Ritu Shivpuri is an Indian actress and model, born on January 22, 1972, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She comes from a family of actors, being the daughter of the late Om Shivpuri and Sudha Shivpuri. Ritu made her acting debut in the 1993 film "Aankhen," which became the highest-grossing film of that year. Throughout her career, she has worked predominantly in Hindi and Kannada cinema. Ritu's personal life includes her marriage to actor Gyan Shivpuri, although they are now separated. She has a son named Siddharth Shivpuri. Ritu is known for her versatility and has appeared in various television series, enhancing her popularity in the Indian entertainment industry.