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Mallika Sherawat's birth name is Reema Lamba; she says that she adopted the screen name of "Mallika", meaning "empress", to avoid confusion with other actresses named Reema.<ref> [http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?324896 Renaming herself] </ref> "Sherawat" is her mother's maiden name. She is from a [[Jat people|Jat]] family.<ref> [http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/oct/06mallika.htm We Jats, Dharamji and I, will set the screens on fire] </ref> She has stated that she uses her mother's maiden name because of all the support her mother has provided for her.<ref> [http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?324896 Using Mother's maiden name]</ref> She went to school at [[Delhi Public School, Mathura Road]].{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}} She has obtained a degree in [[ |
Mallika Sherawat's birth name is Reema Lamba; she says that she adopted the screen name of "Mallika", meaning "empress", to avoid confusion with other actresses named Reema.<ref> [http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?324896 Renaming herself] </ref> "Sherawat" is her mother's maiden name. She is from a [[Jat people|Jat]] family.<ref> [http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/oct/06mallika.htm We Jats, Dharamji and I, will set the screens on fire] </ref> She has stated that she uses her mother's maiden name because of all the support her mother has provided for her.<ref> [http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?324896 Using Mother's maiden name]</ref> She went to school at [[Delhi Public School, Mathura Road]].{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}} She has obtained a degree in [[ philosophy]] from [[Miranda House]], [[Delhi University]].<ref> [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1087498.cms Miranada College Graduate] </ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Revision as of 19:21, 4 July 2010
Mallika Sherawat | |
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| Born | Reema Lamba |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | http://www.mallikasherawatwow.com |
Mallika Sherawat (Hindi: मल्लिका शेरावत, born Reema Lamba in Rohtak, Haryana, India) is an Indian actress and model. Known for her bold attitude,[1] Sherawat frequently featured in the media as a sex symbol[2]
Early life
Mallika Sherawat's birth name is Reema Lamba; she says that she adopted the screen name of "Mallika", meaning "empress", to avoid confusion with other actresses named Reema.[3] "Sherawat" is her mother's maiden name. She is from a Jat family.[4] She has stated that she uses her mother's maiden name because of all the support her mother has provided for her.[5] She went to school at Delhi Public School, Mathura Road.[citation needed] She has obtained a degree in philosophy from Miranda House, Delhi University.[6]
Career
Sherawat's screen debut was in Lak Tunoo, a music video by Surjit Bindrakhia. She attracted notice with her appearance in the 2003 film Khwahish. In 2004, she starred in Murder, a film inspired by Hollywood's Unfaithful. She received a nomination for Best Actress at the Zee Cine Awards for her performance in Murder. The film went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year.[7]
Since then, Sherawat has been known for expressing her opinions in public, as well for the reaction to some of her statements.[8]
Her performance in the 2006 film Pyaar Ke Side Effects co-starring Rahul Bose won her praise from around the industry,[9] and the film also did moderately well at the box office.[10]
Her first release in 2007 was Himesh Reshammiya's Aap Ka Suroor - The Real Love Story, in which she appeared in an "item number". Her last release of 2007 was Welcome which also did well at the box office receiving blockbuster status.[11]
Her 2008 releases were Ugly aur Pagli and Mann Gaye Mughal e Azam. Both films were not successful at the box office and were critically panned.[12] She also played a small role in Dasavathaaram.
In 2006, Sherawat acted in The Myth co-starring with Jackie Chan and also made an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival to promote the film.
Hollywood
Sherawat finished shooting for a Hollywood film named Hisss starring Irrfan Khan and directed by Jennifer Lynch. The film is in post-production stage. Hisss is going to be premiered at Cannes Film Festival in May 2010[13]. On 14 August 2009, Sherawat received a career recognition Honorary Citizenship of Los Angeles for her career achievements and charitable efforts[14]. Sherawat finished shooting for another Hollywood film Love, Barack directed by Doug McHenry. It is a romantic comedy set during Barack Obama's campaign for the US Presidency. Love, Barack is set to be screened at the Cannes film festival in May 2010.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | Seema (Special appearance) | credited as Reema Lamba |
| 2003 | Khwahish | Lekha Khorzuvekar | |
| 2004 | Kis Kis Ki Kismat | Meena Madhok | |
| 2004 | Murder | Simran Saigal | |
| 2005 | Bachke Rehna Re Baba | Padmini a.k.a. Paddu/Alka/Meera | |
| 2005 | The Myth | Indian Princess | Chinese film |
| 2006 | Pyaar Ke Side Effects | Trisha | |
| 2006 | Shaadi Se Pehle | Sania | |
| 2006 | Darna Zaroori Hai | ||
| 2007 | Guru | Jhumpa — The Dancer | Item number Mayya Mayya Special Appearance |
| 2007 | Preeti Eke Bhoomi Melide | Item number Kannada film | |
| 2007 | Aap Ka Suroor - The Real Love Story | Ruby | Special Appearance |
| 2007 | Fauj Mein Mauj | Sunehri Dhanda | postponed |
| 2007 | Preeti Yeke Bhoomi melide | Item Girl | Kannada |
| 2007 | Welcome | Ishika | |
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | Jasmine | Tamil film |
| 2008 | Ugly Aur Pagli | Kuhu | Released |
| 2008 | Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam | Shabnam | Released |
| 2010 | Hisss | Post Production | |
| 2010 | Love Barack | Aretha Gupta | Post Production |
See also
References
- ^ Bold Sherawat
- ^ CNN: Sex now selling in Bollywood
- ^ Renaming herself
- ^ We Jats, Dharamji and I, will set the screens on fire
- ^ Using Mother's maiden name
- ^ Miranada College Graduate
- ^ IndiaFm.com - The Best of 2004 indiafm.com Murder — one of the biggest hits
- ^ Kulkarni, Ronjita. Hot and Controversial. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 18 November 2007
- ^ Mallika Praised for PKSE
- ^ Pyaar Ke Side Effects does well
- ^ BoxOfficeIndia.com - The Premium Boxoffice Portal
- ^ Sen, Raja (1 August 2008). "Slap me silly". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2010-05-14.
- ^ Mallika Sherawat's 'Hisss', 'Love, Barack' at Cannes
- ^ Mallika gets honorary citizenship