Shwetha Menon is a versatile Indian actress, model, television anchor, and beauty pageant titleholder. Born on April 23, 1974, in Chandigarh, India, she comes from a Malayali family. Her father, T. V. Naranankutty, served in the Indian Air Force, and her mother, Sarada Menon, was a homemaker.
Early Career and Beauty Pageants
Shwetha began her career as an actress in the Malayalam film “Anaswaram” (1991), where she played the female lead opposite Mammootty. She then ventured into modeling and participated in several beauty pageants. In 1994, she won the title of Femina Miss India Asia Pacific and was the first Gladrags Female Super Model.
Bollywood and Regional Cinema
Shwetha made her Bollywood debut with the film “Ishq” (1997), where she gained notable attention for her dance performance in the song “Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai.” She appeared in over 30 Hindi films, including “Asoka” (2001), “Maqbool” (2003), and “Corporate” (2006).
However, her career took a significant turn in the mid-2000s when she returned to Malayalam cinema and started accepting substantial roles. She received critical acclaim and several accolades for her performances in films like “Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha” (2009) and “Salt N’ Pepper” (2011), winning two Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actress.
Television and Reality Shows
Shwetha has also been active on television, hosting shows like “Star Wars” (2007) and participating in reality TV shows such as “Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 1” (2018).
Personal Life
Shwetha has been married twice. Her first marriage was to actor and writer Bobby Bhonsle in 2004, which ended in divorce in 2007. She later married journalist Sreevalsan Menon in 2011.
Awards and Achievements
Throughout her career, Shwetha Menon has received numerous awards and accolades, including two Filmfare Awards South and several Kerala State Film Awards.
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