Dipika Padukone Profile 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. HOT MODELS BIKINI PHOTO SHOOT PICTURES
Mahima Choudhary Profile Born: September, 13, 1973 Location: Darjeeling, West Bengal, India Biography: Mahima Chaudhary was born in Darjeeling, West Bengal.Her father is from Kakripur village of district Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh and is a Jat by caste. She attended Loreto Convent, Darjeeling (although some people remember her from Dow Hill School, Kurseong) and she has done her college from Loreto college in dajeeling. She won the Miss darjeeling crown in a local beauty paegent. Mahima�s real name is Ritu Chaudhry, but due to superstition, Subhash Ghai made her change her name so it begins with an M. He considered M to be lucky for her. Acting career During her acting career, she has played a variety of roles, starting with a village girl in Pardes (1997). Her other variety of roles include; Daag: The Fire (1999) where she played a nasty prostitute, in Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin (1999). She played a widow forced to marry her brother-in-law, in Dhadkan (2000) where she�s a loving friend of a man who�s madly in love with another woman, in Deewane she plays a singer in love with a thief, in Kurukshetra she plays the stubborn wife of a police officer, in Lajja she plays a young bride forced to fight dowry, in Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar (2001), she plays a stubborn tenant who won�t give up her home at any cost, in Om Jai Jagadish she�s the loving homemaker, in Dil Hai Tumhaara she�s the loving sister who�d do anything for her sister�s happiness, in Dobara she�s the frustrated housewife, in The Film she�s a desperate struggling screenwriter, in Zameer she�s a paralytic dancer, in Film Star she�s an uptight arrogant fading actress, in Home Delivery: Aapko� Ghar Tak (2005) she�s an actress who�d do anything to get in a big movie and in Souten (2006) she plays a desperate housewife who has an affair with her stepdaughter�s boyfriend. Next to doing a variety of films, she has also worked with numerous talented actresses including Kajol, Shilpa Shetty, Urmila Matondkar, Manisha Koirala, Raveena Tandon, Rekha, Preity Zinta, Tabu, Padmini Kolhapure, and Hema Malini. When she was asked about this, she responded by saying that she enjoyed working with other actresses and she expressed her opinion to work with Juhi Chawla, her favorite actress. Recently, Chaudhary has starred in a Knightsbridge Media Production film, Pusher, directed by Assad Raja, also starring comedian, Mani Liaqat. The film is currently in post production stage and due for release shortly. 
Rani Mukherjee Profile Born: March, 21, 1978 Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India Biography Mukerji comes from a film-oriented family of Bengali origin. Her father Ram Mukherjee is a retired director and one of the founders of Filmalaya Studios while her mother Krishna was a playback singer. Her brother Raja Mukherjee is a film producer, now turned director. Her maternal aunt, Debashree Roy, is a national award-winning Bengali film actress and her cousin, Kajol, is a popular Bollywood actress and another cousin, Ayan Mukerji is the writer and director of Wake Up Sid. Mukerji is a trained Odissi dancer, and began learning the dance in the tenth grade. Mukerji studied at Maneckji Cooper High School in Juhu, and later enrolled at Mithibai College in Mumbai. Acting career: (Prior work and breakthrough, 1997-2002) After doing a short cameo appearance for the first time in her father�s Bengali film Biyer Phool (1992), Mukerji made her acting debut five years later, as the protagonist of Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1997). Her performance as a rape victim in the film was well received, but the film failed to do well commercially. Nevertheless, she received a Special Jury recognition at the Star Screen Awards. However, when the film failed at the box office, she returned to college to complete her education. Mukerji had a successful comeback in 1998 with Ghulam, opposite Aamir Khan; the film did well at the box office. The song Aati Kya Khandala made Mukerji popular among the masses, earning her the nickname of Khandala Girl. Karan Johar�s directorial debut, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, co-starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, followed for her that year. The movie was a blockbuster, and she received her first Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actress category. She followed her career by signing on several projects. Unfortunately, most of them did not do well at the box office. Although Badal was one of the highest grossing films of 2000, she still didn�t succeed to establish her status in the industry at that point of time. In 2001, Mukerji starred in Abbas Mustan�s romantic drama Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, co-starring Salman Khan and Preity Zinta. The film was released after a one-year delay, and was one of the first Bollywood movies to handle the issue of surrogate childbirth. Mukerji�s role was that of Priya Malhotra, a woman who is unable to conceive after a miscarriage, thus hires a surrogate mother. Rediff.com wrote, �Rani Mukherji is handicapped with a role that doesn�t give her much scope besides weeping and sobbing. To her credit, she manages to hold her own even while playing a stereotypical sacrificing bhartiya nari.� In 2002, Mukerji played the lead role in Kunal Kohli�s romance Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, co-starring alongside Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor. Although the movie did not do well in India, it generated great business overseas, and marked her entry into India�s biggest production house: Yash Raj Films. Later that year, Mukerji starred in Shaad Ali�s critically acclaimed Saathiya opposite Vivek Oberoi. Essaying the role of Suhani Sharma, a medical student who deals with the tensions and discontent of being married at a young age, she won a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, and among several other nominations, received her first Best Actress nomination at the Filmfare. Manish Gajjar from BBC noted, ��Rani Mukerjee�plays the character of a middle class girl with great conviction.� Success, 2003-06 Mukerji�s first 2003 release was Aziz Mirza�s drama Chalte Chalte opposite Shahrukh Khan. The film saw her play a similar role to that of Saathiya, and she received her second nomination for Filmfare Best Actress Award. Among another three releases that year, Mukerji starred in Chori Chori, where she portrayed her first comic role. Although the film did not do well at the box office, Mukerji�s comic timing was praised. In 2004, her performance as a Bengali housewife in Mani Ratnam�s Yuva won Mukerji her second Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. Though the film failed to do well, her performance was critically acclaimed with one critic writing, �the role demanded an actress of substance and Rani more than lives up to the expectations�. She followed through by playing the leading role in the romantic comedy Hum Tum, which became one of the biggest hits of the year. The film, based on the 1989 film When Harry Met Sally�, was directed by Kunal Kohli. Mukerji�s portrayal of Rhea Sharma, a woman of today�s generation, won her several awards, including her first Filmfare Best Actress Award. BBCwrote about her performance,� Rani is fast becoming one of the more dependable and versatile actresses of her generation.� Her last release of the year was Yash Chopra�s love saga Veer-Zaara, co-starring alongside Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta. The film, which emerged as the top grossing movie of the year in India and abroad, tells the love story of an Indian officer, Veer Pratap Singh, played by Khan, and a Pakistani woman, Zaara, played by Zinta. Mukerji played the supporting role of Saamiya Siddiqui, a Pakistani lawyer who takes it upon herself to find the truth about Veer Pratap Singh. Mukerji in her critically acclaimed performance as the blind, deaf and mute Michelle McNally inBlack (2005), which earned her the Filmfare Best Actress Award for the second consecutive year. In 2005, Mukerji starred in four high-profile films: Sanjay Leela Bhansali�s Black, Shaad Ali�s Bunty Aur Babli, Amol Palekar�s Paheli and Ketan Mehta�s The Rising. She was primarily noted for her performance in Black. When Bhansali first came to Mukerji with the offer, she turned it down and stated that she was not confident enough to play a deaf-blind girl. Once the director put faith in her, she agreed to do it and intensely studied sign language with professionals at the Helen Keller Institute inMumbai. Mukerji received much critical acclaim for her performance and collected numerous trophies in the category of Best Actress at various award ceremonies. IndiaFM noted, �There�s no denying that Rani delivers her best performance to date. With no dialogues in her lap, the actress conveys through expressions solely and what a terrific impact she makes. Here�s a performance that should act as a reference guide for all aspiring actors�. Her next release, Bunty Aur Babli, surfaced as one of the biggest hits of the year. The film, though successful at the box office, opened to mixed reviews, and so did Mukerji�s performance, with one critic writing, �Rani has done a great job most of the time, though she does tend to go a little over the top in the crying scenes. Nevertheless, Mukerji received Best Actress nominations from the IIFA Awards and Filmfare Awards. Mukerji was offered the lead role in Mira Nair�s Hollywood film, The Namesake (2007) but owing to clashing dates with Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, she could not commit to the project. Her first release in 2006 was Karan Johar�s drama Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, which consisted of a multi-starrer that included Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta and Kirron Kher. The film opened to mixed reviews but emerged as the most successful movie ever overseas. The film tells the story of two unhappily married couples in New York, which results in an extramarital affair. Mukerji played the role of Maya Talwar, a woman layered with self-doubt and question about the relationship between her and her husband, played by [Abhishek] Bachchan; her performance was well received. Rajeev Masand from CNN-IBN concluded, �Rani looks a million bucks and she dives under the skin of her character to make that part one that we will remember for a long time.� She received several nominations for Best Actress, and won her third IIFA Best Actress Award for the third consecutive year. Mukerji�s next release was B.R. Chopra�s Baabul. The movie did not do well at the box office in India, though proved to be a hit overseas. Her role as a widow met with mixed reviews. Recent work, 2007-Present Mukerji�s first 2007 release, Ta Ra Rum Pum, where she played a pianist turned housewife and a mother for the first time on celluloid, was a semi hit. Her performance was generally well received, with one critic noting, �Rani enacts the role of the mother/wife proficiently.� Her last two releases of the year, Pradeep Sarkar�s drama Laaga Chunari Mein Daag where she played the role of a women who is forced to take up prostitution due to family problems and Sanjay Leela Bhansali�s Saawariya where she again essayed the role of a prostitute, were critical and commercial failures in India. Mukerji�s role in Kunal Kohli�s Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, which released on 27 June 2008, received positive reviews from critics; however, the film failed to do well at the box office. Her most recent release, Dil Bole Hadippa was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, opened on 18 September 2009 under the Yash Raj Films banner and performed averagely at the box office. Mukerji starred as a feisty Punjabi village girl who dreams of playing first class cricket, no matter what it takes. Her performance in the film was generally well-received by critics. The movie co-stars Shahid Kapoor and Anupam Kher. Mukerji is currently shooting for No One Killed Jessica which is being produced by UTV Motion Pictures and directed by Rajkumar Gupta who had previously directed the critically-acclaimed film Aamir, the film is believed to be based on the controversial Jessica Lal murder case. Personal life Mukerji changed the English tranliteration of her surname from Mukherjee to Mukerji several years ago. At the time, it was reported that she did this for numerological reasons. In 2006, Mukerji stated that numerology was not a concern; her name had been put down as Mukerji on her passport, and she wanted to be consistent. Mukerji has three homes in Mumbai, including her childhood home. She bought a bungalow in Juhu for herself and her parents in mid-2005. The house went through a two year renovation with the interiors done by Twinkle Khanna and Sussanne Roshan. Controversies In June 2005, Mukerji was widely criticized following the publication of an interview with British newspaper Desi Xpress. Mukerji was asked to name her idol and she replied, �Adolf Hitler�. However, in an interview with Times Now a year later, she denied ever mentioning Hitler�s name. In November 2006, Mukerji was shooting for the film Laaga Chunari Mein Daag in Varanasi when avid fans crowded the set. Security personnel beat the crowd back. A media storm followed as various groups insisted that Mukerji should have stopped the security guards. Mukerji later issued an apology. Other work In March 2004, Mukerji visited the sandy dunes of Rajasthan to boost the morale of the jawans. It was for a show where entertainers and stars visit Indian troops in far-flung regions to encourage them along with the NDTV team. In February 2005, Mukerji performed at the HELP! Telethon Concert to help raise money for the victims of Tsunami in company with other Bollywood stars. She was highly involved in the Temptations 2005 show in New Delhi. The actress helped to raise funds for the National Centre For Promotional of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), a leading disabled rights� group. Mukerji donated her prize money, her half-share of 50 lakh rupees from her 2007 appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati withPreity Zinta, to the Holy Family Hospital. She said that this institution looks after children with heart problems. Mukerji is a stage performer and has participated in two world tours. Her first world tour was in the year 1999 with Aamir Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Akshaye Khanna and Twinkle Khanna. It was called the Magnificent Five. Five years later, Temptations 2004 came along. It was the most successful Bollywood concert in its time. Mukerji performed alongside Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal and Priyanka Chopra in nineteen stage shows across the globe. In 2005, Mukerji was a guest of honour at a state dinner to greet General Pervez Musharraf in company of the Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh. Mukerji was the only Bollywood actress on the elite guest list. She appeared along with various other Bollywood actors at the Closing Ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, as part of a performance showcasing Indian culture, on behalf of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. In the media Rani Mukerji occupied the top slot of Filmfare�s �Top Ten Bollywood Actresses� list for two years in a row (2004-2005). She was also placed number one on Rediff�s �Top Bollywood Female Stars� Rankings for three consecutive years (2004-2006), while in 2007, she was ranked at number five. In February 2006, Filmfare Magazine placed her eighth amongst the �Ten Most Powerful Names of Bollywood�, an achievement she repeated from the previous year, where she was ranked at number ten, the only woman on the list. In 2007, she was ranked at number five. On Women�s International Day 2007, Mukerji came in fourth position on the All-Time Best Bollywood Actresses EverListing. She was placed at number 36 by UK magazine Eastern Eye as one of �Asia�s Sexiest Women� (Sept/2006). Mukerji is frequently featured in various lists by Rediff.com, among them, Bollywood�s Most Beautiful Actresses, Bollywood�s Best Dressed Women and Women of Many Faces. Mukerji has made three appearances in Karan Johar�s talk show Koffee with Karan. She appeared with Kareena Kapoor, Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, and Madhuri Dixit as a surprise guest. Rani made her entry in to the small screen with the dance reality show Dance Premier League in 2009. 
Shriya Saran Profile Born: September, 11, 1982 Location: Dehradun, India Biography Shriya Saran was born in Dehradun to Pushpendra Saran and Neeraja Saran. She was brought up in Ranipur, a few miles from Haridwar. Her father Pushpendra Saran works at Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. and her mother is a school teacher, teaching chemistry. Saran is their second child and her elder brother Abhiroop, is married to Aarti and they have a son, Dhruv. Shriya completed her schooling from Delhi Public School, Haridwar. She did her college from Lady Shri Ram College and has got a B.A. degree to her credit. She has been training Kathak and classical dance from her young age and is an accomplished Kathak dancer. She learned dancing under the guidance of Shovana Narayan. Saran�s dream is to be kathak dancer like her kathak teacher Shoba Narayan since childhood. 
Madhuri Dixit Profile Birth Name: Madhuri Dixit Nick Name: Bubbly Date of Birth: 15 May 1967 Birth Place: Bombay Address: 2-B/110/1201, Excellency, 4th Cross Road, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400058 India Parents: Mother � Snehalata Dixit, Father � Shankar Dixit Brother(s) � Ajit Dixit Sister(s) � Rupa, Bharati Spouse � Sriram Nene Children: Arin, Ryan Zodiac Sign: Taurus Hair: Natural Brown Eyes: Dark Brown Height: 5'4″ Languages: Hindi, English, Marathi Debut Film: Abodh Favorite Actors: Balraj Sahani, Gregory Peck Favorite Actresses: Nargis, Ingrid Bergman Likes: Chocolates Hobbies: Listening music Madhuri Dixit was born on 15th May 1967 in Mumbai. Her father is Shankar Dixit and Mother is Snehalata Dixit. She is a chitpawan Brahmin. She wanted to be microbiologist and took admission into Parle College. She is trained in Kathak. Maduri Dixit did his first film Abodh in the year 1984. At the starting she was did many supporting roles. Some of his hit films were Tezaab released in 1988, Ram Lakhan in 1989, Parinda in 1989, Tridev in 1989, Kishen Kanhaiya in 1990, Dil in 1990, Saajan in 1991, Beta in 1992 and Khalnayak released in 1993. From the film Tezaab she was in focus. In this film she performed with Anil Kapoor. Her most hit film was "Hum Aapke Hain Kaun!" which was released in 1994 and co-stars are Salaman Khan, Renuka Shahane, Anupam Kher and Reema Laagu. Film "Raja" released in 1995 also becomes hit and co-star was Sanjay Kapoor. After some years she appeared in the film "Dil To Pagal Hai" released in 1997. In this film she performed with Shaharukh Khan and Karishma Kapoor. For this film she won 4th Filmfare Award for the best actress. In the same year she performed "Mrityudand" directed by Prakash Jha. Because of her dancing skill many songs were famous. Some of them were Ek Do Teen from the film Tezaab, Badaa Dukh Diyaa from film Ram Lakhan, Dhak Dhak karane lagaa from the film Beta, Chane Ke Kheth Mein from film Anjaam, Choli Ke Pichche from film Khalnayak, Key Sera from the film Pukar and Mar dalaa from the film Devdas, and many more. She performed film "Devadas" in the year 2002 with co-stars Aishwarya Rai and Shaharukh Khan. Her role from that movie was very hit and won Filmfare Award for supporting actress. After six years she performed on stage of Filmfare Award. She performed dance choreographed by Saroj Khan. Most of her dances were choreographed by Saroj Khan. Famous painter M.F.Hussain made film on Madhri named as "Gajgaamini" released in 2000. In this film Madhuri was looking in various forms such as think of kalidaas, Mona Lisa of Da Vinci etc. Her comeback is in film industry with the film "Aaja Nachale" which is released in the film 2007. She got married with Dr. Sriram Madhav Nene in the year 1999. Sriram is a surgeon working in Devnar. Madhuri has two children Arin born on March 2003 and Ryan in 8th March 2005. She has two sisters Rupa and Bharati and one brother Ajit Dixit. Now a day she is living with her husband and her children. Film career Madhuri Dixit made her acting debut in Abodh in 1984. After a few minor and supporting roles in movies like Dayvaan and Vardi, she landed the lead female role in Tezaab (1988), which shot her to stardom, and for which she received her first Filmfare nomination. She then starred in a number of hits that included Ram Lakhan (1989), Parinda (1989), Tridev (1989), and Kishen Kanhaiya (1990). In 1990, Dixit starred in Indra Kumar's romantic-drama Dil, alongside Aamir Khan. She played the role of Madhu Mehra, a rich and arrogant young girl who falls in love with Raja, played by Khan, and later leaves her house in order to marry him. The film became one of the biggest box-office hits of the year in India, and Dixit's performance earned her the first Filmfare Best Actress Award of her career. She followed Dil with another line of hits, including Saajan (1991), Beta (1992), Khalnayak (1993), Hum Aapke Hain Kaun! (1994), and Raja (1995). Dixit's performance in Beta, that of a woman married to an illiterate, well-meaning man who exposes her scheming mother-in-law, won her a second Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Hum Aapke Hain Kaun! became one of the biggest grossers ever in the history of Hindi cinema. It went on to collect over Rs. 650 million in India and over Rs. 150 million overseas, and won Dixit her third Filmfare Best Actress Award. In that same year, Dixit was also nominated in the same category for her performance in Anjaam, which won her critical acclaim. After an unsuccessful year in 1996, Dixit appeared as Pooja in Yash Chopra's Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). The film was a major national success, both critically and commercially, and Dixit won her fourth Filmfare Best Actress Award. In that same year, Dixit starred in Prakash Jha's critically acclaimed Mrityudand. The film was known for straddling the boundary between a commercial and an art film. It won the Best Feature Film award at the Cinéma Tout Ecran in Geneva and the Bangkok Film Festival. Dixit's performance in the film landed her the Best Actress award at the annual Star Screen Awards. Dixit is not only known for her acting skills, but for her dancing skills as well. Her dance sequences, accompanying famous Bollywood songs such as Ek Do Teen (from Tezaab), Humko Aaj Kal Hai (from Sailaab), Bada Dukh Deenha (from Ram Lakhan), Dhak Dhak (from Beta), Chane Ke Khet Mein (from Anjaam), Didi Tera Devar Deewana (from Hum Aapke Hain Kaun!), Choli Ke Peechhe (from Khalnayak), Akhiyan Milaun (from Raja), Mera Piya Ghar Aaya (from Yaarana), Kay Sera Sera (from Pukar), Maar Daala (from Devdas), among others, have received abundant critical acclaim. In 2002, she starred in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas with Shahrukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai. Her performance was applauded and earned her a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. The film attracted worldwide attention and was featured at the Cannes Film Festival. The following year a film named after her, Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon!, was released in which a woman (played by Antara Mali) aspires to become the new Madhuri Dixit by trying her luck in the Bollywood industry. On 25 February 2006 she performed on stage for the first time in six years at the Filmfare Awards to music from her last movie Devdas. Her performance was choreographed by Saroj Khan. Madhuri Dixit has been the muse for the famous Indian painter M.F. Husain who considers her the epitome of womanhood. Hence he made a film named Gaja Gamini (2000) in which Madhuri acted. The film was intended as a tribute to Ms. Dixit herself. In this film she can be seen portraying various forms and manifestations of womanhood including the muse of Kalidasa, Leonardo's Mona Lisa, a rebel, and an incarnation of musical euphoria. On 7 December 2006, Dixit returned to Mumbai along with her husband and sons to start filming for Aaja Nachle (2007). The film released in November 2007 and despite the critics panning it, Dixit's performance was highly appreciated, with the New York Times commenting about her that "she's still got it". On Women's International Day in 2007, Dixit topped Rediff's list of the Best Bollywood Actresses Ever. In May 2008,she was given a tribute by Indian Film Festival at Los Angeles. In March 2010, The Economic Times has named Madhuri Dixit in the list of the "33 women who made India proud". Personal life In 1999, Madhuri Dixit married Shriram Madhav Nene, a UCLA-trained cardiovascular surgeon who practices in Denver. Dr. Nene is also from a Marathi Konkanastha Brahmin family. She has two sons, Arin (born on 18 March 2003 in Colorado) and Raayan (born on 8 March 2005 in Colorado). She has two elder sisters, Rupa and Bharati, and an elder brother, Ajit. Madhuri and her family reside in Denver, Colorado, USA. Madhuri Dixit � Awards: Filmfare Awards: Won: 1990 � Filmfare Award for the Best Actress (Dil) 1992: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Beta) 1994: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Hum Aapke Hain Kaun) 1997: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Dil To Pagal Hai) 2002: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting (Devdas) Nominations: 1988: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Tezaab) 1989: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Prem Pratigya) 1991: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Saajan) 1993: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Khalnayak) 1995: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Raja) 1995: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Yaraana) 1997: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Mrityudand) 2000: Filmfare Award for the Best Actress (Pukar) Star Screen Awards: Won: 1994 � Star Screen Award for the Best Actress (Hum Aapke Hain Kaun!) 1995 � Star Screen Award for the Best Actress (Raja) 1997 � Star Screen Award for the Best Actress (Mrityudand) 2002 � Star Screen Award for the Best Supporting Actress (Devdas) Nominations: 2000 � Star Screen Award for the Best Actress (Pukar) 2003 � Star Screen Award for the Best Supporting Actress (Devdas) Zee Cine Awards: Won: 1998 � Zee Cine Award for Best Actress (Dil To Pagal Hai) 2002 � Zee Cine Award for the Best Supporting Actress (Lajja) Nominations: 2000 � Zee Cine Award for the Best Actress (Pukar) 2003 � Zee Cine Award for the Best Actress (Devdas) Other nominations: 2000 � IIFA Best Actress Award for Pukar 2001 � Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Lajja 2008 � Stardust Star of the Year Award � Female for Aaja Nachle 2008 � Filmfare Best Actress Award for Aaja Nachle Madhuri Dixit � Selected Filmography: 1984 � Abodh 1986 � Swati 1988 � Khatron Ke Khiladi 1988 � Tezaab Is Acid 1989 � Ram Lakhan 1989 � Parinda 1990 � Maha-Sangram 1990 � Dil 1991 � Khel 1991 � 100 Days 1991 � Pratikar 1991 � Saajan 1993 � Phool 1993 � Khal Nayak 1994 � Hum Aapke Hain Koun…! 1995 � Yaraana 1996 � Rajkumar 1996 � PremGranth 1997 � Dil To Pagal Hai 1997 � Koyla 1999 � Aarzoo 1998 � Wajood 2000 � Gaja Gamini 2000 � Pukar 2001 � Lajja 2001 � Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke 2002 � Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam 2002 � Devdas 2007 � Aaja Nachle 
Preity Zinta Profile Birth Name: Preity Zinta Date of Birth: 31st January 1975 Birth Place: Simla, Himachal Pradesh Address: C/10A, Ranwar, Waroda Rd, Off. Hill Rd, Bandra (W), Mumbai – 400050 Parents: Father – Durganand Zinta Brother(s): Deepanker and Manish Spouse: None Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 5'7″ Eyes: Light Brown Languages: Hindi, English Debut Film: Dil Se Preity Zinta was born on 31st January 1975 in the Shimla (Himachal Pradesh). Her father named Durganand Zinta was Indian Army Officer but he was died incar accident when Preity was only 14 years old. She has one younger and one older brother named as Deepankar and Manish. Deepanker is officer (Commissioned) in Indian Army and another brother Manish is now established in Los Angeles. She completed her school from Shimla in Jesus and Mary Boarding School. From the school she was interested in sports and mostly she interested in Basketball. She completed degree in criminal psychology. But then she moved towards modeling. Preity met to Shekhar Kapur who is film maker. After audition, Shekhar wanted to gave her break into "Tara Rum Pum Pum" but she got first chance in the film "Dil Se" directed by Mani Ratnam. In this film she performed with Shahrukh Khan and Manisha Koirala. She then got another film "Kya Kehana" with Saif Ali Khan and directed by Kundan Shah and "Soldier" with Bobby Deol. She was firstly nominated for Filmfare Award but own the first Filmfare Award for the films Dil Se and Solider. She also acted in Telugu films such as "Premante Idera" released in 1998 with Venkatesh, and the film "Raja Kumarudu" released in 1999 and performed with Mahesh Babu. She then performed in "Mision Kashmir" directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and performed with actors Hrithik Roshan and Sanjay Dutt. Film was not so hit but she becomes star. She performed in the films "Dil Chahata Hai" released in 2001. This film got National Film Award and co-starring Saif Ali Khan, Amir Khan and Akshaye Khanna. In this film she performed opposite to Amir Khan. For the film "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke", she was nominated for Filmfare Award for the best supporting actress. Film was based on surrogate childbirth. Film was directed by Abbas Mustan but delay for releasing because of producer Bharat Shah. Preity also got nomination for Filmfare Best Supporting Actress. Preity again worked together with Kundan Shah in the film "Dil Hai Tumhara" with the actresses Rekha, Mahima Chaudhary and the actor Arjun Rampal.This film was not hit on the box office but role in this film about adopted daughter was much hit. In the year 2003, she gives three hit films "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy" with the co-stars Sunny Deol, Priyanka Chopra, "Koi.Mil Gaya with Rekha, Hritik Roshan" and the film "Kal Ho Na Ho with Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta". In the film "Armaan", she played negative role with the co-stars Anil Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Grecy Singh. Preity is also a stage performer. She performed several stage performances in the world. Craze 2001 was her first stage performance with Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Gracy Singh and Aishwarya Rai. Her second stage performance was in 2002 in UK with Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Amir Khan and Shahrukh Khan and many more. Preity Zinta - Awards: 1998 – Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut (Dil Se) 1999 – Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Kya Kehana) 2000 – Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (Chori Chori Chupake Chupake) 2003 – Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Villain (Armaan) 2003 – Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Koi�Mil Gaya) 2003 – Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Kal Ho Naa Ho) 2004 – Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Veer – Zaara) 2005 – Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehana) Selected Filmography: 2007 – Jhoom Barabar Jhoom 2006 – Jaan-E-Mann: Let's Fall in Love… Again 2006 – Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna 2006 – Krrish 2006 – Alag: He Is Different…. He Is Alone… 2005 – Salaam Namaste 2005 – Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen 2004 – Veer-Zaara 2004 – Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha 2004 – Lakshya 2004 – Kal Ho Naa Ho 2003 – Koi… Mil Gaya 2003 – The Hero: Love Story of a Spy 2002 – Dil Hai Tumhaara 2001 – Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke 2001 – Dil Chahta Hai 2001 – Chori Chori Chupke Chupke 2001 – Farz 2000 – Mission Kashmir 2000 – Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega… 2000 – Kya Kehna 1999 – Dillagi 1999 – Sangharsh 1999 – Raja Kumarudu 1998 – Premante Idera 1998 – Soldier 1998 – Dil Se 
Juhi Chawla Profile Birth Name: Juhi Chawala Nick Name: Julie Date of Birth: 13 November 1967 Birth Place: Ludhiyana, Punjab Address: 153 Oxford Towers, Oshiwara Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 058 Parents: Father – Dr. S.Chawla, Mother - Mona Chawla Brother(s) - Sanjeev Spouse - Jay Mehata Children: Son – Arjun, Daughter – Jahanvi Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Hair: Black Height: 5'5″ Languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi Debut Film: Sultanat Juhi Chawla was born on 13th November 1967 in Ludhiyana, Punjab. Her father, Dr.Chawla was Punjabi and mother, Mona Chawla was Gujarati. Sanjeev Chawala is her younger brother. She completed her graduation from Sydenham College in Mumbai. She was "Miss India" of 1984. She participated in Miss Universe also and won Award for Best Costume in the year 1984. After winning Award of Miss India, she moved towards films. She did her first movie named as "Sultanat" released in the year 1986. She also did Kannada film "Premaloka" which was much hit and she became star. Her first Bollywood hit film was "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" released in year 1988. In this film she performed opposite to Amir Khan. Juhi's super hit film was "Darr" released in 1993 and performed with Sunny Deol and Shahrukh Khan. Juhi Chawla and Aamir Khan were romantic couple on the box-office. Both of them performed many films together such as "Tum Mere Ho", "Love Love Love" and many more but were not hit on the box office. She performed many unremarkable films such as Shaandaar, CID, Sanam Bewaffa, Radha Ka Sangam and Goonj. She waslabeled as hot after doing song on beach in the film "Lootere" directed by Dharmesh Darshan. She gives series of hit films like Bol Raadha Bol, Hum Hain Raahi Pyaar Ke and Raju Ban Gayaa Gentleman. Raju Ban Gayaa Gentleman was released in 1993 and she won Filmfare Award for this movie. She gave many hit films with Amir Khan and Shahrukh Khan. Some of hit films with Amir Khan were Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, and Ishq and the films with Shahrukh Khan were Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman released in 1992, Darr in year 1993 and Yes Boss released in the year 1997. Juhi then moved towards production. She became partner of Production Company named as Dreamz Unlimited with Shahrukh Khan and Aziz Mirza. She produced two films under the Production Company such as "Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani" and "Asoka" but both were flopped on box office. "Chalate Chalate" was first hit film produced under this production company. Her recent films were 3 Deewarein , 7� Phere , My Brother Nikhil and Salaam – e – Ishq: A Tribute To Love directed by Nikhil Adavani. She performed with Urmila Matondkar in film "Bas Ek Pal" released in 2006 and in "Swami" with the actor Manoj Bajpai. Her upcoming films are "Bhootnath" with the actors Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan and "Krazy4" with Arshad Warsi and Irfan khan. Juhi Chawla got married with Jay Mehta who is industrialist. Both have two children, one daughter named Jhanvi born on 21 February 2001 and son Arjun born on 21st July 2003. Juhi Chawla – Awards: 1989 – Filmfare Lux Award for the New Face (Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak) 1994 – Filmfare Award for the Best Actress (Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke) 1999 – Bollywood Movie Award for the Most Sensational Actress (Duplicate) 2004 – Star Screen Award for the Best Supporting Actress (3 Deewarein) Juhi Chawla – Selected Filmography: 1986 – Sultanat 1987 – Premaloka 1988 – Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak 1989 – Love Love Love 1990 – Zahreelay 1990 – Swarg 1991 – Nattukku Oru Nallavan 1992 – Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman 1992 – Bol Radha Bol 1993 – Lootere 1993 – Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa 1993 – Darr 1993 – Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke 1993 – Pehla Nasha 1994 – Eena Meena Deeka 1995 – Aatank Hi Aatank 1995 – Naajayaz 1996 – Talaashi 1996 – Bandish 1996 – Loafer 1996 – Daraar 1997 – Saat Rang Ke Sapne 1997 – Yes Boss 1997 – Deewana Mastana 1997 – Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi 1997 – Ishq 1998 – Duplicate 1998 – Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate 1999 – Arjun Pandit 2000 – Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani 2001 – One 2 Ka 4 2003 – 3 Deewarein 2005 – My Brother Nikhil 2007 – Swami 
Kajol Profile Birth Name: Kajol Mukharjee Date of Birth: 5 August 1975 Birth Place: Altamount Road, Mumbai, India Address: 14, Usha Kiran, Altamount Road, Bombay 400026 Parents: Father – Shomu Mukherjee, Mother – Tanuja Sister: Tanisha Spouse: Ajay Devgan Daughter(s): Nysa Zodiac Sign: Leo Height: 5'5″ Eyes: Black Hair: Black Languages: Hindi, English Debut Film: Bekhudi Kajol was born on 5th August 1975 in Mumbai. She is from Bengali-Marathi family. She is daughter of Shomu Mukherjee who isfilm producer and mother, Tanuja is a filmactress. Tanuja performed films in Hindi as well as in Marathi. Her grandmother Shobhana Samarth and her aunt Nutan were also great actresses. Her paternal uncles named as Joy Mukherjee and Deb Mukherjee arefilm producers and Grandfather Sashadhar Mukherjee was filmmaker. Kajol got married with famous actor Ajay Devgan on 24th February 1999. Both of them have one daughter, Nysa born on 2003. Kajol was studying in St. Josephs School in Panchgani but left the school and did firstfilm when she was only seventeen years old. Her first was "Bekhudi" released in the year 1992. But the film was not hit on box office. She was in focus from the film"Baazigar" released in 1993 and this was her second film performed opposite with Shahrukh Khan and Shilpa Shetty. Pair of Shahrukh Khan and Kajol was also very famous. She performed many hit films with Shahrukh Khan such as Karan Arjun, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge, Hulchal etc. She is stared in the films such as "Yeh Dillagi" with Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar, Gupt with Bobby Deol and Manisha Koirala, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge etc. Year 1995 was lucky for the Kajol. She gives two hit films during same year. One is "Karan Arjun" directed by Rakesh Roshan and another film is based on re-embodiment. Her next film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge becomes super duper hit on box office and also biggest film in Hindi Cinema. This film was directed by Aditya Chopra and co-star is Shahrukh Khan. This film was running for 12 years in Mumbai Talkies. She got filmfare Award for this movie as a Best Actress. In film Gupt: The Hidden Truth she played role of villain. Her role from this film is very significant and co-stars are Bobby Deol and Manisha Koirala. This film was biggest hit during that year. For this film she got Filmfare Award for Best Villain. She also played comic role in film Ishq with Ajay Devgan, Amir Khan and Kajol. Kajol – Awards: Filmfare Awards: 1996 – Filmfare Award for the Best Actress (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) 1998 – Filmfare Award for the Best Villain (Gupt: The Hidden Truth) 1998 – Filmfare Award for the Best Actress (Minsaara Kanavu) 1999 – Filmfare Award for the Best Actress (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) 2002 – Filmfare Award for the Best Actress (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham) 2007 – Filmfare Award for the Best Actress (Fanaa) Star Screen Awards: 1999 – Star Screen Award for the Best Actress (Dushman) 2002 – Star Screen Award for the Best Actress (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham) 2002 – Star Screen Award for the Jodi No. 1 (Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham with Shahrukh Khan) Zee Cine Awards: 1998 – Zee Cine Award for the Best Negative Role (Gupt: The Hidden Truth) 1999 – Zee Cine Award for the Best Actress (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) 2002 – Zee Cine Award for the Outstanding Performance (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham) 2007 – Zee Cine Award for the Best Actress (Fanaa) Bollywood Movie Awards: 1999 – Bollywood Movie Award for the Best Actress (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) 2002 – Bollywood Movie Award for the Best Actress (Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham) Sansui Viewer's Choice Awards: 1999 – Sansui Award for the Best Actress (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) 2002 – Sansui Award for the Best Actress (Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham) Other Awards: 1995 – BFJA Awards for the Best Actress (Udhaar Ki Zindagi) 1996 – Giant International Award for the (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) 1999 – Aashirwad Award for the Best Actress (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) 2006 – European Bollywood Award for the Best Actress (Fanaa) 2007 – AIFA Award for the Best Performance of 2006 (Fanaa) Kajol – Selected Filmography: 1992 – Bekhudi 1993 – Baazigar 1994 – Udhaar Ki Jindagi 1994 – Yeh Dillagi 1995 – Karan Arjun 1995 – Hulchal 1995 – Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 1997 – Gupt: The Hidden Truth 1997 – Ishq 1998- Pyar Kiya To Darana Kya 1998 – Duplicate 1998 – Dushman 1998 – Pyar To Hona Hi Tha 1998 – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 1999 – Hum Aapake Dil Mein Rehate Hai 1999 – Dil Kya Kare 1999 – Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya 2000 – Raju Chacha 2000 – Kuch Khatti Kuch Mithi 2001 – Kabhi Khushi Kabhi gham 2003 – Kal Ho Na Ho 2006 – Fanna 
Kareena Kapoor Profile Birth Name: Kareena Kapoor Nick Name: Bebo Date of Birth: 21 September 1980 Birth Place: Mumbai Address: 2-B/110 Excellency, 4th Cross Road, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 061, INDIA Parents: Father – Randhir Kapoor, Mother – Babita Kapoor Sister(s): Karishma Kapoor Spouse: None Zodiac Sign: Virgo Height: 5'5″ Languages: Hindi, English Debut Film: Refugee Kareena Kapoor was born on 21st September 1980 in Mumbai. She issecond child of her parents. Her father, Randhir Kapoor was great actor and mother, Babita Kapoor was an actress. She is granddaughter of film actor and director Raj Kapoor. Kareena has one elder sister named Karishma who is also an actor. According to family tradition, her father, Randhir Kapoor wanted her to obtain early marriage and avoid the acting. This causes clashes between her families and so her mother left the house with her and sister Kareena. She is motivated by her mother who did many jobs for her family. Her mother, Babita did the job until Karishma got break in films during 1991. She completed her school from Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai and college from Mithibai College, Vile Parle for the 2 years. She then took admission into Government's Law College. After completion of one year in Law College, she moved towards acting. She was initially signed for film "Kaho Naa Pyar Hai" opposite with Rakesh Roshan but due to some problem she did not performed into that film. She performed first film named "Refugee" released in 2000 and directed by J.P.Dutt. In this film she performed with Abhishek Bachchan. Film was based on love story of Bangladeshi girl and Naaz. She won Filmfare Award for Best Debut and she become star because of her beauty and talent. Her film "Mujhe Kuch Kehana Hai" opposite with Tushar Kapoor was super hit. Her role in film "Asoka" was famous but film didn't do well which was directed by Santosh Sivan. She got first nomination for the Filmfare Best Actress for this film. Her hit role of "Poo" in "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham" released in 2001 was very successful directed by Karan Johar. In this film she performed with Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Hritik Roshan and Kajol. This was second topmost hit film of that year and she own nomination for Filmfare Best Supporting Actress. In the year 2004, she played role of prostitute in the film "Chameli" directed by Sudhir Mishra and she won Filmfare for Special Performance. She performed different kinds of films such as suspense film "Fida and Aitraaz" and comedy film "Khushi and Hulchul". In 2006, her first released film was "36 China Town" and next film was "Chup Chup Ke". Both the films performed well on the box office. The film "Omkara" based on adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello. This film was directed by Vijay Bharadwaj and co-stars were Saif Ali Khan, Ajay Devgan, Konkana Sen and Vivek Oberoi. She won forth Filmfare for this film. Her comedy andromantic film "Jab We Met" with the actor Shahid Kapoor was biggest hit of the year. She won Filmfare Award and Star Screen Award for this film. Her latest released film is "Tashan" in Feb 2008. Her upcomingromantic film is "Kambakth Ishq" and performed with Akshay Kumar. Kareena likes stage performances also. Her first world tour was in 2002 with the Bollywood stars Arjun Rampal, Hrithik Roshan, Aftab Shivdasani and Karisma Kapoor. Her second world tour was in 2006 with other stars such as Zayed Khan, Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, John Abraham, Esha Deol and Mallika Sherawat. Kareena Kapoor – Awards: Filmfare Award: 2001 – Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut (Refugee) 2004 – Filmfare Award for Special Performance (Chameli) 2005 – Filmfare Award for Best Performance (Dev) 2007 – Filmfare Award for Best Performance (Omkara) 2008 – Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Jab We Met) Star Screen Award: 2007 – Star Screen Award for Best Actress (Omkara) 2008 – Star Screen Award for Best Actress (Jab We Met) Zee Cine Awards: 2001 – Zee Cine Award for Lux Face of the Year (Refugee) 2002 – Zee Cine Award for Queen of the Hearts. Other Awards: 2004 – Sansui Jury's Choice Award for the Best Actress(Chameli) 2001 – Bollywood Movie Award for the Best Female Debut (Refugee) 2001 – Sansui Award for Best Female Debut (Refugee) 2004 – IIFA Award for Style Diva of the Year 2004 – Stardust Special Jury Award (Chameli) 2004 – Bollywood Movie Critics Award (Chameli) 2004 – Sansui Jury's Choice Award for the Best Actress(Chameli) 2007 – Stardust Award for Special Performance of the Year (omkara) 2008 – Stardust Award for Star of the Year (Jab We Met) Kareena Kapoor – Filmography: 2007 – Jab We Met 2006 – Don 2006 – Omkara 2006 – Chup Chup Ke 2006 – 36 China Town 2005 – Dosti: Friends Forever 2005 – Kyon Ki 2005 – Bewafaa 2004 – Hulchul 2004 – Aitraaz 2004 – Fida 2004 – Dev 2004 – Yuva 2003 – Chameli 2003 – LOC: Kargil 2003 – Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon 2003 – Khushi 2002 – Mujhse Dosti Karoge! 2001 – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2001 – Ajnabee 2001 – Asoka 2001 – Yaadein 2001 – Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai 2000 – Refugee 
About Shreya Ghoshal Birth Name: Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal�s voice mesmerized viewers on the television show Sa Re Ga Ma not once but twice after which, Shreya became one of the most sought after playback singers in Bollywood. Date Of Birth: 12 March 1984 Biography: Shreya was born in a Bengali Brahmin family in West Bengal. Her father was an engineer at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center while her mother holds a degree in literature. She studied at the Atomic Energy Central School in Kota and Mumbai. She has a degree in Arts from the SIES College and hopes to do her Masters in Literature. As a child, she trained in Hindustani Classical Music under Maheshchandra Sharma. She appeared on Zee TV�s Sa Re Ga Ma in a children�s segment which was hosted by singer Sonu Nigam. She won the competition. One of the judges Kalyanji convinced her parents to move to Mumbai and Ghoshal trained with him for nearly two years after which she received training under Mukta Bhide. Film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali made her to sing in Devdas. She went on to become a successful playback singer and sang songs in various languages like Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Marathi. She was judging Star Voice Of India-Chhote Ustaad with singer Kunal Ganjawala and composer Pritam. Currently she is one of the three judges in X Factor (India) with Sonu Nigam and Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Filmography: Playback Singer dam999 (2012) (Under Production) Bodyguard (August 31, 2011) (Under Production) I Am Kalam (August 5, 2011) (Completed) Khap (July 29, 2011) (Completed) Singham (July 22, 2011) (Released) Love U� Mr. Kalakaar! (May 13, 2011) (Released) Shor In The City (April 28, 2011) (Released) Game (April 1, 2011) (Released) Yeh Faasley (March 4, 2011) (Released) Satrangee Parachute (February 25, 2011) (Released) Tum Hi To Ho (February 4, 2011) (Released) Yamla Pagla Deewana (January 14, 2011) (Released) 42 Kms. (January 2011) (Completed) Mumbai Cutting (2011) (Under Production) Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara (2011) (Post-Production) Ek Main Ek Tum (2011) (Post-Production) Down Town (2011) (Completed) Sunglass (2011) (Under Production) Love In India (2011) (Post-Production) Chooriyan (2011) (Post-Production) Do Dilon Ke Khel Mein (2011) (Completed) Mr. Khujli (2011) (Post-Production) The Hero � Abhimanyu (2011) (Under Production) Friends Forever (2011) (Post-Production) Antaheen (2011) (Completed) Sanam Hum Aapke Hain (2011) (Post-Production) Jackpot � The Money Game (2011) (Stuck/On Hold) Isi Life Mein (December 24, 2010) (Released) Tees Maar Khan (December 24, 2010) (Released) Band Baaja Baaraat (December 10, 2010) (Released) Diwangi Ne Had Kar Di (November 19, 2010) (Released) A Flat (November 12, 2010) (Released) Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun� (November 12, 2010) (Released) Action Replayy (November 5, 2010) (Released) Musaa (October 29, 2010) (Released) Maalik Ek (October 29, 2010) (Released) Hisss (October 22, 2010) (Released) Jhootha Hi Sahi (October 22, 2010) (Released) Kajraare (October 15, 2010) (Released) Aakrosh (October 15, 2010) (Released) Life Express (September 17, 2010) (Released) Dabangg (September 10, 2010) (Released) We Are Family (September 2, 2010) (Released) Aashayein (August 27, 2010) (Released) Kis Hudh Tak� (August 20, 2010) (Released) Milenge Milenge (July 9, 2010) (Released) I Hate Luv Storys (July 2, 2010) (Released) Mr. Singh Mrs. Mehta (June 25, 2010) (Released) Krantiveer � The Revolution (June 25, 2010) (Released) Kushti (May 14, 2010) (Released) Chase (April 29, 2010) (Released) Apartment (April 23, 2010) (Released) Prince (April 9, 2010) (Released) Sadiyaan (April 2, 2010) (Released) The Great Indian Butterfly (April 2, 2010) (Released) Hum Tum Aur Ghost (March 26, 2010) (Released) Well Done Abba (March 26, 2010) (Released) Shaapit (March 19, 2010) (Released) Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke (March 12, 2010) (Released) Click (February 19, 2010) (Released) My Name Is Khan (February 12, 2010) (Released) Sukhmani (February 12, 2010) (Released) Phaans � Ek Jasoos Ki Kahani (February 5, 2010) (Released) Veer (January 22, 2010) (Released) Bhavnao Ko Samjho (January 15, 2010) (Released) Chance Pe Dance (January 15, 2010) (Released) Dulha Mil Gaya (January 8, 2010) (Released) Marega Salaa (2010) (Released) 3 Idiots (December 25, 2009) (Released) Radio (December 3, 2009) (Released) Kurbaan (November 20, 2009) (Released) Aladin (October 30, 2009) (Released) Main Aurr Mrs Khanna (October 16, 2009) (Released) Blue (October 16, 2009) (Released) Do Knot Disturb (October 2, 2009) (Released) Dil Bole Hadippa! (September 18, 2009) (Released) Wanted (September 18, 2009) (Released) Fox (September 4, 2009) (Released) Three � Love, Lies, Betrayal (September 3, 2009) (Released) Love Khichdi (August 28, 2009) (Released) Kisaan (August 28, 2009) (Released) Life Partner (August 14, 2009) (Released) Chal Chalein (August 7, 2009) (Released) Jashnn (July 17, 2009) (Released) Dekh Re Dekh (July 17, 2009) (Released) Short Kut � The Con Is On (July 10, 2009) (Released) Morning Walk (July 10, 2009) (Released) Kambakkht Ishq (July 3, 2009) (Released) Kal Kissne Dekha (June 12, 2009) (Released) Team � The Force (June 5, 2009) (Released) Ek � The Power Of One (March 27, 2009) (Released) Kisse Pyaar Karoon (February 27, 2009) (Released) Delhi-6 (February 20, 2009) (Released) Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye (February 6, 2009) (Released) Raaz � The Mystery Continues (January 23, 2009) (Released) Chandni Chowk To China (January 16, 2009) (Released) Phir Kabhi (2009) (Released) Ghajini (December 24, 2008) (Released) Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (December 12, 2008) (Released) Gumnaam � The Mystery (December 5, 2008) (Released) Yuvvraaj (November 21, 2008) (Released) Desh Drohi (November 14, 2008) (Released) Dostana (November 14, 2008) (Released) Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi (November 7, 2008) (Released) Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang (October 17, 2008) (Released) Karzzz (October 17, 2008) (Released) Kidnap (October 2, 2008) (Released) Hari Puttar � A Comedy Of Terrors (September 26, 2008) (Released) Welcome To Sajjanpur (September 19, 2008) (Released) Ru Ba Ru (September 12, 2008) (Released) C Kkompany (August 29, 2008) (Released) Chamku (August 29, 2008) (Released) God Tussi Great Ho (August 15, 2008) (Released) Bachna Ae Haseeno (August 15, 2008) (Released) Singh Is Kinng (August 8, 2008) (Released) Kismat Konnection (July 18, 2008) (Released) Thodi Life Thoda Magic (June 27, 2008) (Released) Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (June 27, 2008) (Released) Haal-E-Dil (June 20, 2008) (Released) Khushboo (June 20, 2008) (Released) De Taali (June 20, 2008) (Released) Dashavatar (June 13, 2008) (Released) Mere Baap Pehle Aap (June 13, 2008) (Released) Ghatothkach (May 23, 2008) (Released) Pranali (May 2, 2008) (Released) Sirf � Life Looks Greener On The Other Side (April 25, 2008) (Released) U Me Aur Hum (April 11, 2008) (Released) Black & White (March 7, 2008) (Released) Showbiz (December 28, 2007) (Released) Welcome (December 21, 2007) (Released) Khoya Khoya Chand (December 7, 2007) (Released) Aaja Nachle (November 30, 2007) (Released) Om Shanti Om (November 9, 2007) (Released) Saawariya (November 9, 2007) (Released) Jab We Met (October 26, 2007) (Released) Mumbai Salsa (October 26, 2007) (Released) Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (October 12, 2007) (Released) Bhool Bhulaiyaa (October 12, 2007) (Released) Dhol (September 21, 2007) (Released) Apna Asmaan (September 7, 2007) (Released) Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (August 31, 2007) (Released) Victoria No. 203 (August 31, 2007) (Released) Dhokha (August 31, 2007) (Released) Heyy Babyy (August 24, 2007) (Released) The Bong Connection (July 6, 2007) (Released) Aap Ka Surroor � The Moviee (June 29, 2007) (Released) Cheeni Kum (May 25, 2007) (Released) Dahek (April 27, 2007) (Released) Ta Ra Rum Pum (April 27, 2007) (Released) Big Brother (April 13, 2007) (Released) Khanna & Iyer (March 30, 2007) (Released) Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd. (February 23, 2007) (Released) Salaam-E-Ishq (January 26, 2007) (Released) Guru (January 12, 2007) (Released) Game (January 5, 2007) (Released) Gangotri (2007) (Released) Bhagam Bhag (December 22, 2006) (Released) Aryan � Unbreakable (December 15, 2006) (Released) Dil Se Pooch? Kidhar Jaana Hai (December 15, 2006) (Released) Baabul (December 8, 2006) (Released) With Love� Tumhara (December 1, 2006) (Released) Rehguzar (November 17, 2006) (Released) Vivah (November 10, 2006) (Released) Iqraar � By Chance (October 6, 2006) (Released) Jaana � Let�S Fall In Love (October 6, 2006) (Released) Woh Lamhe (September 29, 2006) (Released) Dor (September 22, 2006) (Released) Shiva (September 15, 2006) (Released) Kachchi Sadak (September 15, 2006) (Released) Naksha (September 8, 2006) (Released) Jaane Hoga Kya (September 1, 2006) (Released) Lage Raho Munnabhai (September 1, 2006) (Released) Anthony Kaun Hai? (August 4, 2006) (Released) Omkara (July 28, 2006) (Released) The Killer (July 21, 2006) (Released) Krrish (June 23, 2006) (Released) Chup Chup Ke (June 9, 2006) (Released) Men Not Allowed (June 2, 2006) (Released) Aparichit (May 19, 2006) (Released) Ankahee (May 19, 2006) (Released) Saawan � The Love Season (April 6, 2006) (Released) Banaras � A Mystic Love Story (April 6, 2006) (Released) Madhubaala (March 31, 2006) (Released) Chand Ke Paar Chalo (March 31, 2006) (Released) Malamaal Weekly (March 10, 2006) (Released) Rafta Rafta � The Speed (February 17, 2006) (Released) Aisa Kyon Hota Hai? (February 17, 2006) (Released) Fight Club � Members Only (February 17, 2006) (Released) Holiday (February 10, 2006) (Released) Jawani Diwani � A Youthful Joyride (January 6, 2006) (Released) Manoranjan (2006) (Released) Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi (December 23, 2005) (Released) Jai Chiranjeeva (December 21, 2005) (Released) Sitam (November 18, 2005) (Released) Shaadi No.1 (November 2, 2005) (Released) U, Bomsi N Me (October 21, 2005) (Released) Bold (October 7, 2005) (Released) Vishwaas � The Power Of Faith (September 30, 2005) (Released) Rain (September 30, 2005) (Released) Kasak (September 30, 2005) (Released) Sauda � The Deal (September 30, 2005) (Released) Dil Jo Bhi Kahey (September 23, 2005) (Released) James (September 16, 2005) (Released) Jalwa � Fun In Love (September 16, 2005) (Released) Topless (September 9, 2005) (Released) Aashiq Banaya Aapne (September 2, 2005) (Released) Pyaar Mein Twist (September 2, 2005) (Released) Athadu (August 10, 2005) (Released) Yahaan (July 29, 2005) (Released) Hum Tum Aur Mom (July 22, 2005) (Released) Mazaa Mazaa (July 15, 2005) (Released) Fareb (July 8, 2005) (Released) Paheli (June 24, 2005) (Released) Silsiilay (June 17, 2005) (Released) Parineeta (June 10, 2005) (Released) Time Pass (June 3, 2005) (Released) Yakeen (June 1, 2005) (Released) Nishaan � The Target (May 27, 2005) (Released) Nazar (May 20, 2005) (Released) Shabnam Mausi (May 20, 2005) (Released) Main Aisa Hi Hoon (May 6, 2005) (Released) Kuch Meetha Ho Jaaye (April 15, 2005) (Released) Mumbai Xpress (April 15, 2005) (Released) Naam Gum Jayega (April 8, 2005) (Released) Zeher (March 25, 2005) (Released) Tango Charlie (March 25, 2005) (Released) Classic � Dance Of Love (March 18, 2005) (Released) Mahiya � Call Of Love (March 12, 2005) (Released) Zameer -The Fire Within (March 4, 2005) (Released) Nigehbaan � The Third Eye (February 25, 2005) (Released) Fun � Can Be Dangerous Sometimes (February 25, 2005) (Released) Chehraa (February 18, 2005) (Released) Jurm (February 18, 2005) (Released) Chaahat � Ek Nasha (February 11, 2005) (Released) Sheesha (February 11, 2005) (Released) Humdum (February 11, 2005) (Released) Tezaab � The Acid Of Love (February 4, 2005) (Released) Shabd (February 4, 2005) (Released) Blackmail (January 28, 2005) (Released) Elaan (January 14, 2005) (Released) Rog (January 7, 2005) (Released) Bad Friend (2005) (Released) Dil Maange More (December 31, 2004) (Released) Dil Bechara Pyaar Ka Maara (December 16, 2004) (Released) Musafir (December 10, 2004) (Released) Rok Sako To Rok Lo (December 10, 2004) (Released) Ab�Bas! (November 26, 2004) (Released) Shukriya (October 8, 2004) (Released) Wajahh (October 8, 2004) (Released) Tumsa Nahin Dekha (September 24, 2004) (Released) King Of Bollywood (September 24, 2004) (Released) Rakht (September 3, 2004) (Released) Dhoom (August 27, 2004) (Released) Phir Milenge (August 27, 2004) (Released) Ishq Qayamat (August 20, 2004) (Released) Kuchh Kaha Aapne (August 20, 2004) (Released) Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya (August 13, 2004) (Released) Garv (July 9, 2004) (Released) Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum (July 2, 2004) (Released) Shikaar (July 2, 2004) (Released) Chot (June 18, 2004) (Released) Girlfriend (June 11, 2004) (Released) Aan � Men At Work (June 4, 2004) (Released) Police Force (May 28, 2004) (Released) Sheen (May 7, 2004) (Released) Main Hoon Na (April 30, 2004) (Released) Krishna Cottage (April 16, 2004) (Released) Hawas (April 2, 2004) (Released) Muskaan (March 26, 2004) (Released) Mission Mumbai (March 5, 2004) (Released) Tum? (February 20, 2004) (Released) Khakee (January 23, 2004) (Released) Aetbaar (January 23, 2004) (Released) Paisa Vasool (January 9, 2004) (Released) Plan (January 9, 2004) (Released) Loc � Kargil (December 26, 2003) (Released) Munnabhai Mbbs (December 19, 2003) (Released) Wrong Number (December 12, 2003) (Released) Out Of Control (November 21, 2003) (Released) Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji (November 14, 2003) (Released) Dhoop (November 7, 2003) (Released) Inteha (October 24, 2003) (Released) Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon (October 10, 2003) (Released) Excuse Me (September 26, 2003) (Released) Saaya (July 4, 2003) (Released) Armaan (May 16, 2003) (Released) Jism (January 17, 2003) (Released) Tujhe Meri Kasam (January 3, 2003) (Released) Zinda Dil (2003) Devdas (July 12, 2002) (Released) Awards: Winner: Screen Award for Best Playback Singer � Female (2011) Song: Bahara � Movie: I Hate Luv Storys Winner: Apsara Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2010) Song: Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai � 1 � Movie: Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2009) Song: Teri Ore � Movie: Singh Is Kinng Winner: IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2009) Song: Teri Ore � Movie: Singh Is Kinng Winner: Apsara Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2009) Song: Teri Ore � Movie: Singh Is Kinng Winner: Screen Award for Best Playback Singer � Female (2008) Song: Barso Re � Movie: Guru Winner: Apsara Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2008) Song: Barso Re � Movie: Guru Winner: IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2008) Song: Barso Re � Movie: Guru Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2007) Song: Barso Re � Movie: Guru Winner: Screen Award for Best Playback Singer � Female (2006) Movie: Parineeta Winner: Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer � Female (2005) Movie: Parineeta Winner: IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2004) Movie: Jism Winner: IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2004) Movie: Jism Winner: Screen Award for Best Playback Singer � Female (2004) Movie: Jism Winner: IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2003) Movie: Devdas Nominated: Screen Award for Best Playback Singer � Female (2011) Song: Noor E Khuda � Movie: My Name Is Khan Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2011) Song: Bahara � Movie: I Hate Luv Storys Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2011) Song: Bahara � Movie: I Hate Luv Storys Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2011) Song: Noor E Khuda � Movie: My Name Is Khan Nominated: The Global Indian Film And Television Honors for Best Playback Singer � Female (2011) Song: Bahara � Movie: I Hate Luv Storys Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2011) Song: Bahara � Movie: I Hate Luv Storys Nominated: Screen Award for Best Playback Singer � Female (2010) Song: Zoobi Doobi � Movie: 3 Idiots Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2010) Song: Aaj Dil � Movie: Blue Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2010) Song: Zoobi Doobi � Movie: 3 Idiots Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2010) Song: Zoobi Doobi � Movie: 3 Idiots Nominated: Screen Award for Best Playback Singer � Female (2009) Song: Teri Ore � Movie: Singh Is Kinng Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2009) Song: Aahista Aahista � Movie: Bachna Ae Haseeno Nominated: Screen Award for Best Playback Singer � Female (2008) Song: Yeh Ishq Hai � Movie: Jab We Met Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2008) Song: Yeh Ishq Hai � Movie: Jab We Met Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2008) Song: Mere Dholna � Movie: Bhool Bhulaiyaa Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2008) Song: Thode Badmash � Movie: Saawariya Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2008) Song: Yeh Ishq Hai � Movie: Jab We Met Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer � Female (2008) Song: Barso Re � Movie: Guru Nominated: Screen Award for Best Playback Singer � Female (2007) Song: O Saathi Re � Movie: Omkara Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer � Female (2007) Song: So Jaoon Main � Movie: Woh Lamhe Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2007) Song: Pal Pal Har Pal � Movie: Lage Raho Munnabhai Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2007) Song: Yeh Ishq Hai � Movie: Jab We Met Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2006) Movie: Parineeta Nominated: Global Indian Film Awards for Best Playback Singer (Female) (2006) Song: O Saathi Re � Movie: Omkara Nominated: Global Indian Film Awards for Best Playback Singer (Female) (2006) Song: Pal Pal Har Pal � Movie: Lage Raho Munnabhai Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2006) Song: Pal Pal Har Pal � Movie: Lage Raho Munnabhai Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2005) Movie: Zeher Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2005) Movie: Parineeta Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2005) Song: Piyu Bole � Movie: Parineeta 
Sonam Kapoor, born 9 June 1985 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India is an Indian film actress who appears in Bollywood movies. Actor Anil Kapoor is her father. Sunita Kapoor is her mother. Actors Sanjay Kapoor and Boney Kapoor are her uncles. Actress Sridevi is her aunt. Sonam Kapur brief profile: Birth Name: Sonam Anil Kapoor DOB: 9 June 1985 Debut Film: Sawaariya Brief Introduction: Sonam Kapoor, the daughter of actor Anil Kapoor, has just made her debut in Bollywood with Sawaariya. She assisted Sanjay Leela Bhansali during the filming of 'Black'. Sonam was never interested in acting. Direction and writing were her basic interests, but Sanjay Leela Bhansali showed so much confidence in her that he wanted her to be in his film. She loves to dance and is trained in Kathak, classical music, and Latin dance. She is fluent in Sindhi, Hindi, English and Punjabi. Favourite Songs: Jab Koyi Baat Bigad Jaye, Raat Kali Ek Khwaab Mein aaye, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Don't Cry For Me Argentina, Strangers In The Night, Choli Ke Peeche, Aaj Mein Upar Aasmaan Neeche, Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein and Ek Ladki Ko Dekha. Favourite Composers: A.R. Rahman and Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Favourite Movies: all of Satyajit Ray's films (especially Pather Panchali (1955)), all of Raj Kapoor movies, Guide, Mr India , Devdas, Black, Saawariya , Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet, Titanic , Bandini , all of Steven Spielberg's movies (especially Schindler's List ), and The Unbearable Lightness of Being Favourite Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Favourite Actresses: Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Kajol, Tabu, Rani Mukherjee, Kareena Kapoor, and Priyanka Chopra. Favourite Actor: father Anil Kapoor. Favourite Books: Milan Kundera's Unbearable Lightness of Being, Ayn Rand's Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, The Mahabharata because she finds it so positive and gives her hope all the time, 'Patrick Suskind"s Perfume, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's books including Mistress of Spices, Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, and books by all the Bronte sisters. Sonam Kapur biography Kapoor is the daughter of Anil Kapoor and Sunita Kapoor, and the granddaughter of filmmaker Surinder Kapoor She is the niece of producer Boney Kapoor, actress Sridevi, actor Sanjay Kapoor and producer Sandeep Marwah. Kapoor is the eldest of three children; the others are sister Rhea and brother Harshvardhan. She went to school in Mumbai at the Arya Vidya Mandir school in Juhu and then enrolled in the United World College of South East Asia to do her International Baccalaureate. She is fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi, and has received training in classical Indian and Latin dance forms. Kapoor also studied at the University of East London and is categorized as a notable alumni. Before starting her career off as an actress, Kapoor worked as an assistant under Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and assisted him during the making of his film, Black (2005). She made her acting debut alongside newcomer Ranbir Kapoor in Bhansali's Saawariya (2007), which failed to do well at the box office. Her performance was opened to good reviews by most critics. In 2009, Kapoor appeared in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Delhi-6 opposite Abhishek Bachchan. The film received mixed reviews by the critics, but her performance was highly praised. Critic Rajeev Masand commented, "Sonam Kapoor is the revelation in Delhi 6. She's a firecracker performer, instinctive and uninhibited in what isn't even a conventional female lead". Kapoor had signed David Dhawan's comedy film Come On Pappu, in which she is paired with Akshay Kumar. However, the movie has been shelved. Currently, she is shooting for Aisha and will soon start to shoot for Karan Johar's I Hate Luv Storys with co-star Imran Khan. 
Vidya Balan is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood movies. In today�s glamerous world of �bold is beautiful� Vidya Balan with her traditional Indian looks and outlook provides a refreshing change from all the controversy hungry starlets we usually get to see in the media. The traditional Tamil Iyer girl from Palghat has indeed come a long way from when she thought she was �ugly� after film after film of hers was shelved down south. Vidya Balan brief profile Name: Vidya Balan Born: January 1, 1978 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Birth Place: Palghat, Kerala, India Nationality: Indian Mother Tongue: Tamil Religion: Hindu Occupation: Bollywood actress / Fashion model Family: Father: PR Balan � Vice President of ETC Channel Mother: Home Maker Siblings: Elder sister Priya Marital status: Single Education: School: St. Antony�s School College: St. Xavier�s College, Mumbai University. She has sociology degree Likes: Indian classical music Vidya Balan biography Vidya Balan was born into a Tamil Iyer Family at Palakkad, Kerala to P. R. Balanshe (Vice President of ETC Channel) and a housewife mother. She was born on January 1, 1978. Vidya also has an older sister named Priya. In a video interview, she stated that she is �extremely spiritual�, has a �firm faith in God� and visits temples every Thursday. Vidya Balan�s career Balan, who began her career starring in many music videos, soap operas and many commercials, made her acting debut in the Bengali film, Bhalo Theko (2003), for which she won critical acclaim. She later made her Hindi film debut with Parineeta (2005), for which she received a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award, and received her first commercial success with Rajkumar Hirani�s Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006). Balan has thus established herself as one of the most promising actresses of the industry. Her movie career started when she was signed to appear in the Malayalam film Chakram, alongside superstar Mohanlal but the movie was shelved. After that, she was signed for a Tamil film, Run, but for reasons undisclosed, she was dropped after a first schedule and replaced by Meera Jasmine. When Chakram was restarted with Prithviraj in the lead, Meera Jasmine was chosen ahead of Balan again. Balan was dropped from her second Tamil movie Manasellam opposite Srikanth, on the grounds of �non-performance� and was replaced by Trisha Krishnan. She then turned to television advertising. From 1998 onwards, she appeared in numerous television ads, many of which were directed by Pradeep Sarkar. She also took supporting roles in music videos, appearing with singers and bands such as Euphoria, Shubha Mudgal, and Pankaj Udhas. Balan also portrayed the role of Radhika Mathur in a few episodes of the first season of Hum Paanch, but was later replaced by Amita Nangia at the end of the first season. Vidya Balan�s success in bollywood In 2003, she appeared in the Bengali film, Bhalo Theko, for which she won the Anandalok Puraskar Best Actress award in Kolkata. Balan next made her Hindi film debut in the critically acclaimed Parineeta. In that Film her performance was acclaimed by critics, earning her a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award and a nomination for Filmfare Best Actress Award. After the success of her first two films, the same producer who dropped her from Manasellam was keen to sign her opposite Kamal Hassan for Dasavathaaram but she rejected the offer and Asin Thottumkal was signed instead. In 2006, she appeared opposite Sanjay Dutt in the blockbuster film Lage Raho Munna Bhai. Once again her performance was well received by critics and the film went on to become the second highest grossing film of that year. Mani Ratnam�s critically acclaimed Guru was Balan�s first release in 2007, in which she played a woman with a physical disability. The film did very well at the box office and her role was appreciated. Her next two releases, Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love (2007) and Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007) failed to do well[6] but the latter was selected as India�s official entries to the Oscars for the 80th Academy Awards. Balan�s last two releases of the year, Heyy Babyy (2007) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) have fared very well at the box office. Her current project is entitled Chenab Gandhi directed by Vibhu Puri and written by Bhavani Iyer, who also wrote for Black. A departure from romance, this songless film revolves around three characters played by Amitabh Bachchan, Rajeev Khandelwal and Vidya Balan and centers around Indian freedom fighter, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as Frontier Gandhi. Director Nikhil Advani announced in late January 2009 that he is to work with Vidya. Chand Bhai will be the title of this film and Indian Superstar Akshay Kumar will co-star. The film is based on juveline deliquency. Trivia on Vidya Balan * She signed on for the role of Anaida Raza (Lara Dutta) in �Jhoom Barabar Jhoom� (2007). After finding out the script required her to dance, she dropped out. * Speaks English, Hindi amd Tamil. After filming �Parineeta (2005)�, can also speak Bengali quite well. * She has been linked to actor, Madhavan several times: she has paired with him in Guru and was set to pair with him in Run. Other films such as Suryamukhi, Stella, Once More and Oru Naal Podhuma were announced with the pair of them in the lead roles only to be called off or postponed. * A Tamilian from Kerala, she hails from the Iyer community in Palakkad, on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. * Vidya Balan was signed to appear in the Malayalam film Chakram, but the film was abandoned mid-way through production * She is from the Iyer community * She made her debut as a model in a Surf Excel advertisement in 1998 * She decided to join films the day she interacted with Shabana Azmi while in college * She is trained in Carnatic music * Vidya had to go through 40 screen tests and 17 make-up shoots before she was chosen for the lead role in Parineeta * Vidya Balan has acted in more than 25 ad films, most of which were directed by Pradeep Sarkar * Did her schooling from St. Antony�s School and later on at St. Xavier�s College where she graduated in Sociology. She soon started work on her MA from Mumbai University when she was offered a role in a Malayalam film starring Mohanlal, but it was later shelved due to issues with the director. 
Aishwarya Rai Personal Profile 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). 
Priyanka Chopra Profile 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 Profile 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 Profile 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. 
