Who is Katrina Kaif ?
Katrina Kaif was born as Katrina Turquotte on 16 July 1983. She is a British actress who works in Hindi films.
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics for her acting prowess, she has established herself in Bollywood, and is among the country’s highest-paid actresses.
Born in Hong Kong, Kaif and her family lived in several countries before she moved to London.
She received her first modelling assignment as a teenager and later pursued a career as a fashion model. At a fashion show in London, filmmaker Kaizad Gustad spotted Kaif and decided to cast her in Boom (2003), a critical and commercial failure.
While filming in India, Kaif received modelling assignments and established a successful modelling career. However, filmmakers were hesitant to cast her due to her poor command of Hindi. After appearing in the Telugu film, Malliswari (2004), Kaif earned commercial success in Bollywood with the romantic comedies Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005) and Namastey London (2007).
She followed with a series of box-office hits, but was criticised for her acting, repetitive roles and inclination to male-dominated films.
Who is Katrina Kaif Dating ?
Katrina Kaif is currently single.
Katrina Kaif has been engaged to Ranbir Kapoor (2015 – 2016).
Katrina Kaif has been in a relationship with Salman Khan (2003 – 2010).
What is Katrina Kaif Net Worth ?
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Kate Turquotte
- Nick Name: Kat, Katz, Katty Kaif
- Occupation: Actress/ Model
- Date of Birth: 16 July, 1983
- Birth Place: British Hong Kong
- Star-sign: Cancer
- Nationality: English
- Ethnicity: Black
- Father Name: Mohammad Kaif
- Mother Name: Suzanne Turquotte
- Siblings: Michael (Brother), Stephanie, Christine, Natasha, Melissa, Sonia, Isabel (Sisters)
- Debut Movie: Boom (2003)
- Height: 1.74m, 5ft 8.5 inch
- Weight: 58 kg
- Body Measurements: 34-24-35
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Black
- Sexuality: Straight
- Best food: Dahi and Rice
- Best Actor: Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Leonardo di Caprio, Johnny Depp
- Best Actress: Kajol, Madhuri Dixit
- Best Movie: Casablance, Gone with the wind, Umrao Jaan
- Best Destination: Switzerland
- Best Perfume Brand: Gucci Rush
- Best Bands: Muse, Radiohead, Coldplay
- Best International deisgners: Armani, Miu Miu, Prade, Versace
- Brand Endorsements: Mango Juice drink brand Slice, Lux, Nakshatra Jewellery
- Net Worth: $35 million
Katrina Kaif facts:
Katrina works in India on an employment visa.
Apart from modeling and acting she is interested in dancing, playing chess, watching movies, painting, cooking and meeting new people.
She was voted the sexiest Asian women by Eastern Eye in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
She was chosen as the face of the year for the Lakme India Fashion Week in 2005.
Her father was born on Kashmir and Mother in Britain, she is half Indian and half British.
She came to Mumbai for a modelling work.
She was the most searched celebrity in google in 2008, 2009 and in 2010.
She won Best Female Style Icon at the IIFA Awards.