Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif

She was born 16 July 1he983 and s is a British Indian film actress and model. She is primarily known for her work in Bollywood films, and has appeared in Telugu and Malayalam films. In addition to being one of Bollywood's highest-paid actresses, Kaif is cited in the media as one of India's most attractive celebrities.

Born in Hong Kong, Kaif and her family lived in numerous countries for varying lengths of time before she migrated to India. Kaif received her first modelling assignment as a teenager, and later pursued a career as a fashion model. During a show in London, Kaizad Gustad cast her in his film Boom (2003), a critical and commercial failure. While shooting for the picture in India, Kaif began receiving other assignments and soon established a successful career as a model, though filmmakers were hesitant to cast her due to her poor grasp of Hindi. After appearing in a successful Telugu film Malliswari (2004), she earned commercial success in Bollywood with the romantic comedies Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005) and Namastey London (2007), of which the latter garnered her praise for her performance. She followed with a series of financially successful male-centric films, but was criticised for having little to do in them.



Early life and background


Katrina Kaif was born in Hong Kongwith her mother's surname Turquotte on 16 July 1983. According to Kaif, her father, Mohammed Kaif is a British businessman of Kashmiri decent, and her mother Suzanne also spelt Susanna, is an English lawyer and charity worker.Kaif has seven siblings three older sisters Stephanie, Christine and Natasha, three younger sisters (Melissa, Sonia and Isabel), and an older brother named Michael. Isabel is also a model and actress.Kaif's parents divorced when she was very young, after which her father moved to America. She says that her father "unfortunately, and not out of choice, has had no influence on  upbringing on religious or social or moral bearings.Kaif and her siblings were raised by their mother, who she believed "did a wonderful job.On her father's absence in her life, Kaif stated: "When I see friends who have wonderful fathers who are like pillars of support for their families, I say, if only I had that. But instead of complaining, I should be grateful for all the other things I have." In a 2009 interview to The Indian Express, Kaif stated that she was not in touch with her father.

Kaif's mother, at a young age, decided to "dedicate her life to social causes," which led to the relocation of their family to numerous countries for varying lengths of time. After her birth in Hong Kong, Kaif and her family moved to China, and then to Japan. From there, she went to France when she was eight, and thereafter lived for a few months at a time in Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, and other European countries. Subsequently, Kaif moved with her family to Hawaii and eventually to her mother's home country of England.Due to their constant relocation, Kaif and her siblings were home-schooled by a series of tutors.Though it is often assumed that Kaif grew up in London, she lived there for only three years before migrating to India. According to Kaif, after relocating to India, she changed her surname to that of her father's as she believed it would be easier to pronounce.

Career


Kaif first expressed interest in a modelling career as a teenager, when she won a beauty contest in Hawaii, and subsequently received her first assignment as a model a jewellery campaign.She began to model professionally in London, where she worked for various freelance agencies and featured regularly at the London Fashion Week. Her appearance at a fashion show attracted the attention of London-based filmmaker Kaizad Gustad, who selected Kaif for a role in the English / Hindi erotic heist film Boom, alongside an ensemble cast consisting of Amitabh Bachchan, Gulshan Grover, Jackie Shroff, Madhu Sapre and Padma Lakshmi.While shooting for the film in India, Kaif began receiving other offers, and decided to stay in the country. In 2003, she received recognition as a model after walking the ramp for Rohit Bal at the India Fashion Week at the show, fashion designer Manish Arora opined that "she is easily the most sensuous rampwalker today. have sex appeal too - but Katrina is something else.Kaif also appeared in the first edition of the popular print campaign for the 2003 Kingfisher Calendar. She soon established a successful modelling career in India after endorsing prominent brands like Coca-Cola, LG, Fevicol and Samsung.

Kaif's background is enshrouded in mystery; several sources have questioned the authenticity of her claims of having a Kashmiri father In a 2011 interview to Mumbai Mirror, Ayesha Shroff (producer of Kaif's debut film Boom) accused Kaif of fabricating her history. She said: "We created an identity for her. She was this pretty young English girl, and we gave her the Kashmiri father and thought of calling her Katrina Kazi. We thought we'd give her some kind of Indian ancestry, to connect with the audience But then we thought that Kazi sounded too... religious? We were to introduce her to the press and at that time, Mohammad Kaif was at the top, and so we said, Katrina Kaif sounds really great." Kaif responded by calling her comments "hurtful."

The year 2007 brought about a change in Kaif's acting career, when she appeared in four Hindi films, all of which were successful at the box office. In an interview with The Indian Express, Kaif opined that her starring role in Vipul Amrutlal Shh's romantic comedy Namastey London marked an important milestone, claiming that "for the first time, had a dominating role" and "got a good response from the industry. She used her experiences in London as a reference point for her role as a spoilt British Indian girl who is intent on marrying her self-centred British boyfriend despite her parents' disapproval.Critics were divided in the film itself, though Kaif's performance attracted favourable revies. Sukanya Verma wrote that she "suits the role to the T" and "brings the zingy mix of her character alive with style and substance. Kaif's chemistry with lead actor Akshay Kumar also generated immnse appreciation, with Nikhat Kazmi of The Times of India describing their pairing as "refreshing.In 2013, Kaif appeared in the action thriller Dhoom 3. Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, the film saw Kaif star as a circus performer alongside Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra. In preparation for her role, Kaif engaged in an intense regime of pilates, functional training and Aerial straps over the course of one year. The movie attracted mixed reviews from critics, as did Kaif's brief role in the film. Deepanjana Pal of Firstpost questioned Kaif's willingness to take on the part, and remarked that he's barely there in the film.Her performance was more favourably reviewed by Katrina looks ethereal and her acrobats will catch you unaware. Moving with incredible grace in dance numbers, she's sure to astonish the viewer with her dexterous act no end.Earning over INR5 billion (US$81 million) worldwide, the film emerged as the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time.

Personal life
Ranbir and Katrina standing with each other
Kaif with Ranbir Kapoor at a promotional event for Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, 2009.
Kaif's personal life has been the subject of extensive reporting by the media. She is known to be reluctant to talk about her romantic life, saying "I have always believed that there is life before marriage and after marriage. Before marriage, whatever you may do, you are termed a single woman and I choose to conduct that part of my life with absolute dignity and discretion."Rumours of a relationship with Salman Khan first emerged in 2003 though it was not until after their breakup in 2010 that Kaif spoke of the affair, remarking that it was her first serious relationship. Despite the breakup, the duo have maintained their friendship, and Kaif credits Khan for giving her confidence and guiding her

He’s had a huge role in my career. There’s no doubt about that. I value his opinion. But as a person, Salman has had the biggest impact on my life. I became friends with him when I was young. And his persona is very strong. If I were to look back and see his impact on my life, it’s been tremendous.
It was reported that the reason for the breakup was Kaif's growing proximity to Ranbir Kapoor during the filming of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. Though this was denied by both Kaif and Kapoor, the nature of their relationship was extensively scrutinised by the media as they were both involved with different people.In August 2013, intimate photographs showing Kapoor and Kaif holidaying in Ibiza were leaked by Stardust; the media saw this as confirmation of their relationship. Following the leak, Kaif sent an open letter to the media, saying that she was "upset, distressed and invaded" by the breach of her privacy. She later admitted that "Ranbir is an extremely important part of life", but refused to comment further on the relationship
Kaif lives in a rented apartment in Bandra, While she does not own a house in India, she has bought properties in London. As a British citizen, she works in India on an employment visa. Kaif shares a close relationship with her family, and the lack of a patriarchal figure in her life has resulted in a sense of responsibility towards them: "I feel that I have to care for and provide for anything that my family needs."Kaif holds a strong association with various religions and claims to be a "firm believer in God"; it is said that she visits Siddhivinayak Temple, Mount Mary Church and Dargah Sharif prior to the release of her films.