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'''Katrina Kaif''' ([[Hindi]]: कत्रिना कैफ़; born 16 July 1984) is a [[Hong Kong]]-born British-Indian [[Actor|actress]] and [[Model (person)|model]] who has appeared in [[Hindi]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] films. Since 2007 she has starred in several commercially successful films, which made her one of the popular actresses in current [[Bollywood]]. |
'''Katrina Kaif''' ([[Hindi]]: कत्रिना कैफ़; born 16 July 1984) is a [[Hong Kong]]-born British-Indian [[Actor|actress]] and [[Model (person)|model]] who has appeared in [[Hindi]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] films. Since 2007 she has starred in several commercially successful films, which made her one of the popular actresses in current [[Bollywood]]. |
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== Early life == |
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Katrina Kaif was born in [[Hong Kong]] to a Kashmiri Muslim father, Mohammed Kaif, and a [[British People|British]] Christian mother, Suzzane. Her mother, a Harvard graduate, was a lawyer but later became involved in charity work. Her parents separated when Kaif was very young. Kaif has seven siblings. 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]]. |
Katrina Kaif was born in [[Hong Kong]]<ref>http://bollywoodzone.wetpaint.com/page/Katrina+Kaif</ref> to a Kashmiri Muslim father, Mohammed Kaif, and a [[British People|British]] Christian mother, Suzzane. Her mother, a Harvard graduate, was a lawyer but later became involved in charity work. Her parents separated when Kaif was very young. Kaif has seven siblings. 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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}}</ref> Kaif's performance was highly appreciated with critic [[Taran Adarsh]] writing, "Katrina gives you the biggest surprise. Known for her glamour roles, Katrina proves that she can deliver if the director and writer offer her a role of substance. She's outstanding. In fact, people will see a new, different Katrina this time."<ref>{{cite web|title=New York Review|author=Taran Adarsh|publisher=Bollywood Hungama.com|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/13830/index.html}}</ref> |
}}</ref> Kaif's performance was highly appreciated with critic [[Taran Adarsh]] writing, "Katrina gives you the biggest surprise. Known for her glamour roles, Katrina proves that she can deliver if the director and writer offer her a role of substance. She's outstanding. In fact, people will see a new, different Katrina this time."<ref>{{cite web|title=New York Review|author=Taran Adarsh|publisher=Bollywood Hungama.com|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/13830/index.html}}</ref> |
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==In the media== |
==In the media== |
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== Awards == |
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* 2008: Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards, Sabsey Favourite Heroine, ''[[Singh Is Kinng]]'' |
* 2008: Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards, Sabsey Favourite Heroine, ''[[Singh Is Kinng]]'' |
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* 2009: '''Rajiv Gandhi Award''' [http://www.newkerala.com/nkfullnews-1-95768.html] |
* 2009: '''Rajiv Gandhi Award''' [http://www.newkerala.com/nkfullnews-1-95768.html] |
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== Filmography == |
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Revision as of 00:53, 6 September 2009
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| Years active | 2002 – present |
Katrina Kaif (Hindi: कत्रिना कैफ़; born 16 July 1984) is a Hong Kong-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, which made her one of the popular actresses in current Bollywood.
Early life
Katrina Kaif was born in Hong Kong[2] to a Kashmiri Muslim father, Mohammed Kaif, and a British Christian mother, Suzzane. Her mother, a Harvard graduate, was a lawyer but later became involved in charity work. Her parents separated when Kaif was very young. Kaif has seven siblings. 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 initially hesitant to sign her because she could not speak Hindi.[3]
Kaif saw success with the 2005 film Sarkar where she had a small role Abhishek Bachchan's girlfriend. Her next release, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005), where she was paired opposite Salman Khan, earned her an award at the Stardust Award for breakthrough female performance.
In 2007 Katrina appeared in the hit movie Namastey London, wherein she starred as a British girl alongside Akshay Kumar for the second time after the box office dud Humko Deewana Kar Gaye. She has since featured in a series of box office hits that include Apne, Partner and Welcome.[4]
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 his hostile stepbrother played by Akshay Khanna. 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 critical and commercial failure. [5]
Kaif's first release for 2009, New York, with John Abraham was a critical and commercial success.[6] Kaif's performance was highly appreciated with critic Taran Adarsh writing, "Katrina gives you the biggest surprise. Known for her glamour roles, Katrina proves that she can deliver if the director and writer offer her a role of substance. She's outstanding. In fact, people will see a new, different Katrina this time."[7]
In the media
Kaif was voted Asia's Sexiest women in 2008 and was also the most searched celebrity on Google.[8] Kaif was also recently seen on the Reality Show 10 Ka Dum, along with Neil Nitin Mukesh for the promotion of her film New York. [9] Kaif appeared on the singing talent show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa with Salman Khan to promote her film Yuvvraaj.[10] Kaif is the model for Mattel's Bollywood Barbie, which will be released in September 2009.[11]
Awards
- 2006: Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya
- 2008: Zee Cine Awards, British Indian Actor Award
- 2008: IIFA Awards, Style Diva of the Year
- 2008: Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards, Sabsey Favourite Heroine, Singh Is Kinng
- 2009: Rajiv Gandhi Award [1]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | 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 | |
| Singh Is Kinng | Sonia | ||
| Hello | The Storyteller/God | Special appearance | |
| Yuvvraaj | Anushka Banton | ||
| 2009 | New York | Maya | |
| Blue | Nikki | Releasing on October 16, 2009 | |
| Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Jenny | Releasing on November 06, 2009 | |
| De Dana Dan | Releasing on November 27, 2009 | ||
| 2010 | Rajneeti | Filming |
References
- ^ http://bollywoodzone.wetpaint.com/page/Katrina+Kaif
- ^ http://bollywoodzone.wetpaint.com/page/Katrina+Kaif
- ^ "Katrina Kaif Profile - Sify.com".
- ^ BoxOffice India.com. "Box Office 2007".
- ^ ref>BoxOffice India.com. "Box Office 2008".
- ^ Tuteja, Joginder (2009-07-01). "New York's super-success has surprised me" - Kabir Khan". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Taran Adarsh. "New York Review". Bollywood Hungama.com.
- ^ Bollywood Hungama. "Katrina voted Sexiest Asian Woman; also most searched person on Google".
- ^ India.fm. "Katrina Kaif and Neil Nitin Mukesh on 10 Ka Dum".
- ^ India.fm. "Salman & Katrina burn the dance floor at Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009".
- ^ Van Deven, Mandy (May 5, 2009). "Bollywood Barbie". Bitch Magazine. Retrieved June 3, 2009.
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External links
- Katrina Kaif at IMDb