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Kashmera Shah | |
|---|---|
 Shah in 2012 | |
| Born | (1970-12-02) 2 December 1970[1] Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Brad Listermann[2]
(m. 2001; div. 2007) |
| Children | 2[4] |
| Family | See Govinda family[5] |
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 Bombay, Maharashtra to a Marathi and Gujarati Family. She holds US citizenship and maintains residence in Mumbai and Los Angeles.[6]
Shah married Hollywood producer Brad Listermann in 2001 but got divorced in 2007.[7]
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.[8] They have 2 twin sons born in 2017 via surrogacy, Rayaan and Krishaang. [9]
Career
In 2011, the French globetrotter Antoine de Maximy conducted an interview with Shah for his documentary, I will sleep in Bollywood.[10]
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.[11]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu | Dancer | Song: "Pappa Ro Paap"; Telugu film |
| Ramudochadu | Dancer | Item song; Telugu film | |
| 1997 | Yes Boss | Sheela Chaudhary | Hindi film |
| Koi Kisi Se Kam Nahin | |||
| 1998 | Saazish | Hindi film | |
| Pyar To Hona Hi Tha | Nisha | ||
| 1999 | Dulhan Banoo Mein Teri | Dolly S. Thakur | |
| Hindustan Ki Kasam | Nisha Jaitly | Hindi film | |
| Vaastav: The Reality | Dancer | Song: "Jawani Se Jung Ye Choli Meri Ab Tang" | |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | Lovely | Hindi film |
| Hera Pheri | Kabira's sidekick | ||
| Jungle | Bali | Hindi film | |
| Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar | Dancer | Item song | |
| Kurukshetra | Song: "Banthan" | ||
| Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye | Neelu | Hindi film | |
| 2001 | Aashiq | Hindi film | |
| Ravanaprabhu | Dancer | Item song; Malayalam film | |
| Zahreela | Nisha | Hindi film | |
| 2002 | Ankhen | Dancer | Item song |
| 2003 | Janasheen | Tina | Hindi film |
| 2004 | Murder | Lounge Singer | Song: "Dil Ko Hazar Baar Roka" |
| Ishq Qayamat | Shweta | ||
| 2005 | Revati | Revati | |
| 2006 | My Bollywood Bride | Reena Khanna | |
| Holiday | Alisha | Hindi film | |
| Phir Hera Pheri | Kabira's sidekick | Hindi film; archival footage | |
| 2007 | Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya | Kiran Chauhan | Hindi film |
| 2008 | Chasing Happiness | Kareena | |
| Naag Naagin | Bhojpuri film | ||
| 2009 | Wake Up Sid | Sonia | Hindi film |
| World Cupp 2011 | Dancer | Item song | |
| 2010 | City of Gold | Mami | |
| 2010 | Agam Puram | Item song; Tamil film | |
| 2011 | J'irai Dormir A Bollywood | Herself | French documentary film |
| 2011 | 9 Eleven | Hindi film | |
| 2012 | Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha | Marathi film | |
| 2013 | Kyun Hua Achanak | Hindi film | |
| 2015 | Aawhan | Malinga | Marathi film |
| 2017 | FU: Friendship Unlimited | Marathi film | |
| 2018 | Shikari | Mrs. Gulaabrao Phoolsundar | Marathi film |
| 2019 | Marne Bhi Do Yaaron | Anita | Director; Producer |
| 2022 | Nay Varanbhat Loncha Kon Nay Koncha | Supriya | Marathi film |
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[12] | 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[13] | 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.
- ^ a b Neha Maheshwri (26 March 2012). "I de-stress myself by having sex: Kashmera Shah". The Times of India. TNN. Archived from the original on 17 September 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Neha Maheshwri (18 January 2015). "Kashmera, Krushna secretly got married in July 2013". The Times of India. TNN. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ "Comedian Krushna Abhishek and wife Kashmera Shah are now parents to twins". 18 January 2015. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Govinda wants to see his niece Ragini Khanna's Punjabi film. Mid-day.com (24 October 2013). Retrieved on 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Exclusive! Kashmera Shah: In these 15 years, there's never been a dull moment with Krushna". The Times of India. 29 July 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ "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 (in Hindi). 21 January 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "Govinda calls Krushna Abhishek's comments 'thoughtless': 'Washing dirty linen in public is a sign of insecurity'". Hindustan Times. 22 November 2020. Archived from the original on 2 December 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ "Kashmera Shah: I want to experience a pregnancy". Hindustan Times. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ ""J'irai dormir à Bollywood" : un carnaval de rencontres émouvantes et burlesques". www.telerama.fr (in French). 30 July 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ "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. 11 June 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "Bigg Boss: A Look Back to Fights That Became Highlights of the Show". 1 October 2007. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ^ "Murli Sharma & Kashmera Shah in Shapath". The Times of India. 5 March 2013. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
External links
- Kashmera Shah at IMDb
