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Katrina Kaif -
Katrina Kaif Born in Hong Kong on July 16, 1984, Katrina is one
of eight siblings, seven girls and one boy. Her parents are British
citizens, with her father being originally from Kashmir, India. She grew
up in Hawaii, and later moved to London, UK.
Professional life
At the age of 14, Kaif started modeling for a jewelry campaign in
London, and was subsequently discovered by filmmaker Kaizad Gustad, who
gave her a part in his film Boom (2003).
She moved to Mumbai and was offered a number of modeling assignments.
However, filmmakers were at first hesitant to sign her because of her
linguistic shortcomings, such as her inability to speak Hindi without
a heavy accent. Films that did feature her usually had her voice dubbed
over by a native speaker of the film's language.
Love Career
Filmmaker Kaizad Gustad discovered Katrina in London and gave her a part
in his film Boom. Kaif soon moved permanently to Mumbai and was offered
a number of modeling assignments. However, filmmakers were at first
hesitant to sign her because of her linguistic shortcomings, such as her
inability to speak Hindi. Films that did feature her usually had her
voice dubbed over by a native speaker of the film's language. This
changed with the film, Namastey London,along side Akshay Kumar & later
Apne, in which she dubbed her own lines.
Awards
2008: Sabsay Favourite Heroine Award
2006: Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female), Maine Pyaar Kyun
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