Date Of Birth "16 July 1984 , Hong Kong"
Full Names "Katrina Turquotte"
Nicknames "Kat"
Mini Bio
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'.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Boom | Rina Kaif / Popdi Chinchpokli | English / Hindi film |
| 2004 | Malliswari | Princess Malliswari | Telugu film |
| 2005 | Sarkar | Pooja | |
| 2005 | Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | Sonia | |
| 2005 | Allari Pidugu | Shwetha | Telugu film |
| 2006 | Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye | Jia A. Yashvardhan | |
| 2006 | Balram vs. Taradas | Supriya | Malayalam film |
| 2007 | Namastey London | Jasmeet "Jazz" Malhotra | |
| 2007 | Apne | Nandini Sarabhai | |
| 2007 | Partner | Priya Jaisingh | |
| 2007 | Welcome | Sanjana Shetty | |
| 2008 | Race | Sophia | |
| 2008 | Singh Is Kinng | Sonia Singh | |
| 2008 | Hello | Story-teller | Cameo |
| 2008 | Yuvvraaj | Anushka Banton | |
| 2009 | New York | Maya Shaikh | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| 2009 | Blue | Nikki | Cameo |
| 2009 | Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Jennifer "Jenny" Pinto | |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan | Anjali Kakkad | |
| 2010 | Raajneeti | Indu Sakseria / Pratap | |
| 2010 | Tees Maar Khan | Anya Khan | |
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Laila | |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | Special appearance in song "Bodyguard" | |
| 2011 | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | Dimple Dixit | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| 2012 | Agneepath | Chikni Chameli | Special appearance in song "Chikni Chameli" |
| 2012 | Ek Tha Tiger | Zoya | |
| 2012 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Meera Thapar | |
| 2013 | Main Krishna Hoon | Radha | Cameo |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Herself | Cameo |
| 2013 | Dhoom 3 | Aaliya | |
| 2014 | Bang Bang | Alia Martin | Filming |
| 2014 | Jagga Jasoos | Pre-production | |
| 2014 | Phantom | Filming | |
| 2014 | Fitoor | Pre-production |
Filmfare Awards
Nominated
- 2010: Filmfare Best Actress Award for New York
- 2012: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
Winner
- 2010: Star Screen Awards, Entertainer of the year
- 2011: Star Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice) for Raajneeti and Tees Maar Khan
- 2013: Colors Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice) for Ek Tha Tiger and Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Zee Cine Awards
Winner
- 2008: Zee Cine Awards, British Indian Actor Award
- 2012: Zee Cine Awards, International Icon Female
- 2013: Zee Cine Awards, International Icon Female
- 2005: Zee Cine Award for Most Promising Debut for Sarkar
- 2011: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor - Female for Raajneeti
IIFA Awards
Winner
- 2008: Style Diva of the Year
- 2009: IIFA Best Actress Award for Singh Is Kinng
2011: IIFA Best Actress Award for Raajneeti
Winner
- 2006: Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female) for Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya
- 2010: Stardust Awards, Best Actress – Popular Award for New York & Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Nominated
- 2009: Stardust Award for Star Of The Year for Singh Is Kinng
- 2009: Stardust Award for Best Actress In A Negative Role for Race
Winner
- 2011: Apsara Awards: Hindustan Times Reader's Choice Entertainer Of The Year Award (Female)Nominated
- 2009: Apsara Award for Best Actress In Supporting Role for Race
Winner
- 2006: Idea Zee F Awards, Fashion Diva of the Year
- 2008: Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards, Sabsey Favourite Heroine for Singh Is Kinng
- 2009: Rajiv Gandhi Award
- 2009: ASSOCHAM Award, Performing Excellence
- 2011: NDTV Indian Of The Year
- 2013: People's Choice Awards India - Favourite Actress - Ek Tha Tiger
- 2013: Big Star Entertainment Awards - Best Actress in Action Role for Ek Tha Tiger
- 2013: Hello! Hall Of Fame Awards - Best Entertainer of the year 2012
- 2013: Big Star Entertainment Awards - Best Jodi (Shah Rukh Khan-Katrina Kaif for Jab Tak Hai Jaan)
- Indian television awards, best entertainers award(along with ranbir kapoor)
- airtel dancing superstar for sheila ki jawaani - katrina kaif
- airtel bvest actress award for new york and tees maar khan
- 2010: Big Star Entertainment Award for BIG Star Most Entertaining Film Actor (Female) for Rajneeti
- 2010: Big Star Entertainment Award for New Talent of the Decade award.
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