The Beautiful & Gorgeous Katrina Kaif

Kaif was born in Hong Kong on 16 July 1984, to a Kashmiri father (who acquired British citizenship) and a British mother. Kaif has eight siblings; seven sisters and one brother. At age 14 she was approached by an agent and began modeling; her first job was for a jewellery campaign. She continued modelling in London.

Career

Kaif's London model work led to her discovery by film-maker Kaizad Gustad, who gave her a part in his film Boom (2003). She moved to Mumbai and was offered a number of modelling assignments. However, film-makers were at first hesitant to sign her because she wasn't able to speak Hindi. Katrina saw success with the 2005 film Sarkar where she played the brief role of Abhishek Bachchan's love interest. Her next release, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2006), where she was paired opposite Salman Khan, earned her an award at the Stardust Award for breakthrough female performance. In 2007 Katrina appeared in the hit movie Namastey London, wherein she starred as a British Indian alongside Akshay Kumar for the second time after the box office dud Humko Deewana Kar Gaye. She then worked on a series of box office hits that include Apne, Partner and Welcome. 2008 saw her play a negative role for the first time in Abbas-Mustan's super hit action thriller Race. She played the role of Saif Ali Khan's secretary who is secretly in love with him. She appeared next in Anees Bazmee's box office blockbuster Singh Is Kinng alongside Akshay Kumar for the fourth time. Kaif's final release of the year, Subhash Ghai's Yuvvraaj, was a surprise disaster at the box office.

Awards

2006: Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya 2008: British-Indian Actor award, Zee Cine Awards 2008: IIFA Awards: Best Female Style Icon 2008: Voted at the No. 1 spot in FHM India's 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll 2008: Voted Sexiest Asian Woman 2008: Most searched Indian celebrity on Google 2009: Ranked 48 on Most Desired Woman List