- In 1997, she appeared in 6 different films...
- In 1997, she appeared in 6 different films, beginning with the small Telugu language film, 'Veedeva Dani Babu'.
Her first major Bollywood film of the year was the action thriller 'Auzaar' (1997).
Shilpa portrayed the character of Prathna Thakur oppposite actors Salman Khan and Sanjay Kapoor.
In 1998, she had one release, 'Pardesi Babu', for which she received critical acclaim.
In 2000, Shilpa Shetty received much acclaim for her role in 'Dhadkan'.
She later went on to star with Anil Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor in the film 'Rishtey' (2002).
Her comic performance as an eccentric fisherwoman was appreciated and she received a nomination under the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award category and various nominations for Best Comedian as well.
2004 was also a good year for Shilpa with the release of 'Garv' in which she portrayed a Muslim orphan, starring opposite Salman Khan.
