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{{short description|Indian actress (born 1980)}}
{{short description|Indian actress (born 1980)}}
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| known_for = ''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]''<br/>''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 4)|Bigg Boss 4]]''
| known_for = ''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]''<br/>''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 4)|Bigg Boss 4]]''
| spouse = {{plainlist|
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* {{marriage|[[Raja Chaudhary]]|1998|2007|end=div}}
* {{marriage|[[Raja Chaudhary]]|1998|2012|end=div}}
* {{marriage|Abhinav Kohli|2013|2019|end=separated}}
* {{marriage|Abhinav Kohli|2013|2019|end=separated}}
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'''Shweta Tiwari''' (born 4 October 1980) is an Indian actress who primarily works in [[Hindi]] television.<ref name="The Indian Express">{{cite news |last1=Farzeen |first1=Sana |title=Happy Birthday Shweta Tiwari: Salute to a woman who aced all her roles |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shweta-tiwari-birthday-hit-roles-family-photos-4873638/ |access-date=13 April 2019 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=4 October 2017}}</ref> She is best known for playing Prerna Sharma in [[Ekta Kapoor]]'s soap opera ''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/happy-birthday-to-shweta-tiwari-the-original-prerna-of-television-industry |title=Happy Birthday to Shweta Tiwari; the original Prerna of Television Industry! |date=4 October 2018 |work=Free Press Journal |language=en |access-date=24 September 2019}}</ref> In 2010, she participated in ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 4|Bigg Boss 4]]'' and emerged as the winner, thus becoming the first female winner of the series.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Shweta-Tiwari-wins-Bigg-Boss-4/articleshow/7243422.cms |title=Shweta Tiwari wins Bigg Boss 4 |date=8 January 2011 |work=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=24 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Shweta Tiwari first woman to win 'Bigg Boss', takes home Rs.1 crore |url=https://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/shweta-tiwari-first-woman-to-win-bigg-boss-takes-home-rs1-crore_679338.html |access-date=20 December 2020 |work=Zee News |date=8 January 2011 |language=en}}</ref> Other reality shows to her credit include ''[[Nach Baliye]]'', ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'' and ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11|Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi]]''.
'''Shweta Tiwari''' (born 4 October 1980) is an Indian actress who primarily works in [[Hindi]] television.<ref name="The Indian Express">{{cite news |last1=Farzeen |first1=Sana |title=Happy Birthday Shweta Tiwari: Salute to a woman who aced all her roles |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shweta-tiwari-birthday-hit-roles-family-photos-4873638/ |access-date=13 April 2019 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=4 October 2017}}</ref> She is best known for playing [[Prerna Sharma (character)|Prerna Sharma]] in [[Ekta Kapoor]]'s soap opera ''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/happy-birthday-to-shweta-tiwari-the-original-prerna-of-television-industry |title=Happy Birthday to Shweta Tiwari; the original Prerna of Television Industry! |date=4 October 2018 |work=Free Press Journal |language=en |access-date=24 September 2019}}</ref> In 2010, she participated in ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 4|Bigg Boss 4]]'' and emerged as the winner, thus becoming the first female winner of the series.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Shweta-Tiwari-wins-Bigg-Boss-4/articleshow/7243422.cms |title=Shweta Tiwari wins Bigg Boss 4 |date=8 January 2011 |work=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=24 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Shweta Tiwari first woman to win 'Bigg Boss', takes home Rs.1 crore |url=https://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/shweta-tiwari-first-woman-to-win-bigg-boss-takes-home-rs1-crore_679338.html |work=Zee News |date=8 January 2011 |access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref> Other reality shows to her credit include ''[[Nach Baliye]]'', ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'' and ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11|Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi]]''.


Tiwari has also worked in television shows like ''[[Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi|Parvarrish]]'' as Sweety, ''[[Begusarai (TV series)|Begusarai]]'' as Bindiya and ''[[Mere Dad Ki Dulhan]]'' as Guneet Sikka.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.in.com/entertainment/shweta-tiwari-and-rupali-ganguly-on-parvarish-28670.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924131824/https://www.in.com/entertainment/shweta-tiwari-and-rupali-ganguly-on-parvarish-28670.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 September 2019 |title=Shweta Tiwari and Rupali Ganguly on Parvarish |website=in.com |language=en |access-date=24 September 2019}}</ref> She was last seen playing the titular lead Aparajita in [[Zee TV]]'s ''[[Main Hoon Aparajita]]''.
Tiwari has also worked in television shows like ''[[Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi|Parvarrish]]'' as Sweety, ''[[Begusarai (TV series)|Begusarai]]'' as Bindiya and ''[[Mere Dad Ki Dulhan]]'' as Guneet Sikka.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.in.com/entertainment/shweta-tiwari-and-rupali-ganguly-on-parvarish-28670.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924131824/https://www.in.com/entertainment/shweta-tiwari-and-rupali-ganguly-on-parvarish-28670.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 September 2019 |title=Shweta Tiwari and Rupali Ganguly on Parvarish |website=in.com |language=en |access-date=24 September 2019}}</ref> She was last seen playing the titular lead Aparajita in [[Zee TV]]'s ''[[Main Hoon Aparajita]]''. She also played the role of ACP Devika Singh in film ''[[Singham Again]]''.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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Tiwari was born on 4 October 1980<ref name="The Indian Express"/> in [[Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh|Pratapgarh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India.<ref name="TNN">{{cite news |title=Shweta Tiwari birthday: Some facts about the 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay' actress |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/telly-talk/gossip/photo-gallery/shweta-tiwari-birthday-some-facts-about-the-kasautii-zindagii-kay-actress/294344 |work=[[Times Now]] |date=4 January 2018 |access-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309214701/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/telly-talk/gossip/photo-gallery/shweta-tiwari-birthday-some-facts-about-the-kasautii-zindagii-kay-actress/294344 |archive-date=9 March 2022}}</ref>
Tiwari was born on 4 October 1980<ref name="The Indian Express"/> in [[Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh|Pratapgarh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India.<ref name="TNN">{{cite news |title=Shweta Tiwari birthday: Some facts about the 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay' actress |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/telly-talk/gossip/photo-gallery/shweta-tiwari-birthday-some-facts-about-the-kasautii-zindagii-kay-actress/294344 |work=[[Times Now]] |date=4 January 2018 |access-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309214701/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/telly-talk/gossip/photo-gallery/shweta-tiwari-birthday-some-facts-about-the-kasautii-zindagii-kay-actress/294344 |archive-date=9 March 2022}}</ref>


Tiwari married actor [[Raja Chaudhary]] in 1998 and they have a daughter (Palak Tiwari), born on 8 October 2000.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sonali |first=Kriti |date=8 October 2017 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shweta-tiwari-daughter-palak-birthday-see-photos-4880436/ |title=Shweta Tiwari's daughter Palak turns 17, actor shares special birthday wish for her sweetheart |work=The Indian Express |access-date=12 August 2019}}</ref> She filed for a divorce in 2007 after nine years of marriage.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shweta files for divorce |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/shweta-files-for-divorce/cid/701254 |access-date=18 May 2022 |work=The Telegraph |date=20 June 2007}}</ref> Tiwari reported she suffered a troubled relationship characterised by Raja's [[alcoholism]] and [[domestic violence]]. She complained that he used to beat her up daily. He used to turn up on the sets of her shows and misbehave with her.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/raja-chaudhary-gets-bail-after-beating-up-shweta-tiwari/ |title=Raja Chaudhary gets bail after beating up Shweta Tiwari |work=The Indian Express |agency=Agencies |date=27 January 2011 |access-date=12 August 2019}}</ref>
Tiwari married actor [[Raja Chaudhary]] in 1998 and they have a daughter (Palak Tiwari), born on 8 October 2000.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sonali |first=Kriti |date=8 October 2017 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shweta-tiwari-daughter-palak-birthday-see-photos-4880436/ |title=Shweta Tiwari's daughter Palak turns 17, actor shares special birthday wish for her sweetheart |work=The Indian Express |access-date=12 August 2019}}</ref> She filed for a divorce in 2007 after nine years of marriage.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shweta files for divorce |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/shweta-files-for-divorce/cid/701254 |access-date=18 May 2022 |work=The Telegraph |date=20 June 2007}}</ref> Tiwari reported she suffered a troubled relationship characterised by Chaudhary's [[alcoholism]] and [[domestic violence]]. She complained that he used to beat her up daily. He used to turn up on the sets of her shows and misbehave with her.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/raja-chaudhary-gets-bail-after-beating-up-shweta-tiwari/ |title=Raja Chaudhary gets bail after beating up Shweta Tiwari |work=The Indian Express |agency=Agencies |date=27 January 2011 |access-date=12 August 2019}}</ref> Their divorce was granted in 2012.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maheshwri |first1=Neha |date=12 May 2021 |title=What went wrong in Shweta Tiwari and Abhinav Kohli's marriage |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/what-went-wrong-in-shweta-tiwari-and-abhinav-kohlis-marriage/articleshow/82553951.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=12 August 2024}}</ref>


Tiwari and actor Abhinav Kohli married on 13 July 2013 after dating for three years.<ref name="IE2Dec2016"/><ref>{{cite news |title=He sacrificed our daughter for property: Shweta Tiwari |work=Hindustan Times |author=Kavita Awaasthi |date=11 October 2012 |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/He-sacrificed-our-daughter-for-property-Shweta-Tiwari/Article1-943095.aspx |access-date=21 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015084317/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/He-sacrificed-our-daughter-for-property-Shweta-Tiwari/Article1-943095.aspx |archive-date=15 October 2012}}{{failed verification|date=May 2015}}</ref> On 27 November 2016, Tiwari gave birth to their son Reyansh Kohli.<ref name="IE2Dec2016">{{cite news |title=Shweta Tiwari gives birth to baby boy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/tv-actor-shweta-tiwari-gives-birth-to-baby-boy-4407449/ |access-date=18 May 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=3 December 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shweta-tiwari-promises-something-beautiful-to-son-reyansh-on-his-birthday-see-photo-4969087/ |title=Shweta Tiwari promises something beautiful to son Reyansh on his birthday, see photos |date=5 December 2017 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=12 August 2019}}</ref> Reports of problems in their marriage first emerged in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shweta-tiwari-abhinav-kohli-marriage-in-trouble-4891282/ |title=All is not well between Shweta Tiwari and husband Abhinav Kohli? |date=16 October 2017 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=12 August 2019}}</ref> In August 2019, she filed a complaint of domestic violence against Kohli alleging harassment by him towards her and her daughter. Kohli was taken into police custody.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shweta-tiwari-files-domestic-violence-case-against-husband-abhinav-kohli-5898208/ |title=Shweta Tiwari files domestic violence case against husband Abhinav Kohli |date=12 August 2019 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=12 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/tv-actor-daughter-opens-up-about-allegations-against-stepfather-5900426/ |title=TV actor's daughter opens up about allegations against stepfather |date=13 August 2019 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=13 August 2019}}</ref> Tiwari and Kohli separated in 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shweta Tiwari on separation with 2nd husband: I will do what is right for my kids |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/shweta-tiwari-on-separation-with-2nd-husband-i-will-do-what-is-right-for-my-kids-1618214-2019-11-12 |access-date=12 November 2019 |work=India Today |date=12 October 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
Tiwari and actor Abhinav Kohli married on 13 July 2013 after dating for three years.<ref name="IE2Dec2016"/><ref>{{cite news |title=He sacrificed our daughter for property: Shweta Tiwari |work=Hindustan Times |author=Kavita Awaasthi |date=11 October 2012 |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/He-sacrificed-our-daughter-for-property-Shweta-Tiwari/Article1-943095.aspx |access-date=21 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015084317/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/He-sacrificed-our-daughter-for-property-Shweta-Tiwari/Article1-943095.aspx |archive-date=15 October 2012}}{{failed verification|date=May 2015}}</ref> On 27 November 2016, Tiwari gave birth to their son Reyansh Kohli.<ref name="IE2Dec2016">{{cite news |title=Shweta Tiwari gives birth to baby boy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/tv-actor-shweta-tiwari-gives-birth-to-baby-boy-4407449/ |access-date=18 May 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=3 December 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shweta-tiwari-promises-something-beautiful-to-son-reyansh-on-his-birthday-see-photo-4969087/ |title=Shweta Tiwari promises something beautiful to son Reyansh on his birthday, see photos |date=5 December 2017 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=12 August 2019}}</ref> Reports of problems in their marriage first emerged in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shweta-tiwari-abhinav-kohli-marriage-in-trouble-4891282/ |title=All is not well between Shweta Tiwari and husband Abhinav Kohli? |date=16 October 2017 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=12 August 2019}}</ref> In August 2019, she filed a complaint of domestic violence against Kohli alleging harassment by him towards her and her daughter. Kohli was taken into police custody.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/shweta-tiwari-files-domestic-violence-case-against-husband-abhinav-kohli-5898208/ |title=Shweta Tiwari files domestic violence case against husband Abhinav Kohli |date=12 August 2019 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=12 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/tv-actor-daughter-opens-up-about-allegations-against-stepfather-5900426/ |title=TV actor's daughter opens up about allegations against stepfather |date=13 August 2019 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=13 August 2019}}</ref> Tiwari and Kohli separated in 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shweta Tiwari on separation with 2nd husband: I will do what is right for my kids |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/shweta-tiwari-on-separation-with-2nd-husband-i-will-do-what-is-right-for-my-kids-1618214-2019-11-12 |work=India Today |date=12 October 2019 |access-date=12 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Shalu |title=Shweta Tiwari's ex-husband Abhinav Kohli: I am a victim of victim card |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/tv/shweta-tiwari-ex-husband-abhinav-kohli-627233 |work=India TV News |agency=IANS |date=18 June 2020 |access-date=12 August 2024}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| ''The Purple Scarf'' || Devyani || Hindi || Short film<ref>{{cite news |title=Shweta Tiwari's 'The Purple Scarf' is a heartfelt short film on single parenting |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2023/jul/26/shweta-tiwaris-the-purple-scarf-is-a-heartfelt-short-film-on-single-parenting-51386.html |access-date=31 July 2023 |work=Indulg Express |date=26 July 2023}}</ref>
| ''The Purple Scarf'' || Devyani || Hindi || Short film<ref>{{cite news |title=Shweta Tiwari's 'The Purple Scarf' is a heartfelt short film on single parenting |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2023/jul/26/shweta-tiwaris-the-purple-scarf-is-a-heartfelt-short-film-on-single-parenting-51386.html |access-date=31 July 2023 |work=Indulg Express |date=26 July 2023}}</ref>
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| rowspan="2" |2024 ||''[[Singham Again]]'' || Janhvi Kadam Nayak || Hindi film ||
| rowspan="2" |2024 ||''[[Singham Again]]'' || ACP Devika Singh || Hindi ||
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| 2001–2008
| 2001–2008
| ''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]''
| ''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]''
| Prerna Sharma
| [[Prerna Sharma (character)|Prerna Sharma/Basu/Bajaj]]
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| <ref name="Prerna">{{cite magazine |title=Kasauti Zindagi Kay reboot: Shweta Tiwari gives a thumbs up to Erica Fernandes as Prerna |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/kasauti-zindagi-kay-reboot-shweta-tiwari-gives-a-thumbs-up-to-erica-fernandes-as-prerna-1311871-2018-08-11 |access-date=13 October 2020 |magazine=India Today |date=11 August 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
| <ref name="Prerna">{{cite magazine |title=Kasauti Zindagi Kay reboot: Shweta Tiwari gives a thumbs up to Erica Fernandes as Prerna |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/kasauti-zindagi-kay-reboot-shweta-tiwari-gives-a-thumbs-up-to-erica-fernandes-as-prerna-1311871-2018-08-11 |access-date=13 October 2020 |magazine=India Today |date=11 August 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
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|Aapka Apna Zakir
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|2002
|2002
| ''[[Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan]]''
| ''[[Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan]]''
| rowspan="7" | Prerna
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| ''[[Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (TV series)|Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat]]''
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Latest revision as of 12:51, 29 November 2024

Shweta Tiwari
Tiwari in 2024
Born (1980-10-04) 4 October 1980 (age 44)
Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active1999–present
Known forKasautii Zindagii Kay
Bigg Boss 4
Spouses
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(m. 1998; div. 2012)​
Abhinav Kohli
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(m. 2013; sep. 2019)​
Children2
AwardsFull list

Shweta Tiwari (born 4 October 1980) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television.[1] She is best known for playing Prerna Sharma in Ekta Kapoor's soap opera Kasautii Zindagii Kay.[2] In 2010, she participated in Bigg Boss 4 and emerged as the winner, thus becoming the first female winner of the series.[3][4] Other reality shows to her credit include Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.

Tiwari has also worked in television shows like Parvarrish as Sweety, Begusarai as Bindiya and Mere Dad Ki Dulhan as Guneet Sikka.[5] She was last seen playing the titular lead Aparajita in Zee TV's Main Hoon Aparajita. She also played the role of ACP Devika Singh in film Singham Again.

Personal life

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Tiwari and her daughter in 2012

Tiwari was born on 4 October 1980[1] in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.[6]

Tiwari married actor Raja Chaudhary in 1998 and they have a daughter (Palak Tiwari), born on 8 October 2000.[7] She filed for a divorce in 2007 after nine years of marriage.[8] Tiwari reported she suffered a troubled relationship characterised by Chaudhary's alcoholism and domestic violence. She complained that he used to beat her up daily. He used to turn up on the sets of her shows and misbehave with her.[9] Their divorce was granted in 2012.[10]

Tiwari and actor Abhinav Kohli married on 13 July 2013 after dating for three years.[11][12] On 27 November 2016, Tiwari gave birth to their son Reyansh Kohli.[11][13] Reports of problems in their marriage first emerged in 2017.[14] In August 2019, she filed a complaint of domestic violence against Kohli alleging harassment by him towards her and her daughter. Kohli was taken into police custody.[15][16] Tiwari and Kohli separated in 2019.[17][18]

Filmography

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Films

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Tiwari performing on the NDTV Greenathon at Yash Raj Studios.
Year Title Role Language Notes
2004 Madhoshi Tabbasum Hindi
Aabra Ka Daabra Shivani R. Singh
2008 Trinetra Nepali
Hamar Sayian Hindustani Bhojpuri
Kab Aibu Anganwa Hamar Naina
2009 Ae Bhouji Ke Sister
Apni Boli Apna Des Satkar Kaur Punjabi
Devru Kannada Guest
2010 Benny And Babloo Sheena Hindi
2011 Bin Bulaye Baraati Rajjo / Rosie
Miley Naa Miley Hum Special appearance in a song[19]
2012 Married 2 America Pratap Singh's wife
Yedyanchi Jatra Marathi Guest
2014 Sultanat Urdu
2023 Mitran Da Naa Chalda Adv. Indu Mittal Punjabi
The Purple Scarf Devyani Hindi Short film[20]
2024 Singham Again ACP Devika Singh Hindi

Television

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Shweta Tiwari's Bigg Boss 4 winning moment
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2000 Aane Wala Pal
2001 Kaleerein
Karam
Kaahin Kissii Roz Anita
2001–2008 Kasautii Zindagii Kay Prerna Sharma/Basu/Bajaj [21]
2002 Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat Sunita Menon
2005 Dost Mashal Pakistani serial
2006 Nach Baliye 2 Contestant 6th place
2007 Jjhoom India Contestant
Naaginn Queen Surmaya
2008 Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 Contestant
2008–2009 Jaane Kya Baat Hui Aradhna Sareen
2009 Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao Contestant
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 Host
Aaja Mahii Vayy Judge
2010–2011 Bigg Boss 4 Contestant Winner [22][23]
2011 Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur Contestant Winner
2011–2013 Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi Sweety Kaur Khanna Ahluwalia
2012–2015 Rangoli Host
2013 Ek Thhi Naayka Juhi
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 Contestant 12th place [24]
2014 Baal Veer Mahabhasm Pari [25]
2015–2016 Begusarai Bindiya Priyom Thakur
2019–2020 Mere Dad Ki Dulhan Guneet Sikka [26]
2021 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 Contestant 5th place [27]
2022–2023 Main Hoon Aparajita Aparajita Akshay Singh
2024 Aapka Apna Zakir Shweta Tiwari

Special appearances

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2002 Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Prerna Sharma/Basu/Bajaj Guest
2003 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Khichdi
2004 Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii
Kahiin to Hoga
2005 Kesar
Kkavyanjali
2006 Kandy Floss Herself Guest
Karam Apnaa Apnaa Prerna Bajaj
2007 Kasturi
Kayamath
2008 Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat Prerna Sharma Guest
Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil
Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai
Ajeeb
2009 Seeta Aur Geeta Raka's dream girl
2011 Adaalat Revati Amrit Nagpal
Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo Archana
Bigg Boss 5 Herself Guest
2012 Bigg Boss 6 Herself Guest
2013–2015 Comedy Nights with Kapil Various Characters
2014 Mad In India Herself Guest
2020 India's Best Dancer Guneet Guest
2021 Dance Deewane 3 Herself Guest [28]
2022 Bigg Boss 15
Bhabhi Ke Pyaare Pritam Hamare

Web series

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Year Series Role Language Notes Ref.
2019 Hum Tum And Them Shiva Hindi [29]
2024 Indian Police Force Shruti Bakshi Hindi [30]

Music videos

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Year Title Singer Ref.
2022 Jado Main Tere Kol Si Raj Barman [31]

Accolades

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Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Shweta Tiwari

References

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  31. ^ "Shweta Tiwari, Sourabh Raaj Jain strike the right chord with the music video Jado Main Tere Kol Si". PINKVILLA. 24 May 2022. Archived from the original on 8 July 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
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