Sherlyn Chopra (born Mona Chopra on February 11, 1987, in Hyderabad, India) has had a career that spans Bollywood, modeling, reality television, and bold digital content. Crowned Miss Andhra in 1999, she started her film journey with the Telugu drama Vendi Mabbulu before moving into Hindi films like Time Pass (2005) and Red Swastik (2007).
Her name made global headlines when she became the first Indian woman to grace the Playboy magazine cover in 2012 a move that cemented her image as a bold and unapologetic public figure. That same year, she hosted the sixth season of MTV Splitsvilla, and appeared as a contestant on Bigg Boss 3 in 2009, showcasing her TV persona extensively.
She has since worked across Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil films, with roles in Wajah Tum Ho (2016) and the unreleased Kamasutra 3D, which grabbed controversy due to legal issues surrounding her departure from the project. In 2017 she wrote, directed, and starred in a supernatural short film titled Maya.
Net Worth of Sherlyn Chopra
As of 2025, Sherlyn Chopra’s net worth is estimated between ₹15–20 crore INR (roughly ₹150–200 million), or $1–5 million USD, according to various media reports. Her income sources include acting, modeling, brand endorsements, reality TV hosting, music singles, and digital content. Monthly earnings from sponsorships and social media are estimated between $91,000–$125,000/month, translating to around $1.1–1.6 million annually. Other sources estimate her net worth at as high as $35–39 million though these figures are less widely verified.
Films By Sherlyn Chopra
Telugu & Hindi Films:
- Vendi Mabbulu (2002, Telugu debut)
- A Film by Aravind (2005, Telugu)
- Time Pass (2005, Hindi)
- Red Swastik (2007, Hindi)
- Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride (2006, Hindi)
- Game (2007, Hindi)
- Raqeeb (2007, Hindi)
- Dil Bole Hadippa! (2009, cameo)
- Wajah Tum Ho (2016, Bollywood film; item song performance)
Other Media & Independent Projects
- Playboy Magazine (2012, first Indian cover model)
- MTV Splitsvilla 6 (host, 2013)
- Bigg Boss 3 (contestant, 2009)
- Maya (short film, 2017; wrote, directed, produced)
- Paurashpur (digital series in 2020 and sequels through 2024)
