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'''Amrita Rao''' ({{IPA-hns|əmriːt̪a ːraːʋ|pron}}; born 17 June 1981),<ref name=birth>{{cite news|title=Amrita Rao- Biography|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-amrita-rao-spends-a-quiet-birthday-1104423|accessdate=29 July 2014|work=''[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]]''|agency=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]|publisher=Deepak Rathi|date=19 June 2007}}</ref> also known by the [[Mononymous person|mononym]] '''Amrita''', is an [[India|Indian]] film actress and model. She has appeared in [[Hindi language|Hindi]] films of [[Bollywood]] as well as a few films in [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. After graduating with a degree in [[Psychology]], from the [[University of Mumbai]], Amrita made her screen debut in ''[[Ab Ke Baras]]'' (2002), but she rose to prominence as the lead actress in ''[[Ishq Vishk]]'' (2003) and nominated, [[Filmfare Best Female Debut Award]] for her role. One of her most critically acclaimed roles was in [[Blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]] romance ''[[Vivah]]'' (2006), for which she won ''[[Dadasaheb Phalke Award]]''.
'''Amrita Rao''' ({{IPA-hns|əmriːt̪a ːraːʋ|pron}}; born 17 June 1981),<ref name=birth>{{cite news|title=Amrita Rao- Biography|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-amrita-rao-spends-a-quiet-birthday-1104423|accessdate=29 July 2014|work=''[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]]''|agency=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]|publisher=Deepak Rathi|date=19 June 2007}}</ref> also known by the [[Mononymous person|mononym]] '''Amrita''', is an [[India|Indian]] film actress and model. She has appeared in [[Hindi language|Hindi]] films of [[Bollywood]] as well as a few films in [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. After graduating with a degree in [[Psychology]] from the [[University of Mumbai]], Amrita made her screen debut in ''[[Ab Ke Baras]]'' (2002). She rose to prominence as the lead actress in ''[[Ishq Vishk]]'' (2003) and was nominated for the [[Filmfare Best Female Debut Award]] for her role. One of her most critically acclaimed roles was in the [[Blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]] romance ''[[Vivah]]'' (2006), for which she won ''[[Dadasaheb Phalke Award]]''.


Roles in ''[[Welcome to Sajjanpur]]'' (2008) and ''[[Main Hoon Na]]'' (2004) earned Amrita a [[Stardust Best Actress Award]] and [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award]] nomination. Her subsequent films included ''[[Masti: Sanam Teri Kasam|Masti]]'' (2004), ''[[Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!]]'', (2005) ''[[Jolly LLB]]'' (2013), ''[[Singh Sahab the Great]]'' (2013) and ''[[Satyagraha – Democracy Under Fire|Satyagraha]]'' (2013). Amrita gave special appearance in films like ''[[Heyy Babyy]]'' (2007), ''[[Shaurya]]'' (2008), ''[[Life Partner]]'' (2009) and ''[[Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai]]'' (2010). She has been cited as the Bollywood's quintessential "Girl next door", by various media outlets, a title for which she has received substantial publicity.<ref name=girl>{{cite news|title=I don't intend to change the 'girl-next-door' image: Amrita Rao|url=http://post.jagran.com/I-dont-intend-to-change-the-girlnextdoor-image-Amrita-Rao-1374476343|accessdate=3 August 2014|work=''[[Dainik Jagran]]''|agency=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]|date=22 Jul 2013}}</ref> Amrita is the youngest and the only Bollywood actress of her generation to receive the Prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Amrita has been named one of [[Times Of India]]'s "50 Most Desirable Women of 2011."<ref name=desirable>{{cite news|title=Times 50 Most Desirable Women of 2011 : The Winners|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Times-50-Most-Desirable-Women-of-2011-The-Winners/articleshow/11753716.cms|accessdate=1 August 2014|work=''[[Times of India]]''|agency=Times Group|date=Feb 4, 2012}}</ref>
Roles in ''[[Welcome to Sajjanpur]]'' (2008) and ''[[Main Hoon Na]]'' (2004) earned Amrita a [[Stardust Best Actress Award]] and [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award]] nomination. Her subsequent films included ''[[Masti: Sanam Teri Kasam|Masti]]'' (2004), ''[[Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!]]'', (2005) ''[[Jolly LLB]]'' (2013), ''[[Singh Sahab the Great]]'' (2013) and ''[[Satyagraha – Democracy Under Fire|Satyagraha]]'' (2013). Amrita made special appearances in films like ''[[Heyy Babyy]]'' (2007), ''[[Shaurya]]'' (2008), ''[[Life Partner]]'' (2009) and ''[[Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai]]'' (2010). She has been cited as Bollywood's quintessential "girl next door," by various media outlets, a title for which she has received substantial publicity.<ref name=girl>{{cite news|title=I don't intend to change the 'girl-next-door' image: Amrita Rao|url=http://post.jagran.com/I-dont-intend-to-change-the-girlnextdoor-image-Amrita-Rao-1374476343|accessdate=3 August 2014|work=''[[Dainik Jagran]]''|agency=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]|date=22 Jul 2013}}</ref> Amrita is the youngest and only Bollywood actress of her generation to receive the Prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Amrita has been named one of [[Times Of India]]'s "50 Most Desirable Women of 2011."<ref name=desirable>{{cite news|title=Times 50 Most Desirable Women of 2011 : The Winners|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Times-50-Most-Desirable-Women-of-2011-The-Winners/articleshow/11753716.cms|accessdate=1 August 2014|work=''[[Times of India]]''|agency=Times Group|date=Feb 4, 2012}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Amrita was born in Mumbai. Her father, Deepak Rao owns an advertising agency.<ref name=early/> Amrita's ancestors were Saraswat Brahmin (a [[Konkani]] family originally from [[Karnataka]]).<ref name=early>{{cite web|title=Amrita Rao biography|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/amrita-rao/biography.html|website=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/|publisher=''One India Entertainment''|accessdate=2 August 2014}}</ref> She has a younger sister [[Preetika Rao]], model and a [[Cinema of South India|Southern film actress]]. Amrita was raised in Mumbai and did her schooling from [[Canossa Convent High School|Canossa Convent Girls School]]. She graduated from [[Sophia College, Mumbai|Sophia College]] to pursue Psychology degree.<ref name="Saran2014">{{cite book|author=Renu Saran|title=Encyclopedia of Bollywood–Film Actresses|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=0A3qAgAAQBAJ&pg=PT12|date=25 February 2014|publisher=Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd|isbn=978-93-5083-691-0|page=12}}</ref> Amrita described her family as being a "very conservative family – a traditional, Hindu, Indian family" and herself as very liberal.<ref name="Wilkins2012">{{cite book|author=Sandra Wilkins|title=The Celebrity 411: Spotlight on Amrita Rao, Including Her Personal Life, Famous Blockbusters Such as Mein Hoon Na, Vivah, Heyy Babyy, Her|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=KK6kuAAACAAJ|date=February 2012|publisher=Webster's Digital Services|isbn=978-1-276-23340-8}}</ref> Her mother tongue was [[Konkani language|Konkani]]. Apart from Konkani she is also well versed in [[Marathi language|Marathi]], English and Hindi.<ref name=early/>
Amrita was born in Mumbai. Her father, Deepak Rao owns an advertising agency.<ref name=early/> Amrita's ancestors were Saraswat Brahmin (a [[Konkani]] family originally from [[Karnataka]]).<ref name=early>{{cite web|title=Amrita Rao biography|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/amrita-rao/biography.html|website=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/|publisher=''One India Entertainment''|accessdate=2 August 2014}}</ref> Her younger sister is [[Preetika Rao]], a model and a [[Cinema of South India|Southern film actress]]. Amrita was raised in Mumbai and attended school at [[Canossa Convent High School|Canossa Convent Girls School]]. She graduated from [[Sophia College, Mumbai|Sophia College]] with a psychology degree.<ref name="Saran2014">{{cite book|author=Renu Saran|title=Encyclopedia of Bollywood–Film Actresses|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=0A3qAgAAQBAJ&pg=PT12|date=25 February 2014|publisher=Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd|isbn=978-93-5083-691-0|page=12}}</ref> Amrita described her family as being a "very conservative family – a traditional, Hindu, Indian family" and herself as very liberal.<ref name="Wilkins2012">{{cite book|author=Sandra Wilkins|title=The Celebrity 411: Spotlight on Amrita Rao, Including Her Personal Life, Famous Blockbusters Such as Mein Hoon Na, Vivah, Heyy Babyy, Her|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=KK6kuAAACAAJ|date=February 2012|publisher=Webster's Digital Services|isbn=978-1-276-23340-8}}</ref> Her mother tongue was [[Konkani language|Konkani]]. Apart from Konkani she is also well versed in [[Marathi language|Marathi]], English and Hindi.<ref name=early/>


==Career==
==Career==
===2002-2006: Early career===
===2002-2006: Early career===
Before starting her career as an actor, Rao worked in several music videos and commercials including the [[Coca-Cola]] commercial with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]].<ref name=ads>{{cite web|title=Amrita Rao's Coke Ad with Vijay|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBZu8P3yWHk|website=http://www.youtube.com/|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> Her first public appearance came at the age of seventeen, in 2002, when she was featured in the music video for [[Alisha Chinoy]]'s ''Woh Pyar Mera''.<ref name="Debut song">{{cite web|title=Amrita Rao's Debut Hit|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGteXsoXE_I|website=https://www.youtube.com|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> In 2002, Rao played her first leading role as Anjali Thapar, an Indian girl, born & brought up in London in Raj Kanwar's moderately successful fantasy thriller ''[[Ab Ke Baras]]''.<ref name=Debut>{{cite web|title=Ab Ke Baras- review, responses|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/54463|website=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> Appearing opposite [[Arya Babbar]], the film was average received by audiences. Rao's performance was consider as a decent debut.<ref name=Performance>{{cite web|title=Movie review- Ab Ke Baras|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/may/10ab.htm|website=http://www.rediff.com/|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> Film critic Planet Bollywood wrote, "Amrita Rao comes out the real winner, with her dancing skills, innocent looks and decent acting skills."<ref name=performance>{{cite web|title=Ab Ke Baras- Movie review (Planet Bollywood )|url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=032706121658|website=http://www.planetbollywood.com/|publisher=''Planet Bollywood''|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref>
Before starting her career as an actor, Rao worked in several music videos and commercials including a [[Coca-Cola]] commercial with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]].<ref name=ads>{{cite web|title=Amrita Rao's Coke Ad with Vijay|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBZu8P3yWHk|website=http://www.youtube.com/|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> Her first public appearance came at the age of seventeen, in 2002, when she was featured in the music video for [[Alisha Chinoy]]'s ''Woh Pyar Mera''.<ref name="Debut song">{{cite web|title=Amrita Rao's Debut Hit|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGteXsoXE_I|website=https://www.youtube.com|publisher=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> In 2002, Rao played her first leading role as Anjali Thapar, an Indian girl born and brought up in London, in Raj Kanwar's moderately successful fantasy thriller ''[[Ab Ke Baras]]''.<ref name=Debut>{{cite web|title=Ab Ke Baras- review, responses|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/54463|website=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> Appearing opposite [[Arya Babbar]], the film was averagely received by audiences. Rao's performance was consider to be a decent debut.<ref name=Performance>{{cite web|title=Movie review- Ab Ke Baras|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/may/10ab.htm|website=http://www.rediff.com/|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> Film critic Planet Bollywood wrote, "Amrita Rao comes out the real winner, with her dancing skills, innocent looks and decent acting skills."<ref name=performance>{{cite web|title=Ab Ke Baras- Movie review (Planet Bollywood )|url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=032706121658|website=http://www.planetbollywood.com/|publisher=''Planet Bollywood''|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref>


[[File:Amrita Rao Archana Kochar.jpg|thumb|200px|left|alt=refer caption|Amrita walking the ramp for Archana Kochar at [[Lakme Fashion Week]] 2012.]]
[[File:Amrita Rao Archana Kochar.jpg|thumb|200px|left|alt=refer caption|Amrita walking the ramp for Archana Kochar at [[Lakme Fashion Week]] 2012.]]


In May 2003, Rao starred with [[Shahid Kapoor]] in [[coming-of-age]] [[romance film]] ''[[Ishq Vishk]]'', in an innocent college girl role as Payal Mehra. The film tells the story of two people, who are friends since childhood, but it takes them a bit longer to return their feelings. The film was received favorably by most critics and became one of the highest grossing films of the year, as well as Rao's biggest commercial success. Rao's portrayal earned her several awards, including [[Filmfare Best Female Debut Award]] and [[IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female|IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year]].<ref name=iifa2004>{{cite web|title=IIFA Through the Years : Singapore|url=http://iifa.com/iifa-years/iifa-years-2004/|publisher=[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]|accessdate=6 August 2014}}</ref> Critic [[Taran Adarsh]] from [[IndiaFM]] wrote, "Amrita Rao is a revelation. If she was quite okay in her first film, she is incredible in her second film. Here's an actress to watch. Her emotional sequences are so powerful that they are bound to melt even the stone-hearted."<ref name="Rao performance">{{cite web|title=Ishq Vishk- Movie review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/201860|website=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' noted, "The leads are surprisingly assured. But the real find is Amrita Rao. She is quietly attractive, and most important, she really shines in the calm before the storm."<ref name=Match>{{cite web|title=Amrita Rao in Ishq Vishk|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/film-review-ishq-vishk-starring-shahid-kapur-amrita-rao-shenaz-treasurywalla/1/206353.html|website=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/|publisher=''[[India Today]]''|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> In 2004, Rao starred in Indra Kumar adult comedy ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]'', opposite Vivek Oberoi. Amongst the low number of Bollywood adult comedy movies at the time of its release, film received positive response from critics, and also become financial successful at the box office.<ref name=masti>{{cite web|title=Masti (2004) - Full Cast & Crew|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/masti#.U-Co4fmuknY|website=www.boxofficeindia.com|publisher=Box Office India|accessdate=5 August 2014}}</ref> Her performance as Anchal, who is obsessively possessive about her husband have been positive.<ref name=Pretties>{{cite web|title=Amrita Rao is the Prettiest Woman Alive|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/apr/09masti.htm|website=http://www.rediff.com/|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref>
In May 2003, Rao starred with [[Shahid Kapoor]] in the [[coming-of-age]] [[romance film]] ''[[Ishq Vishk]]'', in an innocent college girl role as Payal Mehra. The film tells the story of two people who are friends since childhood, but only gradually discover their feelings for each other. The film was received favorably by most critics and became one of the highest grossing films of the year, as well as Rao's biggest commercial success. Rao's portrayal earned her several awards, including [[Filmfare Best Female Debut Award]] and [[IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female|IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year]].<ref name=iifa2004>{{cite web|title=IIFA Through the Years : Singapore|url=http://iifa.com/iifa-years/iifa-years-2004/|publisher=[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]|accessdate=6 August 2014}}</ref> Critic [[Taran Adarsh]] from [[IndiaFM]] wrote, "Amrita Rao is a revelation. If she was quite okay in her first film, she is incredible in her second film. Here's an actress to watch. Her emotional sequences are so powerful that they are bound to melt even the stone-hearted."<ref name="Rao performance">{{cite web|title=Ishq Vishk- Movie review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/201860|website=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' noted, "The leads are surprisingly assured. But the real find is Amrita Rao. She is quietly attractive, and most important, she really shines in the calm before the storm."<ref name=Match>{{cite web|title=Amrita Rao in Ishq Vishk|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/film-review-ishq-vishk-starring-shahid-kapur-amrita-rao-shenaz-treasurywalla/1/206353.html|website=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/|publisher=''[[India Today]]''|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> In 2004, Rao starred in Indra Kumar adult comedy ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]'', opposite Vivek Oberoi. Amongst the low number of Bollywood adult comedy movies at the time of its release, the film received positive response from critics, and also become a financial successful at the box office.<ref name=masti>{{cite web|title=Masti (2004) - Full Cast & Crew|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/masti#.U-Co4fmuknY|website=www.boxofficeindia.com|publisher=Box Office India|accessdate=5 August 2014}}</ref> Her performance as Anchal, who is obsessively possessive about her husband, has been received positively.<ref name=Pretties>{{cite web|title=Amrita Rao is the Prettiest Woman Alive|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/apr/09masti.htm|website=http://www.rediff.com/|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref>


Rao next had a supporting role in the [[Farah Khan]] action comedy and the first film of Shah Rukh Khan's production company [[Red Chillies Entertainment]] ''[[Main Hoon Na]]'', where she co-starred alongside [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Sunil Shetty]], [[Sushmita Sen]] and [[Zayed Khan]]. In contrast, her role as [[Indian army|army]] officer's daughter Sanjana (Sanju) Bakshi, earned Rao [[ Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award|Best Supporting Actress]] nomination. Meanwhile her second [[Filmfare Awards|filmfare]] nomination. Rao had a minor role in [[Milan Luthria]]'s [[Deewaar (2004 film)|Deewar]], a film about 50 Indian soldiers captured by Pakistani soldiers in 1971 during the war between India and Pakistan. Amrita played the small role of Radhika, Gaurang Kaul's love interest. Film received poor response from both audiences and critics, and declared flop.
Rao next had a supporting role in the [[Farah Khan]] action comedy, and the first film of Shah Rukh Khan's production company [[Red Chillies Entertainment]], ''[[Main Hoon Na]]'', where she co-starred alongside [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Sunil Shetty]], [[Sushmita Sen]] and [[Zayed Khan]]. Her role as the [[Indian army|army]] officer's daughter Sanjana (Sanju) Bakshi, earned Rao a [[ Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award|Best Supporting Actress]], her second F[[Filmfare Awards|ilmfare]] nomination. Rao had a minor role in [[Milan Luthria]]'s [[Deewaar (2004 film)|Deewar]], a film about 50 Indian soldiers captured by Pakistani soldiers in 1971, during the war between India and Pakistan. Amrita played the small role of Radhika, Gaurang Kaul's love interest. The film was received poorly by both audiences and critics, and was declared a flop.


Rao co-starred alongside Shahid Kapoor and [[Sanjay Dutt]] in the 2005 drama ''[[Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!]]'', which tells the story of a man and The Hindu God of Death, [[Yama (Hinduism)|Yamraj]]. Critical response towards the the film was negative and Rao garnered acclaim for her performance of a school teacher. ''Glamsham'' believed that, the only thing that made the film watchable was the acting of Amrita Rao.<ref name=acting>{{cite web|title=Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi failed to impress|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/reviews/vlhta.asp|publisher=Glamsham|accessdate=5 August 2014}}</ref> That same year, Rao took on the lead role in the [[John Matthew Matthan]] drama ''[[Shikhar (film)|Shikhar]]'', a film about, how some businessmen can cross any line of greed to get what they desires, and go to any length. She portrayed Madhvi, Jai's love interest. The film was very well received by critics and does an average business on box office. She then appeared in the 2006 low-budget comedy ''[[Pyare Mohan]]'' opposite [[Vivek Oberoi]]. Film which is inspired from the [[Hollywood]] movie [[See No Evil, Hear No Evil]]. The movie was not well received by critics; [[Rajeev Masand]] wrote, "Amrita hit career lows, producing the low-fashion chemistry."<ref name="negative role">{{cite news|title=Pyare Mohan: Masand's verdict|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/pyare-mohan-masands-verdict/8572-8.html|accessdate=31 July 2014|work=''[[CNN-IBN]]''|agency=[[CNN]]|publisher=[[TV18 ]]|date=Apr 29, 2010}}</ref>
Rao co-starred alongside Shahid Kapoor and [[Sanjay Dutt]] in the 2005 drama ''[[Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!]]'', which tells the story of a man and The Hindu God of Death, [[Yama (Hinduism)|Yamraj]]. Critical response towards the the film was negative, although Rao garnered acclaim for her performance of a school teacher. ''Glamsham'' believed that the only thing that made the film watchable was the acting of Amrita Rao.<ref name=acting>{{cite web|title=Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi failed to impress|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/reviews/vlhta.asp|publisher=Glamsham|accessdate=5 August 2014}}</ref> That same year, Rao took on the lead role in the [[John Matthew Matthan]] drama ''[[Shikhar (film)|Shikhar]]'', a film about how some businessmen can cross any line and go to any length to get what they desire. She portrayed Madhvi, Jai's love interest. The film was very well received by critics and did average at the box office. She then appeared in the 2006 low-budget comedy ''[[Pyare Mohan]]'' opposite [[Vivek Oberoi]]. The film was inspired by the [[Hollywood]] movie [[See No Evil, Hear No Evil]]. The movie was not well received by critics; [[Rajeev Masand]] wrote, "Amrita hit career lows, producing the low-fashion chemistry."<ref name="negative role">{{cite news|title=Pyare Mohan: Masand's verdict|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/pyare-mohan-masands-verdict/8572-8.html|accessdate=31 July 2014|work=''[[CNN-IBN]]''|agency=[[CNN]]|publisher=[[TV18 ]]|date=Apr 29, 2010}}</ref>


Although highly regarded for her acting abilities, Rao's films to date had often not appealed to a wide audience, but [[Sooraj R. Barjatya]]'s romantic drama ''[[Vivah]]'' (2006) made her a national star, a film depicting the journey of two individuals from engagement to marriage. Co-starring alongside Shahid Kapoor, Rao portrayed as Poonam, a traditionally brought-up young woman. The film was given mixed reviews by most critics and became one of the highest grossing films of the year, as well as Rao's biggest commercial success to date. The film went on to gross a respectable {{INRConvert|539.0|m}} worldwide. Taran Adarsh wrote, "Amrita Rao gets a new lease of life with Vivah. She looks the character and is splendid all through."<ref name=Vivah>{{cite web|title=Vivah review- Bollywood Hungama|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/508666|website=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=31 July 2014}}</ref> At the 13th [[Screen Awards|Star Screen Award]], Rao received [[Screen Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] nomination.<ref name=asian>{{cite web|title=13th Annual Star Screen Awards Nominations|url=http://www.asianoutlook.com/aoforum/showthread.php?t=6886|publisher=''Asian Outlook''|accessdate=5 August 2014}}</ref>
Although highly regarded for her acting abilities, Rao's films to date had often not appealed to a wide audience, but [[Sooraj R. Barjatya]]'s romantic drama ''[[Vivah]]'' (2006) made her a national star. The film depicted the journey of two individuals from engagement to marriage. Co-starring alongside Shahid Kapoor, Rao portrayed Poonam, a traditionally brought up young woman. The film was given mixed reviews by most critics but became one of the highest grossing films of the year, as well as Rao's biggest commercial success to date. The film went on to gross a respectable {{INRConvert|539.0|m}} worldwide. Taran Adarsh wrote, "Amrita Rao gets a new lease of life with Vivah. She looks the character and is splendid all through."<ref name=Vivah>{{cite web|title=Vivah review- Bollywood Hungama|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/508666|website=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=31 July 2014}}</ref> At the 13th [[Screen Awards|Star Screen Award]], Rao received [[Screen Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] nomination.<ref name=asian>{{cite web|title=13th Annual Star Screen Awards Nominations|url=http://www.asianoutlook.com/aoforum/showthread.php?t=6886|publisher=''Asian Outlook''|accessdate=5 August 2014}}</ref>


===2007-2011===
===2007-2011===

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Amrita Rao
Amrita Rao in 2008.
Born
Amrita Deepak Rao

(1981-06-17) 17 June 1981 (age 43)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2002–present
RelativesPreetika Rao (Sister)

Amrita Rao (pronounced [əmriːt̪a ːraːʋ]; born 17 June 1981),[1] also known by the mononym Amrita, is an Indian film actress and model. She has appeared in Hindi films of Bollywood as well as a few films in Telugu. After graduating with a degree in Psychology from the University of Mumbai, Amrita made her screen debut in Ab Ke Baras (2002). She rose to prominence as the lead actress in Ishq Vishk (2003) and was nominated for the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award for her role. One of her most critically acclaimed roles was in the blockbuster romance Vivah (2006), for which she won Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Roles in Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008) and Main Hoon Na (2004) earned Amrita a Stardust Best Actress Award and Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award nomination. Her subsequent films included Masti (2004), Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!, (2005) Jolly LLB (2013), Singh Sahab the Great (2013) and Satyagraha (2013). Amrita made special appearances in films like Heyy Babyy (2007), Shaurya (2008), Life Partner (2009) and Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (2010). She has been cited as Bollywood's quintessential "girl next door," by various media outlets, a title for which she has received substantial publicity.[2] Amrita is the youngest and only Bollywood actress of her generation to receive the Prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Amrita has been named one of Times Of India's "50 Most Desirable Women of 2011."[3]

Early life

Amrita was born in Mumbai. Her father, Deepak Rao owns an advertising agency.[4] Amrita's ancestors were Saraswat Brahmin (a Konkani family originally from Karnataka).[4] Her younger sister is Preetika Rao, a model and a Southern film actress. Amrita was raised in Mumbai and attended school at Canossa Convent Girls School. She graduated from Sophia College with a psychology degree.[5] Amrita described her family as being a "very conservative family – a traditional, Hindu, Indian family" and herself as very liberal.[6] Her mother tongue was Konkani. Apart from Konkani she is also well versed in Marathi, English and Hindi.[4]

Career

2002-2006: Early career

Before starting her career as an actor, Rao worked in several music videos and commercials including a Coca-Cola commercial with Vijay.[7] Her first public appearance came at the age of seventeen, in 2002, when she was featured in the music video for Alisha Chinoy's Woh Pyar Mera.[8] In 2002, Rao played her first leading role as Anjali Thapar, an Indian girl born and brought up in London, in Raj Kanwar's moderately successful fantasy thriller Ab Ke Baras.[9] Appearing opposite Arya Babbar, the film was averagely received by audiences. Rao's performance was consider to be a decent debut.[10] Film critic Planet Bollywood wrote, "Amrita Rao comes out the real winner, with her dancing skills, innocent looks and decent acting skills."[11]

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Amrita walking the ramp for Archana Kochar at Lakme Fashion Week 2012.

In May 2003, Rao starred with Shahid Kapoor in the coming-of-age romance film Ishq Vishk, in an innocent college girl role as Payal Mehra. The film tells the story of two people who are friends since childhood, but only gradually discover their feelings for each other. The film was received favorably by most critics and became one of the highest grossing films of the year, as well as Rao's biggest commercial success. Rao's portrayal earned her several awards, including Filmfare Best Female Debut Award and IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year.[12] Critic Taran Adarsh from IndiaFM wrote, "Amrita Rao is a revelation. If she was quite okay in her first film, she is incredible in her second film. Here's an actress to watch. Her emotional sequences are so powerful that they are bound to melt even the stone-hearted."[13] India Today noted, "The leads are surprisingly assured. But the real find is Amrita Rao. She is quietly attractive, and most important, she really shines in the calm before the storm."[14] In 2004, Rao starred in Indra Kumar adult comedy Masti, opposite Vivek Oberoi. Amongst the low number of Bollywood adult comedy movies at the time of its release, the film received positive response from critics, and also become a financial successful at the box office.[15] Her performance as Anchal, who is obsessively possessive about her husband, has been received positively.[16]

Rao next had a supporting role in the Farah Khan action comedy, and the first film of Shah Rukh Khan's production company Red Chillies Entertainment, Main Hoon Na, where she co-starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Sunil Shetty, Sushmita Sen and Zayed Khan. Her role as the army officer's daughter Sanjana (Sanju) Bakshi, earned Rao a Best Supporting Actress, her second Filmfare nomination. Rao had a minor role in Milan Luthria's Deewar, a film about 50 Indian soldiers captured by Pakistani soldiers in 1971, during the war between India and Pakistan. Amrita played the small role of Radhika, Gaurang Kaul's love interest. The film was received poorly by both audiences and critics, and was declared a flop.

Rao co-starred alongside Shahid Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt in the 2005 drama Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!, which tells the story of a man and The Hindu God of Death, Yamraj. Critical response towards the the film was negative, although Rao garnered acclaim for her performance of a school teacher. Glamsham believed that the only thing that made the film watchable was the acting of Amrita Rao.[17] That same year, Rao took on the lead role in the John Matthew Matthan drama Shikhar, a film about how some businessmen can cross any line and go to any length to get what they desire. She portrayed Madhvi, Jai's love interest. The film was very well received by critics and did average at the box office. She then appeared in the 2006 low-budget comedy Pyare Mohan opposite Vivek Oberoi. The film was inspired by the Hollywood movie See No Evil, Hear No Evil. The movie was not well received by critics; Rajeev Masand wrote, "Amrita hit career lows, producing the low-fashion chemistry."[18]

Although highly regarded for her acting abilities, Rao's films to date had often not appealed to a wide audience, but Sooraj R. Barjatya's romantic drama Vivah (2006) made her a national star. The film depicted the journey of two individuals from engagement to marriage. Co-starring alongside Shahid Kapoor, Rao portrayed Poonam, a traditionally brought up young woman. The film was given mixed reviews by most critics but became one of the highest grossing films of the year, as well as Rao's biggest commercial success to date. The film went on to gross a respectable ₹539.0 million (US$6.5 million) worldwide. Taran Adarsh wrote, "Amrita Rao gets a new lease of life with Vivah. She looks the character and is splendid all through."[19] At the 13th Star Screen Award, Rao received Best Actress nomination.[20]

2007-2011

Rao was cast alongside Mahesh Babu in the 2007 Telugu action film Athidhi. The film was directed and co-written by Surender Reddy. She played the girlfriend of Mahesh's character. Athidhi achieved success at the box office, grossing over ₹35 crore (US$4.2 million) in 4 weeks, despite being having had a limited theatrical release. She received mostly positive reviews with critics praising the chemistry between Rao and Mahesh Babu. Rediff noted, "Amrita Rao, who makes her debut in Telugu films, makes a mark."[21] Other critics, such as Sify wrote that, " Amrita Rao is not only beautiful but also glamorous. She has proved that she could be yet another native girl for Tollywood. She emoted well with convincing histrionics fit for Telugu screen."[22]

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Rao with Indian boxer Vijender Singh in 2009.

In 2008, she appeared in the drama film My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves opposite newcomer Nikhil Dwivedi, in which she played Riya, an orphan who lives a middle-class lifestyle in Mumbai and works as an assistant director for a movie producer. The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office.[23] Amrita's performance was praised by some critics; OneIndia Entertainment noted, "Amrita Rao looks gorgeous, but her role isn't substantial enough."[24] She took a small role of the Nirja Rathore in Shaurya in 2008, a film which revolves around the court-martial of a Muslim officer, in the Indian army, for shooting his commanding officer and is set against the backdrop of the Kashmir Conflict in Northern India. Mainly inspired from Hollywood movie A Few Good Men, Shaurya received positive review from the critics, but failed to perform well at the box office.[25]

In 2008, Rao appeared in her third blockbuster, Shyam Benegal's comedy film Welcome to Sajjanpur, in which she played Kamala, who is desperate for communication from her husband Bansiram (Kunal Kapoor), who works as a labourer at a dockyard in Mumbai. The film tells the story of several villagers including the child widow, the abandoned wife, the harried mother, the corrupt neta, the romantic compounder and their serious and mischievous problems. The film received positive reviews and earned ₹20 million (US$240,000), making it the second-highest grossing film in Amrita's career. Hindustan Times noted, "Amrita Rao is sweetness personified."[26] She received a Stardust Best Actress Award, for her performance.

Rao starred with Harman Baweja in Victory, Indian cricket-based sports film which focuses on a struggling cricketer who defies all odds to realize an almost impossible dream. The film received generally mixed reviews from critics, and Amrita garnered acclaim for her performance as a Herman's childhood friend Nandini. The film faced competition from other films such Raaz 2 and Dev D and failed to do well. With a huge budget it only managed to gross 1 Crore and was declared an disaster by Boxoffice-India.[27] That same year, Amrita took on the lead role in Neeraj Vora's comedy drama Short Kut: The Con is On opposite Akshaye Khanna, produced by Anil Kapoor. The film stars Rao as Mansi, girlfriend of Akshaye's character. Critical response towards the comedy film was negative and, though having grossed its budget back, is was considered a financial disappointment.[28]

Rao's only film of 2011 was Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! and her second movie under Rajshri Productions. She was generally praised for her physical performance, but the movie generated mostly negative reviews and became the commercial failure. Nikhat Kazmi of the Times of India wrote, "Amrita Rao at best, but the film is so predictable and so long, it loses impact."[29] Rao has also gave special appearances in Heyy Babyy (2007), Life Partner (2007) and Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (2010).

2013-present

After a two and a half year absence from the screen, Rao starred in the national award winning courtroom comedy drama film Jolly LLB (2013). She played the lead role as Sandhya, girlfriend of Arshad Warsi's character. The film showed the life of lawyer and his journey against the monopolistic behavior of the rich and judicial corruption but the storyline is inspired by the 1999 hit-and-run case of Sanjeev Nanda. Although the film received mixed reviews, it won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi, and the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.[30] but Rao's performance was singled out for praise.[31][32][33]

Rao co-starred alongside Sunny Deol in the action movie Singh Sahab the Great (2013) directed by Anil Sharma. The film chronicles a common man, who takes pride in his honesty. Rao portrayed the journalist role as Shikha Chaturvedi, in the film which runs closely with that of Deol's throughout the film.[34] The movie faced several controversies and ran into trouble with the SGPC, which has objected to the title of the film.[35] While the film was largely panned by critics, Rao earned positive reviews for her performance. Namrta Joshi of Outlook felt that, "Amrita Rao plays a role that definitely feels like something she has already done, all the emotional support."[36] The The film received predominately negative reviews but was a moderate success with revenues of ₹29 crore (US$3.5 million).[37]

Later that year, she appeared in Prakash Jha's political drama Satyagraha, part of an ensemble cast that included Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpai. Rao played the role of Sumitra as daughter-in-law of Amitabh Bachchan's character. Rao was praised in particular. Resham Sengar of Zee News wrote, "Ms. Rao has the sweetly cherubic looks. She is convincing in most of the emotional scenes. But again, her scope of performance is just limited to mouthing a few important dialogues."[38] The movie was not well received by critics failed to make a profit at the box office. Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV noted, "Satyagraha spares no effort to reflect the rising tide of public anger against a creaking, corrupt and callous system that treats citizens of the country like a load of dirt. The script draws inspiration from several real-life scams and political shenanigans, and constructs a predictable narrative that underlines the undeniable might of social media."[39] The film has reportedly grossed over ₹60 crore (US$7.2 million) at the box office despite moderate reviews.[40]

Filmography

Main article: Amrita Rao filmography
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Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result
2003 Star Screen Awards Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female Ab Ke Baras Nominated
2004 Filmfare Awards Filmfare Best Female Debut Award Ishq Vishk Nominated
2004 Zee Cine Awards Zee Cine Award Best Female Debut Ishq Vishk Nominated
2004 IIFA IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female Ishq Vishk Won[12]
2004 Stardust Awards Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Female Ishq Vishk Won
2005 Filmfare Awards Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award Main Hoon Na Nominated
2007 Star Screen Awards Star Screen Award Best Actress Vivah Nominated
2007 Star Screen Awards Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 Vivah Nominated
2009 Golden Globe Award Stardust Searchlight Award for Best Actress Welcome to Sajjanpur Won

Other awards won

Year Award Category Film Result
2003 Sansui Awards Best Male Debut Ishq Vishk Won
2004 GR8 Women Awards Young Achiever Vivah Won
2004 Anandalok Puroshkar Awards Most Promising New Talent Vivah Won
2007 Sports World Awards Jodi of the Year (along with Shahid Kapoor) Vivah Won
2012 Kolkta Kalakaar Award Best Actress Category (Bollywood) Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! Won

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