# Shweta Tiwari

Shweta Tiwari (born 4 October 1980) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. One of the highest paid television actress, Tiwari is widely known for her portrayal of Prerna Sharma in Kasautii Zindagii Kay. In 2010, she participated in Bigg Boss 4 and emerged as the winner, thus becoming the first female winner of the series.
Tiwari has also worked in several other television shows and is known for playing Sweety Ahluwalia in Parvarrish, Bindiya Thakur in Begusarai, Guneet Sikka Sharma in Mere Dad Ki Dulhan and Aparajita Singh in Main Hoon Aparajita. Other reality shows to her credit include Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.

## Life and family

Tiwari was born on 4 October 1980 in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh.
Tiwari married actor Raja Chaudhary in 1998 and they have a daughter Palak Tiwari, born on 8 October 2000. She filed for a divorce in 2007 after nine years of marriage. 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. Their divorce was granted in 2012.
Tiwari and actor Abhinav Kohli married on 13 July 2013 after dating for three years. On 27 November 2016, Tiwari gave birth to their son Reyansh Kohli. Reports of problems in their marriage first emerged in 2017. 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. Tiwari and Kohli separated in 2019.

## In the media

Tiwari is considered among the highest–paid television actresses. She was termed as one of the hottest television actress by Rediff.com. Her character Prerna Sharma is recognised among the strongest female characters on television. In 2023, she ranked 1st in Times Now "Popular Television Actresses" list.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
| 2004 | Madhoshi | Tabbasum | Hindi | |
| 2004 | Aabra Ka Daabra | Shivani R. Singh | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Trinetra | Un­known | Nepali | |
| 2008 | Hamar Sayian Hindustani | Radha | Bhojpuri | |
| 2008 | Kab Aibu Anganwa Hamar | Naina | Bhojpuri | |
| 2009 | Ae Bhouji Ke Sister | Un­known | Bhojpuri | |
| 2009 | Apni Boli Apna Des | Satkar Kaur | Punjabi | |
| 2009 | Devru | Un­known | Kannada | Cameo appearance |
| 2010 | Benny and Babloo | Sheena | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Bin Bulaye Baraati | Rajjo / Rosie | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Miley Naa Miley Hum | Herself | Hindi | Special appearance in a song |
| 2012 | Married 2 America | Mrs. Singh | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Yedyanchi Jatra | Bakula | Marathi | Special appearance in a song |
| 2014 | Sultanat | | Urdu | Pakistani film |
| 2023 | Mitran Da Naa Chalda | Advocate Indu Mittal | Punjabi | |
| 2023 | The Purple Scarf | Devyani | Hindi | Short film |
| 2024 | Singham Again | ACP Devika Singh | Hindi | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2000 | Aane Wala Pal | | |
| 2001 | Kaleerein | | |
| 2001 | Karam | | |
| 2001 | Kaahin Kissii Roz | Anita | |
| 2001–2008 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Prerna Sharma / Prerna Basu / Prerna Bajaj | |
| 2002 | Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat | Sunita Menon | |
| 2005 | Dost | Mashal | Pakistani serial |
| 2006 | Nach Baliye 2 | Contestant | 6th place |
| 2007 | Jjhoom India | Contestant | |
| 2007 | 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 | |
| 2009 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 | Host | |
| 2009 | Aaja Mahii Vayy | Judge | |
| 2010–2011 | Bigg Boss 4 | Contestant | Winner |
| 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 | |
| 2013 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 | Contestant | 12th place |
| 2014 | Baal Veer | Mahabhasm Pari | |
| 2015–2016 | Begusarai | Bindiya "Maa Thakurain" Thakur | |
| 2019–2020 | Mere Dad Ki Dulhan | Guneet Sikka Sharma | |
| 2021 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 | Contestant | 5th place |
| 2022–2023 | Main Hoon Aparajita | Aparajita Singh | |
| 2024 | Aapka Apna Zakir | Shweta Tiwari | |

#### Special appearances

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

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2019 | Hum Tum And Them | Shiva | |
| 2024 | Womaniya | | |
| 2024 | Indian Police Force | Shruti Bakshi | |
| TBA | Untitled next † | TBA | Filming |

### Music videos

| Year | Title | Singer | Ref. |
| 2022 | Jado Main Tere Kol Si | Raj Barman | |

## Accolades

Tiwari is a recipient of several accolades including eight Indian Television Academy Awards, nine Indian Telly Awards and two Gold Awards.