Former actor Namrata Shirodkar celebrates her birthday on January 22. 

Namrata was born in 1972 in a Maharashtrian family of Goan origin.

Her grandmother is noted Marathi actress Meenakshi Shirodkar, who starred in Brahmachari

Namrata was crowned the Femina Miss India in 1993 and went on to work in Bollywood films. 

She also represented India in the Miss Universe pageant but finished the competition in sixth place.

She is best known for her works in films such as Kachche Dhaage, Ezhupunna Tharakan, Vaastav: The Reality, and Pukar. 

Namrata is best known for featuring in the song 'O Jaana Na Jaana' opposite Salman Khan in the film Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai. 

She also appeared in Astitva, Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, LOC Kargil, and the British cinema Bride and Prejudice.

Namrata met Telugu star Mahesh Babu on the sets of their film Vamsi. They began dating shortly after filming finished. 

The couple got married in 2005 in Mumbai and have two children, a son Gautham, and a daughter Sitara.

Namrata took a break from acting after her marriage.

Namrata is the sister of actor Shilpa Shirodkar, recently seen in Bigg Boss 18. Shilpa has been a part of films like Trinetra, Hum, Khuda Gawah, Aankhen, Pehchaan, Gopi Kishan, Bewafa Sanam, and Mrityudand. 

Sitara has garnered a huge fan base on social media, boasting over 2 million followers on Instagram alone.

Namrata’s last outing on the entertainment front was as a producer for the 2022 film Major. 

Here’s wishing Namrata Shirodkar a very Happy Birthday!