Shweta Tiwari’s Unstoppable Journey: From Kasautii Zindagii Kay to venturing into OTT and films
From winning hearts as Prerna in Kasautii Zindagii Kay to conquering the digital world and films, Shweta Tiwari's journey is a testament to her unstoppable talent and enduring star power.
The iconic role in Kasautii Zindagii Kay Shweta Tiwari played the lead role of Prerna Shama in the television series Kasautii Zindagii Kay in the year 2001, which marked a major turning point in her career. The actress became a household name across the nation and an eventually an essential part of the daily soap opera genre as a result of this seven-year role, which made her one of the most loved and popular figures in the Indian television industry.
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Dedication to the daily soap grind Kasautii Zindagi Kay which was a long-running show at that time was built on immense dedication. Shweta herself shared about the extreme demanding of the filming schedule while also recalling that she would shoot for 72 hours non-stop just to meet the daily broadcast deadlines.
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Achieving stardom in Bigg Boss 4 The actress in 2010 became a part of the reality show Big Boss Season 4. Shewta’s attitude and ability for handling different people on the show defined her journey in the house, which ultimately led to her winning the season.
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Making history as the first female Big Boss winner Shweta Tiwari's victory in Bigg Boss 4 was a historic moment as she became the first female contestant to win the popular reality show. This victory showed Shewta’s determination and large fan base outside of her acting career.
Transition to motherhood and family-centric roles Shewta took on the role of a doting mother in the show Parvarrish-Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi portraying as Sweety Kaur Khanna Ahluwalia. Her flexibility as an actress was shown in this role, which allowed her to swiftly switch from the dramatic lead of Kasautii to a more attractive everyday character.
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Exploring complex characters in Begusarai Shweta Tiwari switched up from her usual roles by playing the complex and subtle role of Bindiya "Maa Thakurain" Thakur in the television series Begusarai. Her choice of playing a role with negative shades showed her willingness to try out various character types without fear, which was essential for a successful career.
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Venturing into comedy and hosting Shewta also participated in the reality show Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur in 2011 and was also featured as a host for Rangoli while demonstrating her ability across different television formats and her versatile nature to engage an audience apart from fiction drama.
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Proving physical fitness in Khatron Ke Khiladi The actress in 2021 participated in the adventure reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 while showing her physical strength and daring spirit. Shweta’s performance on the show was as display of determination while once again connecting with her viewers as a strong and inspirational personality on a show where she ended up at the 5th position but won the hearts of the viewer.
Presence in the big screen cop universe The actress while expanding her filmography career, joined the cast of the Ajay Devgn starrer film Singham Again. In this Rohit Shetty film, she played the role of ACP Devika Singh who was an intelligent officer. The actress also mentioned that despite having a small role in the movie, she was eager to be a part of the iconic cop universe.
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Exploring the digital space with OTT projects Shewta to the changing landscape of media made web series debut with the show Hum Tum and Them, in the year 2019 and was later a part of Siddharth Malhotra starrer web series, Indian Police Force, while showing her willingness to evolve with the medium and strong presence on the digital platform.
![Exploring complex characters in Begusarai Shweta Tiwari switched up from her usual roles by playing the complex and subtle role of Bindiya "Maa Thakurain" Thakur in the television series Begusarai. Her choice of playing a role with negative shades showed her willingness to try out various character types without fear, which was essential for a successful career.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/10/20251004054805_shewta-birthday-ps-seven.jpg "Exploring complex characters in Begusarai Shweta Tiwari switched up from her usual roles by playing the complex and subtle role of Bindiya "Maa Thakurain" Thakur in the television series Begusarai. Her choice of playing a role with negative shades showed her willingness to try out various character types without fear, which was essential for a successful career.")
