Kashmera Shah (born 2 December 1970) is an Indian-American actress known for her work in Hindi and Marathi films. She was also a contestant on the reality shows Bigg Boss 1, Nach Baliye 3 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 4.
Personal life
Shah was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra to a Marathi and Gujarati Family. She holds US citizenship and maintains residence in Mumbai and Los Angeles.[2]
Shah married Hollywood producer Brad Listermann in 2001 but got divorced in 2007.[3]
She met Govinda's nephew Krushna Abhishek at the sets of movie Aur Pappu Paas Ho Gaya and started dating eventually, and they got married in 2013. They eloped in Las Vegas, Nevada.[4] They have 2 twin sons born in 2017 via surrogacy, Rayaan and Krishaang.[5]
Career
In 2011, the French globetrotter Antoine de Maximy conducted an interview with Shah for his documentary, I will sleep in Bollywood.[6]
In 2024, Shah and her husband Krushna Abhishek were cast together in the Hindi reality show Laughter Chefs hosted by Bharti Singh and Harpal Singh Sokhi.[7]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu | Dancer | Telugu | Special appearance in the song "Pappa Ro Paap" |
| Ramudochadu | Dancer | Special appearance | ||
| 1997 | Yes Boss | Sheela Chaudhary | ||
| Koi Kisi Se Kam Nahin | ||||
| 1998 | Saazish | |||
| Pyar To Hona Hi Tha | Nisha | |||
| 1999 | Dulhan Banoo Mein Teri | Dolly S. Thakur | ||
| Hindustan Ki Kasam | Nisha Jaitly | |||
| Vaastav: The Reality | Dancer | Special appearance in the song "Jawani Se Jung Ye Choli Meri Ab Tang" | ||
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Lovely | ||
| Hera Pheri | Kabira's sidekick | |||
| Jungle | Bali | |||
| Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar | Dancer | |||
| Kurukshetra | Special appearance in the song "Banthan" | |||
| Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye | Neelu | |||
| 2001 | Aashiq | |||
| Ravanaprabhu | Dancer | Malayalam | Special appearance in the song "Thakilu Pukilu" | |
| Zahreela | Nisha | Hindi | ||
| 2002 | Ankhen | Dancer | Special appearance in the song "Chalka Chalka" | |
| 2003 | Janasheen | Tina | ||
| 2004 | Murder | Lounge Singer | Special appearance in the song "Dil Ko Hazar Baar Roka" | |
| Ishq Qayamat | Shweta | |||
| 2005 | Revati | Revati | ||
| 2006 | My Bollywood Bride | Reena Khanna | ||
| Holiday | Alisha | |||
| Phir Hera Pheri | Kabira's sidekick | Archival footage | ||
| 2007 | Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya | Kiran Chauhan | ||
| 2008 | Chasing Happiness | Kareena | ||
| Naag Naagin | Bhojpuri | |||
| 2009 | Wake Up Sid | Sonia | Hindi | |
| World Cupp 2011 | Dancer | Special appearance | ||
| 2010 | City of Gold | Mami | ||
| 2010 | Agam Puram | Tamil | Special appearance in the song "Oru Mani Rendu Mani" | |
| 2011 | J'irai Dormir A Bollywood | Herself | French | Documentary film |
| 2011 | 9 Eleven | Hindi | ||
| 2012 | Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha | Marathi | ||
| 2013 | Kyun Hua Achanak | Hindi | ||
| 2015 | Aawhan | Malinga | Marathi | |
| 2017 | FU: Friendship Unlimited | |||
| 2018 | Shikari | Mrs. Gulaabrao Phoolsundar | ||
| 2019 | Marne Bhi Do Yaaron | Anita | Hindi | Director; Producer |
| 2022 | Nay Varanbhat Loncha Kon Nay Koncha | Supriya | Marathi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Hello Bollywood | Mona Darling | |
| 1996 | Aarohan | Lata | Episode 11 |
| 1997 | Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One | Amrita | |
| 2006 | Bigg Boss 1[8] | Contestant | 12th place |
| 2007 | Nach Baliye 3 | 2nd runner-up | |
| 2008 | Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar | Winner | |
| 2009 | Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao | Quit | |
| 2010 | Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl | 1st runner-up | |
| Meethi Choori No.1 | |||
| Baat Hamari Pakki Hai | Herself | ||
| 2011 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 4 | Contestant | 10th place |
| Love Lockup 1 | |||
| Steal Ur Girlfriend 1 | Host | ||
| 2012 | Steal Ur Girlfriend 2 | ||
| 2013 | Hum Ne Li Hai... Shapath[9] | Chief Bureau Officer Maya | |
| 2014 | Bigg Boss 8 | Herself | Guest |
| 2015–16 | Siya Ke Ram | Tataka | |
| 2018 | Fourplay | Herself | Web series |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 13 | Herself | Guest |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 14 | Contestant/Challenger | 14th place |
| 2022 | Bigg Boss 15 | Herself | Guest |
| 2023 | Bigg Boss 16 | ||
| 2024–2026 | Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment | Contestant | Season 1–3 |
References
- ↑ Kashmira shah Birthday: जन्मदिन पर गोविंदा की 'बहू' कश्मीरा ने दिखाया हॉट अंदाज, फैंस बोले- 'क्या बात है'(18 January 2015). Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ↑ Exclusive! Kashmera Shah: In these 15 years, there’s never been a dull moment with Krushna. The Times of India(2021-07-29). Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ↑ कौन हैं कश्मीरा शाह का Ex हस्बैंड? 5 साल में हुआ तलाक, कृष्णा संग की सीक्रेट वेडिंग, मां बनने के लिए खूब बेले पापड़. News18 हिंदी(2025-01-21). Retrieved 2025-05-31.
- ↑ Govinda calls Krushna Abhishek's comments 'thoughtless': 'Washing dirty linen in public is a sign of insecurity'. Hindustan Times(22 November 2020). Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ↑ Kashmera Shah: I want to experience a pregnancy. Hindustan Times(2018-06-19). Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ↑ “J’irai dormir à Bollywood” : un carnaval de rencontres émouvantes et burlesques. www.telerama.fr(2024-07-30). Retrieved 2026-01-01.
- ↑ Krushna Abhishek on doing Laughter Chefs: Kashmera and I wanted to work together, and it's been quite a while since we've worked together on television. The Times of India(2024-06-11). Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ↑ Bigg Boss: A Look Back to Fights That Became Highlights of the Show(1 October 2007). Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ↑ Murli Sharma & Kashmera Shah in Shapath. The Times of India(2013-03-05). Retrieved 2024-04-23.
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