Kashmera Shah (born December 2, 1972) 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 is the granddaughter of Goan classical vocalist Anjanibai Lolekar. Shah holds US citizenship and maintains residence in Mumbai and Los Angeles.
Shah married Hollywood producer Brad Listermann in 2001. The couple divorced in 2007.
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 to Las Vegas, Nevada. They have twin sons born in 2017 via surrogacy, Rayaan and Krishaang.
Career In 2011, the French globetrotter Antoine de Maximy conducted an interview with Shah for his documentary, I will sleep in Bollywood.
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.
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Language Notes1996Intlo Illalu Vantintlo PriyuraluDancerTeluguSpecial appearance in the song "Pappa Ro Paap"RamudochaduDancerSpecial appearance1997Yes BossSheela Chaudhary Koi Kisi Se Kam Nahin 1998Saazish Pyar To Hona Hi ThaNisha1999Dulhan Banoo Mein TeriDolly S. ThakurHindustan Ki KasamNisha JaitlyVaastav: The RealityDancerSpecial appearance in the song "Jawani Se Jung Ye Choli Meri Ab Tang"2000Dulhan Hum Le JayengeLovelyHera PheriKabira's sidekickJungleBaliDil Pe Mat Le YaarDancerKurukshetra Special appearance in the song "Banthan"Kahin Pyaar Na Ho JaayeNeelu2001Aashiq RavanaprabhuDancerMalayalam Special appearance in the song "Thakilu Pukilu"ZahreelaNisha Hindi2002AnkhenDancerSpecial appearance in the song "Chalka Chalka" 2003JanasheenTina2004MurderLounge SingerSpecial appearance in the song "Dil Ko Hazar Baar Roka"Ishq QayamatShweta2005RevatiRevati2006My Bollywood BrideReena KhannaHolidayAlishaPhir Hera PheriKabira's sidekickArchival footage2007Aur Pappu Pass Ho GayaKiran Chauhan2008Chasing HappinessKareenaNaag Naagin Bhojpuri 2009Wake Up SidSoniaHindiWorld Cupp 2011DancerSpecial appearance2010City of GoldMami 2010 Agam Puram Tamil Special appearance in the song "Oru Mani Rendu Mani"2011J'irai Dormir A BollywoodHerselfFrench Documentary film20119 Eleven Hindi2012Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha Marathi2013Kyun Hua Achanak Hindi2015Aawhan Malinga Marathi2017FU: Friendship Unlimited 2018Shikari Mrs. Gulaabrao Phoolsundar 2019Marne Bhi Do Yaaron Anita Hindi Director; Producer2022Nay Varanbhat Loncha Kon Nay KonchaSupriyaMarathi
Television Year Title Role Notes 1994 Hello Bollywood Mona Darling 1996AarohanLataEpisode 11 1997 Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One Amrita 2006 Bigg Boss 1 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 Chief Bureau Officer Maya 2014Bigg Boss 8 Herself Guest 2015–16 Siya Ke Ram Tataka 2018 Fourplay Herself Web series 2020Bigg Boss 13 Herself Guest2020Bigg Boss 14Contestant/Challenger14th place2022Bigg Boss 15HerselfGuest2023Bigg Boss 162024–2026Laughter Chefs – Unlimited EntertainmentContestantSeason 1–3
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