Shefali Shah is an famous Indian actress. She was born on 22nd May 1973 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. Shefali Shah began her acting career on the Gujarati stage before transitioning to television in 1993. She initially took on minor roles before gaining a breakthrough in the popular TV series Hasratein in 1997, which brought her widespread recognition. That same year, she also appeared in lead roles in Kabhie Kabhie and later in Raahein (1999), establishing herself as a strong presence on Indian television. In 1995, she had a brief stint in cinema with Rangeela and later received critical acclaim for her supporting role in the crime film Satya (1998). Her performance in Satya earned her the Filmfare Critics Award, marking a turning point in her career. Following this success, she shifted her focus more toward films, taking on a lead role in the Gujarati drama Dariya Chhoru (1999), which further showcased her range and talent as a versatile actress in both regional and mainstream cinema.

Supriya Shah’s career witnessed a major resurgence in the late 2010s as she moved into more prominent and leading roles. In 2017, she earned widespread recognition for her compelling performance in the short film Juice, which won her a Filmfare Short Film Award. This success was followed by two critically acclaimed Netflix projects: the romantic drama Once Again (2018) and the Emmy-winning crime series Delhi Crime (2019). Her portrayal of DCP Vartika Chaturvedi in Delhi Crime garnered high praise from critics and audiences alike, cementing her status as a powerful lead actress.

In 2022, Shefali Shah’s profile grew further with five notable projects. These included the Disney+ Hotstar medical thriller Human, the feature dramas Jalsa and Darlings, and the highly anticipated second season of Delhi Crime. Her continued portrayal of Vartika Chaturvedi earned her a nomination for the International Emmy Award for Best Actress. In 2023, she won her second Filmfare Critics Award for her nuanced role as a woman with early onset dementia in Three of Us, reaffirming her range and emotional depth.

Shefali Shah was married to television actor Harsh Chhaya from 1994 until their divorce in 2000. Later that same year, in December 2000, she tied the knot with director Vipul Amrutlal Shah. The couple has two sons together, Aryaman and Maurya, and they have maintained a strong personal and professional partnership in the entertainment industry.