After spending over two decades in the Hindi entertainment industry, Shweta Tiwari has become a known face among Indian households. Shweta, who is celebrating her birthday today, October 4, is widely loved and acclaimed for her daily soaps and screen presence. Some of her popular shows include Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Parvarrish, Jaane Kya Baat Hui and Begusarai among others.

Shweta has also been a part of TV reality shows such as Bigg Boss season 4, Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi. Apart from television, Shweta has also made her mark on OTT and cinema.

She was a part of Rohit Shetty’s Indian Police Force and is set to appear in Singham Again alongside a star-studded cast including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh.

The talented actress, who boasts a remarkable social media presence with 5.7 million followers on Instagram, is celebrated for her stunning pictures and engaging posts.

As she marks her 44th birthday, let’s take a closer look at her journey, her top 10 performances, her appearances on reality shows, and five adorable pictures with her daughter, Palak Tiwari.

Shweta Tiwari’s Journey

After her family moved to Mumbai, Shweta completed her education at St. Isabel’s High School. Reportedly, the actress was a brilliant student and also took part in extracurricular activities regularly.

Later, she pursued a B.Com degree from Burhanee College in Mazgaon, Mumbai. Shweta made her television debut with Kaleerein on Doordarshan in 1999. Before venturing into television and Bollywood, she was a popular name in the Bhojpuri film industry.

After certain other auditions, Shweta clinched the role of Prerna Sharma on Kasautii Zindagii Kay, a romantic drama produced under Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms. The show that ran between 2001 and 2008 was a tremendous success and became an early landmark of Shweta’s prolific career.

After that, there was no stopping for her as she went on to act in many other major television shows across channels such as Parvarrish, Mere Dad Ki Dulhan and Baalveer.

Along with her television shows, Shweta has aced reality TV.

In 2010, she became the first female contestant to win Bigg Boss in which the great Khali emerged as the runner-up. She also showcased her dancing abilities in shows such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Nach Baliye. She also joined Khatron Ke Khiladi season 11 alongside Divyanka Tripathi, Arjun Bijlani, Nikki Tamboli, Vishal Aditya Singh and Aastha Gill.

Her personal life has been full of challenges, as she went through two divorces. Her first marriage with Raja Chaudhary ended after 9 years with her accusing him of alcoholism and abuse. She later tied the not with Abhinav Kohli which also ended in 2019.

Despite the turmoils, Shweta emerged resilient and is a proud mother of two children, Palak Tiwari and Reyansh Kohli.

Shweta Tiwari’s Top 10 Performances And Reality TV Shows

1. Kasautii Zindagi KayThis was by far Shweta Tiwari’s most popular revision show quickly catapulting her to fame. Shweta played Prerna Sharma, an obedient yet resilient girl who meets the ambitious and kind Anurag Basu in this love story. The show was a blockbuster and was also renewed for a second season with a new cast given its popularity.
2. CaringShweta Tiwari played Sweety Kaur Khanna Ahluwalia in this emotionally interlinked drama about parenting approaches. The show was lauded for its well-intended story and Shweta’s performance was admired by the audience.
3. BegusaraiBegusarai’s plot revolved around the Thakur family, who ruled Begusarai through bloodshed. It featured Shweta Tiwari as Bindiya Priyom Thakur/Maa Thakurain, a wife and a mother. The serial was set in the backdrop of Begusarai, Bihar.
4. Main Hoon AprajitaShweta Tiwari played Aprajita Singh in this Zee TV drama, a woman deserted by her husband and left alone to fend for her daughters. Aparajita rises to meet every challenge.
5. My Dad's BrideFeaturing Shweta Tiwari and Varun Badola, this slice-of-life story revolves around a young daughter trying to find a perfect partner for her single dad. Shweta plays Guneet Sikka, a prospective choice as ‘Ms Right’.
6. Indian Police ForceShweta Tiwari made her OTT debut with the Indian Police Force directed by Rohit Shetty streaming on Amazon Prime.The cast of the show includes Sidharth Malhotra, Vivek Oberoi, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Mayyank Taandon and Nikitin Dheer, among many others. It premiered on January 19, 2024.

Reality Shows

1. Bigg Boss 4Shweta Tiwari won the hearts of viewers with her grace and warm personality. She emerged as the first woman to win the Big Boss title walking out with a cash prize of Rs 1 crore.
2. Aapka Apna ZakirThe ongoing entertainment talk show with Zakir Khan as host features Shweta Tiwari as one of the panel entertainers alongside Rithvikk Dhanjani, Gopal Datt and Paresh Ganatra. This show includes quirky news debates and candid conversations with celebrities.
3. Jaalak Dikhhla JaaShweta Tiwari participated in the sixth season of the Indian celebrity reality dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. She impressed the fans with her dance moves and expressions but could not enter the finale. Drashti Dhami emerged as the winner of the season with Salman Yussuf Khan as her partner.
4. Fear Factor: Khatron Ke KhiladiThe 11th season of Khtaron Ke Khiladi featured in 2021 with Shweta Tiwari as one of the contestants. Shweta faced her fears as she braved stunts including electric shocks and wild animals. Other contestants included Divyanka Tripathi, Rahul Vaidya and Varun Sood.
5. Nach BaliyeShweta Tiwari has participated in another celeb dance reality show Nach Baliye along with her husband Raja Chaudhary. After scoring a perfect 30 in their first act itself, the couple had to leave following Raja’s illness.

Shweta Tiwari’s 5 Heartwarming Moments With Daughter Palak

Shweta Tiwari’s commitment to motherhood is evident as she continuously supports her daughter, Palak Tiwari, in her burgeoning career. Palak is making her mark in Bollywood, having made her debut in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan alongside Salman Khan. In a recent interview with India Today, Shweta expressed her aspirations for Palak, stating that she dreams of seeing her daughter win an award in the film industry.

Ganpati Visarjan

Palak Tiwari shared festive shots with her mother on the occasion of Ganesh Visarjan. Shweta Tiwari looked beautiful in a red and golden suit while Palak stunned in a lovely pink outfit.

Kashmir Getaway

No matter how occupied, Shweta Tiwari makes sure to take time out for her kids Palak and Reyansh. Sharing glimpses of her scenic Kashmir trip, she can be seen enjoying horse rides and tree houses with her daughter in Pahalgam.

Selfie Time

This shot proves that Shweta Tiwari is not just a doting mother but Palak’s best friend. The two can be seen posing for a happy selfie sporting vibrant hues.

Going Quirky

Nighttime means a warm hug from loved ones. Giving us a sneak peek into their adorable bond, Shweta Tiwari shared goodnight selfies with her daughter Palak. The actress can be seen gently stroking Palak’s hair and giving her a warm hug.

Birthday Wishes

Both Shweta and Palak never leave an opportunity to express their love for each other. Here, Palak shared a sweet wish for her strong mother on her birthday as they twinned in red. “Happy birthday to my Jr. Tiwari,” she wrote.

At 44, Shweta Tiwari proves that with the right attitude, nothing can come her way as she continues to win the hearts of fans with her strong performances.