Biography for Katrina Kaif
Date of Birth
Nickname
Height
Mini Biography
Katrina Kaif is one of eight siblings, all girls, from a
mother who is a Caucasian of British Nationality, and a father who was formerly
from Kashmir, India, but who has since acquired British citizenship. Her mother
is now re-settled in Chennai (formerly known as Madras), the Capital of the
state of Tamil
Nadu in India.
She spent subsequent years in Hawaii, and then in London,
Britain, She started modeling accidentally when she was in Hawaii at the tender
age of 14, when she was approached for a jewelry campaign. Thereafter she
continued modeling in London.
Continuing to model was the reason she got her break in a
Bollywood movie 'Boom' offered by none other than film-maker Kaizad Gustad.
She was flooded with modeling assignments the minute she set
her foot on Indian soil, especially with her innocent expressive face,
hour-glass figure, and drop-dead gorgeous looks.
Moving to different culture and country was not much of a
culture shock for her, as she states that no matter where you come from, the
bottom line is that everyone wants to be loved, respected, and cared for.
Despite of her positive attitude, she had been stereotyped
as "Indian" by extreme right-wingers in Britain who made it clear
that she did not quite fit-in with their "Blonde" Caucasian culture;
while on the other hand in India itself she had been ranked as an 'outsider'
very much like Sonia Gandhi.
Unlike other artistes from foreign lands, Katrina did not
experience any difficulties in getting a visa nor of getting it extended in
India.
Although linguistically challenged, Katrina puts on a bold
face and states that other Bollywood artistes like Sridevi, who did not know
Hindi, did get offers from Bollywood film-makers, and she is no different. She
has taken Hindi and dancing lessons to fit in with the Bollywood culture. She
likes to display a picture of her learning Kathak dancing where she used to
dance 7 hours a day non-stop.
Adorned with soft gorgeous looks, she is not easily
intimidated, but admits that she is very emotional, sensitive, and concerned
about her privacy, Almost an incurable romantic, she prefers to wear
comfortable non-revealing clothes when at home, hates to do her hair, and above
all dislikes make-up. Admitting to being lonely in the beginning, but now has
several friends who she can hang out with.
Although her first movie 'Boom' was panned by the critics
and shunned by the audiences, two other Telugu movies 'Malliswari' and 'Pidugu'
did get her noticed. She grossed 70 Lakh Rupees for 'Malliswari' - making her
top the list of the highest paid actresses during a South Indian movie debut.
Not done with South Indian movies, she has been signed in a
Tamil movie 'Bheema' opposite National Award Winner Vikram.
She has received decent reviews for her part in "Maine
Pyar Kyon Kiya", as well as a brief appearance in 'Sarkar'.
Katrina had made Mumbai her base, didn't mind singing and
dancing around trees and as a result is now one of the biggest mega-stars,
perhaps one of the highest paid female-lead actresses in Bollywood, and a
crowd-puller whenever she makes an appearance for a live song and dance number.
Mini Biography By: NahidWorld
Trivia
Indian supermodel
Has seven siblings: six sisters and one brother.
Was born in Hong Kong and then moved to Hawaii till she was
about 14, then she moved to London. Presently, she lives in Mumbai.
Unlike other artistes from foreign lands, Katrina did not
experience any difficulties in getting a visa nor of getting it extended in
India.
She was discovered at age 14 as a model for a jewelry
campaign.
When moving to India, she worked for photographer Atul
Kasbekar and did commercials for Fevicol, Lakme and Veet among others.
She is very particular about her clothes which she wears a
bold outfit on screen or for ads, but she feels more comfortable in
not-so-revealing clothes in personal life. And the one thing she hates is make
up.
She refuses to speak about her personal life in the media.
Besides walking the ramp for several top designers and being
on magazine covers, Katrina has also been the stunning face of Estelle
jewelery, Lakme, Pantene, Veet, Kodak cameras, L'Oreal, Samsung, LG etc.
She doesn't do ramp shows anymore.
She was chosen as the face of the year for the Lakme India
Fashion Week (2005).
Her favorite Indian designers are Rina Dhaka, Tarun
Tahiliani, Rocky S.
Her favorite international designers are Armani, Miu Miu,
Prada, Versace.
Favorite actor is Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp, Shah Rukh
Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan. Favorite actresses are Kajol and Madhuri
Dixit.
Favorite cricketer is Irfan Pathan.
Favorite movies are Umrao Jaan (1981), Casablanca (1942),
and Gone with the Wind (1939).
Prefers acting over modeling.
She enjoys modeling, acting, dancing, playing chess,
watching movies, painting, resting, cooking, going to spas, going to the gym,
meeting new people, and getting together with friends.
The famous Rs. 2 lakh ($4,814) worth silver dress she
flaunts in the movie Welcome (2007/I) was gifted to her by Emilio Pucci.
Voted at the No. 1 spot in FHM India's 100 Sexiest Women in
the World poll.
Won Best Female Style Icon at the IIFA Awards.
Won Sabsay Favourite Heroine Award (2008).
Won the British-Indian Actor award for the Zee Cine Awards
(2008).
Won the Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female) for
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005) (2006).
Is the most photographed woman in India.
Is the most searched Bollywood celebrity as per Google's
2008, 2009, and 2010 data.
Is active in various charities and often visits orphanages
and hospitals.
The unit of De Dana Dan (2009) was shooting in the Sentosa
Nature Park in Singapore when a 10-year-old spotted Kaif. The boy didn't
realize that there were some production vehicles moving around the set and
started running towards the actress. While running across, he was accidentally
hit by a unit van. The boy was bruised but there was no major injury. When Kaif
found out about the incident, she immediately asked him to be brought on the
sets. She then met him, spent a lot of time and even gave him some chocolates.
She was voted the sexiest Asian woman in the world by
Eastern Eye in the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Favorite bands are Muse, Radiohead and Coldplay.
Personal Quotes
It's not my style to either wear minimum clothes, to strip
or to even be comfortable with a sex-symbol label. I just want to do good work
instead of sporting such meaningless tags. Sex sells, but to a small extent,
not always. And this is what filmmakers have to accept. The exposure has to be
relevant to the film and its characters and not forced for the sake of
titillation. On the contrary, some of the greatest Indian films have been
devoid of all these sexual trappings. I know my comfort zone in today's Indian
culture and society.
Her thoughts on Bollywood accepting her, being an outsider
British girl, into Indian cinema: "I have no complaints. I think I'm
especially lucky. As you said, I've come from outside and I'm not even anywhere
closely connected. But I have absolutely no problem here. People have been more
than welcoming, even before I was ready. There was a time when I felt that I
need to take time to understand more about the industry, the workings of it. I
was doing my modeling, which I really wanted to do at the time. So that's why
even my entry into films was later than people expected." (Stardust
magazine, July 2006)
"I've been very blessed, I think, or what do you call
it... mmm... lucky to get at this stage what I have. It's not like I've come
from acting school and done work at an academy or something. I feel I've been
given a very huge chance and opportunity." (Stardust magazine, July 2006)
My Hindi was bad about three years ago. I wanted to achieve
a certain status in modeling. Through that I got confidence to get into movies.
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005) came at the right time. I had done kathak training
which apart from teaching you about dancing also teaches you about emotions.
After that experience, I feel this year will be a much better year for me.
I think I have been very lucky so far. I have done a lot of
ads and also some films down south. People have liked me. I guess I have found
a balance.
Wait and watch. Jee Karda should be on air later this month.
We shot at 4am every day to capture the light and it was scorching. To keep
cool we would stay in shades and sip fruit juice or mint tea.
Egypt is among the most beautiful countries I have visited -
the pyramids, the temples and the landscape are absolutely exotic. I even
enjoyed the barbecue dinner on a boat on the Nile. We shot in a number of
places and I've come back with fond memories of my trip.
I unwind myself by taking off the costume and make-up as
soon as the shoot is over! And get a spa treatment. It is extremely relaxing.
Unfortunately, the kind of lifestyle and schedule we have, we hardly get time.
Not only actors, but I have seen a lot of directors and journalists with skin
problems and believe me, all that can be cured by a spa treatment.
Salman Khan did not help me get movie offers. What rubbish!
Will any producer take a risk of millions of rupees at the instance of any
person? Everyone knows that the film industry is highly competitive, and one
gets a job on one's talent only and not on any recommendation.
My relationship with Salman Khan is too personal to talk
about. I take my work like any other regular job and what I do in my personal
life is no one's business. I'd rather let my work do all the talking.
Every one has her own love life. Every one has a dream to
get a perfect life partner. But this is not so easy in real life. In fact, one
doesn't love, it happens. As far as I am concerned, I love a boy who is linked
with the film industry. However, I shall not name him. You never know what may
happen in future.
Date of Birth
16 July 1984, Hong Kong
Nickname
Kat
Height
5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Mini Biography
Katrina Kaif is one of eight siblings, all girls, from a
mother who is a Caucasian of British Nationality, and a father who was formerly
from Kashmir, India, but who has since acquired British citizenship. Her mother
is now re-settled in Chennai (formerly known as Madras), the Capital of the
state of Tamil
Nadu in India.
She spent subsequent years in Hawaii, and then in London,
Britain, She started modeling accidentally when she was in Hawaii at the tender
age of 14, when she was approached for a jewelry campaign. Thereafter she
continued modeling in London.
Continuing to model was the reason she got her break in a
Bollywood movie 'Boom' offered by none other than film-maker Kaizad Gustad.
She was flooded with modeling assignments the minute she set
her foot on Indian soil, especially with her innocent expressive face,
hour-glass figure, and drop-dead gorgeous looks.
Professionally she started off as a model with photographer
Atul Kasbekar, and upon being accepted, she received offers from LG, Cola,
Fevicol, Lakme, & Veet. It was the Lakme commercial that got her noticed.
She retained Matrix as her Manager to accept work on her behalf and at the
price she deserved.
Moving to different culture and country was not much of a
culture shock for her, as she states that no matter where you come from, the
bottom line is that everyone wants to be loved, respected, and cared for.
Despite of her positive attitude, she had been stereotyped
as "Indian" by extreme right-wingers in Britain who made it clear
that she did not quite fit-in with their "Blonde" Caucasian culture;
while on the other hand in India itself she had been ranked as an 'outsider'
very much like Sonia Gandhi.
Unlike other artistes from foreign lands, Katrina did not
experience any difficulties in getting a visa nor of getting it extended in
India.
Although linguistically challenged, Katrina puts on a bold
face and states that other Bollywood artistes like Sridevi, who did not know
Hindi, did get offers from Bollywood film-makers, and she is no different. She
has taken Hindi and dancing lessons to fit in with the Bollywood culture. She
likes to display a picture of her learning Kathak dancing where she used to
dance 7 hours a day non-stop.
Adorned with soft gorgeous looks, she is not easily
intimidated, but admits that she is very emotional, sensitive, and concerned
about her privacy, Almost an incurable romantic, she prefers to wear
comfortable non-revealing clothes when at home, hates to do her hair, and above
all dislikes make-up. Admitting to being lonely in the beginning, but now has
several friends who she can hang out with.
Although her first movie 'Boom' was panned by the critics
and shunned by the audiences, two other Telugu movies 'Malliswari' and 'Pidugu'
did get her noticed. She grossed 70 Lakh Rupees for 'Malliswari' - making her
top the list of the highest paid actresses during a South Indian movie debut.
Not done with South Indian movies, she has been signed in a
Tamil movie 'Bheema' opposite National Award Winner Vikram.
She has received decent reviews for her part in "Maine
Pyar Kyon Kiya", as well as a brief appearance in 'Sarkar'.
Katrina had made Mumbai her base, didn't mind singing and
dancing around trees and as a result is now one of the biggest mega-stars,
perhaps one of the highest paid female-lead actresses in Bollywood, and a
crowd-puller whenever she makes an appearance for a live song and dance number.
Mini Biography By: NahidWorld
Trivia
Is half English and half Indian.
Indian supermodel
Has seven siblings: six sisters and one brother.
Was born in Hong Kong and then moved to Hawaii till she was
about 14, then she moved to London. Presently, she lives in Mumbai.
Unlike other artistes from foreign lands, Katrina did not
experience any difficulties in getting a visa nor of getting it extended in
India.
She was discovered at age 14 as a model for a jewelry
campaign.
When moving to India, she worked for photographer Atul
Kasbekar and did commercials for Fevicol, Lakme and Veet among others.
She is very particular about her clothes which she wears a
bold outfit on screen or for ads, but she feels more comfortable in
not-so-revealing clothes in personal life. And the one thing she hates is make
up.
She refuses to speak about her personal life in the media.
Besides walking the ramp for several top designers and being
on magazine covers, Katrina has also been the stunning face of Estelle
jewelery, Lakme, Pantene, Veet, Kodak cameras, L'Oreal, Samsung, LG etc.
She doesn't do ramp shows anymore.
She was chosen as the face of the year for the Lakme India
Fashion Week (2005).
Her favorite Indian designers are Rina Dhaka, Tarun
Tahiliani, Rocky S.
Her favorite international designers are Armani, Miu Miu,
Prada, Versace.
Favorite actor is Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp, Shah Rukh
Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan. Favorite actresses are Kajol and Madhuri
Dixit.
Favorite cricketer is Irfan Pathan.
Favorite movies are Umrao Jaan (1981), Casablanca (1942),
and Gone with the Wind (1939).
Prefers acting over modeling.
She enjoys modeling, acting, dancing, playing chess,
watching movies, painting, resting, cooking, going to spas, going to the gym,
meeting new people, and getting together with friends.
The famous Rs. 2 lakh ($4,814) worth silver dress she
flaunts in the movie Welcome (2007/I) was gifted to her by Emilio Pucci.
Voted at the No. 1 spot in FHM India's 100 Sexiest Women in
the World poll.
Won Best Female Style Icon at the IIFA Awards.
Won Sabsay Favourite Heroine Award (2008).
Won the British-Indian Actor award for the Zee Cine Awards
(2008).
Won the Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female) for
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005) (2006).
Is the most photographed woman in India.
Is the most searched Bollywood celebrity as per Google's
2008, 2009, and 2010 data.
Is active in various charities and often visits orphanages
and hospitals.
The unit of De Dana Dan (2009) was shooting in the Sentosa
Nature Park in Singapore when a 10-year-old spotted Kaif. The boy didn't
realize that there were some production vehicles moving around the set and
started running towards the actress. While running across, he was accidentally
hit by a unit van. The boy was bruised but there was no major injury. When Kaif
found out about the incident, she immediately asked him to be brought on the
sets. She then met him, spent a lot of time and even gave him some chocolates.
She was voted the sexiest Asian woman in the world by
Eastern Eye in the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Favorite bands are Muse, Radiohead and Coldplay.
Personal Quotes
It's not my style to either wear minimum clothes, to strip
or to even be comfortable with a sex-symbol label. I just want to do good work
instead of sporting such meaningless tags. Sex sells, but to a small extent,
not always. And this is what filmmakers have to accept. The exposure has to be
relevant to the film and its characters and not forced for the sake of
titillation. On the contrary, some of the greatest Indian films have been
devoid of all these sexual trappings. I know my comfort zone in today's Indian
culture and society.
Her thoughts on Bollywood accepting her, being an outsider
British girl, into Indian cinema: "I have no complaints. I think I'm
especially lucky. As you said, I've come from outside and I'm not even anywhere
closely connected. But I have absolutely no problem here. People have been more
than welcoming, even before I was ready. There was a time when I felt that I
need to take time to understand more about the industry, the workings of it. I
was doing my modeling, which I really wanted to do at the time. So that's why
even my entry into films was later than people expected." (Stardust
magazine, July 2006)
"I've been very blessed, I think, or what do you call
it... mmm... lucky to get at this stage what I have. It's not like I've come
from acting school and done work at an academy or something. I feel I've been
given a very huge chance and opportunity." (Stardust magazine, July 2006)
My Hindi was bad about three years ago. I wanted to achieve
a certain status in modeling. Through that I got confidence to get into movies.
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005) came at the right time. I had done kathak training
which apart from teaching you about dancing also teaches you about emotions.
After that experience, I feel this year will be a much better year for me.
I think I have been very lucky so far. I have done a lot of
ads and also some films down south. People have liked me. I guess I have found
a balance.
Wait and watch. Jee Karda should be on air later this month.
We shot at 4am every day to capture the light and it was scorching. To keep
cool we would stay in shades and sip fruit juice or mint tea.
Egypt is among the most beautiful countries I have visited -
the pyramids, the temples and the landscape are absolutely exotic. I even
enjoyed the barbecue dinner on a boat on the Nile. We shot in a number of
places and I've come back with fond memories of my trip.
I unwind myself by taking off the costume and make-up as
soon as the shoot is over! And get a spa treatment. It is extremely relaxing.
Unfortunately, the kind of lifestyle and schedule we have, we hardly get time.
Not only actors, but I have seen a lot of directors and journalists with skin
problems and believe me, all that can be cured by a spa treatment.
Salman Khan did not help me get movie offers. What rubbish!
Will any producer take a risk of millions of rupees at the instance of any
person? Everyone knows that the film industry is highly competitive, and one
gets a job on one's talent only and not on any recommendation.
My relationship with Salman Khan is too personal to talk
about. I take my work like any other regular job and what I do in my personal
life is no one's business. I'd rather let my work do all the talking.
Every one has her own love life. Every one has a dream to
get a perfect life partner. But this is not so easy in real life. In fact, one
doesn't love, it happens. As far as I am concerned, I love a boy who is linked
with the film industry. However, I shall not name him. You never know what may
happen in future.
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