Shweta Tiwari

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Shweta Tiwari

Shweta Tiwari at the press conference of Jaane Kya Baat Hui (2008).
Born October 4, 1980 (1980-10-04) (age 29)
India Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Other name(s) Shweta
Prerna Bajaj
Occupation Model, Actress,Television presenter, Producer
Years active 1999 - Present
Spouse(s) Raja Choudhary (1998 - 2007 Separated)
Official website

Shweta Tiwari (born 4 October 1980) in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India is an Indian Film and Television Actress. She played the role of Prerna in Balaji Telefilms's popular Television Show Kasautii Zindagii Kay that used to be aired on an Indian television channel STAR Plus, for which she has received so many awards. She has done several commercial advertisements, dance shows, plays and cameos in other television serials. At present, Tiwari is quite active in Bhojpuri Films and was seen as one the judges on Star Plus reality dance show Aajaa Mahi Vay.[1]

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[edit] Personal life

Shweta Tiwari is the daughter of Nirmala and Ashok Tiwari. Born on 4 October 1980, she was brought up in Mumbai and gained her early education from the girls School 'St. Isabel' in Mumbai. She was also abnormal at the time of birth, but after treatment she is normal. At the age of 12, Shweta worked with a travel agency at a monthly salary of Rs. 500/. She is a graduate in commerce from Burhanis College in Mazegaon, and has a younger brother by the name Nidhaan.

She married Raja Choudhary, her co-star in a Bhojpuri movie. They have a daughter named Palak. However, in 2008, she filed for divorce from him on the grounds of domestic violence.

[edit] Career

[edit] As an Actress

While playing "Khoobsoorat Bahu" on stage, Shweta got noticed by a well-known director and started her acting career in 1999 with "Kaleerein". After this there was no lookin back.[2] In the movie Apna boli apna des, she played the lead role.

[edit] As a Producer

Shweta has now turned a Producer and will be producing Television Serials and Films.[3]

[edit] Filmography

[edit] TV shows

  1. Kaleerein as Komal
  2. Aane Wala Pal
  3. Karam as Kajol
  4. Kaahin Kissii Roz as Anita
  5. Rishtey
  6. Daddy Samjha Karo
  7. Dost
  8. Yatra Show Host
  9. Kasautii Zindagii Kay as Prerna Sharma/Basu/Bajaj
  10. Nach Baliye 2 (with Ex husband Raja Choudhary)
  11. Jjhoom India Herself as a contestant
  12. Dhamal Express Herself as a contestant
  13. Yeh Hai Jalwa Herself [4] along with Ronit Roy
  14. Aajaa Mahi Vay co-judge with Ronit Roy
  15. Ajeeb as Ms Sapna Basu [5]
  16. Jalwa 4 2 ka 1[6]
  17. Jaane Kya Baat Hui as Aradhana Sareen [7][8][9]
  18. Comedy Circus - Chinchpokli To China
  19. Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 Show Host
  20. Iss Jungle se mujhe bachao
  21. Comedy Circus 3 As a Stand-up Comedian

[edit] Other Projects

  1. A Daler Mehndi music video called Paisa Paisa
  2. Music video on song Mehndi nu by Balkar Sidhu
  3. Radio show 'Seher' for 92.7 Big FM (now off air)
  4. Apni Boli Apna Des 2009 Punjabi movie with Sarbjit Cheema

[edit] Awards

  • Star Parivaar Awards 2003 - Favorite Jodi with Cezanne Khan
  • Star Parivaar Awards 2004 - Favorite Maa
  • Star Parivaar Awards 2004 - Favorite Bahu
  • Star Parivaar Awards 2005 - Favorite Maa
  • Star Parivaar Awards 2006 - Favorite Maa
  • Star Parivaar Awards 2007 - Favorite Maa
  • Star Parivaar Awards 2008 -(She was honoured for her immense service for Star Plus & the show)

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