Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who turns 43 this Friday, is an inspiration for ageing women, who lose hope on maintaining their fitness post youth.

She leads a spree of hot, gorgeous, stylish and well maintained 40-plus celebs in the country who are great examples for everyone. Here’s a tribute to these ladies proving it’s never to late to get in shape.

Shilpa Shetty: Bollywood’s fittest mommy, the Baazigar actress is the biggest fan of yoga and believes that it is the most natural way to stay fit. She has also released a DVD on yoga titled ‘Shilpa’s Yoga’.

Mandira Bedi: She is an actress, TV presenter, model, fashion designer, cricket enthusiast and and to top it all, a fitness freak. At 46, Mandira has the dream body that any woman would die to have. Whether it’s a bikini or a saree, this beauty knows how to look fabulous in almost anything.

Malaika Arora: Only Malaika can make 44 look sexy. The mother of one can give the younger lot a run for their money with her excruciating fitness regime (follow her on Instagram and you’d know). Apart from following a strict diet, Malaika indulges in aerial yoga, pilates and gymming.

Sushmita Sen: The former Miss Universe is boldly defying age with her return to fitness. The diva has worked hard to get back into shape and can daringly flaunt her toned body. Sushmita’s workout videos on Instagram prove what goes into making that fit physique.

Chitrangda Singh: Chitrangda scores a perfect 10 for being stylish, fit and hot, at 41. The actress is not a size zero, but still has one of the most desirable bodies around. Her mantra for a fit mind and body isn’t out of the ordinary. She sticks to a typical diet and exercise routines.