Updated On: 20 November, 2025 02:57 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla
As Shilpa Shirodkar celebrates her 52nd birthday today, and fans are sending warm wishes to the actress known for her charming screen presence and graceful personality. As the actress turns a year older, let`s take walk down memory lane with her cutest family pics alongside Namrata, Mahesh Babu and more.

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Namrata and Shilpa Shirodkar share a strong sibling bond, with Namrata being the older of the two. Both the sisters are very close to each other. Namrata is married to Mahesh Babu, while Shilpa is married to Aparesh Ranjit.
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They often dedicate posts to each other on social media, giving heartfelt shout-outs on every occasion. Namrata marked Shilpa’s birthday with a heartfelt post celebrating her return to the screen.

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The Pukar actress captioned the post, “Happy Birthday to my first best friend. This year has been so special watching you return to the screen where you belong and I can’t begin to tell you how proud I am of you! Your hardwork, will and talent is what makes you so special. May you continue to rise and succeed in everything you do. Shine on! I love you to the moon and back!”
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Shilpa stepped into Bollywood in 1989 with Bhrashtachar. She rose to prominence in the early 1990s with her stint in the films like Hum, Khuda Gawah, Gopi Kishan, and others.

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However, she left her career at peak, and got married to banker Aparesh and took a sabbatical of 13 years as she settled in New Zealand. The diva has time and again acknowledged how her husband supported her during tough phase.
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On the occasion of completing 25 years with Aparesh Ranjit, Shilpa shared a loved-up post. She wrote in the caption, "Through thick and thin, through calm and storm, I would still choose you even after 25 years Aps."

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The couple was later blessed with daughter Anushka in 2003, who is currently in London completing her education.
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Shilpa is often seen going on holidays with her family, and Telugu star Mahesh Babu also joins them. The fam jam is seen posing for perfect selfie while they enjoy in London.

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Shilpa also shares a close bond with Namrata`s daughter Sitara, whom she treats like her own daughter. She once revealed how they have similar personalities. Sitara even supported Shilpa when she was in Bigg Boss 18.
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Shilpa and Namrata often set goals as they never shy away from jetting off to holidays with their kids and this pic speaks volumes of their bond.

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In an interview during Jatadhara, she praiser brother-in-law Mahesh Babu and shared, “He is one of the kindest souls I’ve met. Honestly, he is one person I would say who only wants the best for everyone. There’s no malice, there’s no jealousy, there’s no envy. He is just what you see of him.”
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While Shilpa spends quality time with her family, she is also close to her Bigg Boss 18 friends and is often seen spending time with Chum Darang, Karan Veer Mehra and producer Sandip Sikcand.