Deepika padukone

Born                 5 January 1986 (age 27)

                        Copenhagen, Denmark

Occupation Actress, Model

Years active 2004–present

Deepika Padukone, born on 5 January 1986, is an Indian actress and model. She appears mostly in Bollywood films. Born to badminton player Prakash Padukone, she chose to become an actress.

Padukone made her acting debut with the 2006 Kannada film Aishwarya. The following year, she played the lead female role in the reincarnation melodrama Om Shanti Om; the film proved a major commercial success and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She was later noted for portraying modern, independent women in several commercially successful films, including the 2009 romantic drama Love Aaj Kal, the 2010 comedy Housefull, and the 2012 romantic comedy Cocktail. Her performance in the latter earned her unanimous critical appreciation and Best Actress nominations at several award ceremonies.

Early life and background

Padukone was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her father, Prakash Padukone, is a former top world level badminton player, and her mother is a travel agent. Her father was then training in Denmark in the sport and when she was eleven months old her family moved to Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Padukone has a younger sister, Anisha, born on 2 February 1991.

Padukone attended Sophia High School in Bangalore, and completed her pre-university studies at Mount Carmel College Bangalore. While in high school she played badminton at the state level. However, she was not keen on pursuing a career as a badminton player. During the time of her film debut she was enrolled with the Indira Gandhi National Open University in Bachelors of Arts (Sociology).

Jacqueline Fernandez

Born                 Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nationality Sri Lankan/Malaysian
Occupation Model, Actress
Years active 2006-Present(Model),
                        2009-Present(Actress)
Parents         Elroy Fernandez
                        Kim Fernandez
Relatives         Frederica Jansz (Cousin)

Jacqueline Fernandez, born in 1985, is a Sri Lankan actress and model who appears in Bollywood films. Fernandez is a former model and beauty queen who won Miss Sri Lanka Universe in 2006. She has received an International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Female Debut and Stardust Award for Lux Exciting New Face in 2010, for her role in Aladin. She has also received the award for Bollywood's Most Stylish Actor of 2012 at The Ujala Asianet Awards 2013. She subsequently featured in several commercially successful films such as Murder 2 (2011), Housefull 2 (2012) and Race 2 (2013).

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Early life

Fernandez was born to a Sri Lankan father and a Malaysian mother. At the age of three her family, including her three siblings moved to Bahrain, where she spent most of her childhood. She moved to Australia for her college degree in Mass Communications, and then moved back to Sri Lanka where she worked in modelling, and television reporting and hosting. She speaks Arabic, Spanish, French, English, Urdu, Hindi and Sinhalese.

Career

Career beginnings (2006–10)

In March 2006, Fernandez was crowned the Miss Sri Lanka Universe 2006 and subsequently represented Sri Lanka at Miss Universe 2006 held in Los Angeles where she was unplaced. From there she began receiving offers to go to India for more modelling, and she got selected for a Bollywood film. She has worked as an anchorwoman on one of Sri Lanka's business programs called "Lanka Business Report". She also writes a weekly column for a national newspaper, the "Daily mirror". Jackie also has a non-profit organisation in Sri Lanka focusing on empowering the underprivileged. She has come in a VIP ad with Shahid Kapoor Fernandez made her acting debut in the 2009 Bollywood fantasy movie Aladin opposite Ritesh Deshmukh. She played a character inspired by the Disney Princess character of Jasmine. For her performance, Fernandez received mixed reviews, with Anupama Chopra of NDTV calling her a "plastic debutant". However, India Glitz disagreed and said, "Cherubic Jacqueline lives up to expectations and she's sure to sway with a successful endeavor ahead". Taran Adarsh of BollywoodHungama complimented her more on her looks, rather than her performance by saying, Jacqueline Fernandez gets no scope, but she looks gorgeous nonetheless. 2010 saw her once again appearing alongside Ritesh Deshmukh in the romantic comedy Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai. She also made a cameo appearance in Sajid Khan's Housefull in the song 'Dhanno' which was a big success, hence giving her positive recognition.

Breakthrough & success (2011–present)

In 2011, Fernandez appeared in her third film, Mahesh Bhatt's thriller Murder 2, which went on to become her first box office success, receiving blockbuster status. Fernandez played the role of Priya, a lonely model who is in a confused relationship with Arjun Bhagwat, played by Emraan Hashmi. Fernandez grabbed a lot of attention for the boldness and sex appeal she displayed in the movie, with her performance receiving decent reviews. OneIndia Entertainment said, "Jacqueline being bold and sexy grabs a lot of eyeballs for the oomph factor. Her performance is decent". Taran Adarsh of BollywoodHungama said, "Stepping into Mallika's shoes in the sequel is Jacqueline. Like Mallika, she takes the boldness quotient to the next level with her sexy avatar. She should grab a lot of eyeballs for the oomph factor, while her performance is decent. In fact, she gets little scope to display histrionics, but she makes a sincere attempt to portray her character with care". Murder 2 launched Fernandez's career for the good, as she started getting offers from big production houses. Post Murder 2 success, Fernandez turned down many roles, such as Raaz 3D, to avoid being type cast as a sex symbol. She also turned down a role in Krrish 3, but that was due to date conflicts. She ranked at #7 in Time's Top 50 Most Desirable Women of 2011.

In 2012, Fernandez appeared in Housefull 2, which become a major commercial success, collecting 186 crore (US$34 million) worldwide, thus receiving a super hit status at the box office. Also, Fernandez received positive reviews for her performance. Gaurav Malani of Times Of India stated, "So Jacqueline Fernandes wins the race with her gorgeous looks..." Mrigank Dhaniwala of KoiMoi said, "Of all the girls, Asin and Jacqueline Fernandez get the meatiest of roles and they do not disappoint". Taran Adarsh of BollywoodHungama gave a mixed review by saying, "Amongst the female leads, Asin has the meatiest role and gives a decent account of herself. Jacqueline, Shazahn and Zarine act more as eye candy. They are the typical sultry and enticing selves; each one is befitting in her own space".

Fernandez's first release of 2013 was Race 2, for which she received positive to mixed reviews for her performace. Lisa Tsering, of The Hollywood Reporter stated, "Miss Sri Lanka Jacqueline Fernandez, a leggy beauty with a talent for action who now counts seven Indian films under her belt, is another plus. Welcome to Bollywood, Miss Fernandez". Joginder Tuteja of Indicine mentioned, "Jacqueline has a bigger part to play and she does it well while looking her best". Roshni Devi of KoiMoi said, "Jacqueline gets a tome full of dialogues like, “You’re such a kameena” while narrowing her eyes sexily". However, Subsha K. Jha of DNAIndia gave a negative review of her performance stating, "The girls Deepika and Jacqueline try hard to pump up the steam by raising the mean quotient in their characters. They hardly look provocative enough to be convincing as femme fatales". However the film as a whole, received mixed reviews. Despite this, the film opened to a positive response at the box office, collecting 79.60 crore (US$15 million) throughout the first week.

Fernandez is next expected to appear in an item number in Prabhu Deva's Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya, Sajid Khan's Untitled Next opposite Saif Ali Khan and along with Vicky Singh's Roy opposite Ranbir Kapoor.

Adah Sharma

Born              May 11, 1989 (23 years)

                      Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Occupation    Actress

Adah Sharma was born on May 11, 1989. She is a Bollywood actress. Her first film 1920 directed by Vikram Bhatt was a superhit and for which she received rave reviews for his portrayal of the victim possessed.

Early life and background

Adah was born in Palakkad district of Kerala and is from a non-film background. His father is a captain in the merchant navy and her mother is a dancer. Adah did his studies in Pali Hill Auxilium Convent where he also lives. She is a gymnast and is currently completing her graduation in Kathak Dance Academy Gopi Krishna.

Career

Adah Sharma made ​​her film debut in the critically acclaimed, commercial hit 1920 after which she signed on many brands. Ada is the new face of Limca. It is also supporting opposite Sharman Joshi Nokia, Olay natural white with Katrina Kaif, Joyalukkas jewelery R.Madhavan and Parachute hair oil.

Reviews

Adah Sharma's performance in the 1920 film earned rave reviews with Bollywood film critic Taran Adarsh ​​praised her performance saying "Ada gets the meatiest part and she takes to it like a fish needs water. She is excellent! "while the Times of India reporter Nikhat Kazmi said "Adah Sharma offers skillfull consummate performance. She rolled her eyes, talks like a man, throw people around, eating raw meat, climb pillars and generally keeps you glued to your seats.

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Sherlyn Chopra

Sherlyn Chopra (formerly known as Mona Chopra) was born on February 11, 1984 (29 years). she is an Indian model, singer and actress. she is from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Early Life

Chopra was born in Hyderabad to a Muslim mother and Christian father. She attended Stanley Girls High School and Santa Ana College for Women in Hyderabad. It was in college that she entered and won Miss Andhra, local beauty contest.

Career

Early Chopra's acting career consisted of roles in Bollywood movies minors. She appeared in movies such as Time Pass, Red Swastik and Game. She made her film debut in Telugu film Aravind. Chopra was also a contestant on Bigg Boss. She was evicted from the show on the 27th. She was the first Indian woman to pose nude for Playboy magazine, which raised controversy. The playboy edition with cover photos would be out until the end of 2013 according to reliable sources.

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Sherlyn Chopra at Playboy press meet in India July 2012.

Pooja chopra

Born                 May 3, 1985

                        Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Heig                 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)

Weight         54 kg (120 lb)

Measurements 31"-24"-35"

Hair color        Black

Title(s)        Miss World- Beauty With Purpose 2009

                        Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2009

                        Talwalkars Femina Miss Beautiful Body

                        Femina Miss Beautiful Smile

                        Pantaloons Miss India East 2009

                        PFMI East 09 Miss Sparkling Beauty

                        PFMI East 09 Miss Beautiful Body

                        PFMI 09 East Best Catwalk

Major competition(s)

                        Femina Miss India

                        Miss World 2009

Pooja Chopra is an Indian model and film actress. In 2009, she was crowned as the Femina Miss India. She was also a semifinalist at Miss World and won the Beauty With A Purpose award at Miss World 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Pooja is the child of a single mother and was brought up by her mother and grandmother. Pooja Chopra is a resident of Pune in Maharashtra.

Career

2009–present: Femina Miss India and Miss World 09

Pooja Chopra was crowned with the 2009 Femina Miss India East title on February 17, 2009, in Kolkata. She also won Miss Perfect 10, Miss Catwalk, Miss Beautiful Smile, Talwarkars Best Body and Nakshatra Miss Sparkling Beauty, thus gaining direct entry into the top ten finalists of the Femina Miss India 2009. On April 5, 2009 Pooja Chopra was crowned the Pantaloons Femina Miss India-World 2009.

Chopra sprained her ankle while running down a flight of stairs one week prior to the Miss World final on December 12, 2009. Doctors advised her 3 weeks complete bed-rest, but she continued with the competition. Chair of the Miss World Organization Julia Morley suggested that Pooja drop out of the dance round, and so she took only a few steps before being allowed to stop. She finished as one of the top sixteen finalists.

On December 12, 2009, she won the "Beauty With a Purpose" title at Miss World 2009 based on her charitable work in the India "Nanhi Kali" project. She won US$10,000 for her "Nanhi Kali" project which helps small girls fight poverty.

During her reign she endorsed brands such as Tata Docomo, Bajaj Allainz, Richfeel, Body and Soul, Roots Comb, Evolve Med Spa, and Juvederm Voluma On April 30, 2010 Pooja crowned her successor Manasvi Mamgai as the next Miss India World.

Pooja was also featured in Times 50 most beautiful women at No. 28, the list features India's most beautiful faces.

Acting

Chopra made her acting debut in the 2011 Tamil film Ponnar Shankar, playing the role of Princess Muthaayi, opposite Prashanth Thiagarajan. The film was written by the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi and directed by Thiagarajan. Before she made her debut in Bollywood as a leading lady, she had small roles in Madhur Bhandarkar's films Fashion and Heroine.

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Vidyut Jamwal

Born                 10 December 1978 (age 34)

                        Jammu, Kashmir, India

Height        1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)

Years active 2011–present

Occupation Actor, Model, Martial Artist

Vidyut Jammwal (born 10 December 1978) is an Indian film actor, model and martial artist. Popularly known as a contemporary action hero, given his extraordinary performance in the action space in his films, he has worked in Bollywood, Kollywood and Tollywood films. He is also proficient in the art of Kalaripayattu.

Career

Jammwal made his acting debut in the 2011 Hindi film Force, a remake of the Tamil film Kaakha Kaakha, alongside John Abraham. His performance as the antagonist earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He subsequently played supporting roles in the Telugu films Shakti and Oosaravelli, both starring NTR. In 2012, Jamwal made his debut in Tamil cinema with Billa II, as the antagonist opposite Ajith Kumar. For his role, he received critical appreciation. He recently worked on another Tamil film Thuppakki, opposite actor Vijay which became a blockbuster. He will next be seen in Vipul Shah's action film Commando opposite Pooja Chopra.

Ref: Wikipedia

Aishwarya rai

Born                 1 November 1973 (age 39)
                        Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Residence   Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Other names Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Occupation Actress, Model
Years active 1991–present
Spouse(s)  Abhishek Bachchan (2007–present)
Children         1


Aishwarya Rai born 1 November 1973, also known as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is an Indian film actress and model. She won the Miss India and Miss World pageants of 1994, and has received two Filmfare Awards, two Screen Awards, and two IIFA Awards for her performances in Hindi films of Bollywood. She is a leading contemporary actress of Indian cinema and is often cited in the media as the "most beautiful woman in the world".

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the launch of Longines Dolcevita

Rai made her acting debut in the 1997 biographical film Iruvar and starred in the commercially successful 1998 film Jeans. She received wide public recognition and several Best Actress awards for her leading roles in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 1999 melodrama Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and 2002 period film Devdas. She gained critical appreciation for her portrayal of Tagore's heroine Binodini in Rituparno Ghosh's 2003 film Chokher Bali, and a depressed woman in Ghosh's 2004 relationship drama Raincoat. Following a series of commercially unsuccessful films, Rai featured in the 2006 blockbuster adventure film Dhoom 2, the 2008 historical romance Jodhaa Akbar, and the 2010 science fiction film Enthiran. She garnered wide critical acclaim for her work in Bhansali's 2010 romantic drama Guzaarish.

Rai at Cannes Film Festival 2007

Following a tumultuous relationship with actor Salman Khan, Rai married actor Abhishek Bachchan in 2007. Her off-screen roles include duties as a brand ambassador for several charity organisations and campaigns; she is a Goodwill Ambassador for the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). She was awarded with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2009, and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the Government of France in 2012.

Rai at the opening of Bvlgari Hotel in London

Rai and Abhishek at their wedding ceremony

Aishwarya Rai and her husband Abhishek Bachchan at the IIFA Awards 2007

Rai with her mother Vrinda Rai attend the 'Il Gattopardo' premiere (17)