Bollywood Actress KATRINA KAIF
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Katrina Kaif (Hindi: कत्रिना कैफ़) (born Katrina Turquotte on 16 July 1984) is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in Bollywood, Telugu and Malayalam films.
Interesting Facts and Gossips About Katrina Kaif:
- Kaif was born in Hong Kong to a Kashmiri father,Mohammed Kaif, and a British mother, Suzzane Turquotte. Her mother, a Harvard graduate, was a lawyer but later became involved in charity work. Her parents separated when Kaif was very young. Kaif has seven siblings. She was raised in Hawaii and later moved to her mother's home country, England.
- At age fourteen she was approached by an agent and began modeling; her first job was for a jewelry campaign. She continued modeling in London, under a contract with the Models 1 Agency and did campaigns for houses, such as La Senza and Arcadius and even walked on the London Fashion Week.
- Kaif's London modeling work led to her discovery by London-based 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 initially hesitant to sign her because she could not speak Hindi.
- Kaif saw success with the 2005 film Sarkar where she played the bit part of Abhishek Bachchan's girlfriend. Her next release, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005), where she was paired opposite Salman Khan, earned her the Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award.
- Kaif's first release for 2009, New York, with John Abraham was a critical and commercial success. Kaif's performance was highly appreciated with critic Taran Adarsh writing, "Katrina gives you the biggest surprise. Known for her glamour roles, Katrina proves that she can deliver if the director and writer offer her a role of substance. She's outstanding. In fact, people will see a new, different Katrina this time."
- Kaif was voted Asia's Sexiest woman in 2008 by the UK-based publication Eastern Eye.
- Kaif was most searched celebrity of 2008 on Google India.
- Kaif was also recently seen on the Reality Show 10 Ka Dum, along with Neil Nitin Mukesh for the promotion of her film New York. Kaif appeared on the singing talent show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa with Salman Khan to promote her film Yuvvraaj.
- Kaif is the model for Mattel's Bollywood Barbie, which was released last September 2009.
- She has been dating actor Salman Khan since 2003.
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Katrina Kaif on iMDB
Katrina Kaif on FAN SITE
Katrina Kaif on CHALO
Katrina Kaif on BLOGGER
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Katrina Kaif on FAN BLOG
Katrina Kaif on SANTABANTA
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