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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Before coming into films, Mallika acted in |
Before coming into films, Mallika acted in some commercials with [[Amitabh Bachchan]] for BPL and [[Sharukh Khan]] for Santro <ref> [http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/mar/29mallika.htm Commercials with Amitabh and Sharukh] </ref>. She also acted in a music video ''Lak Tunoo'', by [[Surjit Bindrakhia]]{{Citation needed|date=July 2010}}. She debuted in films with a small role in Jeena Sirf Merre Liye where she was credited as Reema Lamba. <ref>[http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=13493270 First film]</ref>. She attracted notice with her appearance in the 2003 film ''[[Khwahish]]''. In 2004, she starred in ''[[Murder (film)|Murder]]'', a film inspired by Hollywood's ''[[Unfaithful (film)|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.<ref>[http://indiafm.com/features/2004/12/28/480/index.html IndiaFm.com - The Best of 2004 indiafm.com] Murder — one of the biggest hits</ref> |
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Since then, Sherawat has been known for expressing her opinions in public, as well for the reaction to some of her statements.<ref name=controversial>Kulkarni, Ronjita. [http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2004/jul/13sld1.htm Hot and Controversial]. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 18 November 2007</ref> |
Since then, Sherawat has been known for expressing her opinions in public, as well for the reaction to some of her statements.<ref name=controversial>Kulkarni, Ronjita. [http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2004/jul/13sld1.htm Hot and Controversial]. Rediff.com. Retrieved on 18 November 2007</ref> |
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In 2005, Sherawat acted in ''[[The Myth (film)|The Myth]]'' co-starring with [[Jackie Chan]]. Mallika played the role of an Indian princess who falls in love and is rescued by Jackie. ''[[The Myth (film)|The Myth]]'' is Mallika's first International film. Her appearance at the [[Cannes Film Festival]] <ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-interviews/Mallika-dazzles-at-Cannes-Film-Festival/articleshow/1113872.cms Mallika dazzles at Cannes Film Festival]</ref> to promote ''[[The Myth (film)|The Myth]]'' grabbed lot of attention with Time Magazine's [[Richard Corliss]] calling her "the next big thing"<ref>[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1064414-2,00.html Like Only Cannes Can]</ref>. |
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Her performance in the 2006 film ''[[Pyaar Ke Side Effects]]'' co-starring [[Rahul Bose]] won her praise from around the industry,<ref>[http://www.indiafm.com/movies/review/12744/index.html Mallika Praised for PKSE]</ref> and the film also did moderately well at the box office.<ref>[http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2006.htm Pyaar Ke Side Effects does well]</ref> |
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Her performance in the 2006 film ''[[Pyaar Ke Side Effects]]'' co-starring [[Rahul Bose]] won her praise from around the industry,<ref>[http://www.indiafm.com/movies/review/12744/index.html Mallika Praised for PKSE]</ref> and the film also did moderately well at the box office.<ref>[http://www.boxofficeindia.com/2006.htm Pyaar Ke Side Effects does well]</ref> |
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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 (film)|Welcome]]'' which also did well at the box office receiving blockbuster status.<ref>[http://www.boxofficeindia.com BoxOfficeIndia.com - The Premium Boxoffice Portal<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. She also played a guest role in ''[[Dasavathaaram]]''. |
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Her 2008 releases were ''Ugly aur Pagli'' and ''Mann Gaye Mughal e Azam''. Both films were not successful at the box office. |
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In 2006, Sherawat acted in ''[[The Myth (film)|The Myth]]'' co-starring with [[Jackie Chan]] and also made an appearance at the [[Cannes Film Festival]] to promote the film. |
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==Hollywood== |
==Hollywood== |
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Revision as of 12:27, 18 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 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
Before coming into films, Mallika acted in some commercials with Amitabh Bachchan for BPL and Sharukh Khan for Santro [9]. She also acted in a music video Lak Tunoo, by Surjit Bindrakhia[citation needed]. She debuted in films with a small role in Jeena Sirf Merre Liye where she was credited as Reema Lamba. [10]. 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.[11]
Since then, Sherawat has been known for expressing her opinions in public, as well for the reaction to some of her statements.[12]
In 2005, Sherawat acted in The Myth co-starring with Jackie Chan. Mallika played the role of an Indian princess who falls in love and is rescued by Jackie. The Myth is Mallika's first International film. Her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival [13] to promote The Myth grabbed lot of attention with Time Magazine's Richard Corliss calling her "the next big thing"[14].
Her performance in the 2006 film Pyaar Ke Side Effects co-starring Rahul Bose won her praise from around the industry,[15] and the film also did moderately well at the box office.[16]
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.[17]. She also played a guest role in Dasavathaaram.
Her 2008 releases were Ugly aur Pagli and Mann Gaye Mughal e Azam. Both films were not successful at the box office.
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 [18]. Endeavour Independent has bought the distribution rights of Hisss [19]. Mallika promoted the film with live snakes at Cannes Film Festival 2010 [20]. Sherawat also finished shooting for another Hollywood film Love, Barack directed by William Dear [21]. 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 [22].
Mallika won the 2008 Renaissance Artist Award at the 16th Annual Diversity Awards held in California [23]. On 14 August 2009, Sherawat received a career recognition Honorary Citizenship of Los Angeles for her career achievements and charitable efforts[24].
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
- ^ Commercials with Amitabh and Sharukh
- ^ First film
- ^ 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 dazzles at Cannes Film Festival
- ^ Like Only Cannes Can
- ^ Mallika Praised for PKSE
- ^ Pyaar Ke Side Effects does well
- ^ BoxOfficeIndia.com - The Premium Boxoffice Portal
- ^ A Passage to Hollywood
- ^ Endeavour picks up Hisss
- ^ Mallika promotes Hisss at Cannes
- ^ 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!