Prachi Desai

Prachi Desai was born on September 12, 1988.She is an Indian film actress who appears in Bollywood movies and is best known for her role as Bani Walia in the Hindi television drama Kasamh Se which aired on Zee TV.


Prachi Desai was born in Surat, Gujarat. She studied in St Joseph Convent, Panchgani and completed her schooling till 10th grade in Surat. Then she went to Pune for higher studies. . Her present residence is in Lokhandwala, Mumbai with her mother, Ameeta Desai, and her siblings. She maintains a close intimate relationship with her mentor and close personal friend Ekta Kapoor. In a short span of time she attained success in Hindi serials and is now a successful Bollywood film actress. Apart from being a part of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 and Kasamh Se, in which she played the main role of "Bani", she has also worked in another serial, Kasauti Zindagi Kay where she played the cameo of Prachi Desai. In Kasamh Se she essays the role of Bani. Most recently she featured in the popular celebrity dance competition show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2 in which she was first voted out, but after coming back as a wildcard entrant she went on to create history and won the show winning the heart of million audiences.

Acting was her passion since childhood - her father and uncle had done various Gujarati plays - but she started with a short modelling workshop. She went to Pune for higher studies and had almost finished her junior college when her pictures were sent to Balaji Telefilms and she got a call for an audition for Kasamh Se. She had just turned 17 when her career began on Kasamh Se and left her studies for a while. She is now continuing with her correspondence course. She has also starred in her first movie Rock On !! which was released on August 29, 2008 and Farhan Akhtar as her co-star.

Shruti Hassan

Shruti Rajalakshmi Haasan was born to actors Kamal Haasan and Sarika on January 28, 1986 in Chennai, India. She also has a younger sister named Akshara, who represents India nationally for Ballroom Latin dancing.Haasan studied at the Lady Andal in Chennai, until 10th grade, when she moved to Mumbai to read psychology at St Andrew’s College.
Shruti Haasan sang her first song aged just six in her father's Thevar Magan in the composition of Ilaiyaraaja. Later while pursuing her studies in school, Haasan made her singing debut in the Hindi language film, Chachi 420, singing a duet performing for the voice of a child, with her father Kamal Haasan, who also directed the film.Shruti Haasan's second song came in Hey Ram, where she sang the bilingual versions of the title theme, Rama Rama with her father, in Hindi and in Tamil. The album from Ilayaraaja, which was critically praised, won Haasan accolades for her efforts with reviewers, Screen India praising that she "has the makings of a good singer, and with some training she should go great guns".
After pursuing a career in singing, Shruti Haasan branched out a career into modelling. She started by starring appearing in the Frappe! magazine version of September 2007, since then she has gone on to appear in Verve.
In 2000, Haasan made her cinematic debut in the Tamil and Hindi bilingual film, Hey Ram, directed by her father. She made a cameo appearance as the daughter of Vallabhai Patel in the biopic of Mahatma Gandhi.After rejecting prominent film offers, most notably the lead role in Venkat Prabhu's Saroja, reports suggested in late 2007 that Haasan was set to make her full debut as a heroine in 2008 with a movie opposite Madhavan directed by Nishikanth Kamath.Despite Madhavan admitting that the news "was premature",she signed up to the film, which was titled, Endrendrum Punnagaionly to be stalled prior to production.Eventually Haasan signed up to Soham Shah's Luck opposite Imran Khan, a Bollywood film.

Dia Mirza

Name : Dia Mirza


Model, Actress

Born : 9th December, 1981







Dia Mirza alias Diya Mirza, Miss Femina India-Asia Pacific 2000 from Hyderabad, made her debut with the film 'Rehana Hai Tere Dil Mein' (2001). Born to a German father and a Bengali mother, this light-eyed beauty is very talented and hardworking. While working as a marketing executive, at the age of 16, Dia had done an advertising campaign in Femina, and it helped her to participate in the Miss India competition and win the crown. Ever since Dia stepped into Bollywood, success has eluded her and most of the roles she got were character roles. This versatile personality with her beautiful smile and attractive eyes has yet to prove herself in the tinsel world.

Asin

Name : Asin



Model, Actress


Born : 26th October, 1985









Asin alias Asin Thottumkal, the talented actress cum model, is an upcoming heroine in the Tamil film industry. Before entering into films, she was a part-time model and businesswoman. This angelic charisma started modeling at the age of 14 and is trained in Bharatnatyam and folk dance. Though the Kerala-born Christian girl debuted in the Malayalam film 'Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka' (2001), she made it big in Tamil (Kollywood) and Telugu (Tollywood ) industries. She won the hearts of the Tamil audience with her captivating performance in the super hit movie 'Gajini' (2008).

Neha Dhupia

Name : Neha Dhupia



Model, Actress


Born : 27th August, 1980





Neha Dhupia, Femina Miss India Universe 2002, hailing from a military background was always fascinated by the glamour field. She started her career at the age of 19, did a few plays, music videos and Tele serials and also featured in the lead role in an Indo-Japanese movie. Neha made a sensuous debut in Bollyood with the film 'Qayamat' (2003) and since then has become a big bombshell of Bollywood. She also did two Telugu movies. The popularity of this hot damsel augmented with her bold portrayal in the controversial film 'Julie'(2004).
Neha Dhupia, daughter of commander Pradip Singh Dhupia, who is in the Indian Navy and mother Manpinder is a very family oriented girl who enjoys spending most of the time with her family. She has a brother, Hardeep who is a high flier with Jet Airways. Born in Cochin, Neha went to school in Vizag before passing out of Army Public School. Neha started her career at the age of 19, in a TV serial Rajdhani, produced by Bobby Bedi of Bandit Queen fame. Neha decided to join modelling world and also did few plays and TV serials. She has imparted a facelift to Reebok, AirTel, National, Mitsubishi Lancer and Wagon R, and has played leading lady in an Indo-Japanese film.

Lara Dutta

Name : Lara Dutta



Actress, Model


Born : 16th April, 1978







Lara Dutta, the model-turned-actress, was born in Ghaziabad. Before becoming Miss Universe 2000, she was a leading fashion and print model. She has appeared in several ads and debuted in the super hit movie Andaz (2003). The suave, smart and sexy actress is high spirited and very adventurous by nature. This trained Bharatnatyam dancer loves to spend time by reading autobiographies.

Vidya Balan

Name : Vidya Balan



Actress, Model











Vidya Balan, the Tamilian Iyer girl from Palghat (Kerala), always wanted to be an actress. This elegant beauty started her career as a model and has appeared in more than 25 ad films like Surf Excel, Ponds, Bajaj etc. Before getting a big break in Bollywood with the film 'Parineeta' (2005), she has acted in a few music videos with Euphoria, Shubha Mudgal, Pankaj Udhas etc, TV serials and a Bengali movie 'Bhalo Theko' and even won the best actress award, Anand Lok Puraskar in Kolkata.

Ayesha Takia

Name : Ayesha Takia

Model, Actress

Born : 10th April, 1986

Ayesha Takia, model turned actress, always wanted to be in films. Born to a Gujarati father and half British and half Maharashtrian mother, she started doing ads at the tender age of four and has appeared in more than 60 commercials. Before entering Bollywood showbiz, the dazzling beauty appeared in Falguni Pathak's music video 'Meri Chunar' but got recognition with the album 'Shake It Daddy'. Ayesha's first film 'Socha Na Tha' got stalled, but was later released in 2005, and she made her debut with Abbas-Mustan's 'Taarzan - The Wonder Car' (2004). Her stunning figure and pretty looks caught everyone's eye and the optimism and faith in life makes her a very positive person. Ayesha made her entry into South Indian Films with the hit Telugu movie 'Super' (2005) co-starring Nagarjuna.

Shilpa Shetty

Name : Shilpa Shetty



Actress


Born : 8th June, 1975





Model turned actress Shilpa Shetty, born to model parents Surendra Shetty and Sunanda Shetty, made her acting debut with the film 'Gaata Rahe Mera Dil'. But the film got stalled and the tall lass from Tamil Nadu was offered a role in 'Baazigar' (1993). Though most of her films were flops, Shilpa achieved a hot spot in Bollywood with the song 'Churake Dil Mera' in 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari' (1994). Shilpa has worked in a couple of films in Telugu, Kannada and Tamil. The sizzling starlet, mesmerized the audience with her devastating, unconventional looks, flexible dancing and stunning figure. Her performance in Revathy's 'Phir Milenge' (2004) was every much appreciated and she received Giant International Award, Indo-Pak's Young Achiever Award and AAHOA award for the same. She has also received Zee Gold Best Supporting Actress award 1998. Shilpa Shetty, sizzling starlet, who has mesmerized audiences with her devastating , unconventional looks and stunning figure, almost worked with all top actors both south and North film Industries. After debuting in Baazigar, she sky rocketed to a levels of success. Shilpa found Bollywood calling her very early in life and that was when she decided to quit college and head for the spotlight. The industry started to take notice of her and after her award, offers started pouring in en-masse. The movie that really catapulted her to stardom was Main Khiladi Tu Anari. Though other movies weren’t box office rages, Shilpa kept getting accolades and fame. The movie 'Dhadkan' gave her a nomination for Best actress. She has gone through a lot of changes in last couple of years both professionally and personally. She has shed off her old looks and way of dressing up. Suddenly she has started looking 'wow' with trendy hairstyle, impeccable make up and designer clothes. The old Shilpa Shetty is just a distant past. After a failed relationship with Akshay Kumar she was linked to composer Sandeep Chowta by the glossies. When Shilpa is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family eating her favourite foods and working out a lot. With looks, talent and an uncanny ability to stay on top despite the rigours of the industry, Shilpa Shetty is one actress that Bollywood can count on for a long time to come.'

Esha Deol

Name : Esha Deol



Actress, Model


Born : 2, Nov 1982
 
 
 
 
Deol is the eldest daughter of Dharmendra and Hema Malini.She has been a state level footballer and and was selected in the indian national team. She is part Punjabi Sikh and part Hindu-Tamil. She is the sister of Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol.
Besides working in movies, Esha is an accomplished Odissi dancer and National Level football player. She speaks Tamil fluently with her mother Hema Malini and sister Ahana Deol.
Esha's portrayal of a notorious and vengeful ghost in Ram Gopal Verma's Darling (2007) was praised all over and applauded with positive reviews. Taran Adarsh from indiaFM noted that, " Esha Deol is excellent in a role that’s nothing short of a challenge. It would’ve boomeranged had it been entrusted to any inferior actor, but Esha is in terrific form here. This should be the turning point in her career.

Amisha Patel

Full Name - Amisha Patel
Date-of-birth - June 9,
Star Sign - Gemini
Height - 5'5
Status - Single
Family - Grandfather- Barrister Rajni Patel ( lawyer-politician, the Congress Pradesh Committee President of Bombay), Parents ,One brother
Education - Cathedral High School ,Economics (Gold Medalist)- Tuft's University in Boston, US First Film - Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
City of Birth - Mumbai
Mother Tongue - Hindi


Favourite Co-stars - Aamir Khan, Salman khan, Kamalhassan
Inspiration - Father
Favourite Pastime - Reading, Watching Movie

Address - Amisha Patel, 51, Sahakar Building, Opp Sydenham College B-Road, Churchgate Mumbai 400 020

Profile -

Amisha whenever she hit's a low, she bounced back with one major hit that saved her the blues. Be it Gadar or then Humraaz. Now she is reapeating this in the form of historical The Rising a Ketan Mehta and Aamir Khan's projects. Amisha Patel has the best collection of bags and belts in tinselville. Whenever she goes abroad she shops for expensive accessories. Her collection includes from Louis Vuitton, Salvotore Feragamo, ChristianDior, Gucci and Versace .

Sonal Chauhan

Height: 5’ 6.3"
Statistics: 28.8 - 25.5 – 33.6
Background: I belong to a Rajput family from Agra, but I have never lived there. My father is a police Inspector and my mother is a homemaker. I have two sisters and one older brother. So, I have quite a large family.
Qualifications: I did my schooling from Delhi Public School NOIDA and am currently pursuing Philosophy (HONS) from Gargi College, New Delhi.
Enjoy: I like listening to music. I love shopping, perfumes and eating. Modeling is my passion. I am also an animal lover.


Modeling experience: I've been modeling for 2 years now. Have done various ramp shows in Delhi and print campaigns for brands like LG Reliance CDMA, Hero Honda Passion, Nokia, No marks, Bombay Selections, Electrolux, Hindustan Times, Delhi Times and many more.
Why Femina Miss India: I think it is an excellent platform for me to get noticed and do my bit for my country. I am sure after 26 days of intense training and grooming I will be completely transformed.
Role Models: All those people who start from scratch and make it really big.
Beauty to me is: Not just about good looks but also about an intelligent mind and an extremely appealing personality.
If I was given an evening with Brad Pitt I would... Probably sit and chat with him and ask him if he could give me a few tips on acting. But generally I prefer Indian Men.
If I win the pageant, I will... It would make me ecstatic. I don't want to sound clichéd but I would also do all I can to eradicate child labor and encourage child education in our country. Also, I would work very hard towards winning the Miss Universe Crown and to live up to the expectations of my countrymen.
If I don't win the crown, I will... Still work hard and try to make it as a successful model.

Aishwarya Rai

Name : Aishwarya Rai \
Date of Birth : 1st November 1973
Place of Birth : Mangalore, Karnataka, India 
Height : 5' 7
Eyes : grey green
Profession : Acterss, Model
Awards / Achivements : Miss World title at Sun City in 1994;
Nicknames : Ash, Aishu, Gullu
Aishwarya Rai was born in the south indian state of Karnataka in Manglore on 1st Nov 1973. She was younger of the two siblings, her brother being 3 yrs elder. When she was about 4 years old her family moved to Bombay permanatly. Her father worked as a merchant navy officer. Aishwarya did her schooling at Arya Vidya Mandir, Santacruz. Academically, she did very well and earned her position as the head girl of her school. Ash chose the science stream while at DG Ruparel College, her favorite subject being Zoology. Aishwarya wanted to do medicine, but circumstances didn't let her. Instead she chose Architecture and passed the interview at Raheja College with flying colors. By this time, Aishwarya had started getting modelling assignments. She then decided to take a break from architecture and concentrate on modelling. From that point there was no looking back. Ash became a household name with the pepsi ad campaign. She was crowned Miss Femina World and went on to win the Miss world title at Sun City in 1994. Ash had now joined the Bollywood film industry and working under many prestigious banners.

Preity Zinta

Name : Preity Zinta
Birth Date : January 31, 1974
Birth Place : Simla, India
Height : 5' 5
Nationality : Indian
Occupation : Actress
Debut Movie : Dil Se
Preity Zinta, the zing thing of the Bollywood, was born on 31st Jan 1974. The Delhiite who hails from a defence background, had already made her mark as a model while still in school & shot to fame as the refreshing, cool, wet model in the Liril ad. This, along with her mischievous expressions and twinkling eyes in the Cadbury's Perk ad brought her to Shekhar Kapur's notice. The famed director was then looking for fresh faces to launch his film 'Tara Rum Pum Pum'. Preity signed on the dotted line, but the film never took off. However, her name was already doing the industry rounds and she bagged a couple of films in quick time.

Hrithik Roshan

Name : Hrithik Roshan
Birth Name : Hrithik Nagrath Roshan
Nickname : Duggu, Bolunath
Date of Birth : 10th January, 1974
Place of Birth : USA
Height : 6'
Nationality : Indian
Profession : Acting & Modeling

Hrithik Roshan's first movie "Kaho Na.. Pyar Hain" produced and directed by his dad is still doing all the magic for the new comer and the movie is a superb hit at the box office making the girls go crazy about him and all the movie-goers, of course. In one night, the boy who was an unknown personality to the Bollywood had to taste the aroma of the hit and is undoubtedly going to be a run for the stars who are already established there in the field. Though his debut movie has hit the media head lines highlighting Hrithik Roshan as the super model of the Bollywood, the perfect hero and the complete actor, Hrithik wants to be in a low-profile classification and gives all the praise to his dad - "the credit goes to dad for presenting me so well. People say i have vindicated dad by giving him the biggest hit of his career. I look at it a little differently. Dad has vindicated me by his hard work and his magic. The success has nothing to do with me. You'll have to see my other films to appreciate how hard dad worked to bring the best out of me" - was Hrithik's appreciation of his dad for the movie.
But Hrithik Roshan is back in "Fiza". "Fiza" is one of the few films he signed long time before the release of his first movie "Kaho Na.. Pyar Hain". Hrithik Roshan plays a boy of 14 years in "Fiza" which is quite contrary to the two roles he had in his first movie. The expectations are as high as the sky but the actor who is the heart throb of the Bollywood today is unmoved by the media's hype about him. Hrithik Roshan, with all the greatest qualities in him - has got his own speciality differing from all other stars or actors in the Bollywood.

Ranvir Kapoor

September 28, 1982 saw the birth of the suave Ranbir Kapoor into the first family of Bollywood. He is the son of actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, great-grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor, and grandson of Raj Kapoor.
Ranbir Kapoor kickstarted his career in the industry, where his family already holds an impressive record, with Karma and India 1964 in 2004. He also donned the hat of an assistant director on the sets of Prem Granth, Aa Ab Laut Chalen, and the award-winning Black.

It was followed by a commercial movie with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya. The much talked about movie hit the screens in 2007, where he starred opposite another newcomer Sonam Kapoor, a childhood friend and a star daughter herself. The movie did not make a big splash but his presence was definitely felt and he won the Filmfare Best Male Debut award.
His second movie, Bachna Hai Haseeno, released in 2008. He played a playboy opposite Minisha Lamba, Deepika Padukone, and Bipasha Basu. The response to the movie was both hot and cold.
The following year, all his releases were received well, establishing him as a star. In Wake Up Sid (2009) he played a laidback guy who is involved with an older woman. He was smitten by Katrina Kaif in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009), a happy and feel-good comedy. In Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009), he looked his part with a beard and a turban. The movie was a hit.

Sonam Kapoor

This Gemini, born on 9 June 1985, is the daughter of movie star Anil Kapoor and Sunitha Kapoor. Her family includes sister Rhea and brother Harshwardhana. She is the niece of actor Sanjay Kapoor and director Boney Kapoor.

Sonam was launched in 2007 in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya, where she played the leading lady Sakina, opposite Ranbir Kapoor. She was nominated for the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award, though the movie did not live up to the hype. Her second release was Delhi 6 with Abhishek Bachchan. The movie did not do as well as expected. But Sonam stole the show with her dilli-waali look and the ‘Masakalli’ number.