Shilpa Shirodkar revealed, she was looking for work before Bigg Boss 18

Shilpa Shirodkar

Shilpa Shirodkar, a well-known actress from the 90s and sister-in-law of Telugu star Mahesh Babu, has joined Bigg Boss 18 as a contestant

Shilpa Shirodkar

Before entering the reality show, Shilpa was actively looking for work but faced challenges as people were not willing to meet her or offer her roles

Shilpa Shirodkar

Shilpa expressed her enthusiasm for Bigg Boss, mentioning that she is a fan of the show and her family, especially her daughter, encouraged her to participate

Shilpa Shirodkar

She views Bigg Boss as a professional opportunity and hopes that her participation will lead to more acting roles in the future

Shilpa Shirodkar

Despite her efforts to reconnect with the industry, she found that responses were often non-committal, with many saying there were no current opportunities

Shilpa Shirodkar

Shilpa emphasized that participating in Bigg Boss is part of her work as an actor and a way to re-establish her career

Shilpa Shirodkar

Her Bollywood career began in 1989 with the film "Corruption," and she went on to star in successful movies like "Kishan Kanhaiya," "Hum," and "Khuda Gawah"

Shilpa Shirodkar

During her career, Shilpa has worked alongside big names in Bollywood, including Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, and Shahrukh Khan, establishing herself as a notable actress