Reshma Shetty
Born: 1977-11-02 in Manchester, England, UK
Known For: Acting
Biography
Reshma Shetty is a British-American actress and singer best known for her breakthrough role as Divya Katdare on the USA Network series “Royal Pains” (2009–2016), where she depicted one of television’s first female South Asian leads. Born on November 2, 1977, in Manchester, England, to Indian parents, Shetty began her career as a vocalist, earning a BM in Opera Performance from James Madison University and a Master of Music from the University of Kentucky, followed by an artist diploma from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. After excelling in opera and winning several major vocal competitions, she transitioned to musical theater and secured a starring role as Priya in the national tour of “Bombay Dreams” in 2006. Her television career flourished with substantial roles not only in “Royal Pains” but also in series such as “Pure Genius,” “30 Rock,” “CSI: Miami,” and “Blindspot,” along with voice work as Queen Angella in “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.” She has also appeared in films such as “Steam,” “Delivering the Goods,” and “Allegiance.” Outside of acting, Shetty has represented brands like Dove in India and the Cindy Crawford “Meaningful Beauty” skincare line. She has been married to fellow actor Deep Katdare since 2011, and they share a daughter, Ariya Eliana, born in 2015
Filmography
2025
- DMV as Kshitija
2022
- Jolly Good Christmas as Anji Patel
2018
- She-Ra and the Princesses of Power as Angella (voice)
- Instinct as Maya
2016
- High Maintenance as Grace
- Pure Genius as Dr. Talaikha Channarayapatra
2015
- Blindspot as Megan
2012
- Beneath the Sheets as Sophia
- Allegiance as Leela
- Delivering the Goods as Sarah
2009
- Royal Pains as Divya Katdare
2007
- Steam as Niala
2006
- 30 Rock as Party Attendant
2002
- CSI: Miami as Jane Caldicott