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Her first part in 2007 was a special appearance for the song "Heyy Babyy" in the eponymous film, ''[[Heyy Babyy]]''. She then made her debut in the [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu film industry]] with ''[[Athidhi]]'' opposite [[Mahesh Babu]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Amrita Rao in Athithi|url=http://www.princemahesh.com/sainikudu/spl/athithi_news1.htm|accessdate=26 December 2006|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20061225005049/http://www.princemahesh.com/sainikudu/spl/athithi_news1.htm|archivedate=25 December 2006<!--DASHBot-->|deadurl=no}}</ref> Amrita's movies in 2008 include ''[[My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (film)|My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves]]'' with [[Nikhil Dwivedi]] and ''[[Welcome to Sajjanpur]]'' with [[Shreyas Talpade]]. The following year, she portrayed Nandini in ''[[Victory (2009 film)|Victory]]'' and Mansi in ''[[Short Kut: The Con is On|Shortkut]]'' opposite [[Arshad Warsi]].
Her first part in 2007 was a special appearance for the song "Heyy Babyy" in the eponymous film, ''[[Heyy Babyy]]''. She then made her debut in the [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu film industry]] with ''[[Athidhi]]'' opposite [[Mahesh Babu]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Amrita Rao in Athithi|url=http://www.princemahesh.com/sainikudu/spl/athithi_news1.htm|accessdate=26 December 2006|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20061225005049/http://www.princemahesh.com/sainikudu/spl/athithi_news1.htm|archivedate=25 December 2006<!--DASHBot-->|deadurl=no}}</ref> Amrita's movies in 2008 include ''[[My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (film)|My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves]]'' with [[Nikhil Dwivedi]] and ''[[Welcome to Sajjanpur]]'' with [[Shreyas Talpade]]. The following year, she portrayed Nandini in ''[[Victory (2009 film)|Victory]]'' and Mansi in ''[[Short Kut: The Con is On|Shortkut]]'' opposite [[Arshad Warsi]].


Her only release in 2011 was ''[[Love U...Mr. Kalakaar!]]'', in which she played Ritu, the main role, alongside [[Tusshar Kapoor]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Rajshree Productions |url=http://www.rajshriproductions.com/lumk//|accessdate=9 May 2011}}</ref> She acted in ''[[Hook Yaa Crook]]'', which is still shelved.
Her only release in 2011 was ''[[Love U...Mr. Kalakaar!]]'', in which she played Ritu, the main role, alongside [[Tusshar Kapoor]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Rajshree Productions |url=http://www.rajshriproductions.com/lumk//|accessdate=9 May 2011}}</ref> She acted in ''[[Hook Yaa Crook]]'', which is still shelved.


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Amrita Rao
File:Amrita Rao Awara Premiere.jpg
Rao at the premiere of Awara in July 2012
Born (1981-06-17) 17 June 1981 (age 43)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation(s)Actress and model
Years active2002–present
RelativesPreetika Rao (sister)
Websitehttp://www.amrita-rao.com

Amrita Rao(Template:IPA-hi; born 17 June 1981 in Mumbai, India) is an Indian model and actress who appears in Bollywood films.

Beginning her career as a model, Rao made her acting debut with Ab Ke Baras (2002). She then starred in Ken Ghosh's romantic film Ishq Vishk (2003) which earned her a Filmfare nomination in the "Best Female Debut" category.

Personal life

Amrita was born in Mumbai to a Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family.[1] She speaks Hindi, English, Marathi, besides her mother tongue, Konkani.[2] She attended Canossa Convent Girls School (Mahim) in Mumbai, and later enrolled in Sophia College to pursue a degree in psychology. Her sister, Preetika Rao, is a model, columnist and a South Indian film actress. she is now in love with kunal priyadarshi of bihar, who now lives in delhi. he is currently preparing for ias

Career

Modeling

Rao walking the ramp for Archana Kochar at Lakme Fashion Week 2012- Day 5

While studying in Sophia College, Amrita auditioned for an advertisement for Fairever Face Cream. She filmed many commercials and did numerous photo shoots. Her appearance in Cadbury’s Perk Karwa Chaut ad and the Bru Coffee advertisement helped her receive offers from film directors in Bollywood. She also appeared in numerous music videos by artists such as Alisha Chinoy.

Even after becoming a well-known actress in Bollywood, she continues do model and wal ramps for designers, as a celebrity guest.

Acting

Rao with Indian boxer Vijender Singh in 2009.

2002–2006

Amrita made her acting debut in Ab Ke Baras (2002) alongside Arya Babbar. She went on to star with Shahid Kapoor in Ishq Vishk (2003) and became an overnight star after the success that film for her portrayal of Payal. She followed this up in 2004 with Masti, Main Hoon Na with Shahrukh Khan and Zayed Khan, and Deewaar. The year 2005 saw her performing as Priya in Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! and Madhvi in Shikhar. In 2006, she starred in Pyare Mohan alongside Vivek Oberoi, and Sooraj R. Barjatya's blockbuster Vivah opposite Shahid Kapoor.[3]

2007- Present

Her first part in 2007 was a special appearance for the song "Heyy Babyy" in the eponymous film, Heyy Babyy. She then made her debut in the Telugu film industry with Athidhi opposite Mahesh Babu.[4] Amrita's movies in 2008 include My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves with Nikhil Dwivedi and Welcome to Sajjanpur with Shreyas Talpade. The following year, she portrayed Nandini in Victory and Mansi in Shortkut opposite Arshad Warsi.

Her only release in 2011 was Love U...Mr. Kalakaar!, in which she played Ritu, the main role, alongside Tusshar Kapoor.[5] She acted in Hook Yaa Crook, which is still shelved. Amrita Rao is currently working in two films ,which will be released in 2013.

Awards and nominations

Filmfare Awards

Nominated

Star Screen Awards

Nominated

Zee Cine Awards

Nominated

International Indian Film Academy Awards

Winner
  • 2004: IIFA Awards, Best Female Debut for Ishq Vishk

Stardust Awards

Winner

Other awards won

  • 2004: Sansui Awards — Best Debut - Female for Ishq Vishk
  • 2007: GR8 Women Awards — Young Achiever
  • 2007: Anandalok Puroshkar Awards — Most Promising New Talent for Vivah
  • 2007: Sports World Awards — Jodi of the Year along with Shahid Kapoor for Vivah
  • 2007: Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award for Vivah

Filmography

Rao in 2009.
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Ab Ke Baras Anjali Thapar/Nandini
The Legend of Bhagat Singh Mannewali
2003 Ishq Vishk Payal Mehra Nominated, Filmfare Best Female Debut Award
2004 Masti Aanchal Mehta
Main Hoon Na Sanjana (Sanju) Bakshi Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
Deewaar Radhika
2005 Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! Priya
Shikhar Madhvi
2006 Pyare Mohan Piya
Vivah Poonam
2007 Heyy Babyy Special appearance in song "Heyy Babyy"
Athidhi Amrita Telugu film
2008 My Name is Anthony Gonsalves Riya
Shaurya Neerja Rathode Special appearance[8]
Welcome to Sajjanpur Kamla Winner, Stardust Best Actress Award
2009 Victory Nandini
Short Kut: The Con is On Mansi
Life Partner Anjali Kumar Special appearance
2010 Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai Tara's sister Special appearance
2011 Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! Ritu
2013 Singh Saheb The Great[9]

References

  1. ^ "My Roots". Web.archive.org. 4 March 2007. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
  2. ^ "'I'm not getting married'". Rediff.com. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Top 5: 'Baabul' shaky; 'D2' and 'Vivah' big hits!". Vivah: Box Office. Archived from the original on 14 December 2006. Retrieved 16 December 2006. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Amrita Rao in Athithi". Archived from the original on 25 December 2006. Retrieved 26 December 2006. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Rajshree Productions". Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  6. ^ "Rang De, Omkara sweep Screen nominations". Hero Honda Star Screen Awards Nomination List. Retrieved 24 December 2006.
  7. ^ "Hero Honda Star Jodi No. 1". Hero Honda Star Jodi No.1 Nomination List. Archived from the original on 5 January 2007. Retrieved 24 December 2006. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ IndiaFM Article
  9. ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-01/news-interviews/34178151_1_anil-sharma-sunny-deol-yukta
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