Shefali Shah
Known for
Born in Mumbai in 1972, Shefali Shah is an Indian actress admired for the restraint and moral weight she brings to her work. She began on Hindi television before making a striking film debut in Satya (1998) and Monsoon Wedding (2001), and drew critical attention again with Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005). Her career reached a new peak with Netflix's Delhi Crime (2019), in which her tightly controlled performance as Deputy Commissioner Vartika Chaturvedi anchored the show's International Emmy win. She has since led Darlings (2022) and Jalsa (2022), confirming her status as one of Indian cinema's most respected leading actresses.
Shefali Shah
24 Movies
2 Series
Born in Mumbai in 1972, Shefali Shah is an Indian actress admired for the restraint and moral weight she brings to her work. She began on Hindi television before making a striking film debut in Satya (1998) and Monsoon Wedding (2001), and drew critical attention again with Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005). Her career reached a new peak with Netflix's Delhi Crime (2019), in which her tightly controlled performance as Deputy Commissioner Vartika Chaturvedi anchored the show's International Emmy win. She has since led Darlings (2022) and Jalsa (2022), confirming her status as one of Indian cinema's most respected leading actresses.
Movies
Plays Nandini
Mohabbatein
2000
Plays Ria Verma
Monsoon Wedding
2001
Plays Neelam Mehra
Dil Dhadakne Do
2015
Plays Leena Chowdhury
Commando 2 - The Black Money Trail
2017
Plays Pyaari Mhatre
Satya
1998
Plays Maria Fernandes
Brothers
2015
Plays Shamshunissa Ansari
Darlings
2022
Plays Natasha (segment 'Ankahi')
Ajeeb Daastaans
2021
Plays Dr. Nandini Srivastava
Doctor G
2022
Plays Jyothi
Lakshmi
2014
Plays Gulbadan
Rangeela
1995
Plays Dr. Kapadia
Karthik Calling Karthik
2010
Plays Madhu S. Saxena
Kucch Luv Jaisaa
2011
Plays Tara Shetty
Once Again
2019
Plays CBI Officer
Neeyat
2023
Plays Lakshmi J. Roy
15 Park Avenue
2006
Plays Ruksana Mohammad
Jalsa
2022
Plays Shailaja Desai
Three of Us
2023
Plays Sumitra Thakur
Waqt
2005
Plays Kasturba Gandhi
Gandhi, My Father
2007
Plays Vandana
The Last Lear
2008
Plays Manju Singh
Juice
2017
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Three of Us
Full Filmography
The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Rajmata Jijabai
2027
Film
Three of Us
Shailaja Desai
2023
Film
Neeyat
CBI Officer
2023
Film
Doctor G
Dr. Nandini Srivastava
2022
Film
Darlings
Shamshunissa Ansari
2022
Film
Jalsa
Ruksana Mohammad
2022
Film
Ajeeb Daastaans
Natasha (segment 'Ankahi')
2021
Film
Once Again
Tara Shetty
2019
Film
Delhi Crime
Vartika Chaturvedi · 18 episodes
2019–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Shefali Shah and where are they from?
Shefali Shah is 54 years old, born on July 20, 1972 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
What are the most famous roles of Shefali Shah?
Shefali Shah is best known for roles in Mohabbatein, Monsoon Wedding, Dil Dhadakne Do.
How many movies has Shefali Shah been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Shefali Shah has appeared in 24 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Shefali Shah's first movie?
The career of Shefali Shah began with Rangeela (1995).
What is Shefali Shah's most recent movie or series?
Shefali Shah's most recent release is Three of Us, which premiered on November 3, 2023.
What TV shows has Shefali Shah appeared in?
On television, Shefali Shah has appeared in Delhi Crime, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Comedy Nights with Kapil, Human.
Does Shefali Shah have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Shefali Shah's upcoming work includes: Love and War (2027), The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (2027).
Shefali Shah
1972-07-20 · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Shefali Shah nee Shetty (born 22 May 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.