Actress and businesswoman Shilpa Shetty has revealed plans to bow out of the film industry, saying her latest release, The Desire, will be her last movie.

Speaking at a recent event, the 36-year-old admitted that her priorities had changed since her marriage to Raj Kundra in 2009 and that she wants more time to devote to her marriage and business ventures and has therefore taken the decision to decline all film work, for the time being at least.

However the Celebrity Big Brother won’t be turning her back on the limelight entirely as she plans to continue to appear on television as part of endorsements for various projects. The actress added that she will also be involved in film work, but on the other side of the camera as a producer. Shilpa says she has no plans to direct her own movie, but she is interested in producing films.

As well as her successful Bollywood movie career, Shilpa has also carved out a burgeoning career for herself as a businesswoman with a number of high profile ventures. The Baazigar actress plans to dedicate her time to her businesses including the IPL team, Rajasthan Royals, in which she owns a stake along with her husband, and also her chain of luxury spas.

The news of her retirement form Bollywood is likely to add fuel to the rumours that she is expecting her first child with her UK based businessman husband, something which she has strongly denied in a recent interview. Speaking on the subject, Shilpa added that if she does fall pregnant, she would be happy to confirm the news, but finds the constant rumours disrespectful as they are totally unconfirmed.