Amrita Arora
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Amrita Arora is a Bollywood
actress.
to a Malayali
mother, Joyce Polycarp, and a Punjabi
father, Anil Arora. Her sister is Malaika Arora Khan
.
Arora had a Christian wedding ceremony with boyfriend, Shakeel Ladak on 4 March 2009 and also had a traditional Muslim nikaah. Reportedly due to her pregnancy, she was dropped from UTV's film, Season's Greetings. She gave birth to a baby boy named Azaan on 5 February 2010.
in the film, Kitne Door Kitne Paas
, which was not successful at the box office. Her first successful film was the action comedy, Awara Paagal Deewana
. A series of flops followed, among them the controversial Girlfriend
(2004), about a lesbian relationship, in which she appeared opposite Isha Koppikar.
In 2007, She made a special appearance in Farah Khan
's film, Om Shanti Om in the song "Deewangi Deewangi" with her sister and brother-in-law Arbaaz Khan. In the same year, she appeared in Speed
and Red: The Dark Side
, also starring Aftab Shivdasani
and Celina Jaitley
. The films received mixed reviews at the box office.
In 2009, her releases were Deha
and Team the Force. The same year, she appeared in a supporting role in Kambakth Ishq
, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala
. She appeared with her sister on the show Koffee with Karan
, hosted by Karan Johar
.
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
actress.
Personal life and education
Arora was born in Chembur MumbaiMumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
to a Malayali
Malayali
Malayali is the term used to refer to the native speakers of Malayalam, originating from the Indian state of Kerala...
mother, Joyce Polycarp, and a Punjabi
Punjabi people
The Punjabi people , ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), also Panjabi people, are an Indo-Aryan group from South Asia. They are the second largest of the many ethnic groups in South Asia. They originate in the Punjab region, which has been been the location of some of the oldest civilizations in the world including, the...
father, Anil Arora. Her sister is Malaika Arora Khan
Malaika Arora Khan
Malaika Arora Khan , also known as Malaika Arora, is an Indian model, actress, television personality and former MTV VJ. She is one of India's top item girls...
.
Arora had a Christian wedding ceremony with boyfriend, Shakeel Ladak on 4 March 2009 and also had a traditional Muslim nikaah. Reportedly due to her pregnancy, she was dropped from UTV's film, Season's Greetings. She gave birth to a baby boy named Azaan on 5 February 2010.
Career
Arora made her Bollywood debut in 2002 opposite Fardeen KhanFardeen Khan
Fardeen Khan is an Indian Bollywood actor.-Early life:Fardeen Khan was born to actor turned director Feroz Khan and mother Sundari. Grandson of Sadiq Ali Khan and Fatima Khan. He is the nephew of actors Sanjay Khan and Akbar Khan. He is the cousin of Suzanne Khan and actor Zayed Khan. He lived in...
in the film, Kitne Door Kitne Paas
Kitne Door Kitne Paas
Kitne Door Kitne Paas is a Hindi film released in 2002. It stars Fardeen Khan and Amrita Arora in the lead roles.- Story :...
, which was not successful at the box office. Her first successful film was the action comedy, Awara Paagal Deewana
Awara Paagal Deewana
Awara Paagal Deewana is a 2002 Bollywood action comedy directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film's music was composed by Anu Malik, and the lyrics by Sameer. It was a moderate success at the box office.-Plot:...
. A series of flops followed, among them the controversial Girlfriend
Girlfriend (2004 film)
-Controversy:The film provoked public poster burning in Orissa and calls were made for the film to be banned.-External links:* at Bollywood Hungama...
(2004), about a lesbian relationship, in which she appeared opposite Isha Koppikar.
In 2007, She made a special appearance in Farah Khan
Farah Khan
Farah Khan is an Indian film director and choreographer. She is best known for her choreographical work in numerous Bollywood films. Khan has choreographed dance routines for more than a hundred songs in over 80 Hindi films. Khan has since become a noted Hindi film director as well...
's film, Om Shanti Om in the song "Deewangi Deewangi" with her sister and brother-in-law Arbaaz Khan. In the same year, she appeared in Speed
Speed (2007 film)
Speed is an Bollywood action comedy film directed by Vikram Bhatt and produced by Harry Baweja. The film stars Zayed Khan, Urmila Matondkar, Aashish Chaudhary, Aftab Shivdasani and Sanjay Suri. It is a remake of the 2004 action flick, Cellular....
and Red: The Dark Side
Red: The Dark Side
Red: The Dark Side is a 2007 Bollywood film directed by Vikram Bhatt.-Sypnosis:Red is Basically A Crime Thriller Film.It Became More Famous Due To its Song 'Amen' Featuring Celina Jaitly As Anaita, Aftab Shivdasani As Neil Oberoi And Amrita Arora As Ria...
, also starring Aftab Shivdasani
Aftab Shivdasani
Aftab Shivadasani is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He started as a child actor in commercials and has performed in over 40 films. He also co-wrote and helped produce the film Aao Wish Karein. He started his career as a child artist in the movie Mr. India. Shivdasani is currently...
and Celina Jaitley
Celina Jaitley
Celina Jiya Jaitley is an Indian actress born in Kabul, Afghanistan. She appears in mainly Bollywood films. As a former beauty queen and model, she was crowned Femina Miss India Universe in 2001.-Early life:...
. The films received mixed reviews at the box office.
In 2009, her releases were Deha
Deha
The Deha, sometimes pronounced as Dhaya, Dhea, Daiya and Dheya are a caste found in India, and have scheduled caste status in Haryana.- Origin :...
and Team the Force. The same year, she appeared in a supporting role in Kambakth Ishq
Kambakth Ishq
Kambakkht Ishq is an Indian Bollywood film directed by Sabbir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film is based on the 2002 Tamil film Pammal K. Sambandam, features Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor in pivotal roles along with actors Aftab Shivdasani and Amrita Arora in supporting roles...
, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala
Sajid Nadiadwala
- Career :Nadiadwala started as an AC Technician and then later worked as spot boy and graduated to become production assistant in his uncle's production house before establishing his own production company called "Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment"...
. She appeared with her sister on the show Koffee with Karan
Koffee with Karan
Koffee with Karan is a talk show on STAR World India, hosted by Mumbai based film producer and director Karan Johar.- Overview :...
, hosted by Karan Johar
Karan Johar
Karan Johar is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and Television host. He is the son of Hiroo Johar and Yash Johar. He is one of the most successful filmmakers in Bollywood. He is most known for directing and producing some of Bollywood's highest grossing films in India and the...
.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Other Notes |
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2002 | Kitne Door Kitne Paas Kitne Door Kitne Paas Kitne Door Kitne Paas is a Hindi film released in 2002. It stars Fardeen Khan and Amrita Arora in the lead roles.- Story :... |
Karishma | |
2002 | Awara Paagal Deewana Awara Paagal Deewana Awara Paagal Deewana is a 2002 Bollywood action comedy directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film's music was composed by Anu Malik, and the lyrics by Sameer. It was a moderate success at the box office.-Plot:... |
Mona | |
2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah Ek Aur Ek Gyarah Ek Aur Ek Gyarah is an Indian film by comedic writer David Dhawan. This movie stars the comedic veterans Govinda and Sanjay Dutt.-Synopsis:... |
Priti | |
2003 | Zameen Zameen (2003 film) Zameer is a 2003 Hindi action film directed by Rohit Shetty. The film stars Ajay Devgan, Abhishek Bachchan and Bipasha Basu.-Plot:Islamic terrorists, backed by Pakistan, boldly attack the Indian Parliament building... |
Special Appearance in the song Pyar Tera Delli Ki Sardi | |
2004 | Shart: The Challenge Shart: The Challenge Shart: The Challenge is a 2004 Bollywood film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. This film stars Tusshar Kapoor, Gracy Singh, Amrita Arora, and Anupam Kher. It's a remake of his Telugu blockbuster, Badri.-Plot:... |
Saryu | |
2004 | Girlfriend Girlfriend (2004 film) -Controversy:The film provoked public poster burning in Orissa and calls were made for the film to be banned.-External links:* at Bollywood Hungama... |
Sapna | |
2004 | Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Mujhse Shaadi Karogi is a 2004 comedic Hindi film directed by David Dhawan. It was considered a big hit, being the third highest grossing film of the year in India. It received numerous awards and nominations.-Plot:... |
Romi | Special Appearance |
2004 | Rakht: What If You Can See the Future Rakht: What If You Can See the Future Rakht is a 2004 Hindi supernatural horror film directed and written by Mahesh Manjrekar. The movie was produced under Popcorn Motion Pictures and was released on 3 September 2004.... |
Natasha | |
2006 | Deha Deha The Deha, sometimes pronounced as Dhaya, Dhea, Daiya and Dheya are a caste found in India, and have scheduled caste status in Haryana.- Origin :... |
Released in 2007 | |
2006 | Fight Club - Members Only Fight Club - Members Only Fight Club – Members Only is a 2006 Bollywood action film directed by Vicky Chopra and produced by Ravi Walia and Sohail Khan. The film starred Zayed Khan, Sunil Shetty, Sohail Khan, Dino Morea, Ritesh Deshmukh, Amrita Arora, Diya Mirza, Aashish Chaudhary... |
Sonali | |
2007 | Red: The Dark Side Red: The Dark Side Red: The Dark Side is a 2007 Bollywood film directed by Vikram Bhatt.-Sypnosis:Red is Basically A Crime Thriller Film.It Became More Famous Due To its Song 'Amen' Featuring Celina Jaitly As Anaita, Aftab Shivdasani As Neil Oberoi And Amrita Arora As Ria... |
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2007 | Heyy Babyy Heyy Babyy Heyy Babyy is a 2007 Hindi comedy film starring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Fardeen Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Boman Irani. It is the first full-length feature film directed by Sajid Khan. It released on 24 August 2007 to a good response and was the seventh highest grossing Bollywood film of 2007... |
Herself | Special Appearance in the song Heyy Babyy |
2007 | Speed Speed (2007 film) Speed is an Bollywood action comedy film directed by Vikram Bhatt and produced by Harry Baweja. The film stars Zayed Khan, Urmila Matondkar, Aashish Chaudhary, Aftab Shivdasani and Sanjay Suri. It is a remake of the 2004 action flick, Cellular.... |
Sameera | |
2007 | Om Shanti Om | Herself | Special Appearance in the song Deewangi Deewangi |
2008 | Hello | Radhika | |
2008 | Heroes Heroes (2008 film) Heroes is a 2008 Hindi film directed by Samir Karnik and starring Salman Khan, Mithun Chakraborty, Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Bobby Deol, Sohail Khan, Dino Morea and Vatsal Sheth. The film was written by Aseem Arora. Although initially set to be released on 6 June 2008, it was pushed to 24 October... |
Priya | |
2008 | Golmaal Returns Golmaal Returns Golmaal Returns is a 2008 Bollywood comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty. The film is a sequel to the 2006 film, Golmaal Fun Unlimited with Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor and Arshad Warsi reprising their roles and Shreyas Talpade taking on the role originally played by Sharman Joshi. Kareena Kapoor,... |
Esha | |
2009 | Kambakth Ishq Kambakth Ishq Kambakkht Ishq is an Indian Bollywood film directed by Sabbir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film is based on the 2002 Tamil film Pammal K. Sambandam, features Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor in pivotal roles along with actors Aftab Shivdasani and Amrita Arora in supporting roles... |
Kamini Sandu | |
2009 | Team - The Force | Riya | |
2010 | Raakh Raakh (2009 film) Raakh is a Bollywood film directed by Hansal Mehta, still awaiting release. It stars Mithun Chakraborty, Sohail Khan, Amrita Arora, Isha Koppikar and Aditya Srivastav in the lead roles. Mithun Chakraborty is the protagonist in the movie supported by Sohail Khan... |
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2011 | Ek Tho Chance Ek Tho Chance Ek Tho Chance is an upcoming Bollywood erotic thriller film directed by Saeed Akhtar Mirza and produced by Rangita Pritish Nandy under Pritish Nandy Communications. The music director is Ismail Darbar.... |