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Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif is one of the most successful and popular actresses in Indian cinema, known for her elegance, versatility, and impressive screen presence. Born on July 16, 1983, in Hong Kong, she began her career as a fashion model before transitioning to films. Despite facing language barriers early in her career, Katrina worked diligently to establish herself as one of Bollywood’s leading actresses. She made her Bollywood breakthrough with films such as Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005) and went on to star in numerous commercially successful and critically acclaimed films, including Namastey London, New York, Raajneeti, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Ek Tha Tiger, Dhoom 3, Bang Bang!, Tiger Zinda Hai, Zero, and Tiger 3. Her performances, combined with her exceptional dancing skills, have made her one of the most recognizable faces in Indian entertainment.
Katrina Kaif is one of eight siblings, 7 girls and 1 boy, 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 (2003) 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.
• 49 Wins & 87 Nominations.
• 2025 Nominee – IIFA Award (Best Actress in a Leading Role) for Merry Christmas (2024).
• 2025 Nominee – Zee Cine Award (Best Actress) for Merry Christmas (2024).
• 2019 Winner – Zee Cine Award (Jury's Choice Award – Best Actress in a Supporting Role) for Zero (2018).
• 2012 Nominee – Filmfare Award (Best Actress) for Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011).
• 2010 Nominee – Filmfare Award (Best Actress) for New York (2009).
• 2013 Winner – Zee Cine Award (International Icon – Female).
• 2012 Winner – People's Choice Award (Most Entertaining Actress in an Action Role) for Ek Tha Tiger (2012).
• 2012 Winner – People's Choice Award (Most Entertaining Romantic Couple) for Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), shared with Shah Rukh Khan.
• 2011 Winner – Apsara Award (Entertainer of the Year), shared with Shah Rukh Khan.
• 2016 Winner – Smita Patil Memorial Award for her contribution to Indian cinema.
• 2021 Winner – Vogue Beauty Award (Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year).
• 2017 Winner – Filmfare Glamour and Style Award (Fashion Trailblazer of the Year).
• 2016 Winner – Filmfare Glamour and Style Award (Most Stylish Star – Female).
• 2013 Winner – ETC Bollywood Business Award (Most Profitable Actress) for Ek Tha Tiger and Jab Tak Hai Jaan.
• 2011 Winner – NDTV Indian of the Year Award (Entertainer of the Year).
• 2008 Winner – IIFA Award (Samsung Diva Award).
• 2005 Nominee – Filmfare Award South (Best Actress – Telugu) for Malliswari (2004).
• 2025 Winner – Indie Film Festival Award (Best Actress) for Merry Christmas (2024).
• Was voted the World's Sexiest Asian Woman by Eastern Eye magazine for four consecutive years (2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011).
• Her favorite music bands are Muse, Radiohead, and Coldplay.
• Was born in Hong Kong, spent part of her childhood in Hawaii, later moved to London, and eventually settled in Mumbai, India.
• Comes from a large family and has seven siblings, including six sisters and one brother.
• During the filming of De Dana Dan (2009) in Singapore's Sentosa Nature Park, a young fan was accidentally injured while trying to meet her. Katrina immediately ensured that the child was brought to the set, spent time with him, and gifted him chocolates, reflecting her caring nature.
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