Claim to fame: Shilpa is best known for her role as Ganga in the popular soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. She also featured in many popular shows like Kkusum and Lavanya. In real life too, she is a progressive bahu, especially evident after her stint in reality shows such as Nach Baliye and Pati Patni Aur Woh. She is a much loved Indian telly actor. Shilpa is a people’s person and gets what she wants in her friendly manner. Her husband Apurva has encouraged her to be on Survivor India. She is crossing the dehleez of her home for the first time.

Survivor Quotient: Quiet and peaceful, always wishful