Priyanka Chopra

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Date of Birth: 18th July 1982, Jamshedpur, India.
Nickname: Sunshine, Mimi, Yanka.
Address: Priyanka Chopra, 803, Karan Next to Green Acres, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri, Mumbai 400053
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Education: Graduated from Cepar Rapids, Iowa's John F. Kennedy High School (U. S. A)
Debut Film: "The Hero" Opposite Sunny Deol.
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Debut Award for the film "Andaaz "
Filmfare Best Actress Award (negative role) for the film "Aitraaz".

Mini Biography
Priyanka Chopra was born at Jamshedpur in Jharkhand state of India. Her father Dr. Ashok Chopra was a surgeon in army. Priyanka Chopra was in Jai Hind College at Mumbai when she won Femina Miss India contest in 2000. She was crowned Miss World in 2000 at London. Priyanka Chopra is the fifth Indian to be crowned Miss World. She left her studies midway after winning the beauty pageant and joined film Industry.

Priyanka Chopra first acted in Tamil film "Thamizhan ". Her debut Hindi film was "The Hero" opposite Sunny Deol. Though the film was average rated, it went on to become one of the highest grossing films of that year. Priyanka Chopra's next film was "Andaaj" opposite Akshay Kumar. "Andaaj" was a successful film at box office and Priyanka was nominated for Filmfare Best Actress Award. Her next release was "Aitraaz", which is a Hindi remake of the Demi Moore-starker "Disclosure". Prianka won the Filmfare Best Villain Award for her performance in "Aitraaz". Since then she has given many Hit films such as "Bluffmaster" opposite Abhishek Bachchan, "Mujhse Shadi Karogi" opposite Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan and "Krissh" opposite Hrithik Roshan. Priyanka Chopra was voted Sexiest Asian Woman of 2006 in Eastern Eye, an Asian newspaper published in Britain.

Filmography
Big Brother, Salaam-E-Ishq, God Tussi Great Ho, Don, Aap Ki Khatir, Krrish, 36 China Town, Taxi No. 9 2 11, Bluffmaster, Barsaat, Yakeen, Waqt, Karam, Blackmail, Aitraaz, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Asambhav, Kismat, Plan, Andaaz, The Hero and Thamizhan.

Trivia

• Priyanka Chopra was the only Indian in the USA to have been selected at the state level for the "National Opus Honor Choir".
• While shooting the song "Do Me A Favor, Let's Play Holi" in the movie "Waqt: The Race Against Time ", Priyanka stepped on a live wire and received a shock. She was hospitalized for a day.
• She turned down the lead role in the film "Umrao Jaan" to work in "Bluffmaster".
• Priyanka did her schooling from La Martinière in Lucknow. She completed tenth grade in Boston (U. S. A.) and wanted to become a software engineer or a criminal psychologist.

Mallika Sherawat

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Date of Birth: 24th October 1976, Rohtak, Haryana, India
Nickname: Reema Lamba, Bollywood's Kissing Queen.
Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Education: Graduation from Miranda House, Delhi University
Debut Film: "Khwaish"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Mallika Sherawat was born in a conservative Jat family. She is a graduate in Philosophy from Miranda house, Delhi University. Mallika Shehrawat was an airhostess for some time. She married a pilot named Karan Singh Gill. Mallika Sherawat was such a dreamer that her husband Karan Singh Gill found it hard to adjust to her and soon they parted ways. Meanwhile, Malika got some modeling assignments and she entered in the glamour world. Later she modeled for some popular brands like BPL and SANTRO with Amitabh Bachchan and Sharukh Khan.

Mallika Shehrawat made her debut in the Bollywood with the film "Khwaish" directed by Govind Menon. The film "Khwaish" was in the news because of seventeen lip-lock kiss scenes. The movie failed miserably at the box office but Mallika didn't go unnoticed. She was offered another steamy role in the film "Murder" directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The film "Murder" was super hit at the box office and Malika Sherawat was nominated for Zee Cine Best Actress Award. Since then Mallika didn't look back. Mallika was also featured on the cover page of an international magazine- Snoop, which is the Indian edition of Cosmopolitan.

Filmography
Welcome, Aap Ka Surroor, Pyaar Ke Side Effects, Darna Zaroori Hai, Shaadi Se Pehle, The Myth, Bach Ke Rehna Re Baba, Kis Kiski Kismat and Jeena Sirf Merre Liye.

Trivia

• Mallika Sherawat bears a resemblance to actress Halle Berry (Hollywood).
• She is the first Indian woman to get an offer to pose nude for Playboy magazine. Mallika, however, refused the offer due to her morals and upbringing.
• Her performance at the televised 2006 New Year's Eve show at the hotel J.W. Marriot, Mumbai, was in the news because of her body-hugging skin suit and a silver bikini.
• She changed her name from Reema Lamba to Mallika Sherawat.

Katrina Kaif

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Date of Birth: 16th July, 1984.
Nickname: Kat
Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Debut Film: "Boom"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Katrina Kaif is one of eight siblings, all girls, from a mother who is a Caucasian of British nationality and an N R I father. Katrina grew up in Hawai and was brought up in London. She started her modeling career at the tender age of fourteen, when Katrina Kaif was approached for a jewelry advertisement. Since then Katrina did various modeling assignment in London. She got her break in the Bollywood movie "Boom" offered by the famous film maker Kaizad Gustad. The film was not successful at the box office but Katrina Kaif was flooded with modeling assignments because of her innocent expressive face and drop-dead gorgeous looks.

Katrina has walked the ramp for several top designers. Besides walking the ramp she has also been the stunning face of Estelle jewelry, Lakme, Pantene, Veet, Kodak cameras, L'Oreal, Samsung, LG etc. Katreena is not fluent in Hindi so her voice in Hindi movies is dubbed by a native speaker of film's language but in the movie "Namastay London" she dubbed her lines on her own. Her recent films "Partner" with Salman Khan and Govinda and "Apne" with Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol were successful at box office. She has also done two Telugu movies "Malliswari" and "Allari Pidugu" and a Malayalam film "Balram vs. Taradas". Katrina has learnt Kathak dance recently.

Filmography
Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye, Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya, Sarkar, Boom, Nanhe Jaisalmer, Partner, Apne, Namastey London and Welcome.

Trivia

• Katreena Kaif 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 neither experienced any difficulties in getting a visa nor of getting it extended in India.
• She worked for photographer Atul Kasbekar and did commercials for Fevicol, Lakme and Veet among others.
• Katrina Kaf 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.
• She refuses to speak about her personal life in the media.
• 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.
• Katrina's favorite international designers are Armani, Versace, Miu Miu.

Isha Koppikar

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Date of Birth: 19th September, 1976
Nickname: Khallas Girl
Address: Vinay Building, Plot No. 250, Moghul Lane, Mumbai - 16
Height: 5'7" (1.70 m)
Education: Graduate in Biotechnology.
Debut Film: Fiza (Hindi), Kaadhal Kavidai (Tamil)
Film Awards: Stardust "Most Exciting New Face of the Year Award "for Khallas dance number

Mini Biography
Isha Koppikar was born in Mumbai (Bombay), India. While she was in college, she did a model shoot for Gautam Rajadhayksha. Isha Koppikar was crowned Miss Talent in 1995 at Femina Miss India Contest. She then modeled for L'Oreal, Rexona, Camay, Tips & Toes and Coca-Cola. Isha made her debut with "Kaadhal Kavidai" in Tamil film Industry. Isha Kopikar was won critical acclaim for her performance in the film and went on to win Filmfare Best Actress Debut Award (Tamil). Her next movie"En Swasa Katre" opposite Arvind Swamy was also in Tamil. The film was a musical hit and a good grosser at the box office. Then Isha Kopikkar played a cameo role in the film "Jodi" as a prospective bride.

Isha Kopikar did some minor roles in Bollywood films like "Fiza" and "Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat" but she shot into fame with an item dance in the film "Company" directed by Ram Gopal Verma. Isha Koppikar was nicknamed "Khallas Girl" after that item dance on the song "Khallas". Isha Koppikar was nominated for the Filmfare Best Villain Award for her negative role in the film "Qayamat: City Under Threat". Her next film was "Girlfriend", in which Isha played a role of lesbian woman. Isha Koppikar will be seen in a lead role in the film "Sabri" directed by Ram Gopal Verma. The film is about a woman who is set to become Mumbai's first underworld lord.

Filmography
Darling, Salaam-E-Ishq, Raakh, Shabri, Don, Darna Zaroori Hai, 36 China Town, Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya?, D Compaqny, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Inteqam, Ek Se Badhkar Ek , Girlfriend , Hum Tum, Krishna Cottage, Rudraksh , LOC: Kargil , Darna Mana Hai, Qayamat: City Under Threat Pinjar Kaante , Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya, Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat and Fiza .

Trivia

• Isha has a pet dog named Mowgly.
• Koppikar's make-up for her role in the movie "Sabri" was so convincing that security and producers wouldn't let her enter the set, as they didn't recognize her.

Hema Malini

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Date of Birth: 16 October 1948, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Nickname: Dream Girl
Address: 17, Jai Hind Society, 12th JVPD Scheme, Mumbai- 400 049
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Debut Film: "Sapno Ka Saudagar"
Awards
Filmfare Best Actress Award for "Seeta Aur Geeta", Filmfare Life Time Achievement Award (1999)
Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India (2000),
Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement (2003),
Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 for "Baghban "(with Amitabh Bachchan) Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bollywood Movie Awards (2003)
Sports World's "Jodi of the Year" along with Amitabh Bachchan for "Baghban".
Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of her contribution to the Indian entertainment industry (2004)

Mini Biography
Hema Malini was born in a chakaravarthy family at Ammankudi in Tamilnadu. Her mother Jaya was a Tamil film producer. Hema Malini is a trained classical dancer and she has performed at a number of dance shows and concerts. Hema made her debut in Bollywood with the film "Sapno Ka Saudagar" opposite Raj Kapoor. Her next movie was "Johny Mera Naam" opposite Dev Anand. The movie "Johny Mera Naam" was super hit at box office and Hema became a top star. Hema Malini again worked with Deva Anand in the film "Tere Mere Sapne". Hema Malini played double role with Dharmendra and Sanjeev Kumar in the movie "Seeta Aur Geeta" which was also a successful film at box office. With these hit films she became one of the ruling divas in the Bollywood and her fans called her 'Dream Girl' of the Bollywood.

Though Hema had starred many hit movies in 70's and 80's but she is best remembered for her role in "Sholay" as talkative Tangewali. She had taken backseat from films for a few years and Hema joined politics, she is now a member of Rajya Sabha. Hema Malini had turned down marriage proposal from Jeetendra and Sanjeev Kumar before marrying her co-star Dharmendra. She has two daughters Esha and Aahan. Esha Deol is film actress and Aahan is set to enter Bollywood as film director. Besides acting in the films she had tried her hand at directing and made the film "Dil Ashna Hai" with Sharukh Khan and late Divya Bharti. Hema also directed and starred in the TV serial Noopur, in which she was depicted as a Bharatanatyam dancer going to America.

Filmography
Pandava Vanavasam, Sapnon Ka Saudagar, Waris, Jahan Pyar Mile, Tum Haseen Main Jawaan, Sharafat, Aansoo Aur Muskan, Johny Mera Naam, Paraya Dhan, Naya Zamana, Lal Patthar, Andaz, Tere Mere Sapne, Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani, Gora Aur Kala, Garam Masala, Bhai Ho To Aisa Babul Ki Galiyaan, Shareef Budmaash, Prem Parvat, Chhupa Rustam, Gehri Chaal , Jugnu, Joshila, Dulhan, Amir Garib, Dost, Prem Nagar, Patthar Aur Payal, Haath Ki Safai, Dharmatma, Khushboo, Pratiggya, Sholay, Sharafat Chod Di Maine, Naach Uthe Sansaar, Charas, Dus Numbri, Mehbooba Jaaneman, Shirdi Ke Sai Baba, Dream Girl, Dil Kaa Heera, The Burning Train, Alibaba Aur 40 Chor, Kranti, Meri Aawaz Suno, Satte Pe Satta, Desh Premee, Razia Sultan, Andhaa Kanoon, Hum Dono, Ek Chadar Maili Si Sitapur Ki Geeta , Jamai Raja, Hey Ram, Censor, Aman Ke Farishtey, Baghban, Veer-Zaara, Bhagmati , Ganga and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.

Trivia

• Hema Malni and Dharmendra both converted to Islam and changed their names to Aisha Bi R. Chakravarty and Dilawar Khan Kewal Krishn respectively.
• Dharmendra has two sons from his first wife Prakash Kaur.
• Hema has said in her interviews that she would never wear revealing outfits in movies, and has been true to her words till date.
• She is daughter of Mr. V S R Chakravarthy and Mrs. Jaya Chakravarthy.
• Her mother died in 2004 due to Gangrene on her leg.
• Hema Malni is a member of Bhartiya Janta Party.
• She was member of Chennai based Andhra Mahila Sabha in her early childhood.

Esha Deol

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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

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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.

Dipika Padukone

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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.

Divya Bharti

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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.

Dimple Kapadia

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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

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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.

Bipasha Basu

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Date of Birth: 7 January 1979, Delhi, India
Nickname: Bonny, Bips
Address: Bipasha Basu, 105/B, Ashiyana Estate, John Bapist Road, Bandra, Mumbai 400 050
Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Education: Commerce graduate Debut Film: "Ajnabi"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Debut Award for, "Ajnabee"
Zee Cine Award Dynamic Duo for "Raaz " (shared with Dino Morea).
IIFA Sony faces of the Year (shared with Arjun Rampal and Gracy Singh).
GIFA Best Actress Award for "Coporate"

Mini Biography
Bipasha Basu was born in a Bengali family at New Delhi. Later her family shifted to Kolkata where she won regional beauty contest at a very young age. Bipasa Basu is the second of three sisters. Her elder sister name is Bidisha and her younger sister name is Bijyota.

Modeling and acting has come to Bipasa Basu by chance. She had planned to be a Chartered Accountant after her graduation but in the meanwhile she won Ford super model contest and entered the world of modeling. She was also listed as sexiest woman of Asia along with fellow stars Mallika Sherawat and Aishwarya Rai.

After winning over people's heart through modeling and advertisement, Bipasha did the famous video 'Tu Meri Mehbooba' for Sonu Nigam's album, 'Kismat'. Bipasa Basu made her debut in Bollywood with the film "Ajanbi". Thereafter she did a number of movies but her performance in "Raj" opposite Dino Morea was more appreciated. Next was erotic thriller "Jism" opposite john Abrahm, in which she played the role of a sexy wife of a middle-aged industrialist. She portrayed the character splendidly and became recognizable in Bollywood as sexy actress. Bipasha Basu gave sterling performance in a number of films such as "Company", "Rakht", "No Entry", "Barsaat, "Shikhar" and "Apaharan". Her performance in "Corporate" directed by Madhur Bhandarkar won critical acclaim. She was involved with co-actor and model Dino Morea and now Bipasha has live live-in relationship with actor John Abrahm.

Filmography
Dus Kahaniyaan , Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal , Mr. Fraud, No Smoking, Nehle Pe Dehla, Omkara, Corporate, Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye , Darna Zaroori Hai, Shikha, No Entry, Apaharan, Barsaat, Phir Hera Pheri, Jism, Aetbaar, Ishq Hai Tumse , Madhoshi , Rakht , Rudraksh , Footpath , Raaz , Chor Machaaye Shor, Gunaah and Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai.

Trivia

• Bipasha wanted to be a doctor. She had to leave science after 12th standard because she fainted while dissecting a rat.
• The word, "Bipasha" means deep dark desire.
• Once she said that she wished she were a boy, then she would get those roles which bypass her due to her image.
• On July 7, 2007, Bipasha co-hosted the new Seven Wonders of the World event along with two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank and Oscar winner Sir Ben Kingsley in Lisbon, Portugal.
• She was winner of Tulip Miss Super Vivacious.
• She was given All India Filmgoers award, "Queen of hearts" for Omkara.

Bhumika Chawla

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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.

Ayesha Takia

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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

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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.

Aruna Irani

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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'.

Amrita Rao

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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

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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

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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

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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)

Dharmendra

Date of Birth: 8th December, 1935.
Nickname: HeMan
Address: Plot No. 22, 11th Road, JVPD Scheme, Juhu, Bombay 400049
Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Debut Film: "Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere"
Film Awards: Filmfare Life Time Achievement Award

Mini Biography
Film star Dharmendra was born at Phagwara in Punjab. He was first noticed in a Filmfare spot- the- talent contest and was signed by Arjun Hingorani for the film "Dil Bhi Tera, Hum Bhi Tere". At the start of his career Dharmendra was usually cast as a romantic hero. His first major hit film was "Phool Aur Patthar". Dharmendra also worked in comedy films like "Chupke Chupke", a masterpiece from Hrishikesh Mukherjee. When action movies became popular in 1970's he starred as action hero in many such films. Dharmendra's most memorable role as action hero was in the blockbuster film "Sholay" where he was teamed with Amitabh Bachchan.

Apart from Amitabh Bachchan, no other film star can claim to be equally good in comedy and action as Dharmendra. Dharmendra also ventured into film production and launched his sons Sunny Deol in "Betaab" and Bobby Deol in "Barsaat" as well as his nephew Abhay Deol in "Socha Na Tha". After a few years hiatus from acting since the early 2000s he is reappearing in films as character actor. His latest films "Metro" and "Apne" have been successful at the box office. Dharmendra also played a Villainious role in his recent released film "Johnny Gaddar". Dharmendra has married Bollywood actress Hema Malini after converting to Islam. He had to change his religion because he was already married to Prakash Kaur and according to Hindu marriage act one can not marry any other woman till the first wife is alive.

Filmography
Om Shanti Om, Johnny Gaddaar, Apne, Metro, Kis Kis Ki Kismat, Hum Kaun Hai?, Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai, Bhai Thakur, Jallad No. 1 , Meri Jung Ka Elaan, Sultaan, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Dharma Karma, Loha Mafia, Aatank, Himmatvar, Return of Jewel Thief, Smuggler, Taaqat, Policewala Gunda, Kundan, Dushman Zamana, Kal Ki Awaz, Humlaa, Tehelka, Virodhi, Paap Ki Aandhi, Kohraam, Trinetra, Humse Na Takrana, Pyaar Ka Karz, Dada, Batwara, Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga, Soorma Bhopali, Zalzala, Sunny, Insaaf Ka Tarazu, Alibaba Aur 40 Chor, The Burning Train, Ram Balram, Dream Girl, Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Dost, Pocketmaar, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Seeta Aur Geeta, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Aankhen , Baazi, Phool Aur Patthar, Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Soorat Aur Seerat, Boy Friend, Shola Aur Shabnam and Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere.

Trivia

• Dharmendra is a member of Lok Sabha, he has won election from Bikaner constituency of Rajasthan on B J P ticket.
• He never won Filmfare Best Actor Award throughout his film career.
• He was severely criticized for his election speech that he should be elected Dictator Perpetuus to teach basic etiquette that democracy requires.
• Dharmendra has two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, from his second wife Hema Malini.
• Dharmendra has gone on record saying that he did not believe that Mumbai film industry is a place suitable for girls when her daughter Esha decided to enter in films.
• He is the only actor to have starred with almost all the Kapoor members except Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Kapoor.

Salman Khan

Salman Khan, one of the hottest stars of Bollywood today, has been charming his fans since 1989. He debuted in the Hindi film industry, as a leading star, with the movie ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’. The film was a major hit and since its release, Salman has been climbing the ladder of success. Today, he is counted amongst the top stars of Bollywood, comparable to the likes of Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan. In the course of his career till date, he has been a part of the highest earning films of five distinct years.

 

Childhood and Early Life

Salman Khan was born as ‘Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan’ on 27^th December 1965, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He is the son of Salim Khan, a scriptwriter who gave hit films like Sholay and Don, and his first wife, Salma Khan. He was one of the five children of his parents, the other being two sons, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan, and two daughters, Alvira and Arpita. In the late-1980s, Salman Khan started visiting producers and auditioning for roles. He debuted in the film industry, in a supporting role, in 1988, with the movie ‘Biwi Ho To Aisi’.

 

Career

Salman Khan’s debut as a leading actor came with Sooraj R. Barjatya's ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’, which was released in 1989. The movie went on to become one of the most successful films of that time and also got him Filmfare Best Male Debut Award, apart from a nomination for Filmfare Best Actor Award. In 1990, he was seen in ‘Baaghi’, with South Indian actress Nagma, which turned out to be another major hit. The following year, Salman Khan starred in a number of films, including ‘Patthar Ke Phool’, ‘Sanam Bewafa’ and ‘Saajan’.

 

The movie ‘Saajan’ established him as an actor who could perform some serious roles too and helped him move away from the ‘romantic guy’ image. However, the initial success could not guarantee future hits and almost all his 1992-1993 releases turned out to be flops. It was in 1994 that Salman Khan became the king of box office once again, when Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’ hit the theaters. The movie turned out to be one of the highest grossers of all times and also won him his second nomination for Filmfare Best Actor Award.

 

The same year, Salman Khan was seen in ‘Andaz Apna Apna’, ‘Sangdil Sanam’ and ‘Chaand Kaa Tukdaa’. None of them were box-office hits, but the first one did establish his talent in the field of comedy. In 1995 came Rakesh Roshan's ‘Karan Arjun’, in which he co-starred with Shahrukh Khan. The film went on to become the second biggest hit of the year and Salman Khan bagged a nomination for Filmfare Best Actor Award. With the arrival of 1996 came Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Khamoshi: The Musical’ and Raj Kanwar's ‘Jeet’.

 

While the first movie received tremendous critically acclaim, the second one made excellent business at the box office. ‘Judwaa’ and ‘Auzaar’ were Salman Khan’s releases in the year 1997, with the former being quite a success. In 1998, he starred in the comedy ‘Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya’, which was one of the biggest commercial successes of that year. The same year, he was also seen in the moderately successful ‘Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai’. Then came Karan Johar's directorial debut, ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’.

 

In ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, Salman Khan played a supporting role and ended up receiving his second Filmfare Award, this time under the Best Supporting Actor category. The year 1999 saw him in films like ‘Hum Saath-Saath Hain’, ‘Biwi No.1’ and ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’. While the first was moderately successful, the other two went on to become major box-office hits. With ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’, he got another Best Actor nomination at Filmfare. Salman Khan was seen in around six films in the year 2000.

 

Of these, two - ‘Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega’ and ‘Chori Chori Chupke Chupke’ did average business, while the rest were failures. ‘Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam’, his much-delayed film with Madhuri and Shahrukh, was released in 2002, but barely managed to earn its worth. Success continued to evade Salman Khan till 2003, when ‘Tere Naam’ was released. Not only was the movie a major hit, but it also earned him great comments from the critics. The same year, he was seen in ‘Baghban’, which got him nomination for Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.

 

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and No Entry (2005) were his other hit films. The year 2006 was rather unlucky for Salman Khan, as his films failed to do well at the box office. Even his first 2007 release ‘Salaam E Ishq’ did not manage to charm the audience. However, with the success of ‘Partner’ (2007), he again came back in the top league. His first Hollywood movie, Marigold: An Adventure in India’, was a commercial as well as critical failure. In 2008, Salman Khan entered the small screen, with the game show, ‘Dus Ka Dum’.

 

Personal Life

Since the past many years, Salman Khan has been known for his amazing body. He is one of the first actors who realized the importance of bodybuilding and having six-pack abs. In 2004, People magazine of U.S. voted him as the 7^th best-looking man in the World and the best looking man in India. He has had relationships with a number of females in the past, which include Sangeeta Bijlani, Somy Ali and Aishwarya Rai. Touted to be the ‘Most Eligible Bachelor’ of Bollywood, he has been dating model-turned-actress Katrina Kaif since 2003.

 

Despite his tough guy and angry young man image, Salman Khan has always been the favorite of the audience. Behind his tough stance is a sensitive heart that constantly indulges in charities and loves to bring a smile on people’s face. In October 2007, he accepted an offer to have his wax replica in Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in London. The life-size wax statue was installed there in January 2008. Salman Khan is the step-son of the yesteryears diva Helen and has Malaika Arora Khan as his sister-in-law (Arbaaz’s wife) and Atul Agnihotri as his brother-in-law (Alvira’s husband).

 

Controversies

Throughout his career, Salman Khan has been involved in several controversies. In September 2002, he was arrested for rash and negligent driving. This was when his car rammed into a Mumbai bakery, killing one person and injuring three. Though the charge of culpable homicide was later dropped, he is still in trial for lesser charges related to the accident. In 2006, he was convicted for hunting the endangered ‘Chinkara’, during the shoot of film ‘Hum Saath Saath Hai’. Later, he was granted bail by the police. His affair as well as break-up with Aishwarya was much publicized and she also accused him of harassing her.

 

Awards

 

1990 - Filmfare Best Male Debut Award, for Maine Pyar Kiya

1999 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

2002 - Bollywood Movie Award: Most Sensational Actor, for Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

2007 - Rajiv Gandhi Award for his Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment

 

Filmography

 

1988 - Biwi Ho To Aisi

1989 - Maine Pyar Kiya

1990 - Baaghi: A Rebel for Love

1991 - Sanam Bewafa, Patthar Ke Phool, Kurbaan, Love, Saajan

1992 - Suryavanshi, Ek Ladka Ek Ladki, Jaagruti, Nishchaiy 

1993 - Chandra Mukhi, Dil Tera Aashiq

1994 - Andaz Apna Apna, Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!, Chaand Kaa Tukdaa, Sangdil Sanam

1995 - Karan Arjun Karan Singh/Ajay Nominated, Filmfare Best Actor Award

Veergati Ajay 

1996 - Majhdhaar Gopal, Khamoshi: The Musical, Jeet, Dushman Duniya Ka (Special appearance)

1997 - Judwaa, Auzaar, Dus (Incomplete film), Deewana Mastana (Special appearance)

1998 - Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, Sar Utha Ke Jiyo (Special appearance), Bandhan, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Special appearance)

1999 - Jaanam Samjha Karo, Biwi No.1, Sirf Tum (Special appearance), Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Hello Brother, Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United,

2000 - Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Chal Mere Bhai, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke (Friendly appearance), Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye

2001 - Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

2002 - Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam, Yeh Hai Jalwa

2003 - Love at Times Square (Special appearance - song), Stumped (Special appearance - song), Tere Naam, Baghban (Special appearance)

2004 - Garv: Pride and Honour, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Phir Milenge, Dil Ne Jise Apna

2005 - Lucky: No Time for Love, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, No Entry, Kyon Ki

2006 - Saawan: The Love Season, Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar, Jaan-E-Mann, Baabul

2007 - Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love, Partner, Marigold: An Adventure in India, Om Shanti Om (Special appearance in song), Saawariya

2008 - God Tussi Great Ho (Releasing on August 15, 2008)

Mother Teresa

Born: August 26, 1910
Died: September 5, 1997
Achievements: Started Missionaries of Charity in 1950; received Nobel Prize for Peace in 1979; received Bharat Ratna in 1980.

Mother Teresa was one of the great servants of humanity. She was an Albanian Catholic nun who came to India and founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata. Later on Mother Teresa attained Indian citizenship. Her selfless work among the poverty-stricken people of Kolkata (Calcutta) is an inspiration for people all over the world and she was honored with Nobel Prize for her work.

Mother Teresa's original name was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. She was born on August 27, 1910 in Skopje, Macedonia. Her father was a successful merchant and she was youngest of the three siblings. At the age of 12, she decided that she wanted to be a missionary and spread the love of Christ. At the age of 18 she left her parental home in Skopje and joined the Sisters of Loreto, an Irish community of nuns with missions in India.

After a few months of training at the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dublin Mother Teresa came to India. On May 24, 1931, she took her initial vows as a nun. From 1931 to 1948, Mother Teresa taught geography and catechism at St. Mary's High School in Calcutta. However, the prevailing poverty in Calcutta had a deep impact on Mother Teresa's mind and in 1948, she received permission from her superiors to leave the convent school and devote herself to working among the poorest of the poor in the slums of Calcutta.

After a short course with the Medical Mission Sisters in Patna, she returned to Calcutta and found temporary lodging with the Little Sisters of the Poor. She started an open-air school for homeless children. Soon she was joined by voluntary helpers, and she received financial support from church organizations and the municipal authorities. On October 7, 1950, Mother Teresa received permission from the Vatican to start her own order. Vatican originally labeled the order as the Diocesan Congregation of the Calcutta Diocese, and it later came to known as the "Missionaries of Charity". The primary task of the Missionaries of Charity was to take care of those persons who nobody was prepared to look after.

The Missionaries of Charity, which began as a small Order with 12 members in Calcutta, today has more than 4,000 nuns running orphanages, AIDS hospices, charity centres worldwide, and caring for refugees, the blind, disabled, aged, alcoholics, the poor and homeless and victims of floods, epidemics and famine in Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America, Poland, and Australia. In 1965, by granting a Decree of Praise, Pope Paul VI granted Mother Teresa permission to expand her order to other countries. The order's first house outside India was in Venezuela. Presently, the "Missionaries of Charity" has presence in more than 100 countries.

Mother Teresa's work has been recognised and acclaimed throughout the world and she has received a number of awards and distinctions. These include the Pope John XXIII Peace Prize (1971), Nehru Prize for Promotion of International Peace & Understanding (1972), Balzan Prize (1978), Nobel Peace Prize (1979) and Bharat Ratna (1980).

On March 13, 1997, Mother Teresa stepped down from the head of Missionaries of Charity and died on September 5, 1997, just 9 days after her 87th birthday. Following Mother Teresa's death, the Holy See began the process of beatification, the second step towards possible canonization, or sainthood. This process requires the documentation of a miracle performed from the intercession of Mother Teresa. In 2002, the Vatican recognized as a miracle the healing of a tumor in the abdomen of an Indian woman, Monica Besra, following the application of a locket containing Teresa's picture. Monica Besra said that a beam of light emanated from the picture, curing the cancerous tumor. Mother Teresa was formally beatified by Pope John Paul II on October 19, 2003 with the title Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. A second miracle is required for her to proceed to canonization.

Mother Teresa Pictures
Here is a collection of pictures of Mother Teresa. These images reveal different phases and facets of her life. These photos encompass her whole life journey.

Mother Teresa Quote
Here are some famous quotes by Mother Teresa. These quotes reveal her thinking and are a guiding light and source of inspiration to others.