Shweta Tiwari is an Indian film and television actress known for her portrayal of Prerna Basu in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Sweety in Parvarrish and Bindiya Thakur in Begusarai. She has participated in the reality shows Bigg Boss 4, Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa; the former two of which she won. In 2015, she played Bindiya Rani in the &TV show Begusarai.
Birth Name
Shweta Ashok Tiwari
Nickname
Shweta
Profession
Actress, TV Host, Model
Nationality
Indian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Shweta Tiwari was born on the 4th of October 1980, in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Age
She’s currently 42 years old.
Residence
Kandivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Sun Sign
Libra
Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Religion
Hinduism
Education
Shweta did her schooling from St Isabels High School, Mumbai and went to Burhanis College, Mazegaon, Mumbai to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce.
Family Details
- Father – Ashok Tiwari
- Mother – Nirmala Tiwari
- Siblings – Nidhaan Tiwari (Brother)
Marital Status
Divorced
Boyfriend / Spouse
Shweta Tiwari has dated –
- Raja Chaudhary (1998-2007) – In 1998, she tied the knot with actor Raja Chaudhary. In 2007, she filed for a divorce. They have a daughter named Palak.
- Abhinav Kohli (2010-2019) – In July 13, 2013, she married actor Abhinav Kohli after dating him for almost 3 years. They have a son named Reyansh (b. November 27, 2016). In 2019, she got separated from Kohli.
Physical Statistics
- In feet – 5 feet 6 inches
- In centimeters – 168 cm
- In meters – 1.68 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 55 kg
- In Pounds – 121 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-25-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 25 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 34B
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Shweta is best known for playing the role of Prerna Sharma in Star Plus TV serial Kasautii Zindagii Kay. She has appeared in many popular TV shows like Jaane Kya Baat Hui, Parvarrish, Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao, Baal Veer and Begusarai. In 2010, Tiwari participated in the fourth season of the reality show Bigg Boss and emerged as the winner of the show.
Film Debut
In 2004, Shweta made her film debut with the Hindi Film, Madhoshi.
Television Debut
In 2001, Shweta first appeared on the television show, Kaahin Kissii Roz after which she played the lead role of Prerna on Kasautii Zindagi Kay.
Brand Endorsements
Shweta Tiwari has endorsed numerous brands such as, Lijjat Papad, Amul, Pears, Clinic Plu, J&J, Revlon, Nirma, Dabur & Surf Excel.
Shweta Tiwari Favorites
- Favorite Actor – Shah Rukh Khan
- Favorite Actress – Nargis, Madhuri Dixit
- Favorite Film – Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
- Favorite Travel Destination – Paris
- Favorite Color – White, Red
- Favorite Food – Bananas, Munchies, Chocolates, Jelly
Shweta Tiwari Net worth
Shweta Tiwari has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars as of 2020.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – shweta.tiwari
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shweta Tiwari
- Shweta had a deep interest in acting right from her childhood.
- Shweta did her first job when she was just 12 years old. She worked for a travel agency for which she received Rs. 500 per month.
- Shweta has been a part of the dance reality shows Nach Baliye and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
- Tiwari is an avid dog lover and owns two pets named Pixie and Sweetoo.
- In 2001, she bagged the lead role of Prerna Sharma in Star plus’ romantic drama Kasautii Zindagi Kay.
- In 2004, she made her film debut with the Hindi Film, Madhoshi.
- In 2006, she participated in the dance reality show Nach Baliye with her ex-husband, Raja Chaudhary.
- In 2010, Shweta participated in the fourth season of the reality show Bigg Boss.
- In 2013, she played the role of Sweety Ahluwalia in Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi.
- In 2015, she played Bindiya Rani in the &TV show Begusarai.
- In 2019, Shweta is portraying Guneet Sikka in Mere Dad Ki Dulhan.
- In 2022, Shweta played in guest roll in Bigg Boss 15.
