Quick answer: Shweta Tiwari is an Indian television actor, born on 4 October 1980 in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. She became famous as Prerna in Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 to 2008) and won Bigg Boss 4 in January 2011, becoming the show’s first woman winner, with The Great Khali as runner-up. As of October 2026 she is 46, and her recent work includes the film Singham Again (2024).
Who is Shweta Tiwari?
Shweta Tiwari is one of Hindi television’s best-known lead actors. Her role as Prerna in Ekta Kapoor’s Kasautii Zindagii Kay on Star Plus made her a household name in the 2000s. She went on to win Bigg Boss 4, to lead shows such as Parvarrish, Begusarai and Main Hoon Aparajita, and to work in films and streaming series.
Shweta Tiwari: profile at a glance
- Name: Shweta Tiwari
- Born: 4 October 1980, Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Age: 46 (as of October 2026)
- Occupation: actor, television host
- TV debut: Aane Wala Pal (2000)
- Best known for: Prerna in Kasautii Zindagii Kay; winner of Bigg Boss 4
- Children: daughter Palak (born 2000) and son Reyansh (born 2016)
An earlier version of this article gave her age as 36 (as of 2016) and her height, named her parents and brother, and said she began working at a travel agency at the age of 12 for ₹600 a month. The age was out of date, and we could not confirm the other details from reliable sources, so they have been removed. It also named Kaleerein as her debut serial; her first listed show is Aane Wala Pal (2000), with Kaleerein following in 2001.
Kasautii Zindagii Kay
From 2001 to 2008 Shweta Tiwari played Prerna, the lead role in Star Plus’s Kasautii Zindagii Kay. Opposite her, Urvashi Dholakia played the villain Komolika; read our profile of Urvashi Dholakia, who went on to win Bigg Boss 6.
Bigg Boss 4 winner
Bigg Boss 4 ran on Colors from 3 October 2010 to 8 January 2011. It was the first season hosted by Salman Khan. Shweta Tiwari won, with wrestler Dalip Singh Rana, known as The Great Khali, as the runner-up. She was the first woman to win Bigg Boss. The prize money listed for that season is ₹1 crore.
She followed Vindu Dara Singh (Bigg Boss 3) and was followed by Juhi Parmar (Bigg Boss 5). For every season, see our list of Bigg Boss winners.
Shweta Tiwari TV shows
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Aane Wala Pal | |
| 2001 | Kaleerein | |
| 2001 to 2008 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Prerna (lead) |
| 2006 | Nach Baliye 2 | Contestant |
| 2009 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 | Host |
| 2010 to 2011 | Bigg Boss 4 | Contestant (winner) |
| 2011 | Adaalat | Special appearance |
| 2011 | Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo | ACP Archana (special appearance) |
| 2011 | Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur | Contestant (winner) |
| 2011 to 2013 | Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi | Sweety (lead) |
| 2012 to 2015 | Rangoli | Host |
| 2013 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 | Contestant |
| 2014 | Baal Veer | Mahabhasm Pari |
| 2015 to 2016 | Begusarai | Bindiya (lead) |
| 2019 to 2020 | Mere Dad Ki Dulhan | Guneet (lead) |
| 2021 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 | Contestant (5th) |
| 2022 to 2023 | Main Hoon Aparajita | Aparajita Singh (lead) |
Corrections to the earlier version of this article: it said she hosted Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur; she was a contestant and won. It listed her as a guest on Comedy Nights with Kapil in 2014 only; she made special appearances from 2013 to 2015. It also said she was “currently” in Sundar Susheel Bahu; we could not confirm that show, so it has been removed.
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Shweta Tiwari hosted the third season of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2009, and returned as a contestant in season 6 in 2013.
Films and web series
- Madhoshi (2004)
- Aabra Ka Daabra (2004)
- Benny and Babloo (2010)
- Bin Bulaye Baraati (2011)
- Miley Naa Miley Hum (2011): special appearance in a song
- Married 2 America (2012)
- Sultanat (2014): a Pakistani film
- Singham Again (2024): as ACP Devika Singh
Her streaming work includes the series Indian Police Force (2024) and Do You Wanna Partner (2025).
Personal life
Shweta Tiwari married actor Raja Chaudhary in 1998. Their daughter, Palak, was born in October 2000. She filed for divorce in 2007, and it was granted in 2012. In July 2013 she married Abhinav Kohli; their son, Reyansh, was born in November 2016, and the couple separated in 2019.
An earlier version of this article described Abhinav Kohli as her husband “at present” and stated a reason for her first divorce. The first was out of date, and we have not repeated allegations about third parties.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Bigg Boss 4?
Shweta Tiwari won Bigg Boss 4 in January 2011. The Great Khali (Dalip Singh Rana) was the runner-up.
Who was the first woman to win Bigg Boss?
Shweta Tiwari, in season 4.
How old is Shweta Tiwari?
She was born on 4 October 1980, so she is 46 as of October 2026.
Which role made Shweta Tiwari famous?
Prerna in Kasautii Zindagii Kay on Star Plus, which she played from 2001 to 2008.
Who hosted Bigg Boss 4?
Salman Khan, in his first season as host. Read our Salman Khan biography.
Details checked in October 2026 against her Wikipedia entry and its television and film listings, and the Bigg Boss season records. Unverifiable personal details and body measurements have been removed.
