Katrina Kaif
(born July 16, 1984) is a British-born Indian film actress who has appeared in Bollywood, Telugu and Malayalam films.
Key Facts:
Date of Birth (Birthday): 16 July, 1984
Hair Color: Black
Birth Place: Hong Kong
Marital Status: Single
Languages: English, Hindi
Career: Katrina Kaif started her career at the age of 14 with Jewellery ad campaigns in London. She got her breakthrough in Bollywood with hindi movie Boom (2003).
Family Background
Parents: Indian Kashmiri Father (acquired British citizenship) and British Mother
Siblings: Six
Spouse: Boyfriend: Salman Khan
Biography
Kaif was born in Hong Kong to an Indian Kashmiri father (who has acquired British citizenship) and a white British mother. She has six siblings, five sisters and one brother. She was raised in Hawaii. At age fourteen she was approached by an agent and began modeling; her first job was a jewelry campaign. She continued modeling in London.
Professional life
At the age of fourteen, Kaif started modeling for a jewelery campaign in London, and was subsequently discovered 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 at first hesitant to sign her because of her linguistic shortcomings.
Awards
Key Facts:
Date of Birth (Birthday): 16 July, 1984
Hair Color: Black
Birth Place: Hong Kong
Marital Status: Single
Languages: English, Hindi
Career: Katrina Kaif started her career at the age of 14 with Jewellery ad campaigns in London. She got her breakthrough in Bollywood with hindi movie Boom (2003).
Family Background
Parents: Indian Kashmiri Father (acquired British citizenship) and British Mother
Siblings: Six
Spouse: Boyfriend: Salman Khan
Biography
Kaif was born in Hong Kong to an Indian Kashmiri father (who has acquired British citizenship) and a white British mother. She has six siblings, five sisters and one brother. She was raised in Hawaii. At age fourteen she was approached by an agent and began modeling; her first job was a jewelry campaign. She continued modeling in London.
Professional life
At the age of fourteen, Kaif started modeling for a jewelery campaign in London, and was subsequently discovered 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 at first hesitant to sign her because of her linguistic shortcomings.
Awards
- 2006: Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
- 2008: British-Indian Actor award, Zee Cine Awards
- 2008: IIFA Awards: Best Female Style Icon
- 2008: Voted at the No. 1 spot in FHM India's 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll
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Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya |
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2006 |
Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye |
Jia A. Yashvardhan |
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2007 |
Namastey London |
Jasmeet Malhotra (Jazz) |
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Nandini |
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Priya Jaisingh |
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Welcome |
Sanjana Shetty |
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2008 |
Race |
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Singh Is Kinng |
Sonia |
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New York |
Maya |
Releasing on March 27, 2009 |
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