Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Shilpa Shirodkar Reveals Chaiyya Chaiyya Rejection and Life Choices
Actress Shilpa Shirodkar shared why she wasn't in the famous song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya.'
She was told she was too heavy for the role.
She was sad to miss working with director Mani Ratnam, which she still regrets.
Shirodkar also talked about leaving acting to focus on family and moving to London with her husband.
She doesn't regret her decisions and is grateful for her life experiences.
She's happily married and has a supportive husband and a daughter.
Shilpa Shirodkar was considered for the song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' but was not cast.
Shirodkar stated she was rejected for being 'too fat'.
She regrets missing the opportunity to work with director Mani Ratnam.
Shirodkar chose to prioritize family, moving to London.
She has a supportive husband and a daughter named Anoushka.
- Who
- Shilpa Shirodkar
- What
- Revealed she was rejected for the song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' due to her weight, and discussed her life choices.
- When
- The article does not specify the exact date of the interview.
- Where
- NDTV
- Why
- Shirodkar was interviewed to discuss her career and personal life decisions.
- Song
- Chaiyya Chaiyya
- Movie
- Dil Se
- Actress Approached
- Shilpa Shirodkar
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Shirodkar's Husband
- Apresh Ranjit
- Shirodkar's Daughter
- Anoushka