Deepika Padukone, daughter of celebrated badminton player Prakash Padukone, is one of the most preferred models in India. Born in Mumbai and brought up in Bangalore, this trained Bharatanatyam dancer has always been attracted to the glamour world. Deepika started modelling as a child, doing TV and print campaigns for several brands but discontinued later to concentrate on studies. She was a state-level badminton player while in school. This svelte beauty has appeared in commercials like Liril, Close-up, Limca etc and has taken the glamour world by storm with her angelic visage, unguarded manner, naturally athletic body and disarming dimpled smile. She featured in Kingfisher Calender 2006, won the Society Young Achievers' Award 2004 and Model of the Year Award 2005 at the Lakme India Fashion Week. The stunning 5' 9" girl made her showbiz debut with Himesh Reshammiya's music album 'Aap Ka Suroor'.
Sweet and dainty Amrita Rao, from a Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family was always fascinated by acting. Her first modeling assignment was for Fairever fairness cream and within a couple of months, she became a model for many top brand companies and did nearly 35 ad films. Cadbury's Perk and Bru coffee ads offered her a platform to step into the film industry. The pretty lass debuted in the film 'Ab Ke Baras' (2002), but shot into public notice with 'Ishq Vishk Pyaar Vyaar'. 'Mein Hoon Na', 'Deewar' and 'Masti' are her other films. With her typical girl-next-door image, this graduate in Psychology stands on a different course, she feels that if not in films there are other fields to excel in.
Dia Mirza alias Diya Mirza, Miss Femina India-Asia Pacific 2000 from Hyderabad, made her debut with the film 'Rehana Hai Tere Dil Mein' (2001). Born to a German father and a Bengali mother, this light-eyed beauty is very talented and hardworking. While working as a marketing executive, at the age of 16, Dia had done an advertising campaign in Femina, and it helped her to participate in the Miss India competition and win the crown. Ever since Dia stepped into Bollywood, success has eluded her and most of the roles she got were character roles. This versatile personality with her beautiful smile and attractive eyes has yet to prove herself in the tinsel world.
Bollywood singing sensation, Sunidhi Chauhan had shown exceptional musical talent since childhood. She started her career at the tender age of four and was a part of 'Little Wonders' - a troupe for child prodigies run by renowned music directors Kalyanji- Anandji. Sunidhi got recognition through the television music show 'Meri Aawaz Suno' and was introduced as a playback singer with the movie 'Shastra' (1996), followed by a number of films. Her first big break came with the song 'Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi' in Ram Gopal Verma’s 'Mast' (1999) and since then there was no looking back for this gifted singer. Sunithi bagged the R D Burman award for the most promising newcomer at the 2001 Filmfare Awards. She tied the knot with the music video director/ producer Bobby Khan but got separated within a year. By the age of 22, this talented, down to earth lass have sung over 2,000 songs in 10 languages.
Model turned Actress, Natassha alias Anita Hasnandani started out as a television actress working in a number of successful Balaji Telefilms. She shot to limelight with serials like 'Kabhi Sautan Kabhi Saheli', 'Kkavyanjali' etc. This Mumbai based Sindhi girl soon got offers from Southern film-makers and did several Telugu films. Natassha's Bollywood debut flick ' Kuchh To Hai' (2003) didn't do well at the box office, but she sizzled with the number 'Ding dong' and 'Bindaas' in 'Krishna Cottage' (2004). In 2005, she did 'Silsilay' and 'Koi Aap Sa'.
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