely pure and never simple.
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Title: Human
Released: January 14, 2022
Type: TV
In the race to make the next money-spinning drug, saving lives takes a backseat and people become less than human.
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Happy Birthday Mummyji
Title: Happy Birthday Mummyji
Released: July 23, 2021
Type: Movie
It's never enough what you do for others. But how often do you do enough for yourself?
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Ajeeb Daastaans
Title: Ajeeb Daastaans
Character: Natasha (segment 'Ankahi')
Released: April 16, 2021
Type: Movie
An anthology of four stories that explore the surprising ways in which unexpected catalysts inflame the uncomfortable emotions simmering under fractured relationships.
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Once Again
Title: Once Again
Character: Tara Shetty
Released: April 24, 2019
Type: Movie
After a chance phone call leads to daily conversations, a widowed restaurant owner and a lonely film actor plan to finally meet in person.
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Title: Delhi Crime
Character: Vartika Chaturvedi
Released: March 22, 2019
Type: TV
Following the police force as they investigate high-profile crimes in Delhi, this series has seasons inspired by both real and fictional events.
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Juice
Title: Juice
Character: Manju Singh
Released: November 22, 2017
Type: Movie
Manju Singh and her husband are hosting a get-together of families on a really warm night. Between the snacks, drinks and the laughs, something completely unexpected happens.
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Commando 2 -  The Black Money Trail
Title: Commando 2 - The Black Money Trail
Character: Leena Chowdhury
Released: March 2, 2017
Type: Movie
India's most wanted Black Money agent, Vicky Chaddha, gets arrested in Malaysia and is kept in a safe house by the Malaysian authorities, along with his wife. A team of four is being sent to Malaysia to bring them to India. Apart from the growth of inter-personal relationships, the mission has quite a few twists and turns on its way. The story follows Karan as he uses his brain and brawn to recover all of the laundered black money.
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Brothers
Title: Brothers
Character: Maria Fernandes
Released: August 14, 2015
Type: Movie
David and Monty, estranged half-brothers, train in mixed martial arts to earn a livelihood. However, things change when the two are forced to compete against each other in the final tournament.
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Dil Dhadakne Do
Title: Dil Dhadakne Do
Character: Neelam Mehra
Released: June 4, 2015
Type: Movie
On a cruise to celebrate their parents' 30th wedding anniversary, a brother and sister deal with the impact of family considerations on their romantic lives.
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Lakshmi
Title: Lakshmi
Character: Jyothi
Released: March 21, 2014
Type: Movie
Based on true events, Lakshmi is a story of heroism and untold courage. Lakshmi, a 13 year old girl is kidnapped and sold into prostitution. Thrown into this horrific, inhuman world where she is raped and brutally beaten she barely survives with the help of the other girls and her own will to never give in. Finally she is rescued in a police raid. Against all odds, Lakshmi shows courage where everybody else fails. Resisting all pressure - violent threats, coercion and bribes, she stands up in court and in a landmark case in India, succeeds in putting the traffickers behind bars.
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Title: Comedy Nights with Kapil
Character: Self
Released: June 22, 2013
Type: TV
Comedy Nights with Kapil is a comedy show which provides a distinctive take on the everyday life of a common man as the show explores the story of every household and how our common man Kapil is affected by the simplest issues in life around him.
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Kucch Luv Jaisaa
Title: Kucch Luv Jaisaa
Character: Madhu S. Saxena
Released: May 27, 2011
Type: Movie
After getting bored with her love less marriage life, a wife decides to get a breathe of fresh air and meets a hit man.
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Karthik Calling Karthik
Title: Karthik Calling Karthik
Character: Dr. Kapadia
Released: February 26, 2010
Type: Movie
A much abused loner achieves success, and even wins the heart of his gorgeous co-worker, after getting early morning mysterious phone calls from someone.
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The Last Lear
Title: The Last Lear
Character: Vandana
Released: September 12, 2008
Type: Movie
The film starts with the veteran thespian Harish Mishra, he is gravely ill. The punishments of a film shoot have left the old man in a coma. His co-star, Shabnam, is wracked with worry, but their director, Siddharth, keeps strangely distant and refuses to visit his ailing star. In flashbacks, their story emerges.
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Black & White
Title: Black & White
Character: Roma Mathur
Released: February 1, 2008
Type: Movie
Rajan Mathur (Anil Kapoor) is a Professor in Urdu literature in Dr. Zakir Hussain's College. He resides in Chandni Chowk with his activist wife, Roma Mathur (Shefali Shah). Professor Mathur comes across a young boy called Numair Qazi (Anurag Sinha) who introduces himself as a victim of communal riots in Gujarat.
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Title: Ramayan
Character: Sunaina
Released: January 21, 2008
Type: TV
Ramayan, based on Valmiki's Ramayan and Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas, as well as Chakbasta's Urdu Ramayan, is an Indian television series produced by Sagar Arts which aired on NDTV Imagine. It is also partly derived from portions of Kambar's Kambaramayanam, Bhavarth Ramayan, Krittivasi Ramayan by Krittibas Ojha, Shree Rangnath Ramayana by Gona Budda Reddy, Ramchandra Charit Puranam by Abhinavpamp Nagchandra, Adhyatama Ramayanam by Tunjat Eluchan, Shree Anand Ramayan by Pt. Ramlagna Pandey. It is a remake of the highly successful Ramayan that was created, written, and directed by Ramanand Sagar and which aired on Doordarshan from 1987 to 1988. The show won the "Most Promising New Show of the Year" award at the Indiantelevision.com's New Talent Awards. In addition to this, Gurmeet Choudhary, who played the lead role of Lord Rama won the "Most Promising New Talent of Tomorrow" Award.
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Gandhi, My Father
Title: Gandhi, My Father
Character: Kasturba Gandhi
Released: August 3, 2007
Type: Movie
With Gandhi My Father, producer Anil Kapoor and director Feroz Abbas Khan have shed light onto Gandhi the person, rather than Gandhi the icon. Using Gandhi’s political career as a canvas, the film paints a picture of his intricate, complex, and strained relationship with his son Harilal Gandhi.
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15 Park Avenue
Title: 15 Park Avenue
Character: Lakshmi J. Roy
Released: January 6, 2006
Type: Movie
An exploration of the impact of schizophrenia on a young woman and her family in today's Calcutta. The narrative pivots around the relationship of two sisters, older sister Anjali is a successful professor with a powerful personality. She is the anchoring rock for her family and carer for her sister Meethi whose progression into schizophrenia has been speed ed up by traumatic experiences. Anjali has always dominated the life of her attractive younger sister, and jealously warded off Meethi's handsome fiancé Jojo with fear of Meethi's impending illness. Years later when Meethi and Anjali are on holiday in the Hills there is a chance meeting with Jojo, now with his new wife and children. He is shocked to discover that Meethi does not now recognize him, but lives in a world visited by an imaginary husband and children of her own.
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Waqt
Title: Waqt
Character: Sumitra Thakur
Released: April 22, 2005
Type: Movie
A chronic illness leaves Ishwar with only a few months to live. His son Aditya is extremely reckless. To make him realise his responsibilities, Ishwar throws his son out of the house.
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Monsoon Wedding
Title: Monsoon Wedding
Character: Ria Verma
Released: August 30, 2001
Type: Movie
As the romantic monsoon rains loom, the extended Verma family reunites from around the globe for a last-minute arranged marriage in New Delhi. This film traces five intersecting stories, each navigating different aspects of love as they cross boundaries of class, continent and morality.
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Mohabbatein
Title: Mohabbatein
Character: Nandini
Released: October 27, 2000
Type: Movie
At a prestigious all-male university, three friends seek love outside of the school grounds; at the same time, a newly-hired music teacher seeks to befriend and loosen up the militantly strict headmaster.
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Title: Kaun Banega Crorepati
Character: Self
Released: July 3, 2000
Type: TV
Hosted by India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest shows is here to entertain millions, change lives and make dreams come true.
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Satya
Title: Satya
Character: Pyaari Mhatre
Released: July 3, 1998
Type: Movie
A young man named Satya comes to Mumbai from South India in search of a job. Jailed for something he did not do, the once-honest young man meets an underworld boss, Bhiku Mhatre in jail and joins his gang.
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Title: Kabhie Kabhie
Character: Radha Pathak
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: TV
Kabhie Kabhie is an Indian television drama directed by Mahesh Bhatt and written by Anurag Kashyap, Akash Khurana and Vinta Nanda; Anil Sharma directed 25 episodes of the series. The series was produced by Amit Khanna's Plus Channel and was telecast on Star Plus.
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Title: Hasratein
Character: Savi
Released: January 1, 1996
Type: TV
Hasratein is an Indian television soap opera that was telecast on Zee TV in the mid 1990s. It is the story of Savi, a woman who leaves her husband and maintains an extra-marital relationship with another married man, with both their spouses being aware of the situation. Hasratein was one of the most popular television shows of the 1990s. According to Shubhra Gupta, film and television critic, the popularity of the serial "had made it a catalyst for the discussion of issues of marital discord, in spite of the embarrassment the serial generated for many people." Seema Kapoor played the character of Savi for the first 99 episodes. She was then replaced by Shefali Chhaya, whose her work earned her the Zee Woman of the Year award in 1997.
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Rangeela
Title: Rangeela
Character: Gulbadan (special appearance)
Released: September 8, 1995
Type: Movie
A poor young woman, who dreams of Bollywood fame, is caught in a love triangle between her childhood friend and a famous actor.
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Title: Banegi Apni Baat
Character: Richa
Released: January 1, 1993
Type: TV
The focus of the series was college life. Flirtation, romance, the campus, teachers getting teased - all typical scenes from college– were shown. Hence many youngsters, school and college going students, became avid viewers of the show. The transition from college to professional life was shown for most of the characters. Simultaneously, contemporary business life was also showcased. How the rich oppress the poor, and how housewives and working women have different perspectives of life, formed some of the other themes of the narrative.