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== Biography == |
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Kaif was born in [[Hong Kong]] |
Kaif was born in [[Hong Kong]]. Her father, Mohammad Kaif, is a [[London]]-based businessman and [[Non-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin|non-resident Indian (NRI)]] who immigrated to the [[United Kingdom|UK]] from [[Kashmir]] and acquired British citizenship. He comes from a [[Muslim]], [[Kashmiri people|Kashmiri]] background.<ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebrities/star-profile/katrina-kaif-140706.html Katrina Kaif 'Star Profile']. ''Oneindia.in''. Accessed May 22, 2009.</ref> Her mother, Suzanne, is [[English people|English]] and [[Christian]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/40363538.cms 'I'm not involved with Salman Khan']. ''The Times of India''. March 16, 2003. Accessed May 20, 2009.</ref><ref>[http://www.nilacharal.com/enter/celeb/katrina.asp Katrina Kaif profile] at ''nilacharal.com''. Accessed May 20, 2009.</ref> Kaif has six sisters and one brother (by some accounts, seven sisters). Her younger sister Isabel is an aspiring Bollywood actress.<ref>'[http://www.samaylive.com/news/katrina-kaif-delays-sis-isabels-bollywood-entry/625028.html Katrina Kaif delays sis Isabel's Bollywood entry]'. ''Samaylive.com''. Accessed May 22, 2009.</ref> She was raised in [[Hawaii]] and later moved to her mother's home country, England. At age fourteen she was approached by an agent and began modeling; her first job was for a jewelry campaign. She continued modeling in [[London]]. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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=== Success (2007-Present) === |
=== Success (2007-Present) === |
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In 2007 Katrina appeared in the hit movie ''[[Namastey London]]'', wherein she starred as a [[British Indian]] alongside [[Akshay Kumar]] for the second time after the box office dud ''[[Humko Deewana Kar Gaye]]''. She then worked on a series of box office hits that include ''[[Apne]]'', ''[[Partner]]'' and ''[[Welcome]]''. 2008 saw her play a negative role for the first time in [[Abbas-Mustan]]'s hit action thriller ''[[Race]]''. She played the role of [[Saif Ali Khan]]'s secretary who is secretly in love with him. She appeared next in [[Anees Bazmee]]'s box office super-hit'' [[Singh Is Kinng]]'' alongside Akshay Kumar for the fourth time. Kaif's final release of the year, [[Subhash Ghai]]'s ''[[Yuvvraaj]]'', was a surprise disaster at the box office. |
In 2007 Katrina appeared in the hit movie ''[[Namastey London]]'', wherein she starred as a [[British Indian]] alongside [[Akshay Kumar]] for the second time after the box office dud ''[[Humko Deewana Kar Gaye]]''. She then worked on a series of box office hits that include ''[[Apne]]'', ''[[Partner]]'' and ''[[Welcome]]''. 2008 saw her play a negative role for the first time in [[Abbas-Mustan]]'s hit action thriller ''[[Race]]''. She played the role of [[Saif Ali Khan]]'s secretary who is secretly in love with him. She appeared next in [[Anees Bazmee]]'s box office super-hit'' [[Singh Is Kinng]]'' alongside Akshay Kumar for the fourth time. Kaif's final release of the year, [[Subhash Ghai]]'s ''[[Yuvvraaj]]'', was a surprise disaster at the box office. |
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Kaif is a private person who generally refuses to disclose details about her personal life. She has denied rumors that she dated Bollywood star [[Salman Khan]], despite strong evidence to the contrary. Their high profile relationship lasted from 2003 until 2009. |
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== Awards == |
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* 2008: [[IIFA Awards]]: Best Female Style Icon |
* 2008: [[IIFA Awards]]: Best Female Style Icon |
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* 2008: Most searched Indian celebrity on Google<ref> [http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2008/12/11/12303/index.html Katrina voted Sexiest Asian Woman; also most searched person on Google]</ref> |
* 2008: Most searched Indian celebrity on Google<ref> [http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2008/12/11/12303/index.html Katrina voted Sexiest Asian Woman; also most searched person on Google]</ref> |
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* 2008: Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards, Best actress award, |
* 2008: Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards, Best actress award, ''[[Singh Is Kinng]]'' |
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== Filmography == |
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Revision as of 04:18, 23 May 2009
Katrina Kaif | |
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 Katrina Kaif at the Nakshatra jewelry launch (2008) | |
| Occupation(s) | model, actress |
| Years active | 2002 – present |
Katrina Kaif (Hindi/Kashmiri: कत्रिना कैफ़; born 16 July 1984) is a Hongkongese-born British-Indian actress and model who has appeared in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam films. Since 2007 she has starred in several commercially successful films, making her one of the most popular actresses in Bollywood.
Biography
Kaif was born in Hong Kong. Her father, Mohammad Kaif, is a London-based businessman and non-resident Indian (NRI) who immigrated to the UK from Kashmir and acquired British citizenship. He comes from a Muslim, Kashmiri background.[1] Her mother, Suzanne, is English and Christian.[2][3] Kaif has six sisters and one brother (by some accounts, seven sisters). Her younger sister Isabel is an aspiring Bollywood actress.[4] She was raised in Hawaii and later moved to her mother's home country, England. At age fourteen she was approached by an agent and began modeling; her first job was for a jewelry campaign. She continued modeling in London.
Career
Kaif's London modeling work led to her discovery by filmmaker Kaizad Gustad, who gave her a part in his film Boom (2003). She moved to Mumbai and was offered a number of modeling assignments. However, filmmakers were at first hesitant to sign her because she wasn't able to speak Hindi.[5]
Breakthrough (2005-2006)
Katrina saw success with the 2005 film Sarkar where she played the brief role of Abhishek Bachchan's love interest. Her next release, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2006), where she was paired opposite Salman Khan, earned her an award at the Stardust Award for breakthrough female performance.
Success (2007-Present)
In 2007 Katrina appeared in the hit movie Namastey London, wherein she starred as a British Indian alongside Akshay Kumar for the second time after the box office dud Humko Deewana Kar Gaye. She then worked on a series of box office hits that include Apne, Partner and Welcome. 2008 saw her play a negative role for the first time in Abbas-Mustan's hit action thriller Race. She played the role of Saif Ali Khan's secretary who is secretly in love with him. She appeared next in Anees Bazmee's box office super-hit Singh Is Kinng alongside Akshay Kumar for the fourth time. Kaif's final release of the year, Subhash Ghai's Yuvvraaj, was a surprise disaster at the box office.
Kaif is a private person who generally refuses to disclose details about her personal life. She has denied rumors that she dated Bollywood star Salman Khan, despite strong evidence to the contrary. Their high profile relationship lasted from 2003 until 2009.
Awards
- 2006: Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya
- 2008: British-Indian Actor award, Zee Cine Awards
- 2008: IIFA Awards: Best Female Style Icon
- 2008: Most searched Indian celebrity on Google[6]
- 2008: Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards, Best actress award, Singh Is Kinng
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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| 2003 | Boom | Rina Kaif / Popdi Chinchpokli | |
| 2004 | Malliswari | Princess Malliswari | Telugu film |
| 2005 | Sarkar | Pooja | |
| Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya | Sonia | ||
| Allari Pidugu | Shwetha | Telugu film | |
| 2006 | Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye | Jia A. Yashvardhan | |
| Balram vs. Taradas | Supriya | Malayalam film | |
| 2007 | Namastey London | Jasmeet Malhotra (Jazz) | |
| Apne | Nandini | ||
| Partner | Priya Jaisingh | ||
| Welcome | Sanjana Shetty | ||
| 2008 | Race | Sophia | First villain role |
| Singh Is Kinng | Sonia | ||
| Hello | The Storyteller/God | Special appearance | |
| Yuvvraaj | Anushka | ||
| 2009 | New York | Maya | Releasing on 12th June, 2009 |
| Blue | Lauren | Filming | |
| Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Sonia / Lisa Singh Rathod | Releasing on 10 July, 2009 | |
| De Dana Dan | Filming | ||
| 2009 | Padosan Remake | Bindhu | Pre- Production |
| 2009 | 7 days in Paris | Filming | |
| 2010 | Rajniti | Filming |
References
- ^ Katrina Kaif 'Star Profile'. Oneindia.in. Accessed May 22, 2009.
- ^ 'I'm not involved with Salman Khan'. The Times of India. March 16, 2003. Accessed May 20, 2009.
- ^ Katrina Kaif profile at nilacharal.com. Accessed May 20, 2009.
- ^ 'Katrina Kaif delays sis Isabel's Bollywood entry'. Samaylive.com. Accessed May 22, 2009.
- ^ Katrina Kaif Profile - Sify.com
- ^ Katrina voted Sexiest Asian Woman; also most searched person on Google