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.

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.

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.

Isha Koppikar

Profile
Date of Birth: 19th September, 1976
Nickname: Khallas Girl
Address: Vinay Building, Plot No. 250, Moghul Lane, Mumbai - 16
Height: 5'7" (1.70 m)
Education: Graduate in Biotechnology.
Debut Film: Fiza (Hindi), Kaadhal Kavidai (Tamil)
Film Awards: Stardust "Most Exciting New Face of the Year Award "for Khallas dance number

Mini Biography
Isha Koppikar was born in Mumbai (Bombay), India. While she was in college, she did a model shoot for Gautam Rajadhayksha. Isha Koppikar was crowned Miss Talent in 1995 at Femina Miss India Contest. She then modeled for L'Oreal, Rexona, Camay, Tips & Toes and Coca-Cola. Isha made her debut with "Kaadhal Kavidai" in Tamil film Industry. Isha Kopikar was won critical acclaim for her performance in the film and went on to win Filmfare Best Actress Debut Award (Tamil). Her next movie"En Swasa Katre" opposite Arvind Swamy was also in Tamil. The film was a musical hit and a good grosser at the box office. Then Isha Kopikkar played a cameo role in the film "Jodi" as a prospective bride.

Isha Kopikar did some minor roles in Bollywood films like "Fiza" and "Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat" but she shot into fame with an item dance in the film "Company" directed by Ram Gopal Verma. Isha Koppikar was nicknamed "Khallas Girl" after that item dance on the song "Khallas". Isha Koppikar was nominated for the Filmfare Best Villain Award for her negative role in the film "Qayamat: City Under Threat". Her next film was "Girlfriend", in which Isha played a role of lesbian woman. Isha Koppikar will be seen in a lead role in the film "Sabri" directed by Ram Gopal Verma. The film is about a woman who is set to become Mumbai's first underworld lord.

Filmography
Darling, Salaam-E-Ishq, Raakh, Shabri, Don, Darna Zaroori Hai, 36 China Town, Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya?, D Compaqny, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Inteqam, Ek Se Badhkar Ek , Girlfriend , Hum Tum, Krishna Cottage, Rudraksh , LOC: Kargil , Darna Mana Hai, Qayamat: City Under Threat Pinjar Kaante , Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya, Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat and Fiza .

Hema Malini

Profile
Date of Birth: 16 October 1948, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Nickname: Dream Girl
Address: 17, Jai Hind Society, 12th JVPD Scheme, Mumbai- 400 049
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Debut Film: "Sapno Ka Saudagar"
Awards
Filmfare Best Actress Award for "Seeta Aur Geeta", Filmfare Life Time Achievement Award (1999)
Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award from the Government of India (2000),
Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement (2003),
Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 for "Baghban "(with Amitabh Bachchan) Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bollywood Movie Awards (2003)
Sports World's "Jodi of the Year" along with Amitabh Bachchan for "Baghban".
Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in recognition of her contribution to the Indian entertainment industry (2004)

Mini Biography
Hema Malini was born in a chakaravarthy family at Ammankudi in Tamilnadu. Her mother Jaya was a Tamil film producer. Hema Malini is a trained classical dancer and she has performed at a number of dance shows and concerts. Hema made her debut in Bollywood with the film "Sapno Ka Saudagar" opposite Raj Kapoor. Her next movie was "Johny Mera Naam" opposite Dev Anand. The movie "Johny Mera Naam" was super hit at box office and Hema became a top star. Hema Malini again worked with Deva Anand in the film "Tere Mere Sapne". Hema Malini played double role with Dharmendra and Sanjeev Kumar in the movie "Seeta Aur Geeta" which was also a successful film at box office. With these hit films she became one of the ruling divas in the Bollywood and her fans called her 'Dream Girl' of the Bollywood.

Though Hema had starred many hit movies in 70's and 80's but she is best remembered for her role in "Sholay" as talkative Tangewali. She had taken backseat from films for a few years and Hema joined politics, she is now a member of Rajya Sabha. Hema Malini had turned down marriage proposal from Jeetendra and Sanjeev Kumar before marrying her co-star Dharmendra. She has two daughters Esha and Aahan. Esha Deol is film actress and Aahan is set to enter Bollywood as film director. Besides acting in the films she had tried her hand at directing and made the film "Dil Ashna Hai" with Sharukh Khan and late Divya Bharti. Hema also directed and starred in the TV serial Noopur, in which she was depicted as a Bharatanatyam dancer going to America.

Filmography
Pandava Vanavasam, Sapnon Ka Saudagar, Waris, Jahan Pyar Mile, Tum Haseen Main Jawaan, Sharafat, Aansoo Aur Muskan, Johny Mera Naam, Paraya Dhan, Naya Zamana, Lal Patthar, Andaz, Tere Mere Sapne, Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani, Gora Aur Kala, Garam Masala, Bhai Ho To Aisa Babul Ki Galiyaan, Shareef Budmaash, Prem Parvat, Chhupa Rustam, Gehri Chaal , Jugnu, Joshila, Dulhan, Amir Garib, Dost, Prem Nagar, Patthar Aur Payal, Haath Ki Safai, Dharmatma, Khushboo, Pratiggya, Sholay, Sharafat Chod Di Maine, Naach Uthe Sansaar, Charas, Dus Numbri, Mehbooba Jaaneman, Shirdi Ke Sai Baba, Dream Girl, Dil Kaa Heera, The Burning Train, Alibaba Aur 40 Chor, Kranti, Meri Aawaz Suno, Satte Pe Satta, Desh Premee, Razia Sultan, Andhaa Kanoon, Hum Dono, Ek Chadar Maili Si Sitapur Ki Geeta , Jamai Raja, Hey Ram, Censor, Aman Ke Farishtey, Baghban, Veer-Zaara, Bhagmati , Ganga and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.

Gracy Singh

Profile
Date of Birth: 20th July, 1980, Delhi, India
Address: Salvadore, 7th floor, Flat No. 702, Shastri Nagar, Near Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai- 400 053
Education: Bachelor of Arts.
Debut Film: "Lagaan"
Film Awards: Zee Cine Best Debutant Award for "Lagaan".

Mini Biography
Gracy Singh was born in Delhi in a Punjabi family. She had actively participated in her school plays and dances. Gracy Singh was so passionate about dancing that she learnt classical dance during her vacations. After schooling Gracy Singh started her career as dancer in the dance group "The Planets" along with Ronica Jacobs. She was spotted by Sanjiv Bhattacharya in one of her dance shows and Gracy Singh was offered the role of 'Dinky' in the soap opera "Amaanat".

Gracy also did small roles in the films "Hu Tu Tu" and "Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rahte Hain", which went unnoticed. But her performance in tele serial "Amaanat" was appreciated and she was called for audition by the director Ashutosh Gowrikar for his film "Lagaan". Gracy Singh's innocent face and soft voice impressed Ashutosh and she became part of the film which went on to create history. The film "Lagaan" was nominated for Oscar Award. Gracy essayed the role of a village girl so nicely in the movie that she went on to win Zee Cine Best debutant Award for her performance in the film "Lagaan". Gracy Singh acted in the movies like "Gangajal", "Armaan" and "Munna Bhai MBBS" and all the three films were super hit at box Office. She earned the epithet of 'lucky mascot' in the film industry. However her next movie "Muskaan" opposite Aftaab Shivdasani could not create the same magic at box office.

Filmography
Muskaan, Shart: The Challenge, Wajahh, Munnabhai M.B.B.S., Armaan, Gangaajal, Pehli Nazaar Ka Pehla Pyaar, Lagaan, Hu Tu Tu, Hum Apke Dil Mein Rehte Hain.

Esha Deol

Profile
Date of Birth: 2nd November, 1981.
Address: 17, Jai Hind Society, 12th JVPD Scheme, Mumbai- 400 049
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Education: Masters Degree in Media Arts (Oxford University).
Debut Film: "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Debut Award for "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe "
Star Screen Most Promising Newcomer (Female) Award for "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe"
Bollywood Movie Best Debut (female) Award for "Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe"

Mini Biography
Esha Deol is daughter of 'Dream Girl' Hema Malini and 'He Man' Dharmendra. She has a sister named Aahan. Esha is step sister of Bollywood star Sunny and Bobby Deol. Esha Deol is an accomplished classical dancer and National level Football player.

Esha Deol made her debut with the movie "Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche". The film was unsuccessful at box office but she went on to win Filmfare Best Debutant Award for her performance. After that a series of unsuccessful films followed. Isha Deol's first successful film at box office was "Dhoom". Since then she has given two more hit films "Kaal" and "No Entry". She was nominated for Filmfare Best Villain (Female) Award for her performance in "Ankahee". She also featured in Tamil film "Ayitha Ezhuthu" directed by Mani Ratnam. Esha Deol gave rocking performance in the movie "Yuva" opposite Ajay Devgan. Esha Deol is set to star in her mother's next directorial venture with Rekha and Abhishek Bachchan and also a film in which her mother and she will be starring together for the first time.

Filmography
Darling, Cash , Just Married , Ankahee , Pyare Mohan , Shaadi No. 1 , Dus , No Entry , Kaal , Main Aisa Hi Hoon , Insan , Dhoom , Yuva , Chura Liya Hai Tumne , Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa ,Na Tum Jaano Na Hum and Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche.

Dimple Kapadia

Profile
Date of Birth: 8th June, 1957.
Address: Samudra Mahal, Birla Lane, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049
Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
Debut Film: "Bobby"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Actress Award for "Bobby "
Filmfare Best Actress Award for "Saagar "
National Film Awards for Best Actress for "Rudaali"
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for "Krantiveer"

Mini Biography
Dimple Kapadia was born to a businessman Chunnibhai Kapadia. Dimple has a younger sister whose name is Simple Kapadia; she is also a film actress. She was discovered by legendry showman Raj Kapoor. Dimple Kapadia made her debut with the film "Bobby" opposite Rishi Kapoor. The film rocked the box office and they became star overnight. Dimple was just sixteen at that time. Soon after the success of her first film, Dimple married the super star Rajesh Khanna, who was fifteen years older than her. Dimple had left the films to raise her two daughters; Twinkle and Rinkie Khanna. Twinkle is now married to Bollywood star Akshay Kumar and Rinkie is an actress. Dimple Kapadia divorced her husband Rajesh Khanna after ten years of strained relationship.

After divorce, she returned back to mainstream with the film "Sagar" opposite Rishi Kapoor, her co-star of the movie "Bobby". Thereafter Dimple appeared in a number of films such as "Dil Chahta Hai", "Hum Tum Pe Marte hain", "Krantiveer ", "Pathreela Raasta ", "Gardish ", "Aaj Kie Aurat ", "Gunaah "and "Rudaali ".Dimple won National Award for her acting in the movie "Rudaali". It is said that she had an affair with Bollywood star Sunny Deol.

Filmography
Dil Chahta Hai, Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain, Laawaris, Agni Chakra, Mrityudaata, Krantiveer, Pathreela Raasta, Gardish, Aaj Kie Aurat, Gunaah, Rudaali, Dil Aashna Hai, Karm Yodha, Angaar, Ranbhoomi, Dushman Devta, Ajooba, Haque, Khoon Ka Karz, Mast Kalandar, Narasimha , Prahaar, Lekin, Pyaar Ke Naam Qurban , Aag Ka Gola , Drishti,Jai Shiv Shankar, Kali Ganga, Pati Parmeshwar , Ladaai, Shehzaade, Sikka, Batwara, Touhean, Ram Lakhan , Ganga Tere Desh Mein, Zakhmi Aurat, Aakhri Adaalat, Bees Saal Baad, Gunahon Ka Faisla, Kabzaa, Mera Shikar, Saazish, Kaash, Insaaniyat Ke Dushman, Insaaf , Janbaaz , Allah Rakha, Arjun, Aitbaar, Lavaa, Pataal Bhairavi, Saagar, Manzil Manzil , Zakhmi Sher.

Dia Mirza

Profile
Date of Birth: 9th December, 1981.
Nickname: Dee
Address: 402, Flamingo Apartments, Veronica Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai- 400 050
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Education: Bachelor Of Arts.
Debut Film: "Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein".
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Dia Mirza was born in Hyderabad to a German father and a Bengali mother. Her father died when she was just nine years old. Dia's mother Deepa Mirja was remarried to Ahmad Mirza, whose surname Dia Mirza took. Dia Mirza was second runner up in Miss India Beauty contest in 2000. Diya Mirja won the Miss Asia Pacific in the same year at manila in Philippines.

Diya Mirza made her cinematic debut with "Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein" opposite R. Madhavan, who is a Tamil film star. The film did average business at box office. Thereafter, a series of unsuccessful films followed such as "Tumsa Nahin Dekha "and "Deewaanapan". Dia Mirza's next successful movie was "Parineeta". Her performance in "Lage Raho Munna Bhai "was acclaimed, in which Diya played the role of daughter of Boman Irani. She also played in the music video"Kajara Mohabbat Wala "from Sonu Nigam album Kajara Nite.

Filmography
Deewanapan, Tumko Na Bhool Payenge, Pran Jaaye Par Shaan Na Jaaye, Dum, Tehzeeb, Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Stop, Blackmail, Naam Gum Jaayega, Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai, Parineeta, Dus, Fight Club, Alag , Phir Hera Pheri and Lage Raho Munna Bhai.

Divya Bharti

Profile
Date of Birth: 25th February, 1974.
Nickname: Sana
Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Debut Film: "Vishwatma "
Film Awards: Filmfare Lux New Face Award for "Vishwatma".

Mini Biography
Divya Bharti was born in Mumbai (Bombay) to Om Prakash and Meeta. She left college her mid-way and started acting in films. Her debut movie was "Bobilli Raja" in Telugu. The film "Bobilli Raja" was super hit at Telugu box office and it was dubbed into Hindi as "Rampur ka Raja". She went on to do five more Telugu films such as "Nila Penne", "Dharma Kshetram", "Tholi Mudhu", "Rowdy Alludu "and "Assembly Rowdy". Then Divya Bharti shifted to Bollywood and made her debut with "Vishwatma" in 1992. The film had average success at box office but Divya Bharti shot into fame with the song 'Saat Samundar Paar ……' in the movie "Vishwatma". Afterwards, Divya Bharati gave super hit film "Deewana" opposite Sharukh Khan and Rishi Kapoor. Thereafter Divya Bharati acted in 13 films amidst speculation that she is next Sridevi.

Divya Bharti fell in love with film producer Saajid Nadiadwala and married him secretly. But her life tragically came to an end when she fell from fifth floor of her flat in Yari Road, Versoa. The circumstances behind her death were considered suspicious by the media however police could not find any evidence to prove that it was murder. Two of Divya Bharti's films "Rang" and "Satranj" were released after her death.

Filmography
Dil Aashna Hai, Dil Ka kya Kasoor, Balwaan, kshatriya, Deewana, Dil Hi To Hai, Dushman Zamana, Jaan Se Pyara, Shola Aur Shabnam and Vishwatma.

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).

Celina Jaitley

Profile
Date of Birth: 9th June 1981, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Nickname: Chinky, Chinto
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Education: Bachelor of Commerce.
Debut Film: "Janasheen" opposite Fardeen Khan.
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Celina Jaitley is daughter of an army officer. Her mother is an Afghani and is a child psychologist by profession. Celina has a brother who is also an army officer. After graduation, Celina Jetley did a marketing job in a Cell phone company in Kolkata. In Kolkata, Celina participated in a local beauty contest just for the heck of participation and to everybody's surprise she emerged victorious. This encouraged Celina to participate in Miss India contest. She was crowned Miss India in 2001. Celina Jaitley stepped in the world of Bollywood cinema with "Janasheen". In spite of her bold scenes, the movie could not do any wonders at the Box Office though she earned the title of sex symbol with all her bikini shots. Her next film was "Khel" opposite Sunny deol, which also failed at box office. In spite of all these failures Celina Jetley continues to get roles in movies. She also appeared in the video "Zara Nazron Se Kehdo" by the Bombay Vikings.

Filmography
Shaka laka Boom Boom, Red, No Entry, Apna Sapna Money Money, Tom Dick and Harry, Zinda, Jawani Diwani, Silsiilay,

Bhumika Chawla

Profile
Date of Birth: 21stugust 1978, Delhi, India
Nick Name: Guddiya
Height: 5' 3" (1.60 m)
Education: Educated in Delhi
Debut Film: Yuvakudu
Film Awards: Zee Cine Best New Comer (Female) Award, 2004, Tere Naam

Mini Biography
Bhumika Chawla is the youngest daughter of her parents. She has an elder brother and an elder sister. Bhumika Chawla completed her schooling from Delhi and then shifted to Mumbai (Bombay) to pursue her acting career. She started her campaign in glamour world with" Ponds" talcum powder advertisement. Bhumika Chawla's charming smile in Ponds advertisement made her popular and she was noticed by film makers.

Her debut film was "Yuvakudu" (Telugu) but Bhumika Chawala got recognition as an actress through her second film "Khushi" (Telugu). Bhumika won best actress award for "Khushi". Since then she hasn't looked back and has done five films in Telugu and two in Tamil. Bhumika Chawala made her debut in Hindi films with" Tere Naam" opposite Salman Khan. She won Zee Cine Best New Comer (Female) Award for the film "Tere Naam". Her other recently released Hindi films are- "Run", "Dil Jo Bhi Kahey", "Family - Ties of Blood" and "Gandhi My Father". Bhumika Chawla tied the nuptial knot with her long time friend Bharat Thakur (Yoga guru) on 9th December 2007. The marriage was performed in a simple ceremony attended by close relatives and friends of Chawla and Thakur.

Filmography
Tamil Movies: Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, Badri, Roja Kootam. Hindi Movies: Gandhi My Father, Family - Ties of Blood. Dil Jo Bhi Kahey, Dil Jise Apna Kahaa, Run, Tere Naam. Telugu Movies: Satyabhaama, Maya Bazaar, Jai Chiranjeeva, Samba, Missamma , Simhadri Okkadu, Aadento Adho Type Vasu , Rojapoolu, Snehamanthe Ideraa , Khushi, Yuvakudu.

Bipasha Basu

Profile
Date of Birth: 7 January 1979, Delhi, India
Nickname: Bonny, Bips
Address: Bipasha Basu, 105/B, Ashiyana Estate, John Bapist Road, Bandra, Mumbai 400 050
Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Education: Commerce graduate Debut Film: "Ajnabi"
Film Awards: Filmfare Best Debut Award for, "Ajnabee"
Zee Cine Award Dynamic Duo for "Raaz " (shared with Dino Morea).
IIFA Sony faces of the Year (shared with Arjun Rampal and Gracy Singh).
GIFA Best Actress Award for "Coporate"

Mini Biography
Bipasha Basu was born in a Bengali family at New Delhi. Later her family shifted to Kolkata where she won regional beauty contest at a very young age. Bipasa Basu is the second of three sisters. Her elder sister name is Bidisha and her younger sister name is Bijyota.

Modeling and acting has come to Bipasa Basu by chance. She had planned to be a Chartered Accountant after her graduation but in the meanwhile she won Ford super model contest and entered the world of modeling. She was also listed as sexiest woman of Asia along with fellow stars Mallika Sherawat and Aishwarya Rai.

After winning over people's heart through modeling and advertisement, Bipasha did the famous video 'Tu Meri Mehbooba' for Sonu Nigam's album, 'Kismat'. Bipasa Basu made her debut in Bollywood with the film "Ajanbi". Thereafter she did a number of movies but her performance in "Raj" opposite Dino Morea was more appreciated. Next was erotic thriller "Jism" opposite john Abrahm, in which she played the role of a sexy wife of a middle-aged industrialist. She portrayed the character splendidly and became recognizable in Bollywood as sexy actress. Bipasha Basu gave sterling performance in a number of films such as "Company", "Rakht", "No Entry", "Barsaat, "Shikhar" and "Apaharan". Her performance in "Corporate" directed by Madhur Bhandarkar won critical acclaim. She was involved with co-actor and model Dino Morea and now Bipasha has live live-in relationship with actor John Abrahm.

Filmography
Dus Kahaniyaan , Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal , Mr. Fraud, No Smoking, Nehle Pe Dehla, Omkara, Corporate, Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye , Darna Zaroori Hai, Shikha, No Entry, Apaharan, Barsaat, Phir Hera Pheri, Jism, Aetbaar, Ishq Hai Tumse , Madhoshi , Rakht , Rudraksh , Footpath , Raaz , Chor Machaaye Shor, Gunaah and Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai.

Ayesha Takia

Profile
Date of Birth: 10th April, 1986
Nickname: Suvi
Height: 5'5"
Education: St Anthony's Girls High School.
Debut Film: "Tarzan: The Wonder Car"
Film Awards
Filmfare Best Debutant Award for "Taarzan "
Star Screen Best Actress Award (Critics) for "Dor "
Stardust Best Supporting Actress Award for "Dor "
Zee Cine Critics Best Actress Award, tied with Gul Panag for "Dor"

Mini Biography
Ayesha Takia was born at Mumbai (Bombay) in a mixed family. Her father is a Gujrati and her mother is an Anglo Indian. She grew up speaking Gujrati and English but learned Hindi and Telugu for her filmy career. Ayesha entered in glamour world through advertisements and her first advertisement was the famous "I'm a Complan Boy, I'm a Complan Girl" alongside Shahid Kapoor. Her first music video was Falguni Pathak's "Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye", when she was just fifteen. Ayisha Takiya drew the attention of the film industry with the video "Shake It Daddy" and film offers followed. Though Ayesha signed "Socha Na Tha" first but her first released movie was "Tarzan- The Wonder Car".

Ayesha Takyia won the Filmfare best debutant award in 2004 for her performance in "Taarzan". After that Ayesha acted in many films but most of them were unsuccessful at the box office. Ayisha Takia beautifully essayed the role of a young widow of Rajasthan living in a traditional joint family in the film "Dor". She was highly praised for her work in this film and went on to win Zee cine critics award for best actress. At present Ayesha is working in a number of films and some of her upcoming movies are-" Sehar Thaper, Blood Brothers ".

Filmography
Dil Maange More, Socha Na Tha, Shaadi No.1, Home Delivery, Shaadi Se Pehle, Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota, Dor, Salaam-e-Ishq, Kya Love Story Hai, Fool and Final, Cash, No Smoking, Sunday.

Ayesha Julka

Profile
Date of Birth: 28th July
Address: 102 Tirupati Apartments, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 061
Height: 5' 6" (165 cm)
Debut Film: "Kaise Kaise Log"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Ayesha Julka was born in Srinagar (Kashmir). She had spent her childhood in Srinagar along with her sister Aparna. Later Ayesha's parents shifted to Bombay for education of their children and settled down there in the end. After her education, Ayesha had stepped into the modeling arena for a short period before becoming an actress in the Bollywood. Ayesha Jhulka made her debut in Bollywood with the film "Kaise Kaise Log". Though the film was not successful at box office but her performance was noticed. Since then Ayesha has acted in more than thirty five films with renowned actors of the Indian film industry.

Filmography
Umrao Jaan, Socha Na Tha, Run, Aanch, Amma, Censor, Hadh: Life On the Edge of Death, Khalsa Mero Roop Hai Khaas, Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya, Phool Aur Aag, Kohram: The Explosion, Sar Utha Ke Jiyo, Barood, Chachi 420, Dand Nayak, Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi, Vishwa vidhaata, Aashiq Mastana, Brahma, Jai Kishen, Ekka Raja Rani, Maha Shaktishaali, Aulad Ke Dushman, Dalaal, Rang, Waqt Hamara Hai, Dil Ki Baazi, Balmaa, Kohra, Sangram, Anaam, Mashooq, Khiladi, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Kurbaan, Hai Meri Jaan, Meet Mere Man Ka and Kaise Kaise Log.

Antara Mali

Profile
Debut Film: "Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Antara Mali is daughter of the renowned commercial photographer Jagdish Mali. Her grand father was a great painter. With such a strong legacy of art it was natural that she will do some sort of art and Antra decided in favour of acting in films. She made her debut in Bollywood in a low budget movie "Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge", which went unnoticed. Then came "Mast" and "Company" directed by Ram Gopal Verma and she became a recognizable face in Bollywood. Antra received a lot of appreciation for her work in "Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon" opposite Rajpal Yadav. Her other popuar movies are "Road, Darna Mana Hai", all are directed by her mentor Ram Gopal Verma. Besides Hindi films, she has also acted in a Telugu movie "Prem Katha".

Filmography
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge, Mr. Ya Ms, Gayab, Naach, Darna Mana Hai, Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, Company, Road, Khiladi 420, Mast, Prema Katha (Telugu)
Upcoming Movie: Gulal

Amrita Rao

Personal Profile
Date of Birth: 17th June 1981, Chitrapur, India.
Height: 5' (1.52 m)
Education: Graduate in Psychology.
Debut Film: "Ab ke Baras"
Film Awards: Filmfare Award for Best Female Debutante for "Ishq Vishk"

Mini Biography
Amrita Rao was born in a conservative Saraswat Brahmin family. Amrita Rao started her career in showbiz industry as a model and then graduated to acting in films. Her first assignment was for the "Fairever face cream". Since then Amrita Rao has appeared in more than thirty five advertisements. She was noticed by the film director Raj Kanwar in Cadbury's Perk advertisement and signed her for his movie "Ab Ke Baras". "Ab Ke Baras" did not do well at the Box Office but she was admired and appreciated for her performance. Her second film "Ishk Vishk "was a super hit. Amrita Rao won the Filmfare Best Debutant award for her performance in the movie "Ishk Vishk". Since then she never looked back and Amrita was offered variety of roles in the coming films. Her other hit movies are "Masti", "Main Hoon Na"& "Vivah". After that Amrita did a number of films but most of them could not make any impact at the Box Office.

Filmography
Vivah, Pyare Mohan, My Name is Anthony Gonsalvez, Shikhar, Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi, Deewar, Main Hoon Na, Masti, Ishq Vishk, The Legend of Bhagat Singh.

Aarti Chhabria

Profile
Date of Birth: 21st November, 1982.
Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Debut Film: "Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai"
Film Awards: None

Mini Biography
Aarti Chhabria was born in a Sindhi speaking Chabria family. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, Sindhi and Gujarati languages. Arti Chabria shot into fame when she won Miss India Worldwide in 1999. But Aarti became famous in the glamour world through "Liril" advertisement and "Nasha Hi Nasha" video and thereafter there has been no looking back for her. She appeared in many advertisements before pursuing her childhood dream of acting Amul, Freshna and Krack cream were some of her popular ads. Chabria made her debut in Bollywood with "Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai". Though the film was not successful but her performance was noticed. Since then Arti has acted in many films such as "Shadi No.1", "Ssukh", "Aham Premasmi", "Lajja " etc. but she is still struggling to set her feet firm in Bollywood. Aarti won critical acclaim for her performance in the film "Lajja" but it failed at box office. She has also acted in a few Telugu and Kannada movies. The talented actress has stolen the hearts of cinegoers with her charming beauty.

Filmography
Kisse Pyaar Karoon, Jeet, Shaadi no.1, Ssukh, Aham Premasmi, Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo, Raja Bhaiya, Awara Paagal Deewana, Lajja, and Akanksha.

Amrita Arora

Personal Profile
Date of Birth: 31st January, 1981.
Nickname: Ammu
Address: Plot No198, Poojakunj Apartments, Sher-e-Punjab Colony, Andheri East, Mumbai-400 093
Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Education: Graduate in Psychology, Sophia College (Mumbai)
Debut Film: "Kitne Door Kitne Paas"

Mini Biography
Amrita Arora was born in a traditional Maharashtrian family at Mumbai (Bombay). She is the younger sister of Malaika Arora, the well known model and actress. Amrita Arora followed footsteps of her elder sister. She started her career as Model and gradually moved into being a Video jockey. Amrita hosted shows such as "MTV House Full" and "MTV Chill Out". She also featured in many advertisements such as Ponds, Elle 18 and Sunsilk Fruitamins. Amrita Arora made her debut in Bollywood with the film "Kitne Door Kitne Pass" opposite Fardeen Khan. Her first film was unsuccessful at the Box Office. Amrita's first successful movie was "Awara Paagal Deewana" directed by Vikram Bhatt. After that, a series of flop film followed including the controversial film "Girlfriend" with Isha Koppikar (a film about lesbian relationship). She was romantically linked to Kevin Otter, Upen Patel and Ashmit Patel. Currently she is said to be dating Usman Afzaal.

Filmography
Amrita Arora Famous Movies: Deewana, Kayanaat, Raakh, Speed, Heyy Babyy Red - the dark side, Jeet , Fight Club, Rakht, Girlfriend , Ek Aur Ek Gyarah, Kitne Door Kitne Paas , Awara Paagal Deewana, Ab Ke Baras.

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.

Amisha Patel

Personal Profile
Date of Birth: 9th June 1976, Mumbai (Bombay), India.
Address: 51, Shahaka Building, B Road, Church Gate, (Mumbai) Bombay- 400020
Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
Education: Graduate in Economics from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Debut Film: "kaho Na Pyar Hai" directed by Rakesh Roshan
Film Awards: The Filmfare Special Award for "Gadar Ek Prem Katha", Kalashree sensational discovery award for "Kaho Na Pyar Hai", Zee Cine Best female Debut Award for" Kaho Na Pyar Hai"

Mini Biography
Amisha Patel is the grand daughter of famous lawyer and former justice Rajni patel. The name Amisha is a combination of Amisha Patel's parent's name, Amit & Asha. She has an elder brother named Asmit Patel, who is also a film actor. After graduation she worked for a finance company and did occasional modeling. Ameesha returned back to India and joined Satyadev Dubey's theatre and started acting in plays. She was spotted by Rakesh Roshan in a family party and signed her for "Kaho Na Pyar Hai" opposite his son, Hrithik Roshan. The film was the biggest blockbuster of the year and Amisha became a star overnight. After "Kaho Na Pyar Hai", Amesha did many films and all of them were unsuccessful at the Box Office except "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha". "Gadar" was a super hit film and gave new boost to her acting career. She won many awards for her performance in Gadar. Besides acting in Hindi movies Amisha Patel also did four Telugu movies. Her recent released film is" Bhool Bhoolaiya". Amisha Patel has recently signed a new film, directed by Kunal Kohli, which will also star Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukherjee.

Filmography
Kaho Na Pyar Hai, Gadar Ek Prem Katha, Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar, Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai, Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage , Kya Yeh Hai Jalwa , Humraaz , Parwana, Suno Sasurjee, Naani [Telugu] , Vaada, Elaan , Zameer, Narasimhudu [Telugu],The Rising, Mere Jeevan Saathi , Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai, Teesri Aankh ,Tathastu, Aap Ki Khatir, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Hey Baby, Bhool Bhulaiya, Happy Birthday, Badri [Telugu]