Shriya Saran turns 41!!!

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Shriya Pushpendra Saran, popularly known as Shriya is an Indian film actress and model.

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Shriya received international recognition with the film Deepa Mehta’s British-Canadian film Midnight’s Children.

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She rose to popularity when she got featured in the Tamil blockbuster Sivaji opposite superstar Rajnikanth in 2007.

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She is a trained Kathak dancer and aspired to become a full-time classical dancer.

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Apart from South films and Bollywood, Sriya has also acted in American cinema.

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Shriya is well-known for her charity work. In 2011, she opened the 'Shree spa' which exclusively employs the visually challenged.

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Shriya Saran was also the brand ambassador of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) for its first two seasons.

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Shriya Saran graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in literature.

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She performed alongside Shah Rukh Khan at the fourth season opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Shriya received severe backlash for the outfit she donned for the 175th day celebration of her film Sivaji: The Boss

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A Hindu organization in Chennai lodged a police complaint against Saran, alleging that her outfit had offended Hindu culture.

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