Karishma Kotak
Karishma Kotak is a London and Indian – based model[1] best known for her work as the Kingfisher Girl.[2] She has also appeared in a number of other commercials.[3]
[edit] Career
Karishma Kotak is a London/Mumbai – based model and actress. She was born in London and has been modelling since the age of 16 for magazines such as Just Seventeen, Asian Woman, and Asiana. She also modelled for designers Ralph Lauren and FCUK.
She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in advertising and marketing.
She moved to India in October 2005 where, within two months, she got herself onto the prestigious Kingfisher Swimsuit calendar. In 2006, Karishma took part in the "Lakme Fashion Week". She has also done music videos for artists such as Jay Sean, Sonu Nigam and Apache Indian.
She has now become the brand ambassador for Dove (shampoo) in India.[4] She remains best known for her work as the Kingfisher Girl.[5] She has also appeared in a number of other commercials.[3]
In April 2008 Karishma has started to host a show for an international luxury channel, called the "Spa Diaries", which involves her travelling all over India.
Karishma has featured in numerous magazines, some of which are Maxim, FHM, Marie Claire, L'officiel, Seventeen, Brides Now, Hello! and Cineblitz. She has also graced the covers of New Woman, Beauty and Style, and A glow.
She made her acting debut in the film, Shankardada Zindabad (2007) a Telugu language remake of Lage Raho Munna Bhai.
The stunning model has now signed her second south Indian feature movie "glamour"based on the fashion industry
In 2011 Karishma signed her 4th south indian film, the movie is said to go on floors early August and to be partly shot in Europe and Hyderabad.
[edit] References
- ^ The Telegraph – Calcutta : Weekend. Telegraphindia.com (2005-11-19). Retrieved on 2012-01-11.
- ^ Shankar Dada Zindabad Telugu Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes. IndiaGlitz (2007-06-29). Retrieved on 2012-01-11.
- ^ a b Karishma Kotak is Chiru`s girl!. Sify.com (2007-04-24). Retrieved on 2012-01-11.
- ^ The Telegraph – Calcutta : Weekend. Telegraphindia.com (2005-11-19). Retrieved on 2012-01-11.
- ^ Shankar Dada Zindabad Telugu Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes. IndiaGlitz (2007-06-29). Retrieved on 2012-01-11.
