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India Today
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Shilpa Shirodkar left acting and became hairdresser, told husband to make resume
Once an actor, Shilpa opened up about her transformative life journey following her departure from acting. After marrying banker Aparesh Ranjit, the couple moved from the Netherlands to New Zealand. In search of something fulfilling, Shilpa enrolled in a hairdressing course - something she felt was still linked to her acting on Gauahar Khan's podcast MaaaNoranjan, Shirodkar shared, 'To keep myself busy, I did a hairdressing course in New Zealand. It felt connected to acting in some way - with makeup and beauty and all that,' she shared. She even worked at a salon for two months, but the demanding hours didn't align with her newlywed no corporate experience, Shilpa decided to pivot once again. 'I told my husband, 'Make my resume,'' she recalled. When asked what to include, her only instruction was, 'Don't lie - just put the truth, even SSC fail and my film work.' Her honesty paid off - she received two job offers in a single day. She eventually took up a position as a credit controller at Dun & Bradstreet, stepping into a world completely unfamiliar to her. Not long after, Shilpa began feeling unusually tired. A friend jokingly suggested a pregnancy test - and it turned out to be true. What followed was another life-altering phase filled with both joy and pregnancy came with complications, including insulin injections and weight fluctuations, but she faced them with grace. Over time, Shilpa's priorities shifted. The birth of her daughter, Anushka, marked a turning point - pulling her further away from the public eye as she embraced motherhood actor, known for her memorable performances in Hindi cinema during the late '80s and '90s, returned to the limelight recently after appearing on 'Bigg Boss 18'. In the show, she shared the screen with Vivian Dsena, Karan Veer Mehra, Chum Darang, Nyra Banerjee, Muskan Bamne, and Alice Kaushik among others.- Ends
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shilpa Shirodkar on leaving films, becoming hairdresser abroad: ‘Even put SSC fail in my resume'
Shilpa Shirodkar lit up the screen in the '90s with hits like Hum, Aankhen, and Pehchaan, but after her 2000 film Gaja Gamini, the star quietly stepped away from the spotlight. Now, after years of living a life far from the film industry, Shilpa has opened up about her unconventional journey. Shlipa Shirodkar opened up about life after Bollywood in a recent interview. Shilpa Shirodkar talks about life after marriage Speaking on Gauahar Khan's podcast, MaaaNoranjan, Shilpa offered a candid look at how she transitioned from cinema to a quiet life abroad after marrying banker Aparesh Ranjit. The couple initially moved to the Netherlands, eventually settling in New Zealand. 'To keep myself busy, I did a hairdressing course in New Zealand. It felt connected to acting in some way—with makeup and beauty and all that,' Shilpa said. She even worked in a salon for two months, but the demanding hours clashed with her newlywed life. What came next could easily be mistaken for a film script. With no corporate experience, Shilpa decided to try something unexpected. She told her husband to make her resume. From hairdressing to a corporate job 'I told him, 'Make my resume.' He asked, 'What should I put in it?' I said, 'Don't lie—just put the truth, even SSC fail and my film work',' she recalled with a laugh. What started as a fun experiment turned into a turning point. She landed two job offers in a single day. She took up a position as a credit controller at Dun & Bradstreet, stepping into a completely new world. But life had other plans. Soon after she joined, she started feeling tired all the time. A friend joked that she might be pregnant. She took a test, and surprisingly, it came back positive. Her pregnancy came with challenges, including insulin injections and weight loss, but she embraced it all with optimism. Shilpa eventually chose to focus fully on motherhood, welcoming daughter Anushka and stepping even further away from the spotlight.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shilpa Shirodkar recalls working as a hairdresser in New Zealand after getting married, leaving Bollywood: 'I was SSC fail but I put that in my resume'
After leaving films in 2000, built a new life abroad—first as a hairdresser in New Zealand, then in a corporate job. In a candid chat on MaaaNoranjan, she shared how marriage, work, and motherhood reshaped her journey, proving that life after stardom can be just as meaningful. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a candid conversation on MaaaNoranjan with Gauahar Khan, Shilpa reflected on her life in New Zealand after stepping away from films. To stay creatively engaged, she pursued a course in hairdressing—drawn to its connection with the world of beauty and performance. She even worked briefly at a salon, embracing a new chapter of reinvention far removed from the Bollywood spotlight. The actress also spoke about how balancing her new marriage with a demanding salon job became challenging. With her husband working weekdays and her schedule packed on weekends, the couple had little time together. Realizing the importance of nurturing their relationship in those early years, she eventually chose to step away from the job and focus on building their life together. After stepping away from salon work, Shilpa wasn't ready to sit idle. When her husband asked what she planned to do next, she surprised him by asking him to make her a resume—honestly listing everything from her film work to the fact that she hadn't completed her SSC. What began as a light-hearted experiment turned into a real turning point: she applied for a few jobs just for fun and, in a twist worthy of a movie scene, returned home the same day with two appointment letters in hand. She eventually took a job but soon found out she was pregnant. She eventually joined Dun & Bradstreet as a credit controller, stepping into a corporate role far removed from her film career. One day, after casually mentioning to a friend that she was constantly tired and experiencing acidity, the friend suggested she might be pregnant. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Though she laughed it off at first, a pregnancy test confirmed the unexpected news. Her husband's reaction was pure joy, and in that moment, everything changed. Their journey into parenthood had begun, marking yet another new chapter in Shilpa's evolving life beyond the screen. Despite facing significant health challenges during her pregnancy, she continued working without slowing down. She was on insulin multiple times a day, experienced drastic weight loss, and constantly carried the scent of cocoa butter—but for her, it was still a joyful and deeply fulfilling experience. She looks back on that time as one of the most special chapters of her life. After the birth of her daughter Anushka, Shilpa Shirodkar stepped away from work to focus fully on motherhood, choosing to be a hands-on, full-time mom.
News18
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shilpa Shirodkar Quit Bollywood, Became Hairdresser In New Zealand: ‘I Told My Husband To...'
After leaving Bollywood in 2000, Shilpa Shirodkar moved to New Zealand, did a hairdressing course, and even added 'SSC fail' to her resume. After delivering several box-office hits and becoming a household name in the '90s, actor Shilpa Shirodkar quietly stepped away from the limelight after her 2000 film Gaja Gamini. Her reason? A new chapter in life—marriage, family, and a life far removed from Bollywood's arc lights. After tying the knot with banker Aparesh Ranjit, the couple first moved to the Netherlands and later settled in New Zealand. In a recent appearance on Gauahar Khan's podcast MaaaNoranjan, Shilpa opened up about her life post-cinema and how she found fulfilment in the everyday. Reflecting on the years away from the industry, she shared, 'To keep myself busy, I did a hairdressing course in New Zealand. It was something close to my acting career—with makeup and all that. After the course, I worked in a salon for two months." But juggling a newly married life with the demanding hours of salon work wasn't sustainable. 'We were newly married, and the hairdresser job was very demanding. He (husband Aparesh Ranjit) used to get his offs on weekends, and I was expected to work on those same days. We needed time to get to know each other, and I felt like this wasn't working for me," she admitted. What came next felt straight out of a film script. Determined to try something different, she made an unusual request. 'I told him, 'Make my resume.' He asked, 'What should I put in it?' I said, 'Don't lie—just put the truth, even SSC fail and my film work.'" With no expectations, Shilpa applied to a few jobs and landed not one, but two offers in a single day. 'For fun, I applied to a few jobs, and went for two interviews on the same day. Like a movie scene, I came back with two appointment letters!" She took up a job as a credit controller at Dun & Bradstreet, and life moved on. But not for long. Soon, an unexpected discovery changed everything again. 'I joined as credit controller at Dun & Bradstreet, and one day I told my friend, 'I feel tired all the time and have acidity.' She said, 'You're pregnant!' I laughed it off but took a test. When I saw the two lines, I was stunned. My husband was waiting and when I told him, he jumped with joy. Our life changed from that moment," the actor recalled, her voice filled with emotion. Despite health complications during her pregnancy, Shilpa soldiered on with positivity. 'I was on insulin three times a day, lost 20 kilos, and smelled like cocoa butter all the time—but it was the best pregnancy ever," she shared with a smile. Eventually, she embraced motherhood fully, welcoming her daughter Anushka and choosing to be a hands-on mom. First Published: July 07, 2025, 21:34 IST
Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shilpa Shirodkar worked as a hairdresser in New Zealand after getting married, leaving Bollywood: ‘I was SSC fail but I put that in my resume'
After making her debut in 1989, Shilpa Shirodkar delivered several hits and became a household name. But in 2000, after her film Gaja Gamini, Shilpa quietly stepped away from acting. She married banker Aparesh Ranjit, and the couple moved abroad—first to the Netherlands, and then to New Zealand. In a recent conversation with Gauahar Khan on her podcast MaaaNoranjan, Shilpa Shirodkar opened up about her life away from the spotlight. The actor revealed that during her stay in New Zealand, she decided to learn hairdressing to keep herself occupied. She said, 'To keep myself busy, I did a hairdressing course in New Zealand. It was something close to my acting career—with makeup and all that. After the course, I worked in a salon for two months.' However, the job wasn't as simple as it seemed. The actor continued, 'We were newly married, and the hairdresser job was very demanding. He (husband Aparesh Ranjit) used to get his offs on weekends, and I was expected to work on those same days. We needed time to get to know each other, and I felt like this wasn't working for me.' ALSO READ | Jitendra Kumar reacts to kiss scene being removed from Panchayat: 'Kahani mein maza aana chahiye' So Shilpa Shirodkar quit. When her husband asked what she planned to do next, Shilpa surprised him. She said, 'I told him, 'Make my resume.' He asked, 'What should I put in it?' I said, 'Don't lie—just put the truth, even SSC fail and my film work.' For fun, I applied to a few jobs, and went for two interviews on the same day. Like a movie scene, I came back with two appointment letters!' She eventually took a job but soon found out she was pregnant. 'I joined as credit controller at Dun & Bradstreet, and one day I told my friend, 'I feel tired all the time and have acidity.' She said, 'You're pregnant!' I laughed it off but took a test. When I saw the two lines, I was stunned. My husband was waiting and when I told him, he jumped with joy. Our life changed from that moment,' shared the actress. Shilpa Shirodkar continued working during her pregnancy, despite health challenges. 'I was on insulin three times a day, lost 20 kilos, and smelled like cocoa butter all the time—but it was the best pregnancy ever,' said Shilpa. She welcomed her daughter, Anushka, and eventually chose to become a full-time mom.
