Ritu Shivpuri was born on 22 January 1975 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She comes from a family with a strong connection to the Hindi film industry. Her father is veteran actor Om Shivpuri, while her mother, Sudha Shivpuri, was a renowned actress best known for playing Baa in the television series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.
Ritu began her career as a model before entering Hindi films. She made her acting debut with the commercially successful film Aankhen (1993), directed by David Dhawan. The film starred Govinda and Chunky Panday and became one of the popular Bollywood entertainers of the early 1990s.
Following her debut, Ritu appeared in a number of Hindi films. Her notable work includes Laadla (1994), Aar Ya Paar (1997), Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000) and Lajja (2001). She was particularly recognised for her glamorous screen presence during the early part of her career.
Ritu later reduced her film appearances and concentrated on her personal life and other professional interests. She also worked in television, appearing in serials and television programmes.
In the later stages of her career, she returned to acting and appeared in television projects as well as films. Her television work includes 24, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Ek Jashn and other productions.
Apart from acting, Ritu has also been associated with jewellery design. She developed her own jewellery business and worked in the design field alongside her entertainment career.
Ritu Shivpuri married Harman Baweja? — No, this is incorrect. She is married to Sudhanshu Swaroop, and the couple has children. She has generally maintained a relatively private family life.