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Shilpa Shetty, A-list Bollywood actress, stunning model and Celebrity Big Brother winner is definitely in her ascendancy. Her shimmering, clean complexion and beauty is a testimony to her holistic lifestyle. Bursting with energy and a passion for life, Shilpa has single-handedly empowered thousands of people to stand up against racism and bullying after her participation in the reality show Celebrity Big Brother. But even before this UK television appearance Shilpa had already a successful Bollywood career, appearing in fifty films since her screen debut in the 1993 Bollywood blockbuster Baazigar, as well as gracing countless modelling projects and establishing herself in India. Shilpa Shetty was born in Karnataka, India in 1975, and now lives in Mumbai with her parents and sister. Currently she is in the UK launching several projects and on-tour with her musical Miss Bollywood which has received standing ovations nationwide. Shilpa became famous across the globe after her appearance in the Celebrity Big Brother show, where she became the victim of racist bullying meted out to her by previous Big Brother winner Jade Goody and her boyfriend Jack Tweed, model Danielle Lloyd and singer Jo O’Meara. Just some of the disgusting comments made about Shilpa and Indians in general included “dog”, “Shiwpa”, “Fucking Paki”, “Shilpa Poppadom” and “Shilpa Fuckawallah”. The programme attracted millions of viewers and worldwide media debates. It wasn’t just her enigmatic smile or her model good looks which wooed the masses; it was indeed the grace and dignity which she showed in the face of this racist bullying. It came as no surprise when she walked out of the Big
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