Perizaad Zorabian
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Perizaad Zorabian is an India
n actress. Her film debut was with Nagesh Kukunoor
's Bollywood Calling
and she gained international recognition for her role as Jenny in Subhash Ghai
's Joggers' Park (2003).
, where, in addition to her studies for a Master's degree
in Business Administration at Baruch College
, she also attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
. She returned to India after receiving her MBA
degree, and subsequently assisted her father in his poultry farm business.
television advertisement, which she had made before she moved to New York. She continued with advertisements for health care products after her return to Mumbai
, and, in 1997, acted in a music video for Lucky Ali
's Nahi Rakhta Dil Mein Kuch. She subsequently played "Maya" in the TV serial
Hum Pardesi Ho Gaye.
Zorabian did a minor role in Mumbai Matinee
(2003). In 2004, she played a supporting role in Morning Raga
and made a cameo appearance in Dhoom
. In 2005 she appeared in Ek Ajnabee
opposite Kelly Dorjee, and a year later with Malcolm McDowell
in Exitz. Her more recent films include Highway 203 (2006), Moonlight (2006), Just Married (2007) and Kabhi Up Kabhi Down. She has also acted in a Chinese film, Bandung Sonata, in which she played Indira Gandhi
.
Zorabian owns a restaurant named Gondola in Mumbai
.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n actress. Her film debut was with Nagesh Kukunoor
Nagesh Kukunoor
Nagesh Kukunoor is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter. He is known for movies such as Hyderabad Blues , Rockford , 3 Deewarein and Iqbal .-Early life:...
's Bollywood Calling
Bollywood Calling
Bollywood Calling is an Indian movie directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. The film was released in year 2001. Main casting Pat Cusick as Patrick Stormaire, Navin Nischol as Manu Kapoor, Om Puri as Subramaniam, Perizaad Zorabian as Kajal, Monique Curnen as Karen, Chet Dixon as Abe, Elahe Hiptoola as...
and she gained international recognition for her role as Jenny in Subhash Ghai
Subhash Ghai
Subhash Ghai is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. His most notable films include Kalicharan ,Karz , Hero , Meri Jung , Karma ,Ram Lakhan ,Saudagar , Khalnayak , Pardes and Taal...
's Joggers' Park (2003).
Early life
Perizaad Zorabian was educated in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, where, in addition to her studies for a Master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in Business Administration at Baruch College
Baruch College
Bernard M. Baruch College, more commonly known as Baruch College, is a constituent college of the City University of New York, located in the Flatiron district of Manhattan, New York City. With an acceptance rate of just 23%, Baruch is among the most competitive and diverse colleges in the nation...
, she also attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
__notoc__The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute is an acting school located at 115 East 15th Street between Union Square East and Irving Place in the Union Square neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, as well as at 7936 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, California...
. She returned to India after receiving her MBA
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
degree, and subsequently assisted her father in his poultry farm business.
Career
Zorabian's first screen appearance was in a ClearasilClearasil
Clearasil is the top-selling brand of skin care and acne medication, whose products contain chiefly benzoyl peroxide, sulfur & resorcinol, triclosan, or salicylic acid as active ingredients...
television advertisement, which she had made before she moved to New York. She continued with advertisements for health care products after her return to Mumbai
Mumbai
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...
, and, in 1997, acted in a music video for Lucky Ali
Lucky Ali
Lucky Ali , born as Maqsood Mehmood Ali , is an Indian singer songwriter, composer and actor. Lucky is best known for his soulful but strikingly simple ballad-style singing and melodious voice.-Biography:...
's Nahi Rakhta Dil Mein Kuch. She subsequently played "Maya" in the TV serial
Serial (radio and television)
Serials are series of television programs and radio programs that rely on a continuing plot that unfolds in a sequential episode by episode fashion. Serials typically follow main story arcs that span entire television seasons or even the full run of the series, which distinguishes them from...
Hum Pardesi Ho Gaye.
Zorabian did a minor role in Mumbai Matinee
Mumbai Matinee
Mumbai Matinee is a 2003 Bollywood romantic comedy film directed and written by Anant Balani and starring Rahul Bose as a 32 year old virgin. The film premiered on 26 September 2003 and was also released in the UK...
(2003). In 2004, she played a supporting role in Morning Raga
Morning Raga
Morning Raga is an Indian film with most of the dialogue in English, released in 2004. It was directed by Mahesh Dattani and starred Bollywood actresses Shabana Azmi and Perizad Zorabian, and Telugu actor Prakash...
and made a cameo appearance in Dhoom
Dhoom
The title track "Dhoom Dhoom" was released in a remixed version song by the Thai-American singer Tata Young. The song and it's music video featuring Tata Young proved to be a major hit in India during 2004 and 2005. The original song was sung by Sunidhi Chauhan. Other tracks on the soundtrack...
. In 2005 she appeared in Ek Ajnabee
Ek Ajnabee
Ek Ajnabee – A Man Apart is Bollywood remake of Tony Scott's 2004 film Man on Fire, which was also previously made in 1987. The film is directed by Apoorva Lakhia, with Amitabh Bachchan playing Denzel Washington's role...
opposite Kelly Dorjee, and a year later with Malcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowell is an English actor with a career spanning over forty years.McDowell is principally known for his roles in the controversial films If...., O Lucky Man!, A Clockwork Orange and Caligula...
in Exitz. Her more recent films include Highway 203 (2006), Moonlight (2006), Just Married (2007) and Kabhi Up Kabhi Down. She has also acted in a Chinese film, Bandung Sonata, in which she played Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhara was an Indian politician who served as the third Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms and a fourth term . She was assassinated by Sikh extremists...
.
Zorabian owns a restaurant named Gondola in Mumbai
Mumbai
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...
.