Amrita Rao biographies

Amrita Rao (Marathi: ????? ???. IPA: [?mrita ra?], born June 17, 1981) is an Indian model and Bollywood
actress.Beginning her career as a model, Rao made her acting debut with Ab Ke Baras (2002), which went unnoticed at
the box office. However, she grew into prominence when she starred in Ken Ghosh's love-story, Ishq Vishk (2003) and
earned her first Filmfare nomination in the Best Female Debut category. Going on to deliver acclaimed performances and
commercial success with films like Main Hoon Na (2004) and Vivah, her biggest commercial success so far, she has
established herself as one of the most promising actresses of Bollywood.
Personal life
Amrita Rao was born on June 17, 1981 to a Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family in Mumbai, She speaks English, Hindi,
Marathi, and Konkani.
Career
Model
Amrita Rao attended Convent Girls High School in Mumbai,and later enrolled in Sophia College to pursue a degree in
psychology. While studying there, she auditioned for an advertisement for Fairever Face Cream. To her surprise she was
selected amongst 60 other contestants. After that, she got many offers and became one of the most sought-after models
in India within a year.
Her appearance in Cadbury’s Perk Karwa Chaut ad and the Bru Coffee advertisement helped her receive offers
from film directors in Bollywood. Wanting to complete her education, she refused them. After earning a degree in
psychology, she began her profession as an actress, working in films.
Actress
She made her acting debut with Ab Ke Baras (2002), but gained recognition only after the success of her 2003 film, Ishq
Vishk, in which her portrayal as Payal earned her the girl-next door image. Success followed for her in 2004 with films
like Masti and Main Hoon Na.
Her career took a setback when her following releases, Deewaar (2004), Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi (2005), Shikhar (2005),
and Pyare Mohan (2006) did poorly at the box office. Things turned around when she starred in Sooraj R. Barjatya's
blockbuster Vivah (2006) opposite Shahid Kapoor. The film was a universal success and her performance was well
appreciated by critics, for which she received a Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award.
Rao recently made her debut in Tollywood, with the Telugu hit Athidhi opposite Mahesh Babu
Awards & nominations
Filmfare Awards
Nominated
* 2004: Filmfare Best Female Debut Award - Ishq Vishk
* 2005: Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award - Main Hoon Na
Star Screen Awards
Nominated
* 2003: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female - Ab Ke Baras
* 2004: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female - Ishq Vishk
* 2007: Star Screen Award Best Actress - Vivah
* 2007: Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 along with Shahid Kapoor - Vivah
Zee Cine Awards
Nominated
* 2004: Zee Cine Award Best Female Debut - Ishq Vishk
International Indian Film Academy Awards

Winner
* 2004: IIFA Awards, Best Female Debut - Ishq Vishk
Stardust Awards
Winner
* 2004: Stardust Awards, Superstar of Tomorrow - Female; Ishq Vishk
Other Awards
* 2004: Sansui Awards, Best Debut - Female - Ishq Vishk
* 2007: GR8 Women Awards, Young Achiever
* 2007: Anandalok Puroshkar Awards, Most Promising New Talent - Vivah
* 2007: Sports World Awards, Jodi of the Year along with Shahid Kapoor - Vivah
* 2007: Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award - Vivah