Katrina Kaif is a renowned British-Indian actress and model who primarily works in the Indian film industry, particularly Bollywood. She was born on July 16, 1983, in Hong Kong to a Kashmiri father and an English mother. Katrina has achieved immense popularity and success in her career, becoming one of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood.
Katrina’s family moved to various countries during her childhood due to her father’s job, including several places in Europe and the United States. She started her modeling career at a young age and appeared in numerous advertisements and music videos. In 2003, she made her film debut with the critically acclaimed movie “Boom,” although it did not fare well at the box office.
Her breakthrough in Bollywood came with the film “Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?” (2005), where she played a supporting role. She gained recognition and praise for her performance, which led to more opportunities in the industry. However, it was her role in the action-comedy film “Namastey London” (2007) that established her as a leading actress in Bollywood. Her portrayal of a modern Indian woman in the film received widespread acclaim and brought her commercial success.
Katrina has since appeared in numerous successful films across different genres. Some of her notable movies include “Welcome” (2007), “Singh Is Kinng” (2008), “New York” (2009), “Ek Tha Tiger” (2012), “Dhoom 3” (2013), “Jab Tak Hai Jaan” (2012), and “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017). Her performances have been praised for her beauty, grace, and on-screen presence.
Apart from her acting career, Katrina has also been associated with various philanthropic causes. She has actively supported relief efforts during natural disasters and has been involved in initiatives for the education of underprivileged children.
Katrina Kaif’s stunning looks and charismatic personality have earned her a massive fan following not only in India but also internationally. She has received several awards and nominations for her performances, including multiple Filmfare Awards.
Name | Katrina Kaif |
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Date of Birth | 16/07/1983 |
Current Residence | Mumbai |
Religion | Muslim |
Nationality | British |
Height | 174 CM |
Hobbies | Playing Chess, Painting, Reading |
Father | Mohammed Kaif |
Mother | Suzanne Turquotte |
Sibling | Stephanie Turcotte, Melissa Turcotte, Sonia Turcotte, Christine Spencer, Natacha Turcotte, Isabelle |
Spouse | Vicky Kaushal |
Marriage Date | 08/12/2021 |
Educational Qualification | High School |
School (s) | Homeschooling (Taught at home by her mother, tutors and also did correspondence courses) |
Debut Movies | |
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Language | Movie Name |
2003 | Boom |
Awards List | ||||
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Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
2006 | Stardust Awards | Breakthrough Performance – Female | Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | |
2008 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Style Diva of the Year | ||
2008 | Star Guild Awards | Style Icon of the Year | ||
2008 | Zee Cine Awards | British Indian Actor Award | ||
2010 | Stardust Awards | Best Actress - Popular | New York & Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | |
2011 | Screen Awards | Best Actress (Popular Choice) | Raajneeti & Tees Maar Khan | |
2011 | Star Guild Awards | Hindustan Times Reader's Choice Entertainer Of The Year Award | ||
2011 | Stardust Awards | Best Actress in a Comedy or Romance | Tees Maar Khan | |
2011 | ETC Bollywood Business Awards | Most Profitable Actress | Raajneeti & Tees Maar Khan | |
2011 | NDTV Indian of the Year | Entertainer of the Year | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | |
2011 | Lions Gold Awards | Best Actress | Rajneeti | |
2012 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Film - Female | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | |
2012 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Best On-Screen Jodi (shared with Shah Rukh Khan) | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | |
2012 | Zee Cine Awards | International Icon Female Award | ||
2013 | Screen Awards | Best Actress (Popular Choice) | Ek Tha Tiger & Jab Tak Hai Jaan | |
2013 | Zee Cine Awards | International Icon Female Award | ||
2013 | ETC Bollywood Business Awards | Most Profitable Actress | Ek Tha Tiger & Jab Tak Hai Jaan | |
2013 | People's Choice Awards India | Favorite Movie Actress | Ek Tha Tiger | |
2018 | Screen Awards | Best Real Star On Social Media | ||
2019 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female | Zero |