Beauty from Bollywood - Preeti Jhangiani

Name : Preeti Jhangiani
Model, Actress
Born : 18th August, 1980

Preeti Jhangiani aka Preeti Zingania, won the hearts of millions as the 'Chui Mui Girl' in Rajshri's music video 'Yeh Hai Prem'. It paved the way for her entry into Bollywood, with the film 'Mohabbatein' (2000). Before that, the petite girl acted in one or two South Indian films, Mazhavillu (1999) in Malayalam being her debut film. Preeti's angelic visage, cute- charming face and childlike innocence make people take notice of her. Watching romantic movies, web browsing and listening to music are the hobbies of this model turned actress who featured in commercials like Nirma Sandal Soap, Dabur Vatika etc.

Beauty from Bollywood - Sonali Kulkarni

Name : Sonali Kulkarni
Theater Artist, Actress

Sonali Kulkarni, a regular feature in the Indian regional and parallel cinema, was born and brought up in Pune. Since childhood she had a passion for theatre and convinced by acting, she became a part of a theater group called Samanvay. This brilliant actress got her first break in Girish Karnad's 'Cheluvi' (1991), while studying at Ferguson College and since then there was no looking back. After that she did a couple of Tamil and Marathi films and the turning point came with the Hindi film 'Daayra' (1996). This national award winner has come a long way from theatre to regional films and proved her credentials as an actress by performing varied characters. Sonali has won accolades abroad by winning the best actress award for her Italian film 'Fuoco Di Su Me', at the Milan film festival in Busto Arsizio. Other awards bagged by the talented beauty includes Marathi Filmfare Award for Best Actress, Maharashtra State Best Actress Award twice, V. Shantaram Award 1996 etc.

Beauty from Bollywood - Ayesha Takia

Name : Ayesha Takia
Model, Actress
Born : 10th April, 1986

Ayesha Takia, model turned actress, always wanted to be in films. Born to a Gujarati father and half British and half Maharashtrian mother, she started doing ads at the tender age of four and has appeared in more than 60 commercials. Before entering Bollywood showbiz, the dazzling beauty appeared in Falguni Pathak's music video 'Meri Chunar' but got recognition with the album 'Shake It Daddy'. Ayesha's first film 'Socha Na Tha' got stalled, but was later released in 2005, and she made her debut with Abbas-Mustan's 'Taarzan - The Wonder Car' (2004). Her stunning figure and pretty looks caught everyone's eye and the optimism and faith in life makes her a very positive person. Ayesha made her entry into South Indian Films with the hit Telugu movie 'Super' (2005) co-starring Nagarjuna.

Beauty from Bollywood - Neha Dhupia

Name : Neha Dhupia
Model, Actress
Born : 27th August, 1980

Neha Dhupia, Femina Miss India Universe 2002, hailing from a military background was always fascinated by the glamour field. She started her career at the age of 19, did a few plays, music videos and Tele serials and also featured in the lead role in an Indo-Japanese movie. Neha made a sensuous debut in Bollyood with the film 'Qayamat' (2003) and since then has become a big bombshell of Bollywood. She also did two Telugu movies. The popularity of this hot damsel augmented with her bold portrayal in the controversial film 'Julie'(2004).

Neha Dhupia, daughter of commander Pradip Singh Dhupia, who is in the Indian Navy and mother Manpinder is a very family oriented girl who enjoys spending most of the time with her family. She has a brother, Hardeep who is a high flier with Jet Airways. Born in Cochin, Neha went to school in Vizag before passing out of Army Public School.

Neha started her career at the age of 19, in a TV serial Rajdhani, produced by Bobby Bedi of Bandit Queen fame. Neha decided to join modelling world and also did few plays and TV serials. She has imparted a facelift to Reebok, AirTel, National, Mitsubishi Lancer and Wagon R, and has played leading lady in an Indo-Japanese film.

Beauty from Bollywood - Anu Prabhakar

Name : Anu Prabhakar
Actress
Born : 9th November

One of the most talented actress of Kannada films Anu Prabhakar, daughter of M.V. Prabhakar and dubbing artiste Gayathri Prabhakar, first appeared as a child artist in the film 'Chapala Chennigaraya'. A born artiste, she has given several hit films including 'Heudaya Hrudaya' (1999) her debut as a heroine. This charming beauty has won many a hearts with her suave smile and brilliant acting. She has also tried her luck in two Tamil movies. Bangalore's Kolada Math honoured Anu with the title 'Abhinaya Saraswathi' for her outstanding performance in various films and she has also won other awards such as 'Kannada State Government best actress award 2000-01', 'Cinema Express best actress' etc. Anu is married to Krishna Kumar, son of veteran South Indian actress Jayanthi.

Beauty from Bollywood - Shilpa Shetty

Name : Shilpa Shetty
Actress
Born : 8th June, 1975

Model turned actress Shilpa Shetty, born to model parents Surendra Shetty and Sunanda Shetty, made her acting debut with the film 'Gaata Rahe Mera Dil'. But the film got stalled and the tall lass from Tamil Nadu was offered a role in 'Baazigar' (1993). Though most of her films were flops, Shilpa achieved a hot spot in Bollywood with the song 'Churake Dil Mera' in 'Main Khiladi Tu Anari' (1994). Shilpa has worked in a couple of films in Telugu, Kannada and Tamil. The sizzling starlet, mesmerized the audience with her devastating, unconventional looks, flexible dancing and stunning figure. Her performance in Revathy's 'Phir Milenge' (2004) was every much appreciated and she received Giant International Award, Indo-Pak's Young Achiever Award and AAHOA award for the same. She has also received Zee Gold Best Supporting Actress award 1998.

Shilpa Shetty, sizzling starlet, who has mesmerized audiences with her devastating , unconventional looks and stunning figure, almost worked with all top actors both south and North film Industries. After debuting in Baazigar, she sky rocketed to a levels of success. Shilpa found Bollywood calling her very early in life and that was when she decided to quit college and head for the spotlight. The industry started to take notice of her and after her award, offers started pouring in en-masse.

The movie that really catapulted her to stardom was Main Khiladi Tu Anari. Though other movies weren’t box office rages, Shilpa kept getting accolades and fame. The movie 'Dhadkan' gave her a nomination for Best actress. She has gone through a lot of changes in last couple of years both professionally and personally. She has shed off her old looks and way of dressing up. Suddenly she has started looking 'wow' with trendy hairstyle, impeccable make up and designer clothes. The old Shilpa Shetty is just a distant past.

After a failed relationship with Akshay Kumar she was linked to composer Sandeep Chowta by the glossies. When Shilpa is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family eating her favourite foods and working out a lot. With looks, talent and an uncanny ability to stay on top despite the rigours of the industry, Shilpa Shetty is one actress that Bollywood can count on for a long time to come.

Beauty from Bollywood - Aarti Chabria

Name : Aarti Chabria
Actress, Model
Born : 21st November, 1982

Aarti Chabria, Miss India Worldwide 2000, entered Bollywood debuting in 'Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai' (2002). This cute bubbly girl started doing ads at the tender age of three and has appeared in more than 120 commercials including Farex, Pepsodent, Clean and care face wash, Amul swastik ice cream, Krack cream, liril etc. She also appeared in a couple of music videos, and in a small role in Rajkumar Santoshi's 'Lajja' (2001) which turned out to be the beginning of a new journey. She also got chances in Telugu and Kannada movies and the talented actress has stolen the hearts of cinegoers with her charming beauty.

Beauty from Bollywood - Amrita Arora

Name : Amrita Arora
Model, Actress
Born : 31st January, 1981

Amrita Arora started her career as a model and earned recognition through regular video jockeying on MTV. This hazel eyed beauty, sister of Malaika Arora, featured in ads like Ponds, Elle 18, Sunsilk Fruitamins etc and made her Bollywood debut with 'Kitne Door Kitne Paas' (2002). The petite actress with a delightful smile and sparkling eyes was noticed and has carved a name for herself within a short span. She is well known for her dare to bare sexy role in the controversial film 'Girlfriend' (2004).

Amrita Arora, Mtv's latest female find, started career as a model and now going high at Mtv. She is a girl with delightful smile and round sparkling eyes. She does appear in ads every now and then, but it is her antics on the music channel that have won her acclaim. She featured in ads like Ponds, Sunsilk, Fruitmans, Elle 18, After Smoke etc. Amrita made her Bollywood debut opposite Fardeen Khan in Kitne Door Kitne Paas. Like sister Malaika Arora who is in total marital bliss with rugged-looking Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan, Amrita arora too is wooing Kamaal Khan, who became popular by his 'O O Jaane Jaana' number in Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya.

Beauty from Bollywood - Vidya Balan

Name : Vidya Balan
Actress, Model

Vidya Balan, the Tamilian Iyer girl from Palghat (Kerala), always wanted to be an actress. This elegant beauty started her career as a model and has appeared in more than 25 ad films like Surf Excel, Ponds, Bajaj etc. Before getting a big break in Bollywood with the film 'Parineeta' (2005), she has acted in a few music videos with Euphoria, Shubha Mudgal, Pankaj Udhas etc, TV serials and a Bengali movie 'Bhalo Theko' and even won the best actress award, Anand Lok Puraskar in Kolkata.

Beauty from Bollywood - Bhoomika Chawla

Name : Bhoomika Chawla
Model, Actress
Born : 21st August

Lovely Bhoomika Chawla alias Rachana is born to an upright military family in Delhi. The limpid-eyed beauty later moved to Mumbai, and started her career with ad films and Hindi music video albums. Though she entered the tinsel world with the film 'Yuvakudu' (2000) in Telugu, Bhoomika shot into fame with the sensational success of 'Kushi', also in Telugu and even received the 'Best Actress Award' for the film. The gorgeous beauty, equally popular in Tamil, stepped into Bollywood with the big hit 'Tere Naam'. With her natural beauty, graceful movements and warm smile she has carved a niche for herself in the hearts of cine goers.

Beauty from Bollywood - Kareena Kapoor

Name : Kareena Kapoor
Actress
Born : 21st September, 1980

The sensational hazel eyed Kareena aka Bebo started her film career with the film 'Refugee' (2000). Though the film didn't do as well as expected, Kareena's performance was critically acclaimed. Born to the prestigious Kapoor family, she is the grand daughter of the legendary actor Raj Kapoor and daughter of Randhir Kapoor and Babita. Kareena is an extrovert with versatile acting aptitude, ethereal looks and ravishing features. She has achieved a lot of fame within a short time and has become the heartthrob of millions. She confirmed her status as a talented actress with her outstanding performance in various films such as Asoka, Chameli, Dev etc. The suave beauty with drop-dead looks has a magnetic persona and an amazing screen presence.

Kareena Kapoor is yet another K-family girl who took the plunge and managed to make a huge splash in the Hindi films industry. She had the privilege of debuting with the Bachchan boy -Abhishek in Refugee and though the film (and Abhishek) didn't do as well as expected, Kareena earned rave reviews.

Today she is one of the most wanted and paid actress in the bollywood.

Beauty from Bollywood - Amisha Patel

Name : Amisha Patel
Actress
Born : 9th June, 1979

Gorgeous Amisha with twinkling eyes, effervescent smile and long lavish hair started her film career with 'Kaho Naa Pyar Hai' (2000). Born in Mumbai, this trained Indian classical dancer after completing her schooling, left for the US to pursue biotech engineering. The brilliant girl won a gold-medal in Economics from the State University of Boston, worked for a finance company and did some modelling in between. Her brief modeling stint caught everyone's eye and paved the way for her entry into films. Amisha gave a mind blowing performance in the film 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha'. This talented actress is a strong, determined girl who believes in achieving her dreams and is very dedicated, sincere and hard working.

Amisha Patel, started filmi career with Kaho Naa Pyar Hai, a super hit movie. Amisha is a gorgeous looking girl who will charm her way into the audience's heart with her twinkling eyes and effervescent smile.

Amisha is a person who is committed to doing good projects as she is not in films for the lure of fame and fortune, what with her coming from a very affluent background herself. A combination of hard work and smart career moves is responsible for Amisha being regarded as one of the top draw heroines in the industry today. The actress is an unlikely entrant into the world of films though glamour industry has been her conscious career choice.

She very candidly admits that a heroine does not have much to do in a film unless she has carved a niche for herself in the market. With Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai and Gadar setting the box-office on fire, Amisha today has become a lucky mascot for producers and distributors, who are making a beeline to sign her up.

Beauty from Bollywood - Riya Sen

Name : Riya Sen
Model, Actress
Born : 24th January, 1981

Riya Sen, grand daughter of legendary actress Suchitra Sen and daughter of Moon Moon Sen, made her Bollywood debut with the film 'Style' (2001). This Bengali beauty with almond eyes, first faced the camera at the tender age of 15 for the Tamil flick 'Taj Mahal'. After that she did several advertisements and became a familiar face in the Indipop circuit. She has featured in music videos including Phalguni Pathak's 'Yaad piya ki', Jagjit Singh- Asha Bhonsle's 'Jab samne tum' and 'Kahin kahin se'. Residing in Mumbai, this hot gorgeous girl is considered to be following her mothers foot steps.

Beauty from Bollywood - Tara Sharma

Name : Tara Sharma
Model, Actress

Known model turned actress, Tara Sharma - the la-di-dah girl, is a graduate from London School of Economics. Born to Pratap Sharma, a well-known voiceover artiste in India and an English mother, Tara was always actively involved with theatre. This dazzling beauty entered the tinsel world of glamour through ad films, and has appeared in ads like Lakme, Pond's, Pepsi, Fair and Lovely, Liril etc. The petite pretty girl with her luminescent eyes and perfect features caught the public's gaze and soon became a model to reckon with. She debuted in films with a small role in 'Om Jai Jagdish' (2002). The success of Indra Kumars 'Masti' (2004) and Madhur Bhandrakars 'Page 3' (2005) has made her a prize commodity in Bollywood.

Beauty from Bollywood - Meena

Name : Meena
Actress
Born : 16th September 1976

Meena, one of the popular South Indian actress, started her film career as a child artiste and has acted in more than 100 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. The dove-eyed beauty debuted as a heroine in the Tamil movie 'Oru Pudiya Kadhai' (1990) and shot to fame with 'Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu' (1991) in Telugu.This beautiful and talented actress who has paired with all the big heroes of South Indian films, became the favourite star of cinegoers with her classic looks, sparkling eyes and cheerful smile. Sincere, hard working and very down to earth, Meena established her abilities to catapult herself as a versatile actress. She has received many honours and awards and some of them includes Kalai Maamani award 1997 from Tamil Nadu Government, Two Nandi Best Actress Awards from Andhra Pradesh Government, Six Cinema Express Best Actress Awards etc.

Beauty from Bollywood - Mahima Chaudhary

Name : Mahima Chaudhary
Model, Actress
Born : 13th September 1973

Model turned actress, Mahima Chaudhary started modeling since her college days. Born as Ritu Chaudhary, this beauty from Darjeeling debuted with Subhash Ghai's 'Pardes' (1997). Her performance won rave reviews and bagged awards like Lux face of the year, Lux Zee Cine Best Female Debutant and Filmfare Best Female Debutant for the year 1997. Before getting into films, this ramp model did a short stint as a VJ for Channel V and has appeared in various commercials including Pepsi ad along with Aamir Khan and Aishwarya Rai. Though Mahima won many hearts with her bubbly presence and beautiful smile, her film career did not have a very smooth sail. But her initial performances were appreciated in movies like 'Daag-The Fire', 'Dil Kya Kare' (1999)etc.

Beauty from Bollywood - Meera Jasmin

Name : Meera Jasmin
Actress
Born : 15th February, 1984

Meera Jasmin alias Jasmin Mary Joseph, one of the most talented actress of the Malayalam film industry debuted in the film 'Soothradharan' (2001). The chirpy actress with simple, but attractive looks and a huge amount of talent is an asset to the movie industry. Born in Thiruvalla, Meera has carved a name for herself in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu movies. Acting comes naturally to her and with her sweet, beautiful smile and sterling performance, she has assured a place in the hearts of south Indian cinema goers.

Meera Jasmine, talented actress with a beautiful smile, is one of the hottest stars in South Indian Films. She started her film career from a Malayalam movie 'Sutradhaaran' directed by Lohithadas, though the film 'Suthradhaaran' flopped, her subsequent films showcased her talents as an actress.

Meera was snapped up by prestigious film makers all over the South. Her debut film in Tamil is Run which became the the biggest commercial success of the year and in Kannada her first film is Gudumba Shankar.

Meera Jasmine became a force to be reckoned with and she was assured a place in the hearts of not only the youth but the whole of south Indian cinema-goers.

Being one of the most promising new faces of Malayalam cinema, it is only too likely that the new century would prove fruitful to Meera and bag her more roles - both meaningful and commercially successful ones. She bagged the State award for her performance in 'Padam onnu oru Vilapam' and 'Kastooriman’ from the State Government.

Beauty from Bollywood - Minissha Lamba

Name : Minissha Lamba
Model, Actress

Minissha Lamba, a known face in the modelling circuit, debuted with the film Yahaan (2005). The former face of Cadbury's chocolate commercial was born in a Punjabi speaking Sikh family in New Delhi. A graduate from Miranda House, Minissha has trained under N.K Sharma's Act One theatre group. The acting career of this petite actress seems to have taken off on a good start. This demure damsel has gained a lot of appreciation for her brilliant performance in her debut movie.

Beauty from Bollywood - Urmila Matondkar

Name : Urmila Mandotkar
Actress
Born : 4th February, 1974
Urmila Matondkar, a Maharashtrian girl from a middle class family stepped into filmdom as a child artist. She appeared in a number of films, the most popular being the award winning film 'Masoom' (1982). The beautiful girl with her impressive figure debuted as a heroine in the Malayalam movie 'Chanakya' (1989) and later with the Bollywood movie 'Narsimha'(1991). After a few insignificant movies, it was her magnificent performance in Ram Gopal Verma's 'Rangeela' (1995), that got her recognition as an actress. The film boosted up her career, and her sizzling and stunning looks in it made her the hottest girl on screen. She received Filmfare best supporting actress award 1999 for 'Judaai'. This skillful actress has proved her immense talent then and again in films like Satya (1998), Pinjar (2003), 'Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara' (2005) etc.

Urmila Matondkar started her carrier as a child artist, appeard in number of films including "Masoom" in 1982. Her first film as a lead actress was the disappointing Narsimha. With insignificant roles in few other films, her career really took a turn with "Rangeela". The credit for her being recognised as an actress goes completely to director Ram Gopal Verma. Her potential to dance and acting discovered and displayed by Verma in the film made Urmila an overnight star.

Urmila Matondkar is undoubtedly a talented actress, but it is her great body, glamorous look and dance that give the 'oomph girl' an edge in the cutthroat world of films. She is an intensely private person and rarley gives interviews. She is a confessed bookworm. Currently single, with the usual rumours of her link with verma.

Beauty from Bollywood - Simran

Name : Simran
Actress
Born : 4th April, 1976

Simran Naval, the Punjabi girl professionally known as Simran, debuted in the Hindi film 'Tere Mere Sapne'. Before coming into the field, she was compering the popular show 'Superhit Muqabala'. The svelte beauty later moved to the Tamil film industry and established herself as an actress of repute. Her willingness to act opposite anybody and expose, and the no-nonsense attitude to work had made her South India's superb heroine. With some powerful roles, Simran proved that she is not just a glamour doll, but an actress with tremendous talent. The stunning beauty with sharp features, impish smile, and pleasing personality has swayed the hearts of lakhs of people.

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The sweet heart of south Indian cinema Simran with her mini skirts, petite figure and impish smile made the good-luck charm for many-a-producer.

Simran got her break in Indian Cinema when Jaya Bachchan saw her anchoring Super hit Muqabla, Doordarshan's TV show on Metro Channel a decade ago after performing on stage for her college. Simran debuted with Tere Mere Sapne, a comic thriller, the first production of ABCL (Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited) but unfortunately the film failed to enthuse in the box-office.

She moved to south and got a break in a Tamil film ‘Once More’ with Thespian Sivaji Ganesan, coupled with Vijay which was also a flop but her next film ‘VIP’which was a hit starring Rambha, Prabhu Deva and Abbas, created the image of a hottest sex symbol in town, and after thgt there was no looking back. She became very popular in the tamil film industry.

While most of her earlier films portrayed Simran as a glamour roll, of late she has made even critics sit up and take notice of her talent. She entered Telugu field by the film ‘Priya O Priya’ in kannada she acts a film opposite Shivraj Kumar, in Malayalam 'Indraprashtam opposite Mammootty.


Simran tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Deepak Bagga on december 02 2004. Deepak is said to be her friend for 17 years, though the couple has been spotted together only in recent times. Simran’s wedding might see the end of her film career as an actress, though she might emerge in a new avatar as a cinematographer or a scriptwriter.

In recent times Simran has had the maximum number of hits to her credit."Kannethere Thondrinal" with Prashanth, "Thullatha Manamum Thullam" with Vijay, "Aval Varuvala" and "Vaali" with Ajith are a few of her hits, and Kannanthil Muthamittal with Madhavan which deserve special mention.