Biography » Katrina Kaif

Personal life
Born in Hong Kong on July 16, 1984, One of eight siblings, Kaif was born to an Indian Kashmiri father and British mother, was brought up in Hawaii, and started modelling at the age of 14, when she was approached for a jewellery campaign. After that she continued modeling in London.


Professional life
At the age of 14, Kaif started modeling for a jewellery 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 modelling assignments. However, filmmakers were at first hesitant to sign her because of her linguistic shortcomings

Katrina has a younger sister Isabel Kaif who might join Bollywood soon. Check her website Isabelkaif.com

 Awards

Some awards Katrina Kaif has won:
2006: Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
2008: Sabsay Favourite Heroine Award
2008: British-Indian Actor award, Zee Cine Awards
2008: IIFA Awards: Best Female Style Icon
2008: Voted at the No. 1 spot in FHM India’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll
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