Shilpa Shetty was born in a traditional close-knit family in Mangalore that hails from the Bunt community.
In Mumbai, she attended St. Anthony Girls' High School in Chembur, and later attended Podar College in Matunga. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, she is also into sports, was the captain of the volleyball team in school, has earned a black belt in karate and is currently a dance sport expert and enthusiast.
