Model, Actress
Born : 18th August, 1980
Preeti Jhangiani aka Preeti Zingania, won the hearts of millions as the 'Chui Mui Girl' in Rajshri's music video 'Yeh Hai Prem'. It paved the way for her entry into Bollywood, with the film 'Mohabbatein' (2000). Before that, the petite girl acted in one or two South Indian films, Mazhavillu (1999) in Malayalam being her debut film. Preeti's angelic visage, cute- charming face and childlike innocence make people take notice of her. Watching romantic movies, web browsing and listening to music are the hobbies of this model turned actress who featured in commercials like Nirma Sandal Soap, Dabur Vatika etc.
Theater Artist, Actress
Sonali Kulkarni, a regular feature in the Indian regional and parallel cinema, was born and brought up in Pune. Since childhood she had a passion for theatre and convinced by acting, she became a part of a theater group called Samanvay. This brilliant actress got her first break in Girish Karnad's 'Cheluvi' (1991), while studying at Ferguson College and since then there was no looking back. After that she did a couple of Tamil and Marathi films and the turning point came with the Hindi film 'Daayra' (1996). This national award winner has come a long way from theatre to regional films and proved her credentials as an actress by performing varied characters. Sonali has won accolades abroad by winning the best actress award for her Italian film 'Fuoco Di Su Me', at the Milan film festival in Busto Arsizio. Other awards bagged by the talented beauty includes Marathi Filmfare Award for Best Actress, Maharashtra State Best Actress Award twice, V. Shantaram Award 1996 etc.
Model, Actress
Born : 10th April, 1986
Ayesha Takia, model turned actress, always wanted to be in films. Born to a Gujarati father and half British and half Maharashtrian mother, she started doing ads at the tender age of four and has appeared in more than 60 commercials. Before entering Bollywood showbiz, the dazzling beauty appeared in Falguni Pathak's music video 'Meri Chunar' but got recognition with the album 'Shake It Daddy'. Ayesha's first film 'Socha Na Tha' got stalled, but was later released in 2005, and she made her debut with Abbas-Mustan's 'Taarzan - The Wonder Car' (2004). Her stunning figure and pretty looks caught everyone's eye and the optimism and faith in life makes her a very positive person. Ayesha made her entry into South Indian Films with the hit Telugu movie 'Super' (2005) co-starring Nagarjuna.
Model, Actress
Born : 27th August, 1980
Neha Dhupia, Femina Miss India Universe 2002, hailing from a military background was always fascinated by the glamour field. She started her career at the age of 19, did a few plays, music videos and Tele serials and also featured in the lead role in an Indo-Japanese movie. Neha made a sensuous debut in Bollyood with the film 'Qayamat' (2003) and since then has become a big bombshell of Bollywood. She also did two Telugu movies. The popularity of this hot damsel augmented with her bold portrayal in the controversial film 'Julie'(2004).
Neha Dhupia, daughter of commander Pradip Singh Dhupia, who is in the Indian Navy and mother Manpinder is a very family oriented girl who enjoys spending most of the time with her family. She has a brother, Hardeep who is a high flier with Jet Airways. Born in Cochin, Neha went to school in Vizag before passing out of Army Public School.
Neha started her career at the age of 19, in a TV serial Rajdhani, produced by Bobby Bedi of Bandit Queen fame. Neha decided to join modelling world and also did few plays and TV serials. She has imparted a facelift to Reebok, AirTel, National, Mitsubishi Lancer and Wagon R, and has played leading lady in an Indo-Japanese film.
Actress
Born : 9th November
One of the most talented actress of Kannada films Anu Prabhakar, daughter of M.V. Prabhakar and dubbing artiste Gayathri Prabhakar, first appeared as a child artist in the film 'Chapala Chennigaraya'. A born artiste, she has given several hit films including 'Heudaya Hrudaya' (1999) her debut as a heroine. This charming beauty has won many a hearts with her suave smile and brilliant acting. She has also tried her luck in two Tamil movies. Bangalore's Kolada Math honoured Anu with the title 'Abhinaya Saraswathi' for her outstanding performance in various films and she has also won other awards such as 'Kannada State Government best actress award 2000-01', 'Cinema Express best actress' etc. Anu is married to Krishna Kumar, son of veteran South Indian actress Jayanthi.
Actress
Born : 8th June, 1975
Model turned actress Shilpa Shetty, born to model parents Surendra Shetty and Sunanda Shetty, made her acting debut with the film 'Gaata Rahe Mera Dil'. But the film got stalled and the tall lass from Tamil Nadu was offered a role in 'Baazigar' (1993). Though most of her films were flops, Shilpa achieved a hot spot in Bollywood with the song 'Churake Dil Mera' in 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari' (1994). Shilpa has worked in a couple of films in Telugu, Kannada and Tamil. The sizzling starlet, mesmerized the audience with her devastating, unconventional looks, flexible dancing and stunning figure. Her performance in Revathy's 'Phir Milenge' (2004) was every much appreciated and she received Giant International Award, Indo-Pak's Young Achiever Award and AAHOA award for the same. She has also received Zee Gold Best Supporting Actress award 1998.
Shilpa Shetty, sizzling starlet, who has mesmerized audiences with her devastating , unconventional looks and stunning figure, almost worked with all top actors both south and North film Industries. After debuting in Baazigar, she sky rocketed to a levels of success. Shilpa found Bollywood calling her very early in life and that was when she decided to quit college and head for the spotlight. The industry started to take notice of her and after her award, offers started pouring in en-masse.
The movie that really catapulted her to stardom was Main Khiladi Tu Anari. Though other movies weren’t box office rages, Shilpa kept getting accolades and fame. The movie 'Dhadkan' gave her a nomination for Best actress. She has gone through a lot of changes in last couple of years both professionally and personally. She has shed off her old looks and way of dressing up. Suddenly she has started looking 'wow' with trendy hairstyle, impeccable make up and designer clothes. The old Shilpa Shetty is just a distant past.
After a failed relationship with Akshay Kumar she was linked to composer Sandeep Chowta by the glossies. When Shilpa is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family eating her favourite foods and working out a lot. With looks, talent and an uncanny ability to stay on top despite the rigours of the industry, Shilpa Shetty is one actress that Bollywood can count on for a long time to come.
Actress, Model
Born : 21st November, 1982
Aarti Chabria, Miss India Worldwide 2000, entered Bollywood debuting in 'Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai' (2002). This cute bubbly girl started doing ads at the tender age of three and has appeared in more than 120 commercials including Farex, Pepsodent, Clean and care face wash, Amul swastik ice cream, Krack cream, liril etc. She also appeared in a couple of music videos, and in a small role in Rajkumar Santoshi's 'Lajja' (2001) which turned out to be the beginning of a new journey. She also got chances in Telugu and Kannada movies and the talented actress has stolen the hearts of cinegoers with her charming beauty.
Model, Actress
Born : 31st January, 1981
Amrita Arora started her career as a model and earned recognition through regular video jockeying on MTV. This hazel eyed beauty, sister of Malaika Arora, featured in ads like Ponds, Elle 18, Sunsilk Fruitamins etc and made her Bollywood debut with 'Kitne Door Kitne Paas' (2002). The petite actress with a delightful smile and sparkling eyes was noticed and has carved a name for herself within a short span. She is well known for her dare to bare sexy role in the controversial film 'Girlfriend' (2004).
Amrita Arora, Mtv's latest female find, started career as a model and now going high at Mtv. She is a girl with delightful smile and round sparkling eyes. She does appear in ads every now and then, but it is her antics on the music channel that have won her acclaim. She featured in ads like Ponds, Sunsilk, Fruitmans, Elle 18, After Smoke etc. Amrita made her Bollywood debut opposite Fardeen Khan in Kitne Door Kitne Paas. Like sister Malaika Arora who is in total marital bliss with rugged-looking Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan, Amrita arora too is wooing Kamaal Khan, who became popular by his 'O O Jaane Jaana' number in Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya.
Actress, Model
Vidya Balan, the Tamilian Iyer girl from Palghat (Kerala), always wanted to be an actress. This elegant beauty started her career as a model and has appeared in more than 25 ad films like Surf Excel, Ponds, Bajaj etc. Before getting a big break in Bollywood with the film 'Parineeta' (2005), she has acted in a few music videos with Euphoria, Shubha Mudgal, Pankaj Udhas etc, TV serials and a Bengali movie 'Bhalo Theko' and even won the best actress award, Anand Lok Puraskar in Kolkata.
Model, Actress
Born : 21st August
Lovely Bhoomika Chawla alias Rachana is born to an upright military family in Delhi. The limpid-eyed beauty later moved to Mumbai, and started her career with ad films and Hindi music video albums. Though she entered the tinsel world with the film 'Yuvakudu' (2000) in Telugu, Bhoomika shot into fame with the sensational success of 'Kushi', also in Telugu and even received the 'Best Actress Award' for the film. The gorgeous beauty, equally popular in Tamil, stepped into Bollywood with the big hit 'Tere Naam'. With her natural beauty, graceful movements and warm smile she has carved a niche for herself in the hearts of cine goers.
Actress
Born : 21st September, 1980
The sensational hazel eyed Kareena aka Bebo started her film career with the film 'Refugee' (2000). Though the film didn't do as well as expected, Kareena's performance was critically acclaimed. Born to the prestigious Kapoor family, she is the grand daughter of the legendary actor Raj Kapoor and daughter of Randhir Kapoor and Babita. Kareena is an extrovert with versatile acting aptitude, ethereal looks and ravishing features. She has achieved a lot of fame within a short time and has become the heartthrob of millions. She confirmed her status as a talented actress with her outstanding performance in various films such as Asoka, Chameli, Dev etc. The suave beauty with drop-dead looks has a magnetic persona and an amazing screen presence.
Kareena Kapoor is yet another K-family girl who took the plunge and managed to make a huge splash in the Hindi films industry. She had the privilege of debuting with the Bachchan boy -Abhishek in Refugee and though the film (and Abhishek) didn't do as well as expected, Kareena earned rave reviews.
Today she is one of the most wanted and paid actress in the bollywood.
Actress
Born : 9th June, 1979
Gorgeous Amisha with twinkling eyes, effervescent smile and long lavish hair started her film career with 'Kaho Naa Pyar Hai' (2000). Born in Mumbai, this trained Indian classical dancer after completing her schooling, left for the US to pursue biotech engineering. The brilliant girl won a gold-medal in Economics from the State University of Boston, worked for a finance company and did some modelling in between. Her brief modeling stint caught everyone's eye and paved the way for her entry into films. Amisha gave a mind blowing performance in the film 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha'. This talented actress is a strong, determined girl who believes in achieving her dreams and is very dedicated, sincere and hard working.
Amisha Patel, started filmi career with Kaho Naa Pyar Hai, a super hit movie. Amisha is a gorgeous looking girl who will charm her way into the audience's heart with her twinkling eyes and effervescent smile.
Amisha is a person who is committed to doing good projects as she is not in films for the lure of fame and fortune, what with her coming from a very affluent background herself. A combination of hard work and smart career moves is responsible for Amisha being regarded as one of the top draw heroines in the industry today. The actress is an unlikely entrant into the world of films though glamour industry has been her conscious career choice.
She very candidly admits that a heroine does not have much to do in a film unless she has carved a niche for herself in the market. With Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai and Gadar setting the box-office on fire, Amisha today has become a lucky mascot for producers and distributors, who are making a beeline to sign her up.
Model, Actress
Born : 24th January, 1981
Riya Sen, grand daughter of legendary actress Suchitra Sen and daughter of Moon Moon Sen, made her Bollywood debut with the film 'Style' (2001). This Bengali beauty with almond eyes, first faced the camera at the tender age of 15 for the Tamil flick 'Taj Mahal'. After that she did several advertisements and became a familiar face in the Indipop circuit. She has featured in music videos including Phalguni Pathak's 'Yaad piya ki', Jagjit Singh- Asha Bhonsle's 'Jab samne tum' and 'Kahin kahin se'. Residing in Mumbai, this hot gorgeous girl is considered to be following her mothers foot steps.
Model, Actress
Known model turned actress, Tara Sharma - the la-di-dah girl, is a graduate from London School of Economics. Born to Pratap Sharma, a well-known voiceover artiste in India and an English mother, Tara was always actively involved with theatre. This dazzling beauty entered the tinsel world of glamour through ad films, and has appeared in ads like Lakme, Pond's, Pepsi, Fair and Lovely, Liril etc. The petite pretty girl with her luminescent eyes and perfect features caught the public's gaze and soon became a model to reckon with. She debuted in films with a small role in 'Om Jai Jagdish' (2002). The success of Indra Kumars 'Masti' (2004) and Madhur Bhandrakars 'Page 3' (2005) has made her a prize commodity in Bollywood.
Actress
Born : 16th September 1976
Meena, one of the popular South Indian actress, started her film career as a child artiste and has acted in more than 100 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. The dove-eyed beauty debuted as a heroine in the Tamil movie 'Oru Pudiya Kadhai' (1990) and shot to fame with 'Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu' (1991) in Telugu.This beautiful and talented actress who has paired with all the big heroes of South Indian films, became the favourite star of cinegoers with her classic looks, sparkling eyes and cheerful smile. Sincere, hard working and very down to earth, Meena established her abilities to catapult herself as a versatile actress. She has received many honours and awards and some of them includes Kalai Maamani award 1997 from Tamil Nadu Government, Two Nandi Best Actress Awards from Andhra Pradesh Government, Six Cinema Express Best Actress Awards etc.
Model, Actress
Born : 13th September 1973
Model turned actress, Mahima Chaudhary started modeling since her college days. Born as Ritu Chaudhary, this beauty from Darjeeling debuted with Subhash Ghai's 'Pardes' (1997). Her performance won rave reviews and bagged awards like Lux face of the year, Lux Zee Cine Best Female Debutant and Filmfare Best Female Debutant for the year 1997. Before getting into films, this ramp model did a short stint as a VJ for Channel V and has appeared in various commercials including Pepsi ad along with Aamir Khan and Aishwarya Rai. Though Mahima won many hearts with her bubbly presence and beautiful smile, her film career did not have a very smooth sail. But her initial performances were appreciated in movies like 'Daag-The Fire', 'Dil Kya Kare' (1999)etc.
Name : Meera Jasmin
Actress
Born : 15th February, 1984
Meera Jasmin alias Jasmin Mary Joseph, one of the most talented actress of the Malayalam film industry debuted in the film 'Soothradharan' (2001). The chirpy actress with simple, but attractive looks and a huge amount of talent is an asset to the movie industry. Born in Thiruvalla, Meera has carved a name for herself in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu movies. Acting comes naturally to her and with her sweet, beautiful smile and sterling performance, she has assured a place in the hearts of south Indian cinema goers.
Meera Jasmine, talented actress with a beautiful smile, is one of the hottest stars in South Indian Films. She started her film career from a Malayalam movie 'Sutradhaaran' directed by Lohithadas, though the film 'Suthradhaaran' flopped, her subsequent films showcased her talents as an actress.
Meera was snapped up by prestigious film makers all over the South. Her debut film in Tamil is Run which became the the biggest commercial success of the year and in Kannada her first film is Gudumba Shankar.
Meera Jasmine became a force to be reckoned with and she was assured a place in the hearts of not only the youth but the whole of south Indian cinema-goers.
Being one of the most promising new faces of Malayalam cinema, it is only too likely that the new century would prove fruitful to Meera and bag her more roles - both meaningful and commercially successful ones. She bagged the State award for her performance in 'Padam onnu oru Vilapam' and 'Kastooriman’ from the State Government.
Model, Actress
Minissha Lamba, a known face in the modelling circuit, debuted with the film Yahaan (2005). The former face of Cadbury's chocolate commercial was born in a Punjabi speaking Sikh family in New Delhi. A graduate from Miranda House, Minissha has trained under N.K Sharma's Act One theatre group. The acting career of this petite actress seems to have taken off on a good start. This demure damsel has gained a lot of appreciation for her brilliant performance in her debut movie.
Name : Urmila Mandotkar
Actress
Born : 4th February, 1974
Urmila Matondkar, a Maharashtrian girl from a middle class family stepped into filmdom as a child artist. She appeared in a number of films, the most popular being the award winning film 'Masoom' (1982). The beautiful girl with her impressive figure debuted as a heroine in the Malayalam movie 'Chanakya' (1989) and later with the Bollywood movie 'Narsimha'(1991). After a few insignificant movies, it was her magnificent performance in Ram Gopal Verma's 'Rangeela' (1995), that got her recognition as an actress. The film boosted up her career, and her sizzling and stunning looks in it made her the hottest girl on screen. She received Filmfare best supporting actress award 1999 for 'Judaai'. This skillful actress has proved her immense talent then and again in films like Satya (1998), Pinjar (2003), 'Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara' (2005) etc.
Urmila Matondkar started her carrier as a child artist, appeard in number of films including "Masoom" in 1982. Her first film as a lead actress was the disappointing Narsimha. With insignificant roles in few other films, her career really took a turn with "Rangeela". The credit for her being recognised as an actress goes completely to director Ram Gopal Verma. Her potential to dance and acting discovered and displayed by Verma in the film made Urmila an overnight star.Urmila Matondkar is undoubtedly a talented actress, but it is her great body, glamorous look and dance that give the 'oomph girl' an edge in the cutthroat world of films. She is an intensely private person and rarley gives interviews. She is a confessed bookworm. Currently single, with the usual rumours of her link with verma.
Name : Simran
Actress
Born : 4th April, 1976
Simran Naval, the Punjabi girl professionally known as Simran, debuted in the Hindi film 'Tere Mere Sapne'. Before coming into the field, she was compering the popular show 'Superhit Muqabala'. The svelte beauty later moved to the Tamil film industry and established herself as an actress of repute. Her willingness to act opposite anybody and expose, and the no-nonsense attitude to work had made her South India's superb heroine. With some powerful roles, Simran proved that she is not just a glamour doll, but an actress with tremendous talent. The stunning beauty with sharp features, impish smile, and pleasing personality has swayed the hearts of lakhs of people.
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Name : Richa Pallod
Model, Actress
Model turned actress, Richa Pallod, made her entry into the tinsel world with a minute role in the film 'Pardes' (1997). She started modeling at the age of 16, has featured for several ads films and appeared in Falguni Pathak’s music videos 'Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi' and 'Piya Se Mil Ke Aaye Nain'. The cute actress debuted with the Telugu flick 'Nuvve Kavali' (2000) which won rare reviews and bagged her Filmfare best actress award. Later she did several films in Tamil, Kannada and Hindi but failed to establish a career as a heroine and settled to character roles.
Name : Sadha
Actress
Born : 17th February
Sadha alias Sadaf Mohammed Syed debuted in the Telugu film 'Jayam' (2002) while she was doing her engineering at SNDT College, Mumbai. This trained Kathak dancer was introduced to Tamil films with the remake of 'Jayam'. Sada received best newcomer Filmfare award 2002. She, a Pune based Bohra Muslim won the hearts of Telugu and Tamil audiences with her charming looks and glorious smile. The super success of the Tamil film 'Anniyan' (2005) has boosted up her career straight to the top.
Name : Hema Malini
Actress
Born : 16th October, 1948
Hema Malini, the dream girl of the seventies, hailing from the South, started her career with 'Sapno Ka Saudagar' (1968). Initially she did a few trivial films, then her outstanding performance in 'Seeta Aur Geeta’(1972) established her as the queen of the box-office. With her captivating beauty and tinkling laugh Hema, soon became the heartthrob of the masses in the late seventies and early eighties. An excellent Bharat Natyam dancer, wife to Dharmendra, one of Bollywood's biggest stars, she eventually shifted from acting to direction to television to stage dance shows. In 2000, she was awarded the 'Padma Shri' by the government of India. After a long break, she has recently made a comeback to films. Very ambitious, Hema has always lead her life her way, and this still gorgeous actress in her fifties is busy with politics, social work and of course films.
Name : Sushmita Sen
Actress, Model
Born : 19th November, 1975
Sushmita Sen, the first Indian to win the Miss Universe 1994 was born in Hyderabad. She stepped into the film industry from the world of fashion. The charming, gorgeous Sush with a fascinating smile has beautiful eyes and a tall, perfect figure. Though very talented, till now she didn't get an opportunity to prove herself as a successful actress. This brilliant, down to earth personality has much more than a beautiful face. Sushmita enjoys writing prose and poetry and likes instrumental music. She is very fond of children and has adopted a baby girl whom she has named Renee. She won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress award in the year 2000. Sushmita was positioned at number 6 in the 2004 Filmfare top ten actress list.
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Name : Gayatri Joshi
Model, Actress
Born : 20th March, 1977
Renowned model turned actress Gayatri Joshi, was one among the last five finalists in the Femina Miss India beauty pageant 1999. This graduate in Commerce started modelling while in college. Some of the modeling assignments of this sweet faced lass, who had featured in music videos of Jagjit Singh’s 'Sagar Ki Kashti' and Hansraj Hans 'Jhanjaria' includes Hyundai ad with Shahrukh Khan, LG, Godrej Coloursoft, Sunsilk Fruitamin, Philips etc. This down to earth, gorgeous beauty made her debut onto Bollywood with 'Swades' (2004). She was chosen as the best female debut 2005 by Zee Cine, Bollywood and Star Screen. Gayatri got married to Vikas Oberoi, a well-known entrepreneur on 27 August 2005.
Name : Lara Dutta
Actress, Model
Born : 16th April, 1978
Lara Dutta, the model-turned-actress, was born in Ghaziabad. Before becoming Miss Universe 2000, she was a leading fashion and print model. She has appeared in several ads and debuted in the super hit movie Andaz (2003). The suave, smart and sexy actress is high spirited and very adventurous by nature. This trained Bharatnatyam dancer loves to spend time by reading autobiographies.
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Name : Katrina Kaif
Actress, Model
Born : 16th July, 1984
Katrina Kaif, the model with a captivating look and voluptuous figure was born to a Kashmiri father and English mother. Brought up in London, she shifted to Mumbai to take acting as a full-fledged career. This stunning beauty debuted in the Hindi film ‘Boom’. Her gorgeous face and hourglass figure, have given her chances in numerous advertisements and music videos. Highly professional, Katrina is known in the industry as the beauty with brains.
Name : Preity Zinta
Actress, Model
Born : 31st January, 1974
Charming and attractive Preity Zinta began her career as a model, television anchor and later as a commercial actress. Her dimpled smile and expressions in the Lyril ad, won her the hearts of millions and attracted the film fraternity. The gorgeous, bubbly Preity, born in Shimla, debuted in Mani Ratnam's 'Dil Se' (1998) and made a mark in the industry with 'Kya Kehna'. She takes a lot of care in choosing her roles and each of her characters are far different. Preity is very much talented and hard working and while acting she portrays a myriad of emotions on her face. Her screen presence, inherent style, twinkling eyes, dazzling smile and down to earth nature has made her the favorite actress of Bollywood.
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Priyanka Chopra
Actress, Model
Born : 18th July, 1982
Priyanka Chopra, Miss World 2000 made her debut in Bollywood films with 'The Hero'. Born in Jamshedpur, the extremely beautiful, sensuous, hot model-cum-actress has achieved a lot in a short time. She is the only Indian in USA to have been selected at state level for the National opus Honour choir. Priyanka with large twinkling eyes and captivating smile, is a genuine, selfless, down to earth, warm and loving personality. She enjoys reading, singing, writing poetry and short stories. She has worked for several social welfare programmes. The strongest personality traits of this beauty is the courage of conviction and her power with words. A born fighter, the unique thing about Priyanka lies in her attitude and the way she carries herself. She has never compromised on her moral values.
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Name : Rani Mukherjee
Actress
Born : 21st March, 1978
The Bengali damsel Rani Mukherjee with her gifted acting talent is one among the most successful actresses in Bollywood. Though she was introduced through the movie 'Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat' (1996), Rani was noted in 'Ghulam', and her film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' shot her onto overnight stardom. A cousin to Kajol and daughter of director Ram Mukherjee, Rani had made a name for herself in the industry through sheer hard work. She's got something different and acting comes naturally to her as she proved herself in the classic 'Black'. Rani's simple looks, charm, innocent smile, twinkling eyes and natural beauty has won her a place in the hearts of the moviegoers. In a short span of time, she has worked with all the top actors and top class directors and production companies.
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Name : Bipasha Basu
Actress, Model
Born : 5th May, 1979
The silver screen sensation, Bipasha Basu came into the limelight when she won the Famous Ford Supermodels Contest. Besides doing several commercial advertisements she did the famous video ‘Tu’ for Sonu Nigam’s album, Kismat. The five feet eight inches tall light-eyed Bengali dusky beauty is a new asset to Hindi Film World. The sexy symbol of Bollywood was bold enough to accept unusual roles. Her debut role in 'Ajnabee' has very much appreciated and 'Raaz' proved to be a boon for Bipasha. This dazzling, hot actress feels her eyes are her strong feature.
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Name : Aishwarya Rai
Actress, Model
Born : 1st November,1973
Aishwarya Rai, the stunning beauty from Mangalore (Karnataka) in India, shot into fame when she was crowned the Miss World 1994. Her film career began in a Tamil Film 'Iruvar' in1997, but it was her stint in the Hindi film 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' that gave her a real break. This green-blue-eyed model turned film star achieved fame internationally by appearing in famous shows such as Oprah Winfrey and David Letterman as well as a number of Hollywood films. She is the first Indian actress to be a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival and the first Indian female to be immortalized in wax at the world famous Madame Tussaud’s wax museum in London. This gorgeous, highly photogenic star, has a perfect figure and beautiful eyes. It is her grace and confidence that have taken her to the top as a model, actress and a superstar in India and other Asian countries.
Name : Asin
Model, Actress
Born : 26th October, 1985
Asin alias Asin Thottumkal, the talented actress cum model, is an upcoming heroine in the Tamil film industry. Before entering into films, she was a part-time model and businesswoman. This angelic charisma started modeling at the age of 14 and is trained in Bharatnatyam and folk dance. Though the Kerala-born Christian girl debuted in the Malayalam film 'Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka' (2001), she made it big in Tamil (Kollywood) and Telugu (Tollywood ) industries. She won the hearts of the Tamil audience with her captivating performance in the super hit movie 'Gajini' (2005).
Name : Sushma Reddy
Model, Actress
Born : 2nd August
Multi-faceted personality Sushma Reddy is the eldest of the Reddy sisters, actress Sameera and popular VJ Meghna. Sushma began her career with a small stint in Channel V. Her naive and sweet face proved to a big asset and paved her way to modelling. She has featured in commercials of several major brands like Tanishq, Thums-up, Fair and Lovely etc. Sushma entered Bollywood by debuting in the film 'Chocolate' (2005). She has also appeared in Sonu Nigam's music video 'Deewana'. The gorgeous lass has worked with most production houses and designers in Mumbai. Apart from these, this graduate in Economics floated a company of skin care products, tried her hand in Jewelery design and has also learnt Japanese and acupuncture.
Name : Sunidhi Chauhan
Playback Singer
Born : 1984
Bollywood singing sensation, Sunidhi Chauhan had shown exceptional musical talent since childhood. She started her career at the tender age of four and was a part of 'Little Wonders' - a troupe for child prodigies run by renowned music directors Kalyanji- Anandji. Sunidhi got recognition through the television music show 'Meri Aawaz Suno' and was introduced as a playback singer with the movie 'Shastra' (1996), followed by a number of films. Her first big break came with the song 'Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi' in Ram Gopal Verma’s 'Mast' (1999) and since then there was no looking back for this gifted singer. Sunithi bagged the R D Burman award for the most promising newcomer at the 2001 Filmfare Awards. She tied the knot with the music video director/ producer Bobby Khan but got separated within a year. By the age of 22, this talented, down to earth lass have sung over 2,000 songs in 10 languages.
Name : Deepika Padukone
Model
Born : 5 Jan 1986
Deepika Padukone, daughter of celebrated badminton player Prakash Padukone, is one of the most preferred models in India. Born in Mumbai and brought up in Bangalore, this trained Bharatanatyam dancer has always been attracted to the glamour world. Deepika started modelling as a child, doing TV and print campaigns for several brands but discontinued later to concentrate on studies. She was a state-level badminton player while in school. This svelte beauty has appeared in commercials like Liril, Close-up, Limca etc and has taken the glamour world by storm with her angelic visage, unguarded manner, naturally athletic body and disarming dimpled smile. She featured in Kingfisher Calender 2006, won the Society Young Achievers' Award 2004 and Model of the Year Award 2005 at the Lakme India Fashion Week. The stunning 5' 9" girl made her showbiz debut with Himesh Reshammiya's music album 'Aap Ka Suroor'. The much-awaited, much-hyped Kingfisher girl who entered the silver screen pairing with King Khan in "Om Shanti Om" has accomplished in one movie what many cannot do in a lifetime.
Name : Sameera Reddy
Actress
Born : 14th December, 1975
Hot and sizzling Sameera Reddy, who featured in Pankaj Udhas music video 'Ahista', started modelling as a gateway to the tinsel world. Youngest and the most pampered of the Reddy sisters, popular VJ's Meghna and Sushma, she debuted with the film 'Maine Dil Tujhko Diya' (2002) and has come a long way from a simple actress to a sex symbol of Bollywood. Trained in Kathak, this tall dusky beauty shot to fame with her dare-bare roles in 'Darna Mana Hai'(2003) and 'Musafir' (2004). The glamour girl was introduced to the southern film industry through the Telugu film 'Narasimhudu' opposite NTR Junior.
Name : Amrita Rao
Model, Actress
Born : 17th June, 1981
Sweet and dainty Amrita Rao, from a Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family was always fascinated by acting. Her first modeling assignment was for Fairever fairness cream and within a couple of months, she became a model for many top brand companies and did nearly 35 ad films. Cadbury's Perk and Bru coffee ads offered her a platform to step into the film industry. The pretty lass debuted in the film 'Ab Ke Baras' (2002), but shot into public notice with 'Ishq Vishk Pyaar Vyaar'. 'Mein Hoon Na', 'Deewar' and 'Masti' are her other films. With her typical girl-next-door image, this graduate in Psychology stands on a different course, she feels that if not in films there are other fields to excel in.
Name : Koel Mullick
Actress
Charming Bengali actress Koel Mullick, daughter of Bengali actor Ranjit Mullick, debuted with the film Haranath Chakraborty’s 'Nater Guru' (2003). This petite girl created a sensation of sorts with her first film. Expressive, beautiful and blessed with a natural star appeal, Koel is an aspiring Odissi dancer. With in a short span of time this honey eyed beauty has became one of the most happening star in the Bengali film industry.
Name : Dia Mirza
Model, Actress
Born : 9th December, 1981
Dia Mirza alias Diya Mirza, Miss Femina India-Asia Pacific 2000 from Hyderabad, made her debut with the film 'Rehana Hai Tere Dil Mein' (2001). Born to a German father and a Bengali mother, this light-eyed beauty is very talented and hardworking. While working as a marketing executive, at the age of 16, Dia had done an advertising campaign in Femina, and it helped her to participate in the Miss India competition and win the crown. Ever since Dia stepped into Bollywood, success has eluded her and most of the roles she got were character roles. This versatile personality with her beautiful smile and attractive eyes has yet to prove herself in the tinsel world.
Name : Shriya Saran
Actress
Born : 11th September, 1982
The south Indian actress Shriya Saran intruded into the hearts of millions of youth with her luring eyes and glamorous looks. She was born in Haridwar and brought up in Delhi. This talented Kathak dancer cum model did some music albums and ads which paved her way into film industry. Charming Shriya known for her beautiful smile debuted with the Telugu film 'Ishtam' (2001) and has paired with all the top heroes. She became equally popular in Tamil films and her first Bollywood film was 'Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum' (2004). This pretty girl who never dreamt of being in tinsel town, has created a niche for herself within a short span of time.
Name : Natassha
Model, Actress
Born : 14th April
Model turned Actress, Natassha alias Anita Hasnandani started out as a television actress working in a number of successful Balaji Telefilms. She shot to limelight with serials like 'Kabhi Sautan Kabhi Saheli', 'Kkavyanjali' etc. This Mumbai based Sindhi girl soon got offers from Southern film-makers and did several Telugu films. Natassha's Bollywood debut flick ' Kuchh To Hai' (2003) didn't do well at the box office, but she sizzled with the number 'Ding dong' and 'Bindaas' in 'Krishna Cottage' (2004). In 2005, she did 'Silsilay' and 'Koi Aap Sa'.
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