Shonali Nagrani

Actor

Indian New Delhi, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/12/1981
Age44 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameShons
Also Known AsTelevision presenter, model, beauty pageant titleholder

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8"
Weight52 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorMedium Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Good Shepherd School, Bagdogra, West Bengal
  • Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi
College/UniversityLady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
Educational QualificationGraduate in History

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
EthnicitySindhi
Hobbies
  • Swimming
  • Horse Riding
  • Dancing
  • Reading
  • Baking
  • Fitness training

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Affairs/BoyfriendsShiraz Bhattacharya (director) (ex-boyfriend)
Marriage Date10/02/2013
Marriage PlaceKerala, India
Divorce Date2023

Family

FatherRetired Indian Navy officer
MotherRina Nagrani
SiblingsKaran Nagrani (disability advocate, speaker, blind graphic designer)
Spouse
  • Shiraz Bhattacharya (director) (m. 2013
  • div. 2023)
PetsTwo pet dogs named Lucy and Oliver

Career

Debut
FilmRab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) special appearance
TVFear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2 (2009) as a contestant
Web SeriesTandav (2021) as 'Aditi Mishra' (Amazon Prime Video)
Notable Achievements
  • Crowned Femina Miss India International 2003
  • 1st runner-up at Miss International 2003
  • First female co-host of the Indian Premier League (2011)
  • Listed among India's 50 Most Desirable Women by The Times of India (2011, 2012)
  • Hosted ICC Champions Trophy (2006) and Cricket World Cup coverage
  • Co-hosted Stumped with cricket player Wasim Akram (2009)
  • Hosted The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (2007)
  • Hosted IIFA Awards
  • Participated in Bigg Boss 5 (2011)
  • Appeared in Sunflower web series on ZEE5 (2021) as Naina Kapoor
Television HostingPopcorn (Zoom TV), The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, ICC Champions Trophy, Cricket World Cup, Indian Premier League (Sony TV and ITV), Extraaa Innings T20

Favourites

Food
  • Rajma Chawal
  • Aloo Puri
  • Chocolate Brownies
Actor(s)
BollywoodShah Rukh Khan
Hollywood
  • Tom Cruise
  • Eddie Murphy
Actress(es)
  • Preity Zinta
  • Sridevi
Cricketer(s)
  • Virender Sehwag
  • Chris Gayle
FilmGone with the Wind (1939)
BookThe Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shonali Nagrani developed a passion for cricket from a young age.
2. Her brother Karan and mother Rina are both visually impaired due to Retinitis Pigmentosa.
3. At six years old, Shonali once attempted to run away from home after an argument with her parents.
4. Shonali has participated in numerous beauty pageants.
5. Initially, she aspired to become a lecturer.
6. In 2004, Shonali starred in Lucky Ali’s music video for the hit pop song 'Teri Yaad Jab Aati Hai.'
7. She began her career as a TV presenter hosting the show 'Popcorn' on Zoom TV.
8. In 2007, Shonali made her debut on the General Entertainment Channel (GEC) hosting the stand-up comedy series 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge.'
9. She has hosted events such as the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) and cricket shows like the ICC Cricket World Cup and Extraaa Innings T20.
10. In 2011, she participated in the reality TV show 'Bigg Boss 5.'
11. She became the first female co-host of the Indian Premier League in 2011.
12. Shonali appeared as 'Maria' in the short film 'Bloody Swine' in 2018.
13. In February 2019, Shonali and director Shiraz Bhattacharya ended their six-year marriage and later filed for divorce.
14. In 2021, she portrayed Naina Kapoor in ZEE5's dark comedy web series 'Sunflower.'
15. Shonali enjoys traveling and often shares her adventures on social media.
16. She has a soft spot for animals and owns two pet dogs named Lucy and Oliver.
17. Occasionally, she indulges in alcohol.
18. Baking is one of her hobbies, and she frequently displays her creations on social media.
19. Shonali is a fitness enthusiast who regularly works out at the gym.
20. She was crowned Femina Miss India International 2003 and placed as 1st runner-up at Miss International 2003.
21. In 2011 and 2012, The Times of India listed her among India's 50 Most Desirable Women.
22. She has acted in films including Dil Bole Hadippa! and appeared in the play Sakharam Binder in 2019.
23. In 2021, she portrayed Aditi Mishra in Amazon Prime Video's web series 'Tandav.'
24. She met Prince Charles during his official visit to India in 2013.
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