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My Take
Shefali Shah is the kind of actor I trust completely. She built her career the slow way, from the Gujarati stage to television in 1993 and into independent Hindi cinema, and that foundation shows in how she can carry a whole scene with a single restrained expression. Indian film is often stereotyped as song and spectacle, but Shah quietly proves how much emotional range the industry holds. Her Filmfare and National Film Award honors are well deserved, and her move into directing tells me she wants to keep expanding rather than coast. She's a performer who lasts on substance, and I find that deeply reassuring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shefali Shah
- Name (Japanese)
- シェファリ・シャー
- Reading
- しぇふぁり・しゃー
- Born
- July 20, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rat
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/shefalishahofficial/
- Xhttps://x.com/ShefaliShah_
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shefali%20Shah
Frequently asked questions
When was Shefali Shah born?
Born July 20, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Shefali Shah from?
Shefali Shah is from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What does Shefali Shah do?
Shefali Shah works as actor, television actor, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.