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Katrina Kaif Biography

Birth Name:
Katrina Turquotte
Birth Place:
Hong Kong
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Has six sisters and one brother
  • Due to her mother's charity work, she spent her childhood frequently relocating
  • The family lived in Japan, China, Hawaii, Switzerland, France, Poland, Belgium, the United Kingdom and other countries
  • Began modelling professionally in London and soon started featuring at the London Fashion Week
  • Decided to change her surname to that of her father when she moved to India and worked in her debut movie Boom (2003)
  • Teamed up with music maestro AR Rahman to release a music album Rhymeskool in 2010
  • The album helped raise money for building a school in Madurai
  • Has made it to the list of FHM India's 100 Sexiest Women many times, topping the list in 2013
  • As British citizen, she works in India on an employment visa

Awards

  • 2013Stardust Awards-Best Actress - Thriller/Action: nominated
  • 2013Stardust Awards-Star of the Year - Female: nominated
  • 2012Global India Film Awards-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2012Filmfare Awards-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2012Zee Cine Awards-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2012Stardust Awards-Best Actress - Comedy/Romance: nominated
  • 2012Stardust Awards-Best Actress - Drama: nominated
  • 2012Stardust Awards-Star of the Year - Female: nominated
  • 2011Stardust Awards-Best Actress - Comedy/Romance: winner
  • 2011Stardust Awards-Best Actress - Comedy/Romance: winner
  • 2011Stardust Awards-Best Actress - Drama: nominated
  • 2011Stardust Awards-Star of the Year - Female: nominated
  • 2011Stardust Awards-Star of the Year - Female: nominated
  • 2011Stardust Awards-Star of the Year - Female: nominated
  • 2011Airtel Super Star Awards-Dancing Super Star: winner
  • 2011Airtel Super Star Awards-Dancing Super Star: winner
  • 2011Airtel Super Star Awards-Super Star Unique Andaz - Female: nominated
  • 2011International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female): nominated
  • 2010Screen Awards-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2010Filmfare Awards-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2009International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female): nominated
  • 2008Zee Cine Awards-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2006Zee Cine Awards-Best Female Debut: nominated
  • 2006Zee Cine Awards-Best Female Debut: nominated