“Katrina Kaif, the famous Bollywood actress and model, mesmerizes audiences with her versatile talent, mesmerizing performances and timeless beauty.”
Born Name : Katrina Turquotte
Born : 16 July 1983 (age 40)
Place : Victoria, Hong Kong
Nationality : British
Occupation : Actress
Years active : 2003– Present
Spouse :
Vicky Kaushal ( M. 2021)
Relatives :
Kaushal family
About Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif, born 16 July 1983, is a British actress known for her work in Hindi films. Earning her high pay and accolades, she has won her four Screen Awards and her four Gee Cine Awards, and in addition she has been nominated for three Film Awards.
Kaif is originally from Hong Kong and lived in different countries until she settled in London for three years. She started working as a model when she was a teenager; later she turned to modeling. She was discovered by Indian filmmaker Kaizad Gustad and made her film debut with Boom (2003), but she faced critical and commercial challenges. Despite initial difficulties in Bollywood due to her limited knowledge of Hindi, she achieved commercial success with films such as ‘Maliswari’ (2004), ‘Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?’ (2005) and Namastey London (2007).
Her Kaif’s career blossomed with hit films like New York (2009) and Mia Her Brother Ki Her Dulhan (2011), for which she was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Her notable roles in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009), Raajneeti (2010) and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) cemented her success . Her action thrillers Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Dhoom 3 (2013) and Bang Bang! (2014) were huge commercial successes.
Despite her short-term setbacks, Kaif starred in hit films like Tiger Her Jinda Her Hai (2017), Suryavanshi (2021), Tiger 3 (2023) and the drama Her Bharat (2019). I’m back. She won the G-Cine Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as an alcoholic actress in Zero (2018). Besides her
acting performances, Kaif often features in the list of India’s most popular celebrities. As a supporter of her brand, she launched her cosmetics line Kay Beauty in 2019.
Her Kaif actively participates in her shows on stage and supports her mother’s charity Relief Projects India, which helps underprivileged children. She is married to actress Vicky Kaushal.
Early Life and Family
Katrina Kaif was born in Hong Kong, England and shares her mother’s surname, Turquotte. Katrina and her seven siblings were raised by her father, Mohammed Kaif, a British businessman of Kashmiri descent, and her mother, Suzanne, a British lawyer and philanthropist. Among them, her younger sister Isabel is also a model and actress.
During Katrina’s childhood her family went through a divorce, resulting in her father immigrating to the United States. Despite her divorce, Katrina emphasized that her father’s influence on her own upbringing was minimal, and she attributed her upbringing to her mother.
Katrina insists on her identity as “100% Indian.” However, questions arose about her paternal lineage in the film industry, and she was accused of fabricating her own story. ‘Boom’ producer Ayesha Shroff claimed that they created her persona, gave her a Kashmiri father and considered the name Katrina Kazi. Katrina denied these allegations, saying they were “hurtful”.
The daughter of a social activist, Katrina’s family moved frequently to different countries, so she and her siblings were home-schooled by separate tutors. She described her own nomadic life, outlining her transition from Hong Kong to China, Japan, France, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, Hawaii, and finally London. Katrina stepped into the modeling world at the age of 14, after she lived in London for her three years, she won a beauty pageant in Hawaii and won her first campaign in a jewelry ad. did. She then pursued a career as a professional model in London, where she participated in London Fashion Week.
During her world travels, Katrina visited India for the first time after an Asian friend suggested she explore the country.
Career
Beginnings as an Actress (2003-2005)
Katrina Kaif’s journey into the film industry began when she caught the eye of London-based film director Kaizad Gustad at a fashion show. Gustad cast her in the Hindi-English heist film Boom, in which she co-starred with industry heavyweights such as Amitabh Bachchan and Jackie Shroff. However, despite strong promotion at the Cannes Film Festival, the film suffered both commercial and critical setbacks.
Kaif was undeterred by her initial difficulties and she decided to remain in India, where she quickly made a name for herself as a model. She walked for Rohit Bal at India Fashion Week and also featured in the prestigious Kingfisher calendar. Despite initial difficulties, Kaif established himself in the Indian modeling scene and endorsed brands such as Coca-Cola, LG, Fevicol, and Samsung. Her setback in
‘Boom’ did not prevent Kaif from continuing her acting career. She forayed into Telugu cinema with her ‘Maliswari’ (2004), where she played the title role. The film was met with mixed reviews, even though she reportedly earned a salary of 7.5 million rupees (US$94,000). However, Kaif was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Telugu).
Kaif was criticized for his acting skills and language barrier, but insisted he would improve his Hindi. She faced a temporary setback when director Mahesh Bhatt replaced her with Tara Sharma in Saaya (2003). However, she made a successful comeback with her Bollywood hits such as “Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?” (2005), for which she was recognized for her breakthrough performance. Her eventful journey in
Breakthrough (2006-2008)
In 2006, Katrina’s Kaif starred alongside Akshay in Humko Dee Wana Ka Gaye, directed by Raj Her Kanwar, where she starred opposite Kumar, marking the beginning of their frequent collaborations. The movie shows a love story The story of two strangers who become engaged to strangers received mixed reviews, and although Kaif’s ability in bespoke roles was recognized, he was overshadowed by his co-stars.
Kaif’s career took a turn for the better in her 2007 and she appeared in four hit Bollywood films. She considered Vipul Amrutlal’s Namastey London to be her breakthrough film, and Shah said she used her life in London to prepare her for the role. Although critics had mixed opinions, the chemistry between Kaif and Akshay Kumar was praised.
He played a supporting role as a doctor in the sports drama ‘Apne’, followed by the comedy ‘Partners’ co-starring Salman Khan, Govinda and Lara Dutta. Despite mostly negative reviews, “Partners” was a huge financial success, grossing him 1.03 billion rupees (US$13 million) worldwide. The year ended with Anees Bazmee’s comedy Welcome, which was also a box office hit.
In 2008, Kaif played the role of Saif Ali Khan’s secretary in Abbas-Mustan’s action thriller Race. She reunited with Akshay Kumar in the action comedy Singh is King, directed by Anees Bazmee, which was also a commercial success, although her performance received mixed reviews. Her last film of the year, Subhash Ghai’s drama Yuvvraj, was a huge hit at the box office, but her other role as a cellist also showcased Kaif’s versatility.
Up until this point, Kaif’s limited Hindi proficiency meant that most of her films had dubbed voices. Critics credited her success in financially lucrative but male-dominated films in which she often played unimportant roles. Despite her criticism, Kaif defended her own decision, highlighting her commitment to learning and denying her idea that her charm threatened the actress’ credibility.
In 2008, Kaif participated in Shah Rukh Khan’s Temptations Reloaded World Concert Tour, performing alongside Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal. The tour spanned multiple months and cities and entertained audiences around the world.
Mainstream Success (2009 to 2013)
After a phase of playing glamorous roles, Katrina Kaif looked for more meaningful characters. She played Maya, a student who unknowingly marries a terrorist in Kabir Khan’s terror drama New York (2009). The film was a box office success and received positive reviews. Kaif’s performance earned her her first Filmfare Award nomination for her convincing transformation from carefree student to distressed wife.
In 2010, she appeared as part of the ensemble cast in Prakash Jha’s political thriller Raajneeti. Kaif denied her speculations that her character was based on Sonia Gandhi and was prepared by studying Priyanka Gandhi’s campaign videos. The film received positive reviews, praising her light-hearted portrayal of Kaif and her box office success.
Kaif co-starred with Akshay Kumar for the sixth time in the comedy film Tees Maar Khan (2010), in which she played the role of an aspiring actress. Although her film did not receive a good response, her Kaif product number ‘Sheela Ki Jawani’ gained immense popularity.
In 2011, she co-starred with Hrithik Roshan in Zoya Akhtar’s Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, which was a critical and commercial success. Kaif played the role of Laila, a diving instructor, and showcased her versatility. She also starred in the romantic comedy Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, for which she was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in 2011.
In 2012, Kaif appeared as ‘Chikni Chameli’ in ‘Agneepath’ and played the lead role in the spy thriller ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ co-starring Salman Khan. Both projects were successful, and Ek Tha Tiger became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year.
In 2012, she starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Yash Chopra’s last film, the romance film Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Although the film was a commercial success, her performance as Kaif received mixed reviews.
In 2013, she briefly appeared in Dhoom 3 opposite Aamir Khan, playing the role of a circus performer. The film became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time at that time. During this time, Kaif continued to interact with Shah Rukh Khan, and she attended concerts and events, showcasing her diverse talents both on and off screen.
Career Swing (2014-2018)
Katrina Kaif continued her film journey with Siddharth Anand’s Bang Bang! (2014), a remake of the action-comedy Night and Day, in which she played a bank receptionist who unwittingly comes into contact with a secret agent (Hrithik Roshan). Although the film was a commercial success, her performance as Kaif was criticized.
In 2015, she made her only appearance in Kabir Khan’s post-26/11 anti-terrorism drama Phantom. She alongside Saif Ali Khan. Kaif, who plays former RAW agent Nawaz Mistry, took Arabic lessons to ensure authenticity.
However, his 2016 releases such as “Fitoor” (an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations”) and “Baar Baar Dekho” (a sci-fi romance starring Sidharth Malhotra) flopped commercially.
The following year, the comedy-adventure Jagga Jasoos, starring Ranbir Kapoor, was released, but faced delays and mixed reviews.
Kaif’s confidence in her drew praise, but she was also criticized for her inability to stand up for her beliefs towards Kapoor. At the same time, she reprized her role as Zoya in Ali Abbas Zafar’s action thriller ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ (sequel to ‘Ek Tha Tiger’). The film became her highest-grossing film, and her action scenes received positive reviews.
In 2018, Kaif starred in two high-budget films, Thugs of Hindustan and Zero, both of which were disappointing at the box office. Despite these setbacks, her role as an alcoholic actress in Zero received critical acclaim. She won the Zee Cine Award for Best Supporting Actress and was also nominated for the Filmfare Award in the same category.
The Best 10 Movie of Katrina Kaif
1. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2011
2. Namastey London 2007
3. Partner 2007
4. New York 2009
5. Race 2008
5. Tees Maar Khan 2010
7. Sarkar 2005,
8. Ek Tha Tiger 2012,
9. Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011)
10. Merry Christmas (2024)
Personal Life
Katrina Kaif values her family a lot and feels a lot of responsibility for the lack of a father figure for her. She comes from both Christian and Muslim backgrounds, she practices her chosen faith, and she strongly believes in God. Despite the media attention, Kaif maintains a private life and emphasizes the importance of dignity and discretion.
Although she refrains from talking about her personal matters, Kaif has openly confessed about her past relationship with Salman Khan and that she gave her confidence. praised.
During ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’, she was in a romantic relationship with Ranbir Kapoor and her photos from her vacation were leaked and her privacy was violated, in her open letter expressed her regret.
After she broke up with Kapoor in 2016, Kaif found her new love and she married actress Vicky Kaushal on December 9, 2021 at Six Senses Resort in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan . Their wedding was widely covered in the media, and their official photo became India’s most-liked Instagram post at the time.
