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'''Mallika Sherawat''' ({{lang-hi|मल्लिका शेरावत}}, born '''Reema Lamba''' in [[Rohtak]], [[Haryana]], [[India]]) is an Indian actress and [[Model (person)|model]]. Known for her bold attitude,<ref>[http://hindu.com//thehindu/mag/2004/04/25/stories/2004042500050400.htm Bold Sherawat]</ref> Sherawat frequently featured in the media as a [[sex symbol]]<ref> [http://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Movies/06/10/bollywood.sex/index.html CNN: Sex now selling in Bollywood] </ref> |
'''Mallika Sherawat''' ({{lang-hi|मल्लिका शेरावत}}, born '''Reema Lamba''' in [[Rohtak]], [[Haryana]], [[India]]) is an Indian actress and [[Model (person)|model]]. Known for her bold onscreen attitude,<ref>[http://hindu.com//thehindu/mag/2004/04/25/stories/2004042500050400.htm Bold Sherawat]</ref> Sherawat frequently featured in the media as a [[sex symbol]]<ref> [http://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Movies/06/10/bollywood.sex/index.html CNN: Sex now selling in Bollywood] </ref>. She is one of the stars trying to crossover from Bollywood to Hollywood <ref>[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123388073419754829.html A Passage to Hollywood]</ref> <ref>[http://www.backstage.com/bso/news-and-features-features/from-bollywood-to-hollywood-1004070892.story From Bollywood to Hollywood]</ref>. |
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==Early life== |
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==Hollywood== |
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Sherawat finished shooting for a Hollywood film named ''[[Hisss]]'' starring [[Irrfan Khan]] and directed by [[Jennifer Lynch]]. |
Sherawat finished shooting for a Hollywood film named ''[[Hisss]]'' starring [[Irrfan Khan]] and directed by [[Jennifer Lynch]]. [[Hisss]] is a result of an independent co-production between the [[USA]] and [[India]] <ref> [http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123388073419754829.html A Passage to Hollywood] </ref>. Endeavour Independent has bought the distribution rights of Hisss <ref> [http://www.screendaily.com/festivals/cannes/cannes-film-market/endeavor-takes-revenge-tale-hisss/5001226.article Endeavour picks up Hisss] </ref>. Mallika promoted the film with live snakes at Cannes Film Festival 2010 <ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/gallery/2010/may/17/cannes-film-festival-2010?picture=362737245 Mallika promotes Hisss at Cannes]</ref>. Sherawat also finished shooting for another Hollywood film ''Love, Barack'' directed by William Dear <ref>[ http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61M14920100223 Actor falls for true-life political romance]</ref>. Mallika plays Aretha Gupta, a devoted local Obama volunteer coordinator. It is a romantic comedy set during [[Barack Obama]]'s campaign for the US Presidency. First look of ''Love, Barack'' was unveiled by Mallika at Cannes 2010 <ref> [http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2010/05/19/6260/index.html Mallika unveils Love Barack Poster at Cannes] </ref>. |
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Mallika won the 2008 Renaissance Artist Award at the 16th Annual Diversity Awards held in California <ref>[ http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3735777.cms |
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Mallika gets a US award]</ref>. On 14 August 2009, Sherawat received a career recognition [[Honorary_citizenship#Honorary_citizenship|Honorary Citizenship]] of Los Angeles for her career achievements and charitable efforts<ref>[http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/aug/19/mallika-makes-hollywood-history.htm Mallika Sherawat makes Hollywood history!]</ref>. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Revision as of 23:01, 14 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 onscreen attitude,[1] Sherawat frequently featured in the media as a sex symbol[2]. She is one of the stars trying to crossover from Bollywood to Hollywood [3] [4].
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.[5] "Sherawat" is her mother's maiden name. She is from a Jat family.[6] She has stated that she uses her mother's maiden name because of all the support her mother has provided for her.[7] She went to school at Delhi Public School, Mathura Road.[citation needed] She has obtained a degree in philosophy from Miranda House, Delhi University.[8]
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.[9]
Since then, Sherawat has been known for expressing her opinions in public, as well for the reaction to some of her statements.[10]
Her performance in the 2006 film Pyaar Ke Side Effects co-starring Rahul Bose won her praise from around the industry,[11] and the film also did moderately well at the box office.[12]
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.[13]
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.[14] 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. Hisss is a result of an independent co-production between the USA and India [15]. Endeavour Independent has bought the distribution rights of Hisss [16]. Mallika promoted the film with live snakes at Cannes Film Festival 2010 [17]. Sherawat also finished shooting for another Hollywood film Love, Barack directed by William Dear [18]. Mallika plays Aretha Gupta, a devoted local Obama volunteer coordinator. It is a romantic comedy set during Barack Obama's campaign for the US Presidency. First look of Love, Barack was unveiled by Mallika at Cannes 2010 [19].
Mallika won the 2008 Renaissance Artist Award at the 16th Annual Diversity Awards held in California [20]. On 14 August 2009, Sherawat received a career recognition Honorary Citizenship of Los Angeles for her career achievements and charitable efforts[21].
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
- ^ A Passage to Hollywood
- ^ From Bollywood to Hollywood
- ^ 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.
- ^ A Passage to Hollywood
- ^ Endeavour picks up Hisss
- ^ Mallika promotes Hisss at Cannes
- ^ [ http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61M14920100223 Actor falls for true-life political romance]
- ^ Mallika unveils Love Barack Poster at Cannes
- ^ [ http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3735777.cms Mallika gets a US award]
- ^ Mallika Sherawat makes Hollywood history!