Ritu Shivpuri is an Indian actress and model, notable for her work in Hindi and Kannada cinema. Daughter of actors Om and Sudha Shivpuri, in the 1993, Ritu made her acting debut in a leading role film Aankhen, which was the highest grossing film of that year. She expanded her acting repertoire by appearing in the Telugu-language film ‘Dongaata,’ and two years later, in 1999, she featured in the Kannada-language film ‘Z.’ In 2017, she played the role of Indrani Narayan Vashishth in the television serial ‘Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Do 3.’ Most recently, in 2023, Shivpuri appeared in the Netflix series ‘Class.’ On the other hand, She is also a jewelry designer.
Birth Name
Ritu Shivpuri
Nickname
Ritu
Profession
Actress, Jewelry Designer
Nationality
Indian
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Ritu Shivpuri was born on the 22nd of January 1975 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Age
She’s currently 49 years old.
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Ethnicity
Asian
She has Indian ancestry.
Religion
Hinduism
Education
Her educational qualifications are unknown.
Family Details
- Father – Late Om Shivpuri (Actor)
- Mother – Late Sudha Shivpuri (Actress)
- Siblings –Vineet Shivpuri (Brother)
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Ritu Shivpuri has dated –
- Hari Venkat – Shivpuri got married to Hari Venkat who is an entrepreneur and is a mother of three children (2 sons and a daughter; one set of twins).
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 5 inches
- In centimeters – 165 cm
- In meters – 1.65 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 60 kg
- In Pounds – 132 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-28-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 28 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 32B
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 7.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 6 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Ritu became known after appearing as an Indian film and television actress who is best recognized for her work in the films Lajja and Aar Ya Paar. In 2016, she was cast as Sunny Mehta on India’s version of the hit thriller series 24. Her popularity in film led to her amassing more than 800K followers on her eponymous Instagram account.
Film Debut
In 1993, Shivpuri had her first film onscreen role in the movie Aankhen as Ritu and she made her theatrical film debut in the thriller movie Aar Ya Paar (1997).
Television Debut
In 2016, Ritu landed her first role in television by appearing as Dr Sunny in the series, 24: India.
Ritu Shivpuri Net worth
Ritu Shivpuri has an estimated net worth of $600K dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Ritu Shivpuri
- Instagram – riitushivpuri
- Twitter – Ritu Shivpuri
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ritu Shivpuri
- Shivpuri was born to the late veteran actors Om Shivpuri & Sudha Shivpuri. She debuted her acting career with the 1993 movie Aankhen.
- Following her promising start, she continued to impress with her roles in the films Rock Dancer (1995) and Aar Ya Paar (1997).
- In the same year, Ritu expanded her acting repertoire by appearing in the Telugu-language film Dongaata, and two years later, in 1999, she featured in the Kannada-language film Z.
- She took a break from Hindi film industry as she was busy taking care of her family. Shivpuri ended up her 10-year break from acting with Anil Kapoor’s thriller series 24 Season 2.
- Shivpuri is also a jewelry designer.
- In 2023, Ritu appeared in the Netflix series Class. She is still addressed as ‘Laal Dupatte Wali’ (a song from her debut film).
