Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa lands West End musical

Updated 13.59 Thu Jun 28 2007

Celebrity Big Brother winner Shilpa Shetty has reportedly landed a part in a West End musical.

The Bollywood actress is being tipped to star in a theatrical production called Miss Bollywood to debut in London this autumn.

The Bollywood actress is being tipped to star in a theatrical production called Miss Bollywood

Her spokesman, Dale Bhagwagerstar, said: "Her role requires lots of dancing and acting and that's something she loves doing anyway.

"Shilpa's basic aim is to showcase Bollywood and Indian culture in the West.

"Even in this musical, her costumes will be designed by popular Indian designer Neeta Lulla and they will represent the ethics and culture of India."

Shilpa has performed in more than 40 Hindi movies since her 1993 debut Baazigar (Player). Her latest movie, Life In A Metro, premiered in London.

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