Katrina Kaif born July 16, 1984, is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Bollywood, Telugu and Malayalam films.
Personal life
Born in Hong Kong on July 16, 1984, Katrina is one of eight siblings, seven girls and one boy. Her parents are British citizens, with her father being originally from Kashmir, India. She grew up in Hawaii, and later moved to London, UK.
Professional life
At the age of 14, Kaif started modeling for a jewelry campaign in London, and was subsequently discovered by filmmaker Kaizad Gustad, who gave her a part in his film Boom (2003).
She moved to Mumbai and was offered a number of modeling assignments. However, filmmakers were at first hesitant to sign her because of her linguistic shortcomings, such as her inability to speak Hindi without a heavy accent. Films that did feature her usually had her voice dubbed over by a native speaker of the film's language.
Awards
* 2008: Sabsay Favourite Heroine Award
* 2006: Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
Filmography
Year Film Role Other notes
2003 Boom Rina Kaif
2004 Malliswari Princess Malliswari Telugu film
2005 Sarkar Pooja
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya Sonia
Allari Pidugu Shwetha Telugu film
2006 Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye Jia A. Yashvardhan
Balram vs. Taradas Supriya Malayalam film
2007 Namastey London Jasmeet Singh
Apne Nandini
Partner Priya Jaisingh
Nanhe Jaisalmer Special appearance
Welcome Sanjana Shetty
2008 Race Sophia
Singh Is Kinng Releasing on August 8, 2008
Yuvraaj Releasing on October 24, 2008
Hello Special appearance
...are vaah kya baat hai...
