AMRITA RAO PROFILE

Name: Amrita Rao

Birthday: 7th June 1981

E-mail: fanmail@amrita-rao.com

Turn-ons: Impeccable behaviour with women
Turn-offs: Jealous People

Car in school: Mitsubishi Lancer

Car today: Mercedes

Favourite TV show: I love all Sajid Khan shows

I lie sometimes: when i am in bed, haha. But seriously, they are usually white lies to avoid hurting someone or to my mum when she worries unecessarily.

Memorable moments: The day my first film Ishq Vishk released. It took a bumper opening and I went to the theatres with Shahid Kapoor and Ken Ghosh. The audience response was so positive and overwhelming, it was unforgettable.

Philosophy of life: Life is short and sweet, so make others happy and never let anyone down.

Secret ambition: I've led such a protected life that a holiday in Venice on my own would be fun.

On a blind date I'd go out with: Please Jennifer Aniston, may I?

Brad Pitt

If i were a burglar I'd steal: the hearts of my audiece.

I'd like to be reborn as: A social worker. I would like to do something for mentally challenged individuals. Maybe I will do so in this life itself.

Allergies: Snobbish people

Favourite drink: Nariyal Paani

What I am terrified of: doing a bad job in a film and letting my fans down.

Favourite Book: Chitra Bannerfi's Arranged Marriage

One role I'd give my left arm for: I would not name a role that has already been done by someone. I want to do a role that others would give their left arm for!

Trivia

Daughter of Deepak Rao

Comes from a very well-to-do Saraswat Brahmin family

Has an identical twin sister

she became popular through ads and she did 30 commercials before coming to films.

Philosophy of life: Life is short and sweet, so make others happy and never let anyone down.

Brands modeled for: Hindustan Lever's - Close-up, Godrej - Nikhaar Soap (2 ads.), Nestle - Bru Coffee, Wringly Chewing Gum, Anne French, Fena Detergent, Jolen Bleach, 3 Roses Tea (South India), Johnson & Johnsons - Clean & Clear Face Wash, Proctor & Gamble - Pantene Hair Wash, Cadbury's - Perk Chocolates, Parachute Jasmine - Hair Oil, Domino's Pizza, HMT Watches, Allukas Jewellery (South India), and Allapet Jewellery (South India).

Bowled by the Amrita’s look in Sooraj Barjatya film Vivah, M F Hussain has plans to start a series of paintings inspired by Vivah and Amrita Rao.

Although her debut film was a flop, she had three hits in a row-Ishq Vishk, Masti and Main Hoon Na and Amrita Rao has come to be known as a lucky mascot.

she is a graduate in psychology

She got Best Debut Award from Filmfare, Stardust and IIFA for Ishq Vishk.
Amrita Rao was born in mumbai, to a well-to-do Saraswat Brahmin family, on June 7th 1981. In Sanskrit ‘Amrita’ is a drink which gives you immortality. This model-turned-actress has got the talent and beauty to be immortal in viewers mind.

Amrita never really dreamed to be an actress because she though, with no contacts in the film industry, it would be a tough battle, if she wants to establish herself there. But not only has she made it to Bollywood, she is widely considered as the next big thing. Though she is just ten films old, she has already got a Sooraj Barjatya film under her kitty. Her beauty bowled over acclaimed international painter M.F Husain and inspired him to make a series of painting of her and her film ‘Vivah’.

It all started when, while studying psychology Sophia College in Mumbai, she auditioned for ‘Fairever Cream’ and to her surprise, got selected from among 60 other contestants. The close-up Ad campaign followed and it became a big success and she got loads of offers after that. Within a year, she became one of the most sought-after models in India.

Her Cadbury’s Perk and Nestle Bru Coffee advertisements fetched her offers from top directors, but she was apprehensive at first, as she wanted to complete her studies. After completing her studies, she signed Raj Kanwar’s ‘Ab Ke Baras’ which was also Raj Babbar’s son Aarya’s launch vehicle. The film didn’t do as well as expected, she got an offer to act in a historical film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi’s ‘The legend of Bagath Singh’, even though it was a small role.

‘Ishq Vishk’, with Shahid Kapur became a huge hit and earned her girl-next-door image. She also won the best debutante award from Filmfare, Stardust and IIFA for the movie. She followed up the success with ‘Masti’, a sex-comedy and ‘Main Hoon Na’. ‘Main Hoon Na’, which had Shah Rukh Khan, gave her worldwide popularity. She also did ‘Deewaar’, ‘Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi’, ‘Shikhar’, and ‘Pyare Mohan’.
‘Vivah’, the Sooraj Barjatya movie is a big turning point of her career. Not only is the film a big success worldwide, she has gained a huge fan following of all ages through the film. She and her co-star in the film, Shahid Kapur is considered the most happening pair after Shah Rukh Khan- Kajol.

Filmography

Athidhi (2007)
Vivah- Poonam (2006)
Pyare Mohan- Priya (2006)
Shikhar- Madhavi (2005)
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi- Priya (2005)
Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home- Radhika (2004)
Masti- Aanchal (2004)
Main Hoon Na- Sanjana (2004)
Ishq Vishq- Payal (2003)
Legend of Bhagat Singh, The- Ajay's fiance (2002)
Ab Ke Baras- Anjali/Nandini (2002)