Shefali Shah
ActingAbout Shefali Shah
Shefali Shah nee Shetty (born 22 May 1972), is an Indian actress who works in Bollywood films. After making her film debut with a minor role in the 1995 drama Rangeela, she played a supporting role in the crime film Satya. Her performance in Satya received critical praise and won her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress and a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 44th Filmfare Awards. She was later nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the family drama Waqt: The Race Against Time (2005). In 2007, she received critical acclaim and won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Last Lear. She starred in the 2015 dramedy Dil Dhadakne Do, receiving several nominations for Best Supporting Actress. She, along with the main cast won the Screen Award for Best Ensemble Cast for the film. Shah was married to television actor Harsh Chhaya. After their divorce, she married director Vipul Amrutlal Shah. She has two sons with Shah.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shefali Shah reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Shefali Shah's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 35% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shefali Shah remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Last Lear, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Shefali Shah Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Shefali Shah's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shefali Shah.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Three of Us | Shailaja Desai | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Neeyat | CBI Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Doctor G | Dr. Nandini Srivastava | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Kachha Baniyan Gang: The Real Story Behind Delhi Crime Season 2 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Darlings | Shamshunissa Ansari | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Jalsa | Ruksana Mohammad | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Happy Birthday Mummyji | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Ajeeb Daastaans | Natasha (segment 'Ankahi') | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Once Again | Tara Shetty | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Juice | Manju Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Commando 2 - The Black Money Trail | Leena Chowdhury | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Brothers | Maria Fernandes | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do | Neelam Mehra | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Lakshmi | Jyothi | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Kucch Luv Jaisaa | Madhu S. Saxena | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Dr. Kapadia | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Last Lear | Vandana | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Black & White | Roma Mathur | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Gandhi, My Father | Kasturba Gandhi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | 15 Park Avenue | Lakshmi J. Roy | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Waqt | Sumitra Thakur | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Monsoon Wedding | Ria Verma | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Mohabbatein | Nandini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Satya | Pyaari Mhatre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Rangeela | Gulbadan | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | HISAAB | - | Flop | Similar → |
Shefali Shah - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Shefali Shah?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shefali Shah is "The Last Lear" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Shefali Shah acted in?
Shefali Shah has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Shefali Shah?
Other notable films include "Juice", "Three of Us", and "Mohabbatein".