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Shweta Tiwari
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Tiwari in 2024
Born (1980-10-04) 4 October 1980 (age 44)
Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Occupation
  • Actress
  • model
Years active 1999–present
Known for Kasautii Zindagii Kay
Bigg Boss 4
Spouse(s)
Raja Chaudhary
(m. 1998; div. 2012)
Abhinav Kohli
(m. 2013; separated 2019)
Children 2 (including Palak)
Awards Full list

Shweta Tiwari (born 4 October 1980) is a famous Indian actress. She mostly works in Hindi television shows. Shweta Tiwari is well-known for playing the character of Prerna Sharma in the TV show Kasautii Zindagii Kay. In 2010, she took part in Bigg Boss 4. She won the show, becoming the first female winner of the series.

Tiwari has also been in many other TV shows. She played Sweety Ahluwalia in Parvarrish. She was Bindiya Thakur in Begusarai. Other roles include Guneet Sikka Sharma in Mere Dad Ki Dulhan and Aparajita Singh in Main Hoon Aparajita. She has also appeared in reality shows like Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.

About Shweta Tiwari's Life

Shweta Tiwari was born on 4 October 1980. Her birthplace is Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Tiwari married actor Raja Chaudhary in 1998. They have a daughter named Palak Tiwari, who was born on 8 October 2000. Tiwari and Chaudhary later divorced in 2012.

Tiwari then married actor Abhinav Kohli on 13 July 2013. They had a son named Reyansh Kohli on 27 November 2016. Tiwari and Kohli separated in 2019.

Shweta Tiwari's Acting Journey

Shweta Tiwari started her acting career in 2000. Her first show was Aane Wala Pal. She became very famous with the TV show Kasautii Zindagii Kay. This is one of her most important works. From 2001 to 2008, she played Prerna Sharma. She acted alongside Cezanne Khan, Hiten Tejwani, and Ronit Roy. The show was a big hit. It helped her win many awards and nominations. These included two Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role.

Shweta Tiwari
Tiwari on the sets of Trinetra, in 2009

After this, Tiwari appeared in several films. She acted in Hindi, Bhojpuri, and other language movies. Some of her films include Aabra Ka Daabra (2004) and Bin Bulaye Baraati (2011). In 2014, Tiwari also appeared in the Pakistani film Sultanat.

Tiwari took part in Bigg Boss 4. She won the show, becoming the first female winner of this reality series. After Bigg Boss, Tiwari played Sweety Kaur Khanna Ahluwalia in Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi. She also played Bindiya "Maa Thakurain" Thakur in Begusarai. Later, she was Guneet Sikka Sharma in Mere Dad Ki Dulhan. Her role as Aparajita Singh was in Main Hoon Aparajita. Her acting in these shows won her many awards.

Tiwari started acting in web series in 2019. Her first web show was Hum Tum And Them. In 2024, she appeared in the series Indian Police Force. She played a police officer's wife in this show. Critics praised her performance, even in short roles. In the same year, she played a police officer in the film Singham Again. This movie was a big success at the box office.

Shweta Tiwari in the Media

Shweta at KKK finale
Tiwari in 2021

Shweta Tiwari is known as one of the most popular television actresses. She has been called one of the hottest television actresses by Rediff.com. Her character Prerna Sharma is seen as one of the strongest female characters on TV. In 2023, she was ranked first in Times Now "Popular Television Actresses" list.

Movies and TV Shows

Movies

Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2004 Madhoshi Tabbasum Hindi
Aabra Ka Daabra Shivani R. Singh
2008 Trinetra Unknown Nepali
Hamar Sayian Hindustani Radha Bhojpuri
Kab Aibu Anganwa Hamar Naina
2009 Ae Bhouji Ke Sister Unknown
Apni Boli Apna Des Satkar Kaur Punjabi
Devru Unknown Kannada Cameo appearance
2010 Benny and Babloo Sheena Hindi
2011 Bin Bulaye Baraati Rajjo / Rosie
Miley Naa Miley Hum Herself Special appearance in a song
2012 Married 2 America Mrs. Singh
Yedyanchi Jatra Bakula Marathi Special appearance in a song
2014 Sultanat Urdu Pakistani film
2023 Mitran Da Naa Chalda Advocate Indu Mittal Punjabi
The Purple Scarf Devyani Hindi Short film
2024 Singham Again ACP Devika Singh

Television Shows

Shweta Tiwari wins Bigg Boss 4
Tiwari winning Bigg Boss 4
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2000 Aane Wala Pal
2001 Kaleerein
Karam
Kaahin Kissii Roz Anita
2001–2008 Kasautii Zindagii Kay Prerna Sharma / Prerna Basu / Prerna Bajaj
2002 Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat Sunita Menon
2005 Dost Mashal Pakistani serial
2006 Nach Baliye 2 Contestant 6th place
2007 Jjhoom India Contestant
Naaginn Queen Surmaya
2008 Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 Contestant
2008–2009 Jaane Kya Baat Hui Aradhna Sareen
2009 Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao Contestant
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 Host
Aaja Mahii Vayy Judge
2010–2011 Bigg Boss 4 Contestant Winner
2011 Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur Contestant Winner
2011–2013 Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi Sweety Kaur Khanna Ahluwalia
2012–2015 Rangoli Host
2013 Ek Thhi Naayka Juhi
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 Contestant 12th place
2014 Baal Veer Mahabhasm Pari
2015–2016 Begusarai Bindiya "Maa Thakurain" Thakur
2019–2020 Mere Dad Ki Dulhan Guneet Sikka Sharma
2021 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 Contestant 5th place
2022–2023 Main Hoon Aparajita Aparajita Singh
2024 Aapka Apna Zakir Shweta Tiwari

Special Appearances

Year Title Role Ref.
2002 Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Prerna Sharma
2003 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Khichdi
2004 Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii
Kahiin to Hoga
2005 Kesar
Kkavyanjali
2006 Kandy Floss Herself
Karam Apnaa Apnaa Prerna Bajaj
2007 Kasturi
Kayamath
2008 Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat Prerna Sharma
Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil
Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai
Ajeeb
2009 Seeta Aur Geeta Raka's dream girl
2011 Adaalat Revati Amrit Nagpal
Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo ACP Archana
Bigg Boss 5 Herself
2012 Bigg Boss 6 Herself
2013–2015 Comedy Nights with Kapil Various Characters
2014 Mad In India Herself
2020 India's Best Dancer Guneet Sikka
2021 Dance Deewane 3 Herself
2022 Bigg Boss 15
Bhabhi Ke Pyaare Pritam Hamare

Web Series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Hum Tum And Them Shiva
2024 Womaniya
Indian Police Force Shruti Bakshi
TBA Untitled next Not yet released TBA Filming

Music Videos

Year Title Singer Ref.
2022 Jado Main Tere Kol Si Raj Barman

Awards and Recognitions

Shweta Tiwari has received many awards for her acting. These include eight Indian Television Academy Awards. She also has nine Indian Telly Awards and two Gold Awards.

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