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Rutuja Shinde (also known as Ritooja Shine) was born on Thursday, 18 July 1991 (age 32 years; as of 2023) in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Her zodiac sign is Cancer.
A childhood photograph of Rutuja Shinde
Rutuja completed her schooling and college in Pune. After completing her graduation, she moved to Mumbai to pursue her career in acting.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 3″
Weight (approx.): 50 kg
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 32-26-32
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about her parents. She has a brother and a sister named Shivani Shinde, who is a chef.
A family photograph of Rutuja Shinde
Husband
She is unmarried.
Religion
She follows Hinduism.
Rutuja Shinde worshipping Lord Ganesha at her home
Career
Model
Rutuja Shinde made her debut in the entertainment industry as a model. In 2015, she took part in a beauty pageant at the Pune Festival.
A collage of Rutuja Shinde’s photos at the Pune Festival 2015
She has also been featured in numerous print shoots and television commercials for various brands including PNG Jewellers.
Rutuja Shinde in an advertisement for PNG Jewellers
Actor
Film
Rutuja Shinde made her film debut with the Hindi-language film ‘Humne Jeena Seekh Liya’ (2007) in which she played the role of Mohini. She played the lead role of Kimaya in the Marathi film ‘Online Binline’ (2015).
Poster of the film ‘Online Binline’ featuring Rutuja Shinde
In 2020, she appeared in a short film named ‘Close To You.’ In 2023, she acted in the Marathi language film ‘Boyz 4.’ In the same year, she appeared in the Bollywood film ‘Jawan,’ starring Shah Rukh Khan.
Other works
Rutuja Shinde made her debut as a theatre artist with the play ‘Tipping Point’ and received huge appreciation for her performance. In 2017, she appeared in the Marathi music video ‘Paaus Antari,’ opposite Siddharth Chandekar.
Rutuja Shinde with Siddharth Chandekar in a still from the music video ‘Paaus Antari’
She was featured alongside Amit Trivedi in the Hindi music video ‘Jadu Salona’ (2022).
Rutuja Shinde (right) in a still from the music video ‘Jadu Salona’
Awards
- Rutuja Shinde has received the ‘Best Female Actor’ at the Thespo Awards for her performance in the drama ‘Tipping Point.’
- In 2016, she received the Stree Shakti Award for her contribution to the field of dance and acting.
Rutuja Shinde (right) receiving the Stree Shakti Award
- In 2021, she was honoured with the label of ‘Times Inspiring Women’ by the Times Group for her charitable work.
Rutuja Shinde honoured with the label of Times ‘Inspiring Women’