Sherlyn Chopra (born 11 February 1987) is an Indian actress and model known for her work in Hindi and Telugu films. She made her debut in 2007 with Red Swastik. In July 2012, Chopra gained media attention after appearing cover for American Playboy magazine, being the first Indian to do so, she was described as a "Bollywood legend". She was then selected to host the sixth season of the show MTV Splitsvilla. In December 2013, she released her music single titled "Bad Girl". She was a contestant in the reality show Bigg Boss in 2009.
Early life Chopra was born in Hyderabad, India to a Christian father and a Muslim mother. She has a sister working as an emcee and an elder brother settled in New Zealand and working as a Software Engineer. Her parents first made contact in Iran. At home, her family speaks Hindi, English, Urdu and were once active members of the Methodist Church, where Sherlyn was so religious that at once byhearted and recited Psalm 119, verbatim in the presence of the congregation.
She attended Stanley Girls High School, where she was a studious pupil, had no friends and came about as a geek. She passed out as the school topper. Later, she got admission into Saint Ann's College for Women, Secunderabad. In 1999 she was crowned "Miss Andhra", which eventually boosted her interest towards showbiz. As per Chopra, every voice of the Me Too movement (India) should be heard and investigated thoroughly before dismissing it as mere hearsay.
Career Chopra's started her acting career as a leading lady in Bollywood films. She appeared in movies such as Time Pass, Red Swastik and Game. She made her Telugu film debut in A Film by Aravind opposite Richard Rishi. Chopra was also a contestant on Bigg Boss. She was evicted from the show on Day 27.Sherlyn Chopra at 55th Idea Filmfare Awards in Mumbai. The Times of India. (27 February 2010). Retrieved 30 April 2013. Sherlyn's recent performance in a double role in the costume drama, Paurashpur 3, got the sensational actress rave reviews from her critics.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Language Note(s)2002 AllariTeluguUncredited role 2005 A Film by Aravind Nirupama TeluguTelugu debut Time Pass Jenny Hindi Dosti: Friends Forever Leena Bharucha Hindi 2006 Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride Mona Hindi Something Special Mona Telugu Naughty Boy Sonia Hindi 2007 Game Tina Hindi Raqeeb Hindi Red Swastik Anamika/Zeenat Hindi 2009 Dil Bole Hadippa! Sonia Saluja Hindi 2016 Wajah Tum Ho HindiSpecial appearance in the song "Dil Mein Chhuppa Loonga" song
Television Year Name Role Note(s) Ref 2009 Bigg Boss 3 Contestant 2013 MTV Splitsvilla 6 Host Along with Nikhil Chinapa
Discography YearAlbum Track 2007Outrageous OutrageousDardU Gimme FeverPehli NazarKarle PyaarTere BinOutrageous - Remix 2011 Dard-E-Sherlyn 2014 Bad Girl ft. Ikka 2019 Tunu Tunu ft. Vicky & HardikVote Daal Kataar
See also List of people in Playboy 2010–2020
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