Hollywood Actresses

Gracy Singh biography

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Gracy Singh biography:
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Date of Birth: 20th July, 1980, Delhi, India
Address: Salvadore, 7th floor, Flat No. 702, Shastri Nagar, Near Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai- 400 053
Education: Bachelor of Arts.
Debut Film: "Lagaan"
Film Awards: Zee Cine Best Debutant Award for "Lagaan".

Mini Biography
Gracy Singh was born in Delhi in a Punjabi family. She had actively participated in her school plays and dances. Gracy Singh was so passionate about dancing that she learnt classical dance during her vacations. After schooling Gracy Singh started her career as dancer in the dance group "The Planets" along with Ronica Jacobs. She was spotted by Sanjiv Bhattacharya in one of her dance shows and Gracy Singh was offered the role of 'Dinky' in the soap opera "Amaanat".

Gracy also did small roles in the films "Hu Tu Tu" and "Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rahte Hain", which went unnoticed. But her performance in tele serial "Amaanat" was appreciated and she was called for audition by the director Ashutosh Gowrikar for his film "Lagaan". Gracy Singh's innocent face and soft voice impressed Ashutosh and she became part of the film which went on to create history. The film "Lagaan" was nominated for Oscar Award. Gracy essayed the role of a village girl so nicely in the movie that she went on to win Zee Cine Best debutant Award for her performance in the film "Lagaan". Gracy Singh acted in the movies like "Gangajal", "Armaan" and "Munna Bhai MBBS" and all the three films were super hit at box Office. She earned the epithet of 'lucky mascot' in the film industry. However her next movie "Muskaan" opposite Aftaab Shivdasani could not create the same magic at box office.

Filmography
Muskaan, Shart: The Challenge, Wajahh, Munnabhai M.B.B.S., Armaan, Gangaajal, Pehli Nazaar Ka Pehla Pyaar, Lagaan, Hu Tu Tu, Hum Apke Dil Mein Rehte Hain.

Trivia

* Grecy Singh is so fond of chocolates that she finds it difficult to follow her strict diet regime.
* Her favorite book is "Conversations with God" by Neale Donald Walsch.
* Gracy was offered the role of "Sapna" in the movie "Qayamat" but she turned it down because it required her to wear revealing clothes.
* During her audition for the film "Lagaan", Gracy was asked to dance to the song "Hothon Pe Aisi Baat", which was originally played by Vyjanthimala in the film "Jewel Thief".

Esha Deol biography

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Esha Deol biography:
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Date of Birth: 2nd November, 1981.
Address: 17, Jai Hind Society, 12th JVPD Scheme, Mumbai- 400 049
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Education: Masters Degree in Media Arts (Oxford University).
Debut Film: "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Debut Award for "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe "
Star Screen Most Promising Newcomer (Female) Award for "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe"
Bollywood Movie Best Debut (female) Award for "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe"

Mini Biography
Esha Deol is daughter of 'Dream Girl' Hema Malini and 'He Man' Dharmendra. She has a sister named Aahan. Esha is step sister of Bollywood star Sunny and Bobby Deol. Esha Deol is an accomplished classical dancer and National level Football player.

Esha Deol made her debut with the movie "Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche". The film was unsuccessful at box office but she went on to win Filmfare Best Debutant Award for her performance. After that a series of unsuccessful films followed. Isha Deol's first successful film at box office was "Dhoom". Since then she has given two more hit films "Kaal" and "No Entry". She was nominated for Filmfare Best Villain (Female) Award for her performance in "Ankahee". She also featured in Tamil film "Ayitha Ezhuthu" directed by Mani Ratnam. Esha Deol gave rocking performance in the movie "Yuva" opposite Ajay Devgan. Esha Deol is set to star in her mother's next directorial venture with Rekha and Abhishek Bachchan and also a film in which her mother and she will be starring together for the first time.

Filmography
Darling, Cash , Just Married , Ankahee , Pyare Mohan , Shaadi No. 1 , Dus , No Entry , Kaal , Main Aisa Hi Hoon , Insan , Dhoom , Yuva , Chura Liya Hai Tumne , Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa ,Na Tum Jaano Na Hum and Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche.

Trivia

* Her name 'Esha' comes from Sanskrit and is derived from the Upanishads to mean "the divine beloved".
* Esha is fitness freak and she works out at Barbarian Power Gym owned by Satya, who is brother of Rakhi.
* Though she works in Hindi films, she is not so fluent in Hindi.
* As a part of the film "LOC Kargil" cast, Esha received a national award for being a part of the film.
* Esha Deol has done her graduation in "Computer Science" from Oxford University.

Dia Mirza biography

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Dia Mirza biography:
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Date of Birth: 9th December, 1981.
Nickname: Dee
Address: 402, Flamingo Apartments, Veronica Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai- 400 050
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Education: Bachelor Of Arts.
Debut Film: "Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein".
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Dia Mirza was born in Hyderabad to a German father and a Bengali mother. Her father died when she was just nine years old. Dia's mother Deepa Mirja was remarried to Ahmad Mirza, whose surname Dia Mirza took. Dia Mirza was second runner up in Miss India Beauty contest in 2000. Diya Mirja won the Miss Asia Pacific in the same year at manila in Philippines.

Diya Mirza made her cinematic debut with "Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein" opposite R. Madhavan, who is a Tamil film star. The film did average business at box office. Thereafter, a series of unsuccessful films followed such as "Tumsa Nahin Dekha "and "Deewaanapan". Dia Mirza's next successful movie was "Parineeta". Her performance in "Lage Raho Munna Bhai "was acclaimed, in which Diya played the role of daughter of Boman Irani. She also played in the music video"Kajara Mohabbat Wala "from Sonu Nigam album Kajara Nite.

Filmography
Deewanapan, Tumko Na Bhool Payenge, Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye, Dum, Tehzeeb, Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Stop, Blackmail, Naam Gum Jaayega, Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai, Parineeta, Dus, Fight Club, Alag , Phir Hera Pheri and Lage Raho Munna Bhai.

Trivia

* Dia Mirja wanted to be a Lawyer.
* Her German father Frank Handrich was an Interior Designer.
* Though she has been brought up in a Muslim household, she does not consider herself a Muslim.
* Dia Mirza is fluent in Hindi, English, Urdu, Bengali and Telugu languages.

Divya Bharti biography

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Divya Bharti biography:
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Date of Birth: 25th February, 1974.
Nickname: Sana
Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Debut Film: "Vishwatma "
Film Awards: Filmfare Lux New Face Award for "Vishwatma".

Mini Biography
Divya Bharti was born in Mumbai (Bombay) to Om Prakash and Meeta. She left college her mid-way and started acting in films. Her debut movie was "Bobilli Raja" in Telugu. The film "Bobilli Raja" was super hit at Telugu box office and it was dubbed into Hindi as "Rampur ka Raja". She went on to do five more Telugu films such as "Nila Penne", "Dharma Kshetram", "Tholi Mudhu", "Rowdy Alludu "and "Assembly Rowdy". Then Divya Bharti shifted to Bollywood and made her debut with "Vishwatma" in 1992. The film had average success at box office but Divya Bharti shot into fame with the song 'Saat Samundar Paar ……' in the movie "Vishwatma". Afterwards, Divya Bharati gave super hit film "Deewana" opposite Sharukh Khan and Rishi Kapoor. Thereafter Divya Bharati acted in 13 films amidst speculation that she is next Sridevi.

Divya Bharti fell in love with film producer Saajid Nadiadwala and married him secretly. But her life tragically came to an end when she fell from fifth floor of her flat in Yari Road, Versoa. The circumstances behind her death were considered suspicious by the media however police could not find any evidence to prove that it was murder. Two of Divya Bharti's films "Rang" and "Satranj" were released after her death.

Filmography
Dil Aashna Hai, Dil Ka kya Kasoor, Balwaan, kshatriya, Deewana, Dil Hi To Hai, Dushman Zamana, Jaan Se Pyara, Shola Aur Shabnam and Vishwatma.

Trivia

* Divya Bharati died in an accident on 5th April, 1993.
* She changed her religion from Hinduism to Islam.
* Divya Bharti's under production films at the time of her death were "Mohra", "Laadla", "Kartvya" and "Vijaypath".
* Divya Bharti was first discovered by director Kirti Kumar, who is brother of actor Govinda. She was considered for a role in the film "Radha Ka Sangam "opposite Govinda.

Dipika Padukone biography

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Dipika Padukone biography:
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Date of Birth: 5th January, 1986.
Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Debut Film: "Om Shanti Om"
Film Awards: Best Newcomer Female Star Screen Award for "Om Shanti Om "

Mini Biography
Deepika Padukone was born at Copenhagen (Denmark) to famous Indian Badminton player Prakash Padukone and Ujjala Padukon. She did her schooling from Sophia's High School, Bangalore and completed her undergraduate program from Mount Carmel College. Dipika Padukone was a state level Badminton player but she did not take her game to the national level as she had set her sights on the glamorous world of showbiz. Deepika was a proud member of dance club run by his father. She has appeared in advertisements of Liril soap, Dabur Lal powder, plus shampoo and Limca. Deepika Padukon has received many prestigious modeling offers including brand ambassadorship of the Jewels of India, an annual jewellery festival. Deepika Padukone entered the international modeling arena with her first campaign with Maybelline, one of the most renowned cosmetic brands.

Deepika also featured as one of the models for the Kingfisher swimsuit calendar for the year 2006. Dipika did a music video for 'Naam Hai Tera' a song from the pop album Aap Ka Suroor, an independent album by singer Himesh Reshammiya. Deepika Padukone made her film debut with the Kannad film "Aishwarya". She won appreciation for her performance in her debut movie. Deepika made her Bollywood debut with "Om Shanti Om" opposite Shah Rukh Khan. In the movie, she has been depicted as a 1970s superstar Shantipriya and later as Sandhya.

Filmography
Om Shanti Om, Aishwarya (Kannad).

Trivia

* Deepika got acting training from Anupam Kher's academy.
* Like the usual trend in Bollywood, Deepika Padukone has already been linked with various men and the recent gossip is her relationship with the famous cricketer Mahindra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh.
* She has always admired three women in the industry whom she saw acting when she was growing up and they are none other than Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and of course Aishwariya Rai.
* Deepika has a younger sister named Anisha.
* Her mother Ujjala is a travel agent.

Dimple Kapadia biography

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Dimple Kapadia biography:
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Date of Birth: 8th June, 1957.
Address: Samudra Mahal, Birla Lane, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049
Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
Debut Film: "Bobby"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Actress Award for "Bobby "
Filmfare Best Actress Award for "Saagar "
National Film Awards for Best Actress for "Rudaali"
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for "Krantiveer"

Mini Biography
Dimple Kapadia was born to a businessman Chunnibhai Kapadia. Dimple has a younger sister whose name is Simple Kapadia; she is also a film actress. She was discovered by legendry showman Raj Kapoor. Dimple Kapadia made her debut with the film "Bobby" opposite Rishi Kapoor. The film rocked the box office and they became star overnight. Dimple was just sixteen at that time. Soon after the success of her first film, Dimple married the super star Rajesh Khanna, who was fifteen years older than her. Dimple had left the films to raise her two daughters; Twinkle and Rinkie Khanna. Twinkle is now married to Bollywood star Akshay Kumar and Rinkie is an actress. Dimple Kapadia divorced her husband Rajesh Khanna after ten years of strained relationship.

After divorce, she returned back to mainstream with the film "Sagar" opposite Rishi Kapoor, her co-star of the movie "Bobby". Thereafter Dimple appeared in a number of films such as "Dil Chahta Hai", "Hum Tum Pe Marte hain", "Krantiveer ", "Pathreela Raasta ", "Gardish ", "Aaj Kie Aurat ", "Gunaah "and "Rudaali ".Dimple won National Award for her acting in the movie "Rudaali". It is said that she had an affair with Bollywood star Sunny Deol.

Filmography
Dil Chahta Hai, Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain, Laawaris, Agni Chakra, Mrityudaata, Krantiveer, Pathreela Raasta, Gardish, Aaj Kie Aurat, Gunaah, Rudaali, Dil Aashna Hai, Karm Yodha, Angaar, Ranbhoomi, Dushman Devta, Ajooba, Haque, Khoon Ka Karz, Mast Kalandar, Narasimha , Prahaar, Lekin, Pyaar Ke Naam Qurban , Aag Ka Gola , Drishti,Jai Shiv Shankar, Kali Ganga, Pati Parmeshwar , Ladaai, Shehzaade, Sikka, Batwara, Touhean, Ram Lakhan , Ganga Tere Desh Mein, Zakhmi Aurat, Aakhri Adaalat, Bees Saal Baad, Gunahon Ka Faisla, Kabzaa, Mera Shikar, Saazish, Kaash, Insaaniyat Ke Dushman, Insaaf , Janbaaz , Allah Rakha, Arjun, Aitbaar, Lavaa, Pataal Bhairavi, Saagar, Manzil Manzil , Zakhmi Sher.

Trivia

* Her Mother name is Betty.
* Dimple Kapadia is a Gujarati.
* It is said that she has an affair with Bollywood star Sunny Deol.

Celina Jaitley biography

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Celina Jaitley biography:
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Date of Birth: 9th June 1981, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Nickname: Chinky, Chinto
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Education: Bachelor of Commerce.
Debut Film: "Janasheen" opposite Fardeen Khan.
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Celina Jaitley is daughter of an army officer. Her mother is an Afghani and is a child psychologist by profession. Celina has a brother who is also an army officer. After graduation, Celina Jetley did a marketing job in a Cell phone company in Kolkata. In Kolkata, Celina participated in a local beauty contest just for the heck of participation and to everybody's surprise she emerged victorious. This encouraged Celina to participate in Miss India contest. She was crowned Miss India in 2001. Celina Jaitley stepped in the world of Bollywood cinema with "Janasheen". In spite of her bold scenes, the movie could not do any wonders at the Box Office though she earned the title of sex symbol with all her bikini shots. Her next film was "Khel" opposite Sunny deol, which also failed at box office. In spite of all these failures Celina Jetley continues to get roles in movies. She also appeared in the video "Zara Nazron Se Kehdo" by the Bombay Vikings.

Filmography
Shaka laka Boom Boom, Red, No Entry, Apna Sapna Money Money, Tom Dick and Harry, Zinda, Jawani Diwani, Silsiilay,

Trivia

* Celina was fourth runner up at the 2001 Miss Universe pageant.
* Her favorite actor is Aamir Khan and favorite actress is Aishwarya Rai.
* She wanted to be a Pilot or a Doctor in armed forces.
* Her hobbies are- Surfing the net, reading, sketching and listening to music.
* Celina Jetley is a great fan of Amitabh Bachchan and Sushmita Sen. She dreams to work with them some day.
* In her upcoming movie Red, Celina Jaitley is playing the role of a young widow who gets involved in an intense physical and emotional relationship with Aftab Shivdasani.

Bhumika Chawla biography

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Bhumika Chawla biography:
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Date of Birth: 21stugust 1978, Delhi, India
Nick Name: Guddiya
Height: 5' 3" (1.60 m)
Education: Educated in Delhi
Debut Film: Yuvakudu
Film Awards: Zee Cine Best New Comer (Female) Award, 2004, Tere Naam

Mini Biography
Bhumika Chawla is the youngest daughter of her parents. She has an elder brother and an elder sister. Bhumika Chawla completed her schooling from Delhi and then shifted to Mumbai (Bombay) to pursue her acting career. She started her campaign in glamour world with" Ponds" talcum powder advertisement. Bhumika Chawla's charming smile in Ponds advertisement made her popular and she was noticed by film makers.

Her debut film was "Yuvakudu" (Telugu) but Bhumika Chawala got recognition as an actress through her second film "Khushi" (Telugu). Bhumika won best actress award for "Khushi". Since then she hasn't looked back and has done five films in Telugu and two in Tamil. Bhumika Chawala made her debut in Hindi films with" Tere Naam" opposite Salman Khan. She won Zee Cine Best New Comer (Female) Award for the film "Tere Naam". Her other recently released Hindi films are- "Run", "Dil Jo Bhi Kahey", "Family - Ties of Blood" and "Gandhi My Father". Bhumika Chawla tied the nuptial knot with her long time friend Bharat Thakur (Yoga guru) on 9th December 2007. The marriage was performed in a simple ceremony attended by close relatives and friends of Chawla and Thakur.

Filmography
Tamil Movies: Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, Badri, Roja Kootam. Hindi Movies: Gandhi My Father, Family - Ties of Blood. Dil Jo Bhi Kahey, Dil Jise Apna Kahaa, Run, Tere Naam. Telugu Movies: Satyabhaama, Maya Bazaar, Jai Chiranjeeva, Samba, Missamma , Simhadri Okkadu, Aadento Adho Type Vasu , Rojapoolu, Snehamanthe Ideraa , Khushi, Yuvakudu.

Trivia

* Bhumika says," I sometimes get a bit embarrassed when I have to shoot for romantic scenes."
* Her elder brother is an army officer.
* Her elder sister is married.
* She wanted to be a glamorous artiste not an exposing artiste.
* Bhumika has written more than 100 poems in English and she is planning to release a poem book.

Babita biography

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Babita biography:
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Date of Birth: 20th April 1948, Bombay, India
Address: 2-B/110 Excellency, 4th Cross Road, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (West) Mumbai- 400 061
Height: 5' 3" (1.60 m)
Debut Film: "Raj"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Babita was born as Bhambhani to actor Hari Shivdashani in a traditional Sindhi family. She is now better known as the mother of Bollywood stars Karishma Kapoor and Karina Kapoor. Babita is niece of erstwhile actress Sadhana. G P Sippy gave her breakthrough in his film "Dus lakh" but her first released film was "Raj" with another debutant Rajesh Khanna. In her short career Babita did nineteen films including the hit film "Kal Aaj Aur Kal" with Randhir Kapoor.

Later, Babita got married to Randhir kapoor and she became daughter-in-law of the famous Kapoor's family. She had to leave acting in films as daughters and daughters-in law of kapoor family were not allowed to act in films. However, Karishma and Kareena broke the tradition of Kapoor family with full support from her mother Babita. Her daughter Kareena is a leading star in the film Industry. In March 2005, Babita became grandmother, when Karishma gave birth to a baby girl. Now Babita lives with her younger daughter Kareena Kapoor.

Filmography
Ek Hasina Do Diwane, Jeet, Banphool, Bikhre Moti, Kal Aaj Aur Kal, Kab Kyoon Aur Kahan, Pehchan, Anjaana, Anmol Moti, Doli, Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati, Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai, Aulad, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Kismat, Raaz, Dus Lakh

Trivia

* She was not adept at dancing, she had to be given cues by an Assistant Dance Director during the filming of "Tumse Aacha Kaun Hai".
* She was a fashion inspiration for millions of college girls, especially her tight Churidar Kurtas, hoop ear-rings, and go-go eye-glasses.
* Babita did not know swimming.

Ayesha Takia biography

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Ayesha Takia biography:
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Date of Birth: 10th April, 1986
Nickname: Suvi
Height: 5'5"
Education: St Anthony's Girls High School.
Debut Film: "Tarzan: The Wonder Car"
Film Awards
Filmfare Best Debutant Award for "Taarzan "
Star Screen Best Actress Award (Critics) for "Dor "
Stardust Best Supporting Actress Award for "Dor "
Zee Cine Critics Best Actress Award, tied with Gul Panag for "Dor"

Mini Biography
Ayesha Takia was born at Mumbai (Bombay) in a mixed family. Her father is a Gujrati and her mother is an Anglo Indian. She grew up speaking Gujrati and English but learned Hindi and Telugu for her filmy career. Ayesha entered in glamour world through advertisements and her first advertisement was the famous "I'm a Complan Boy, I'm a Complan Girl" alongside Shahid Kapoor. Her first music video was Falguni Pathak's "Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye", when she was just fifteen. Ayisha Takiya drew the attention of the film industry with the video "Shake It Daddy" and film offers followed. Though Ayesha signed "Socha Na Tha" first but her first released movie was "Tarzan- The Wonder Car".

Ayesha Takyia won the Filmfare best debutant award in 2004 for her performance in "Taarzan". After that Ayesha acted in many films but most of them were unsuccessful at the box office. Ayisha Takia beautifully essayed the role of a young widow of Rajasthan living in a traditional joint family in the film "Dor". She was highly praised for her work in this film and went on to win Zee cine critics award for best actress. At present Ayesha is working in a number of films and some of her upcoming movies are-" Sehar Thaper, Blood Brothers ".

Filmography
Dil Maange More, Socha Na Tha, Shaadi No.1, Home Delivery, Shaadi Se Pehle, Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota, Dor, Salaam-e-Ishq, Kya Love Story Hai, Fool and Final, Cash, No Smoking, Sunday.

Trivia

* Ayesha Takia listens to loads of trance, rock music and she also loves Ghazals. Her favorite Indian artists are Ghulam Ali and Abeeda Parveen.
* Her younger sister is Natasha.
* She is said to be dating Hammad Khan.
* In 2006, Ayesha Takia was amongst the Top Ten on the listing of India's 50 Most Desirable Women Alive, a poll conducted by Zoom, an Indian TV channel
* Ayesha is a pure vegetarian.
* She loves listening music, reading books, long drives and meeting friends.

Ayesha Julka biography

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Ayesha Julka biography:
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Date of Birth: 28th July
Address: 102 Tirupati Apartments, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 061
Height: 5' 6" (165 cm)
Debut Film: "Kaise Kaise Log"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Ayesha Julka was born in Srinagar (Kashmir). She had spent her childhood in Srinagar along with her sister Aparna. Later Ayesha's parents shifted to Bombay for education of their children and settled down there in the end. After her education, Ayesha had stepped into the modeling arena for a short period before becoming an actress in the Bollywood. Ayesha Jhulka made her debut in Bollywood with the film "Kaise Kaise Log". Though the film was not successful at box office but her performance was noticed. Since then Ayesha has acted in more than thirty five films with renowned actors of the Indian film industry.

Filmography
Umrao Jaan, Socha Na Tha, Run, Aanch, Amma, Censor, Hadh: Life On the Edge of Death, Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khaas, Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya, Phool Aur Aag, Kohram: The Explosion, Sar Utha Ke Jiyo, Barood, Chachi 420, Dand Nayak, Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi, Vishwa vidhaata, Aashiq Mastana, Brahma, Jai Kishen, Ekka Raja Rani, Maha Shaktishaali, Aulad Ke Dushman, Dalaal, Rang, Waqt Hamara Hai, Dil Ki Baazi, Balmaa, Kohra, Sangram, Anaam, Mashooq, Khiladi, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Kurbaan, Hai Meri Jaan, Meet Mere Man Ka and Kaise Kaise Log.

Trivia

* Ayesha is married to Sameer Vashi, who is a construction businessman.
* Ayesha's father was an officer in Indian Air Force.

Asha Parekh biography

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Asha Parekh biography:
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Date of Birth: 2nd October, 1942.
Nickname: Jublee Girl, Tomboy
Address: Azad Road, Juhu, Mumbai-49 Education: J B Petit School Debut Film: "Goonj Uthi Shehnai"
Film Awards
Filmfare Best Actress Award for "Kati Patang"
Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (2002)
International Indian Film Academy Awards for outstanding achievement in Indian cinema (2006)
Pune International Film Festival--Lifetime Achievement Award (2007)
Bollywood Award--Lifetime Achievement Award (2007)

Mini Biography
Asha Parekh was born at Bangalore in a Gujrati family. She is commonly known as jubilee girl as most of her films celebrated Silver jubilee or Golden jubilee at box office. Asha Parekh started learning Indian classical dance at an early age. Jubilee girl made her debut in Bollywood as child artiste in the film "Aasmaan". Film director Bimal Roy saw her dance at a stage show and cast her in his film "Baap Beti". The film failed miserably at box office and Asha was disappointed to such an extent that after doing couple of more films as child artiste, she left the film line and resumed her schooling.

After completing her schooling, Asha again entered in Bollywood and made her debut as lead actress in Vijay Bhatt's film "Goonj Uthi Shehnai" but she had to leave this film midway in favour of actress Ameeta as the filmmaker did not consider her as star material. The very next day she was signed by writer-director Nasir Hussain for his film "Dil Deke Dekho" opposite Shammi kapoor and the film proved super-duper hit at box office and made her a huge star. Thereafter, there was a long and fruitful association with Hussain. He went on to cast her as lead heroine in some more films like "Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai", "Teesri Manzil", "Baharon Ke Sapne", "Pyar Ka Mausam", "Caravan" etc". Aasha Parekh also did cameo role in the film "Manzil Manzil".

Asha Parekh was primarily known as glamour girl until director Raj Khosla gave her a serious image role in his film "Do Badan". After that director Shamanta Kumar gave her more dramatic roles in his films "Paagal Kahin Kaa" and "Kati Patang"; the latter earned her the Filmfare best actress award. After a long successful career in films she quit acting in 1995. In the 1990s, she also ventured in production and direction of TV serials.

Filmography
Andolan, Ghar Ki Izzat, Bhagyawan, Professor Ki Padosan, Batwara , Hathyar, Hum To Chale Pardes, Hamara Khandaan , Main Tere Liye , Sagar Sangam , Car Thief , Lavaa , Manzil Manzil , Pakhandi , Kaalia , Khel, Bulundi , Sau Din Saas Ke , Bin Phere Hum Tere, Prem Vivah , Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki, Adha Din Adhi Raat , Kulvadhu , Udhar Ka Sindur , Zakhmee , Rani Aur Lalpari , Anjaan Raahen , Heera , Rakhi Aur Hathkadi , Samadhi , Caravan , Jawan Mohabbat, Mera Gaon Mera Desh , Nadaan , Aan Milo Sajna , Bhai Bhai , Kankan De Ole, Kati Patang , Naya Raasta , Pagla Kahin Ka , Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke , Chirag, Kanyadaan, Mahal , Pyar Ka Mausam, Sajan , Kahin Aur Chal , Shikar , Baharon Ke Sapne , Upkar Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Do Badan , Love in Tokyo , Teesri Manzil , Mere Sanam, Ziddi , Akhand Saubhagyavati , Bharosa Bin Badal Barsaat , Meri Surat Teri Ankhen, Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon, Chhaya , Gharana, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai , Ghunghat , Hum Hindustani, Dil Deke Dekho , Ustad and Aasmaan

Trivia

* Asha is fluent in Hindi, English and Gujrati languages.
* Asha was also chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (Censor Board) of India. She held this post from 1998 to 2001, during that period she took some strong decision like not giving clearance to Shekhar Kapur's "Elizabeth".
* Asha Parekh is first Gujarati to become a superstar in Hindi films.
* Asha is unmarried; she says her reputation of being unapproachable probably made people hesitate in asking for her hand in marriage.
* Asha Parekh says that she didn't have affairs with her leading men but loved playing pranks on them.
* As a classically trained dancer, she did stage shows from childhood to middle-age.
* Shammi Kapoor is her favorite leading man, and although they played a romantic pair in their four films together, he never made a pass at her in real life and always called her "bhatiji" (niece), while she called him "chacha" (uncle).
* In her eagerness to devote more time to do dance shows, she turned down film roles that made stars out of others.
* Although, Shammi Kapoor was her favorite leading man, and she also liked working with his younger brother Shashi Kapoor, her dream was to work with their elder brother, Raj Kapoor but it was a half-realized dream because the film that she made with him, "Chor Mandili" (1982) never got released.
* Her personal favorite films are Do Badan (1966), Chirag (1969), Kati Patang (1970), Pagla Kahin Ka (1970) and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978).
* Her favorite song is "Jayiye aap kahaan jaayenge" from the film Mere Sanam (1965).
* In addition to Nasir Hussain, seven major directors cast Asha more than once due to her immense talent, beauty, and professionalism: Pramod Chakravorthy, Vijay Anand, Raj Khosla, Raghunath Jhalani, Mohan Segal, Shakti Samanta, and J.P. Dutta..
* She gave up acting in 1995 to concentrate on her passion of directing television serials, of which she had done many.
* She was the president of the Cine Artistes' Association from 1994-2000, and later said that it was time consuming, difficult, and ultimately a "thankless job."
* The Asha Parekh Hospital in Mumbai is named after her, because of her many humanitarian contributions.
* She is the treasurer of the Cine Artists' Welfare Association Trust (CINTA), which is a home for many film and television artistes fallen on bad days.

Aruna Irani biography

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Aruna Irani biography:
Profile
Address: 603 B Gazdar Apts., Near Juhu Hotel, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049
Debut Film: "Gunga Jumna"
Film Awards
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for "Pet Pyaar Aur Paap " Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for "Beta"

Mini Biography
Aruna Irani comes from Irani Zoroastrian background. Aroona is sister of film director Indra Kumar and is married to Kuku kohli who is also a film director. She made her Bollywood debut with the film "Gunga Jumna". After small roles in films like "Jahanara", "Farz", "Aaya Sawan Jhoomke" and pairing with comedian Mehmood in films like "Aulad", "Humjoli" and "Naya Zamana", Aruna Irani finally shot to fame with her brilliant performance as an aggressive gypsy woman in the super hit movie "Caravan". Since then she has worked in more than 300 films as supporting actress. Aruan Irani took each role seriously and delivered great performances, endearing herself to filmmakers and creating a niche for herself. She was awarded the Filmfare best supporting actress for her role in the film "Pet Pyaar Aur Paap" in 1984 and again for the film "Beta" in the year 1992. In most of her movies she is seen in negative role or as an item dancer.

Filmography
Hain Sanam, Laxmi, Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa, Censor, Beti No. 1, Bulandi Aarzoo, Anari No1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya, Phool Aur Aag, Rajaji, Silsila Hai Pyar Ka, Zulmi, Barood, Iski Topi Uske Sarr, Kudra, Maharaja, Dil To Pagal Hai, Do Ankhen Barah Haath, Ghulam-E-Musthafa, Hamesha, Itihaas, Saat Rang Ke Sapne, Saaz , Aurat, Chhote Sarkar, Ek Tha Raja, Indian Jaan, Rajkumar Rakshak, Ahankar, Kalyug Ke Avtaar, Kartavya, Prem, Raghuveer, Anokha Premyudh Bhagyawan, Brahma, Gopi Kishan, Insaniyat Laadla, Raja Babu, Suhaag, Aansoo Bane Angaray, Chor Aur Chaand, Dhanwaan, Kayda Kanoon,Muqabla, Professor Ki Padosan and Waqt Hamara Hai.

Trivia

* Aruna played the role of Durga in T V serial 'Maayka', a complete negative character that bears resemblance to her character in the film 'Beta'.

Antara Mali biography

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Antara Mali biography:
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Debut Film: "Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Antara Mali is daughter of the renowned commercial photographer Jagdish Mali. Her grand father was a great painter. With such a strong legacy of art it was natural that she will do some sort of art and Antra decided in favour of acting in films. She made her debut in Bollywood in a low budget movie "Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge", which went unnoticed. Then came "Mast" and "Company" directed by Ram Gopal Verma and she became a recognizable face in Bollywood. Antra received a lot of appreciation for her work in "Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon" opposite Rajpal Yadav. Her other popuar movies are "Road, Darna Mana Hai", all are directed by her mentor Ram Gopal Verma. Besides Hindi films, she has also acted in a Telugu movie "Prem Katha".

Filmography
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge, Mr. Ya Ms, Gayab, Naach, Darna Mana Hai, Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, Company, Road, Khiladi 420, Mast, Prema Katha (Telugu)
Upcoming Movie: Gulal

Trivia

* She sports an 'Om' tattoo on her arm and a devil tattoo on her curvaceous body.

Amrita Singh biography

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Amrita Singh biography:
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Date of Birth: 9th February, 1958
Nickname: Dingy
Address: Belscot Bungalows No.5, Lokhandwala Complex Andheri (W), Mumbai-53
Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Debut Film: "Betaab"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for "Aaina"

Mini Biography
Amrita Singh was born in a Sikh- Muslim family, her father Shivinder Singh was a Sikh and her mother Rukshana Sultana was a Muslim. Her father was an army officer and mother was political activist during emergency period. Amrita Singh is well versed in Hindi, English, and Punjabi languages. She made her debut in Bollywood with "Betab" opposite Sunny Deol. Thereafter, she gave many super hit films such as "Sunny", "Mard", "Saaheb", "Chameli Ki Shaadi", "Naam" and "Khudgarz". Amrita has portrayed different characters in her acting career. Amrita left her filmy career after marriage with Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, son of the versatile Sharmila Tagore. The couple had two children a daughter named Sara and a son named Ibrahim. Due to personal differences, they got separated in 2004. After divorce Amrita returned back to acting and has given some great performance in "Shootout At Lokhandwala" and "Kalyug". She has also ventured in TV serials and currently working in the series "Kavyanjali".

Filmography
Betaab, Sunny, Kalyug, Rang, 23rd March 1931: Shaheed, Aaina, Kal Ki Awaz, Suryavanshi, Dil Aashna Hai, Pyaar Ka Saaya, Rupaye Dus Karod, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Dharam Sankat, Akayla, Sadhu Sant, C.I.D., Krodh, Aag Ka Dariya, Paap Ki Aandhi, Maut Ke Farishtey, Toofan, Batwara, Ilaaka, Veeru Dada, Galiyon Ka Badshah, Jaadugar, Sachai Ki Taqat, Hathyar, Agnee, Tamacha, Waris, Shukriyaa, Kabzaa, Naam O Nishan, Thikana, Khudgarz, Naam, Mard, Saaheb, Duniya, Karamdaata, Chameli Ki Shaadi, Mera Dharam and Kala Dhanda Goray Log.

Trivia

* Amrita is niece of Khuswant Singh (Writer)
* She is probably the only actress who has appeared as lead actress with Dharmendra and his son Sunny Deol.

Amrita Rao biography

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Amrita Rao biography:
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Date of Birth: 17th June 1981, Chitrapur, India.
Height: 5' (1.52 m)
Education: Graduate in Psychology.
Debut Film: "Ab ke Baras"
Film Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Female Debutante for "Ishq Vishk"

Mini Biography
Amrita Rao was born in a conservative Saraswat Brahmin family. Amrita Rao started her career in showbiz industry as a model and then graduated to acting in films. Her first assignment was for the "Fairever face cream". Since then Amrita Rao has appeared in more than thirty five advertisements. She was noticed by the film director Raj Kanwar in Cadbury's Perk advertisement and signed her for his movie "Ab Ke Baras". "Ab Ke Baras" did not do well at the Box Office but she was admired and appreciated for her performance. Her second film "Ishk Vishk "was a super hit. Amrita Rao won the Filmfare Best Debutant award for her performance in the movie "Ishk Vishk". Since then she never looked back and Amrita was offered variety of roles in the coming films. Her other hit movies are "Masti", "Main Hoon Na"& "Vivah". After that Amrita did a number of films but most of them could not make any impact at the Box Office.

Filmography
Vivah, Pyare Mohan, My Name is Anthony Gonsalvez, Shikhar, Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi, Deewar, Main Hoon Na, Masti, Ishq Vishk, The Legend of Bhagat Singh.

Trivia

* Amrita is great fan of Amir Khan and Sharukh Khan.
* Her favorite actress is Shabana Azmi.
* She loves to drink Nariyal Paani.
* M F Hussain was impressed by the Amrita's look in Sooraj Barjatya film "Vivah". He has planned to start a series of paintings inspired by "Vivah "and Amrita Rao.
* Her father's name is Deepak Rao.
* Her zodiac sign is Gemini.

Amrita Arora biography

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Amrita Arora biography:
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Date of Birth: 31st January, 1981.
Nickname: Ammu
Address: Plot No198, Poojakunj Apartments, Sher-e-Punjab Colony, Andheri East, Mumbai-400 093
Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Education: Graduate in Psychology, Sophia College (Mumbai)
Debut Film: "Kitne Door Kitne Paas"

Mini Biography
Amrita Arora was born in a traditional Maharashtrian family at Mumbai (Bombay). She is the younger sister of Malaika Arora, the well known model and actress. Amrita Arora followed footsteps of her elder sister. She started her career as Model and gradually moved into being a Video jockey. Amrita hosted shows such as "MTV House Full" and "MTV Chill Out". She also featured in many advertisements such as Ponds, Elle 18 and Sunsilk Fruitamins. Amrita Arora made her debut in Bollywood with the film "Kitne Door Kitne Pass" opposite Fardeen Khan. Her first film was unsuccessful at the Box Office. Amrita's first successful movie was "Awara Paagal Deewana" directed by Vikram Bhatt. After that, a series of flop film followed including the controversial film "Girlfriend" with Isha Koppikar (a film about lesbian relationship). She was romantically linked to Kevin Otter, Upen Patel and Ashmit Patel. Currently she is said to be dating Usman Afzaal.

Filmography
Amrita Arora Famous Movies: Deewana, Kayanaat, Raakh, Speed, Heyy Babyy Red - the dark side, Jeet , Fight Club, Rakht, Girlfriend , Ek Aur Ek Gyarah, Kitne Door Kitne Paas , Awara Paagal Deewana, Ab Ke Baras.

Trivia

* One of memorable experience of Amrita is winning MTV VJ hunt.
* Her father died of cancer.
* Her best friend in the film industry is Kareena Kapoor.
* Born on the same date as the actress Preity Zinta.

Amisha Patel biography

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Amisha Patel biography:
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Date of Birth: 9th June 1976, Mumbai (Bombay), India.
Address: 51, Shahaka Building, B Road, Church Gate, (Mumbai) Bombay- 400020
Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
Education: Graduate in Economics from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Debut Film: "kaho Na Pyar Hai" directed by Rakesh Roshan
Film Awards: The Filmfare Special Award for "Gadar Ek Prem Katha", Kalashree sensational discovery award for "Kaho Na Pyar Hai", Zee Cine Best female Debut Award for" Kaho Na Pyar Hai"

Mini Biography
Amisha Patel is the grand daughter of famous lawyer and former justice Rajni patel. The name Amisha is a combination of Amisha Patel's parent's name, Amit & Asha. She has an elder brother named Asmit Patel, who is also a film actor. After graduation she worked for a finance company and did occasional modeling. Ameesha returned back to India and joined Satyadev Dubey's theatre and started acting in plays. She was spotted by Rakesh Roshan in a family party and signed her for "Kaho Na Pyar Hai" opposite his son, Hrithik Roshan. The film was the biggest blockbuster of the year and Amisha became a star overnight. After "Kaho Na Pyar Hai", Amesha did many films and all of them were unsuccessful at the Box Office except "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha". "Gadar" was a super hit film and gave new boost to her acting career. She won many awards for her performance in Gadar. Besides acting in Hindi movies Amisha Patel also did four Telugu movies. Her recent released film is" Bhool Bhoolaiya". Amisha Patel has recently signed a new film, directed by Kunal Kohli, which will also star Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukherjee.

Filmography
Kaho Na Pyar Hai, Gadar Ek Prem Katha, Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar, Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai, Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage , Kya Yeh Hai Jalwa , Humraaz , Parwana, Suno Sasurjee, Naani [Telugu] , Vaada, Elaan , Zameer, Narasimhudu [Telugu],The Rising, Mere Jeevan Saathi , Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai, Teesri Aankh ,Tathastu, Aap Ki Khatir, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Hey Baby, Bhool Bhulaiya, Happy Birthday, Badri [Telugu]

Trivia

* She has strained relations with her parents and she accuses them of swindling her finances.
* She was linked to Bunty Walia before her live-in relationship with director Vikram Bhatt.

Aishwarya Rai biography

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Aishwarya Rai biography:
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Date of Birth: 1st November, 1973, Mangalore (Karnataka), India.
Nick Name: Ash, Gullu, Aishu.
Address: Pratiksha (Residence of Amitabh Bachchan), 10th Rd, J.V.P.D. Scheme, Bombay 400049
Height: 5' 7" (1.70 m)
Education: Bachelor of Architecture.
Debut Film: "Iruvar" (Tamil) directed by Mani Ratnam, Aur Pyar Ho Gaya (Hindi) directed by Rahul Rawail

Film Awards
Miss photogenic and Miss World Title at London (1994)
Femina Miss India World Title (1994)
International Indian Film Academy awards: Best actress for "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam "(2000), Best Actress for "Devdas" (2003),
Filmfare Awards: Best Actress (Tamil) For "Jeans "(1999), Best Actress for "Hum Dil De Sanam" (2000), Best Actress for "Devdas" (2003)

Mini Biography
The Beauty Queen, Aishwarya Rai was born in a traditional south Indian family. She got her education at Mumbai (Bombay) and started modeling during her graduation. Aishwarya became a household name in India when she featured in Pepsi advertisement with Mahima Chaudhary. This gorgeous model was now set to rock the world with her beauty and intelligence. Aishwarya Rai took the glamour world by storm by winning the Miss World crown at Sun City in 1994. The leading directors of Bollywood were soon lined up to work with Ash.

Aishwarya Rai made her debut with Mani Ratnam's "Iruvar" (Tamil). Aishwarya received critical acclaim for her performance in "Iruvar". She was introduced to Bollywood by film director Rahul Rawail in his film"Aur Pyar Ho Gaya" and she won the Best Female Debutant Award for her performance in this film. The turning point in her acting career came with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's " Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" and she went on to win International Indian Film Academy Best Actress award and the Fimlfare Best Actress Award for her performance.

Aishwarya did a number of movies with different directors such as Aditya Chopra (Mohabbatein) and Satish kaushik (Hamara Dil Aap Ke Pas Hai). Aishwarya again worked with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the film "Devdas" which became memorable in a number of ways- "Devdas" was the biggest blockbuster of the film Industry and the first Bollywood movie to have special screening at Canne's Film Festival. Later, Ash was made a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival, the first Indian actress to have this honour. She also featured on the covers of India Today and the Time Magazine. Time Magazine has also listed her in their list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World Today". She also became the first Indian female actress to be immortalized in wax at the world famous Madame Tussaud's wax museum in London. Aishwarya is married to Bollywood star Abhisekh Bachchan.

Filmography
Jodhaa Akbar, Provoked, Guru, Dhoom 2, Umrao Jaan, The Mistress Of Spices The Last Legion, Saamna, Bunty Aur Babli, Shabd, Raincoat, Balle Balle! From Amritsar To L.A, Kyun! Ho Gaya Na, Khakee, Kuch Naa Kaho, Dil Ka Rishta Chokher Bali, Shakti, Devdas, 23rd March 1931 Shaheed, Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam, Albela, Mohabbatein, Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, Josh, Hum Panchhi Ek Daal Ke, Taal, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Aa Ab Laut Chalen and Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya.

Trivia

* A Tulip named after her name.
* Ash turned down the role opposite Jackie Chan in the movie "Time Breaker".
* She made her first commercial for Camlin Pencil when she was in 9th grade.
* She suffered an accident on the sets of "Khakee" when a car driven by a stuntman got out of control.
* Aishwarya Rai is now married to Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan, son of the Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan.
* She won miss photogenic and miss World Title at London (1994)
* She won Femina Miss India World Title (1994)

Aarti Chhabria Biography

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Profile
Date of Birth: 21st November, 1982.
Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Debut Film: "Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Aarti Chhabria was born in a Sindhi speaking Chabria family. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, Sindhi and Gujarati languages. Arti Chabria shot into fame when she won Miss India Worldwide in 1999. But Aarti became famous in the glamour world through "Liril" advertisement and "Nasha Hi Nasha" video and thereafter there has been no looking back for her. She appeared in many advertisements before pursuing her childhood dream of acting Amul, Freshna and Krack cream were some of her popular ads. Chabria made her debut in Bollywood with "Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai". Though the film was not successful but her performance was noticed. Since then Arti has acted in many films such as "Shadi No.1", "Ssukh", "Aham Premasmi", "Lajja " etc. but she is still struggling to set her feet firm in Bollywood. Aarti won critical acclaim for her performance in the film "Lajja" but it failed at box office. She has also acted in a few Telugu and Kannada movies. The talented actress has stolen the hearts of cinegoers with her charming beauty.

Filmography
Kisse Pyaar Karoon, Jeet, Shaadi no.1, Ssukh, Aham Premasmi, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo, Raja Bhaiya, Awara Paagal Deewana, Lajja, and Akanksha.

Trivia

* Aarti Chabria started doing advertisements at the tender age of three.
* She has played the role of famous bar dancer Taranuum in Apurva Lakhia's "Shootout at Lokhandwala".

Dido biography

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Born: December 25,1971
Hometown: London, England

Dido was five when she stole her first recorder. This didn't lead to prison, but rather to her entrance one year later to the Guildhall School of Music in London. A bit of a child prodigy, by the time she was 10 she played piano, violin, and the aforementioned recorder.

Her teenage years were an interesting mixture of stealing her brother's record collection (from The Clash to Gregory Isaac's to Duran Duran) and touring the UK with her classical music ensemble and then, at 16, she finally fell in love... with Ella Fitzgerald.

So began a passion that eventually led Dido from listener to participator. She started singing with various bands in and around London, and despite the fact that her brother, Rollo, told her not to give up her day job, she eventually appeared on the debut album of a band that Rollo formed in 1995.

This band was faithless, and they went on to sell in excess of five million records. Over the next two years, Dido toured with faithless (a very different experience from her classical days) and, whenever she was back in London, also recorded demos of her own songs.

On Faithless's current release, Sunday 8pm, Dido appears on two songs, one of which incorporates her own "My Lover's Gone." Arista records heard these demos at the beginning of 1997, and Dido was invited to the Dorchester hotel in London to meet Clive Davis. the meeting was successful (Clive even helped out with some of the backing vocals as Dido sung to him).

Sophie Marceau biography

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Date of Birth
17 November 1966, Paris, France

Birth Name
Sophie Danièle Sylvie Maupu

Nickname
Flatfoosie

Height
5' 8" (1.73 m)

Mini Biography

Sophie Marceau (born Sophie Maupu) grew up far from the studio spotlights. When she was 14 she was living in the Paris suburb of Gentilly with her father, a truck driver. She learned from friends that director Claude Pinoteau was looking for new faces for a movie about teenagers called Boum, La (1980). She auditioned for the role, got it, and the film was a success. She played in Boum 2, La (1982), then bought back her contract with Gaumont when she was 16 years old for one million French francs. She is a critically acclaimed actress, having received the Cesar for Best Feminine Hope for "La Boum 2" in 1983. She was elected Romantic actress for Chouans! (1988) at the Festival International du Film Romantique (International Festival of Romantic Movie) of Cabourg in 1988, and was awarded the Moliere of the Best Theatrical Revelation for "Eurydice et Pygmalion" in 1994.
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Trivia

She was chosen as Ambassador of Charm for France in East Asia where she enjoys great popularity.

She is an animal lover, a nature protector.

Gave birth to her second child, in London, a daughter Juliette, with producer Jim Lemley [13 June 2002]

Son Vincent, with Andrzej Zulawski, born 24 July 1995.

Measurements: 36 1/4C-23 1/2- 35 1/2 (in 1990), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

French citizen.

Has her look-alike puppet in the French show "Guignols de l'info, Les" (1988).

Her manager is Dominique Besnehard.

Was an official model for Marianne, a national emblem of France.

Studied in the Ecole Florent in Paris.

Has a three years old brother named Sylvain.

Daughter of Simone and Benoit Maupu.

Personal Quotes

Acting is wonderful therapy for people. Instead of suffering for yourself, someone will do it for you.

I need the seasons to live to the rythm of rain and sun. In town, It's like you can hardly make the difference between night an day.

I hate those kisses, you know, American kisses, with the tongues out. They're disgusting. I can't look, it's like porno!

"What is he, 13 or 11? Perhaps I could play his nanny." Upon hearing Leonardo DiCaprio is a big fan.

"It's so attractive, too attractive. Your writing becomes more real than your reality. Acting is contained - you act for three months, then leave it - but writing is the act of creation. Writing is dangerous." After writing her semi- autobiographical novel Telling Lies, published in 2001.

And that's how the world, I think, imagines French women you know like very womanly and seducing men and that's how they like to imagine them.

And that's how you have to be smart, is are you believable in this part or aren't you believable. And it has nothing to do with your talent.

Shakira Mebarak biography

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Shakira Mebarak biography
Born: 1977 AD
Currently alive, at 31 years of age.

Nationality: Colombian
Categories: Musicians
1977 - Born on February 2nd in Barranquilla, Colombia. Colombian singer and songwriter.

1989 - Shakira began her musical career at age 12 and quickly captured fans throughout Latin America.

1993 - Shakira decided to take a hiatus from recording so that she could graduate from high school.

1995 - Her album 'Pies Descalzos' spawned several hit singles, including "Estoy Aqui" and "Donde Estas Corazon".

1998 - She released 'Dónde Están Los Ladrones', a popular and critical success and the beginning of a close working relationship with producer Emilio Estefan and his wife Gloria.

2001 - She released her first album with English lyrics, 'Laundry Service', which included the hit "Whenever, Wherever".

- She won the Best Latin pop Grammy for her "MTV Unplugged" album.

- Announced engagement to Antonio de la Rua, son of the present President of Argentina.

2005 - Her album 'Oral Fixation, Vol. 1' included the hit "Hips Don't Lie" and was named female Latin pop album of the year at the Latin Billboard Music Awards.

Lou Doillon biography

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Lou Doillon Biography

French actress and model Lou Doillon is noted for her longtime fashion affiliation with Givenchy as well as her film work on Bad Company and Go Go Tales. It remains to be seen if she will focus on her work in front of the camera or on the runway.

Lou Doillon was born September 1, 1982 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. Some sources place her date of birth, however, at September 4.

Her parents are Jacques Doillon and Jane Birkin, a director and actress respectively. Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lola Doillon are both her half sisters.

Always an independent spirit, Doillon sported a distinct look as early as nine years old. She often wore her hair in dreadlocks and sported tee-shirts of the Grateful Dead. A few years later, the precocious eleven-year-old had both a tongue stud and tattoos.

Getting into the acting game early, Doillon made her onscreen debut in 1987 with Kung-Fu Master. It starred her biological mother as well as Charlotte Gainsbourg and Mathieu Demy.

She followed with one of her father’s directorial projects, Trop (Peu) d’Amour. The following year, she gained attention for her work in Mauvaises Fréquentations, also released under the English title Bad Company.
She took the lead in 2000’s Mamirolle and then continued to bounce around film and television. She appeared in a variety of mildly successful productions, but no matter how mediocre the work, she did share the screen with increasingly notable actors. In 2002, both she and Gerard Depardieu had roles in the otherwise un-noteworthy film Blanche.

She found considerable acclaim with audiences, however, just one year later when she landed on the drama The Private Life of Samuel Pepys. Doillon portrayed Elizabeth Pepys opposite Steve Coogan as the title character. Nathaniel Parker, Miranda Raison, and Danny Webb also took bit roles.

Earning higher profile parts, Doillon and noted French actress Virginie Ledoyen appeared together in 2004’s Saint Ange, but the film fell flat with audiences. And she had another miss with 2006’s Sisters. The cast was much more recognizable to an international audience, though, headlined by Stephen Rea, Chloe Sevigny, Talia Williams, and Rachel Williams.

Her latest project was in 2007 opposite Willem Dafoe, Bob Hoskins, and Asia Argento. Entitled Go Go Tales, the film was finally a score with audiences.

Doillon is also noted for her extensive modeling work with everyone from the quintessentially commercial Gap to the high end and exclusive Givenchy. She is a regular at fashion shows and has been spotted taking in the sights at runway shows by Louis Vuitton, Sonia Rykiel, Christian Dior, and others.
In her personal life, Doillon was dating Thomas John Mitchell. A little known musician, Mitchell and Doillon have one son together. The couple broke up, however, just one year after the birth of their child. Doillon subsequently relocated to New York.
Filmography

* Kung-Fu Master (1987) - by Agnes Varda
* Trop (peu) d'amour (1998) - Jacques Doillon
* Mauvaises fréquentations (1999) - of Jean-Pierre Améris
* Scénarios sur la drogue (2000) - of Guillaume Canet and Jean-Christophe Pagnac (segment Avalanche)
* Mamirolle (2000) - of Brigitte Coscas
* Carrément à l'ouest (2001) - of Jacques Doillon
* Embrassez qui vous voudrez (2002) - of Michel Blanc
* Blanche (2002) - of Bernie Bonvoisin
* Saint Ange (2004) - of Pascal Laugier
* La Vida perra de Juanita Narboni (2005) - of Farida Ben Lyziad
* Sisters (2006) - of Douglas Buck
* Go Go Tales (2006) - of Abel Ferrara
* Boxes (2007) - of Jane Birkin with Jane Birkin, Geraldine Chaplin, Michel Piccoli and Natacha Régnier

Miho Yoshioka biography

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Miho Yoshioka
Date of Birth: 2/03/1980
Birthplace: East Osaka, Japan
Ethnicity: Japanese
Name (kanji): 吉岡美穂
Profession: Actress and model
Height: 169cm
Weight: 48kg
Star sign: Aquarius
Blood type: A
Miho Yoshioka is a Japanese idol/race queen. As a child she was somewhat reserved and shy. During her Jr. High and High School years, she had no idea that she was on the road to becoming a popular Japanese idol. She worked odd jobs after graduation from High School, such as waitressing.

When one of her friends (also a race queen) asked her to try out this line of work, she initially declined, but when she met up with the studio executive she decided to audition to become a race queen. She got roles and was obligated to do other modeling such as lingerie, photobooks, and work as a campaign girl. Now she has roles on TV as well as many modeling jobs.

Her future aspirations are to enter the world of acting.