Shilpa Shetty still to decide on name for her baby boy

After giving birth to a bouncing baby boy only a few days ago on Monday May 21st, it’s not surprising that Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is yet to decide on a name for her little bundle of joy; although the proud parents have come up with a couple of nicknames including “Baby K” and “Little Raj” to tide them over while they consider his official name.

 

Speaking for the first time since the birth of his son, delighted dad Raj Kundra revealed that he and Shilpa will choose a name using the alphabet chosen by his mother-in-law, Sunanda Shetty, who is very knowledgeable on the art of astrology and numerology. The 36-year-old businessman said he and his wife of three years will choose a name once Sunanda has decided on the baby boy’s alphabet.

 

As for the celebrations to mark the birth of the yet-to-be-named Baby Kundra, businessman Raj says the couple will plan a celebration once Shilpa and their new addition are discharged from hospital.

 

While the Big Brother winner and Bollywood actress is still recovering following the birth of her first baby earlier this week, Shilpa Shetty couldn’t resist posting a short statement via her Twitter account, clearly expressing her delight following the birth for her baby boy. The actress wrote, “Ecstatic is an understatement” to describe her reaction to becoming a mother for the first time.

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Shilpa Shetty shows off her growing baby bump for first time

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty made her first public appearance last week since announcing her pregnancy. The businesswoman was accompanied by her husband, Raj Kundra, on Thursday night when the pair attended a pre- Lohri party hosted by Shilpa’s friend and business partner, Kiran Bawa.

The former Celebrity Big Brother winner has kept a low profile for the last four weeks since announcing she is expecting her first child with husband Raj this summer. Shilpa hasn’t let pregnancy get in the way of her style as the former actress looked as stylish as ever when she arrived at the party in Mumbai wearing a flowing anarkali set with her baby bump clearly visible under the floor length gown.

A source close to the couple revealed that Shilpa and Raj decided to delay announcing the pregnancy for as long as possible after the actress suffered a miscarriage early last year. Understandably, the couple wanted to wait until after the pregnancy had progressed significantly before revealing the news of their forthcoming arrival publically.

In the official announcement before Christmas, Shilpa revealed the exciting news writing; “YES’ an addition to our family is our confirmation to all queries :) We seek blessings from all in this very beautiful phase of our lives.”

According to friends of the 36-year-old actress, Shilpa Shetty is very much enjoying being pregnant and eating healthily to ensure the pregnancy progresses smoothly.

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Shilpa Shetty isn’t missing Bollywood

After announcing a break from acting earlier this year, Shipa Shetty has revealed in a recent newspaper interview that she isn’t missing her movie roles at all and is enjoying being able to focus on her other business ventures.

As well as admitting she isn’t missing her old life as a Bollywood actress, the 36-year-old also revealed the real reason behind her decision to break from the movie industry for two years.

While there were many rumours doing the rounds after Shilpa announced her sabbatical from acting, the actress turned businesswoman says the real reason was due to a lack of interesting movie roles being offered to her.

According to the former Big Brother winner, the only films she was being offered involved her playing a character similar to one she’d portrayed previously, and Shilpa decided to avoid repeating herself, she’d take herself out of the acting world for an extended break.

Leaving the glitz and glamour of the film industry behind her hasn’t had a negative effect, in fact the Bollywood star said she is very content with her life without acting, adding that she now has the time to focus on her other business commitments and her marriage to Raj Kundra.

Shilpa has been very busy outside of acting in recent times, working on her own range of yoga DVDs, opening a spa and launching a discounted real estate website, to name just a handful of actress and model’s business projects.

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Romy Shay introduced by Rishi Rich in his Debut Single ‘My Bollywood Star’ starring Shilpa Shetty

Romy Shay Shilpa Shetty Bollywood Star

The New Artist from Rishi Rich Productions ‘Romy Shay’ is releasing his Debut Single ‘My Bollywood Star’ Very Soon. Produced by Vee & Rishi Rich.. Video is Big, Starring Shilpa Shetty.

With all the stars that fill our sky, there are very few that shine as bright as Romy Shay. Vocally trained by the internationally renowned Rifaqat Fateh Ali Khan, Romy Shay has no qualms with telling the world who he is. Already supporting the likes of Shah Rukh Khan all over Europe whilst recording his debut record, Romy has already shot a music video with bollywood’s finest export Shilpa Shetty set for release.

With an album which owes its genius production to Rishi Rich and Vee Breezy coupled with the only tattoo of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on his right arm in the world, this body of work is set to take the industry by storm. Make way for the bollywood star, Romy Shay.

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Shilpa Shetty to bow out of Bollywood

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.

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Shilpa Shetty goes bald for film role

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty sacrificed her hair for her art when she filmed her first ever English Film, The Desire. However the Big Brother winner didn’t get rid of her famous locks forever, instead opting for prosthetic make up to achieve the bald look for the movie.

The Indo-Chinese collaboration stars Shilpa Shetty opposite Chinese superstar Xia Yu. The Indian actress plays a danseuse who becomes a monk in what is billed as one woman’s journey of discovery.

Although the film has been in production since 2008, it will receive its premiere later this month at the opening of the New York Film Festival. The actress is expected to walk the red carpet at the first official screening of The Desire in America on August 24th.

The Desire is due to be shown at various film festivals around the world before being released in India and China initially.

The movie has been something of a family affair for Bollywood favourite Shilpa as her mother, Sunnanda Shetty, produced the film in which her daughter stars.

 Shilpa and her husband Raj Kundra have been enjoying an extended holiday for the last few months, although the actress and businesswoman revealed in a recent interview that she’s looking forward to getting back to Mumbai to start work on her new production company. The 36-year-old actress also denied the recent rumours in the press that she is pregnant, however she did reveal that starting a family is high up on her list of priorities.

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Shilpa Shetty baby rumours

Bollywood actress turned business woman, Shilpa Shetty, is rumoured to be expecting her first child with husband Raj Kundra.

The 35-year-old Big Brother winner has made no secret for her desire to start a family as she said in a recent interview that she’d like to have at least two children, before adding that she already has a child’s nursery in her home for when her husband’s nephew comes to stay.

If the news of Shilpa’s pregnancy turns out to be true, it will be the first child for her, but the second for her businessman husband Raj who has a daughter, Deelena who was born in 2006 during a previous relationship.

Shilpa and Raj married in a lavish ceremony in November 2009 after two years together. News of their wedding spread across the world with photographs from the big day being published in news papers and online all over globe. If the baby rumours are confirmed, it’s likely to spark a similar media frenzy as their 2009 wedding.

The Bollywood beauty has been spotted visiting a number of clinics in India, sparking the rumours she’s expecting. However the couple have remained tight lipped on the subject and have refused to confirm the news. Sources close to the pair have been reported as saying that Raj and Shilpa will hold out on confirming the news until the actress gets through the first trimester safely.

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Shilpa Shetty’s wedding anniversary celebrations marred by illness

Shilpa Shetty’s first wedding anniversary celebration didn’t get off to the best start after the Bollywood actress and businesswoman was struck down with a bad throat infection over the weekend and feared she’d have to cancel her mini-break with her husband as a result.

The Big Brother winner took to Twitter to vent her disappointment at falling ill the day before her first wedding anniversary. Shilpa married London based businessman, Raj Kundra, in a lavish ceremony in India last year. The union caused some controversy as the pair tied the knot just 9 months after Raj had divorced his first wife.

However the actress was able to shake off her high temperature and despite having lost her voice, Shilpa and her husband managed to fly out from London to Dubai to celebrate in style, albeit a day later than scheduled.

Upon arrival in Dubai, Shilpa was in for a pleasant surprise as her entrepreneur husband surprised her with a new flat in the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, as a special anniversary gift.

The couple are due to spend a few days in Dubai in Shilpa’s new luxury flat before the actress has to fly off to Bangkok where she’s due to shoot a shampoo commercial at the end of the month.

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Shilpa Shetty to help Labour MP in election campaign

Shilpa could be heading out on the election campaign trail with MP Keith Vaz

It’s been reported that Shilpa Shetty will be bringing a touch of Bollywood glamour to the election campaign of MP Keith Vaz in the run-up to polling day on May 6th.

The Labour MP who will be defending his seat in Leicester East, and hopes that the backing of the 34-year-old actress will help win him votes in his constituency.

The MP and the Bollywood star have known each other since Shilpa was invited by Keith Vaz to visit the House of Commons and meet Tony Blair after the actress emerged from the Big Brother House as the winner back in 2007.

Since then the pair have become close acquaintances with Shilpa describing the MP as a “very dear friend.” Shilpa is also the patron of Vaz’s diabetes charity, Silver Star.

Following Shilpa’s marriage to businessman Raj Kundra last year, the Labour MP threw a reception for the newlyweds at the House of Commons in January to celebrate the union.

A member of  Keith Vaz’s election campaign team is quoted in a national newspaper as saying, “In India, Bollywood stars stand for parliament themselves,” adding, “It will be lovely to see them bring a bit of razzmatazz to the campaign.”

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Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty’s wedding celebrations go on and on

Shilpa Shetty and new husband Raj treated to reception at the House of Commons

Shilpa Shetty and new husband Raj treated to reception at the House of Commons

There seems to be no end to Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty’s wedding celebrations. Despite tying the knot almost two months ago and having enjoyed a whole weekend’s worth of celebrations, Shilpa and her new husband Raj Kundra were treated to another reception, this time in London’s House of Commons.

British MP Keith Vaz whom Shilpa describes as “a very dear friend” hosted the party for the newlyweds at the House of Commons this week. 150 guests were scheduled to attend, many of whom were MPs. Equality Minister Harriet Harman was also reported to have been invited. Shilpa and Keith Vaz are close acquaintances as she is the patron of the MP’s diabetes charity, Silver Star.

The actress had just returned from a luxury Mediterranean cruise which she had enjoyed along with Raj, and both of their families. Married life certainly seems to be suiting Shilpa as she announced, “I don’t know why I didn’t get married sooner.” The loved-up star went on to talk about her new husband saying, “Marriage is wonderful when the man whom you marry is good, and mine is wonderful! Touch wood, I’m loving every minute of the marriage.”

The pair are due to return to Mumbai at the end of the week, which Shilpa is looking forward to as she is said to be is missing the city and can’t wait to get back.

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