Shonali Nagrani is an Indian actress, TV host and beauty pageant titleholder. She hosted IPL. She has also appeared in Hindi language films.
Wiki/Biography
Shonali Nagrani was a born on Sunday, 20 December 1981 (age 43 years; as of 2024) in New Delhi, India. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Shonali Nagrani did her schooling from West Bengal Army Public School, New Delhi. He completed his graduation from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi.
Shonali Nagrani Physical Appearance
Shonali’s age is 43 years in 2024 (Born 20 January 1981), her height is 5 feet 8 inches(1.73m).
His weight is 54 kilograms. Figure measurements are 34-26-34. Her eyes are dark brown and her hair color is black, that is why she looks quite beautiful.
Family and Husband, Relationship
Shonali’s full name is Shonali Nagrani Bhattacharya. Her father was an Indian Naval officer in retirement. The names of his father, mother and sister are not mentioned.
Her brother’s name is Karan Nagrani. Sonali married her boyfriend in 2019. Shonali Nagrani married her boyfriend Shiraz Bhattacharya in Kerala.
Career
Modelling:
Shonali was crowned 2003 Femina Miss India International, making her the representative of India. She was declared the first runner up and winner at Miss International held in Tokyo, Japan in 2003.
Later I had the opportunity to meet the Prince of Wales during his official visit to India in 2003. Since then, Sonali has been an active model and appears at events for various modeling companies. In 2011 and 2012, The Times of India chose her as one of the top 50 most desirable women.
Television Shows:
Shonali has achieved success acting on Indian and British television. He previously hosted Popcorn on Zoom TV. She also guest hosted the Christmas special episode of Indian Idol. In 2007, he joined GEC in the Great Indian Laughter Challenge on Star One. In 2007, he hosted the IIFA Awards in Dubai for Star Plus, then hosted the GIIMA in Malaysia for Sony TV.
She also worked as the host of Mr. & Miss TV on Sony, and the host of the program Salaam-e-Ishq on Star One. His other works include the film Cocktail and a host of great hits. In 2009, she was also Khatron Ke Khiladi on Colors. In 2011, Sonali was a celebrity contestant on the Indian version of Bigg Boss in the fifth season of the reality show Big Brother.
Some TV Shows:
- Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2 (2009); Role-Contestant ‘Colors TV’
- Bigg Boss 5 (2011); Role- Contestant ‘Colors TV’
Cricket:
Since 2006, Shonali Nagrani has hosted the Champions Trophy, an active cricket host. In 2007 they hosted the Cricket World Cup in India. In 2008, he hosted a program called Extra Innings T20, which featured cricket games. In 2009, he worked for big channels like ESPN and Star Cricket. He again hosted a cricket-based program called Stumped with Wasim Akram at the 2009 ICC World Twenty20.
Shonali hosted another T20 World Cup analysis program with Cyrus Broacha and Wasim Akram on ESPN-Star Sports in 2010. After successful work at ESPN and other networks, she was given a contract by ITV in 2011 to co-host their coverage of the IPL with Matt Smith, where she acts as an analyst and presenter alongside studio guests. He has since moved to UK television and hosted four consecutive seasons of the IPL.
Films/Movies
Shonali has also worked in Hindi films, mainly in supporting roles. She was supposed to work with Emraan Hashmi in the 2005 film ‘Zeher’, but due to delay in pre-production she had to walk out of the film, but since then she has not done any major role. However, he said ‘Dil Bole Hadippa!’ Has played two cameo roles. And ‘Rub ne Bana Di Jodi’.
Some films:
- Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008); Role- Special appearance ‘in Hindi’
- Dil Bole Hadippa! (2009); Role- Special appearance ‘in Hindi’
Web series:
- Tandav (2021); Role- Aditi Mishra, Channel- Amazon Prime Video
- Sunflower (2021); Role- Mrs. Naina Kapoor, Channel- Zee5
Awards
Shonali entered the Femina Miss India pageant in 2003 (Miss International 2003)
The Winners At Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2024
Facts/Trivia
- In order to pursue her dream of becoming a lecturer, Shonali even gave up modeling and declined a couple movie offers early in her career in order to work as a newsreader and writer.
- She rose to fame in 2002 after taking home the titles of Miss Delhi and May Queen.
- She took home the Femina India International award the following year, in 2003.
- In 2023, she placed first runner-up at Miss International.
- She was featured in the hit pop song “Teri Yaad Job Aati HAi” by Lucky Ali.
- She took part in reality shows like 2009’s Khatron Ke Khiladi and 2011’s Bigg Boss 5.
- She co-hosted the IPL for several seasons.
- She got to know Prince Charles in 2023 while he was in India.
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