Shilpa Shirodkar’s heartfelt chat on losing films, bold image, Mahesh Babu, struggles

Shilpa Shirodkar ruled the 90s Bollywood and recently Bigg Boss 18 season. In a TELL-ALL chat with Bollywood Bubble, the actress spoke about her film lineage, failed launch opposite Sanjay Kapoor, being called jinxed and foray into the films. Shilpa narrates anecdotes of landing her first project, contributions of Mithun Chakraborty, Anil Kapoor and Govinda in her career and how she got the s*x symbol tag. In conversation with host Ankita Bhalla, Shilpa further speaks about her big-ticket projects opposite Ajay Devgan which got shelved, and the real reason for losing out on Mani Ratnam’s Chaiyya Chaiyya!

Shilpa Shirodkar reveals why she quit her Bollywood career at her peak to settle overseas, taking odd jobs in the salon, battling depression due to her parent’s demise and the decision to return to Mumbai. She sheds light on her successful stint in TV, her BB18 journey, allegations of Salman Khan being biased towards her and the friendship triangle with Karan Veer Mehra and Vivian Dsena. Shilpa also clears the air regarding her tiff with sister Namrata Shirodkar and brother-in-law Mahesh Babu and if her daughter will make a foray into the films.