Actress
The Resume
(November 1, 1973- )
Acted in 'Chokher Bali (2003),' 'Khakee (2003),' 'Kyon Ho Gaya Na (2003),' 'Kuch Naa Kaho (2003),' 'Dil Ka Rishta (2003),' 'Shakti: The Power (2002),' 'Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002),' 'Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002),' 'Devdas (2002),' 'Albela (2001),' 'Sanam Tere Hain Hum (2000),' 'Mohabbatein (2000),' 'Dhai Akshar Prem Ke (2000),' 'Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000),' 'Josh (2000),' 'Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000),' 'Mela (2000),' 'Taal (1999),' 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999),' 'Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999),' 'Jeans (1998),' 'Iruvar (1997)' and 'Mamagaru (1991)'
Appeared in a Pepsi ad
Ambassador for Longines watches
Ford Supermodel Contest winner at seventeen
India's Screen Best Female Newcomer (1997)
Filmfare's Best Actress (1999)
Screen Weekly's Best Actress (2000)
Why she might be annoying
She is nicknamed Ash, Aishu and Gallu.
Facially, she is a dead ringer for Mila Kunis.
She is relatively unknown outside of the Indian peninsula.
She originally was interested in the field of medicine, then architecture, but dropped her studies to pursue acting.
She claims to be naive, believing others to be honest.
She maintains her figure without need of dieting.
She began modelling as soon as she became a teenager.
Why she might not be annoying
She won Miss World (1994) and was also named Miss Photogenic.
She was selected #70 in Ask Men's 99 Most Desirable Women of 2003.
Her realistic portrayal of a rape victim in 'Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai' was praised by critics (2000).
She gained 20 pounds for her role in 'Bride and Predjudice.
While filming 'Khakee,' a stunt driver lost control and struck her, sending her into a cactus (ouch). As a result of the accident, she suffered cuts on her body and broke a bone in her foot (April 2003).
She is the first Indian actress to be on the Cannes International Film Festival jury.
She barely wears make-up.
The feature that stands out most in her are her sparkling green eyes.
She often visits children in orphanages.
She recognized that sexiness in India is frowned upon, but she considers it an asset.
Her dance skills are highlighted in the Bollywood musicals.
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For 2010, as of last week, Out of 134 Votes: 61.94% Annoying
For 2009, Out of 200 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 1591 Votes: 35.20% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 515 Votes: 45.05% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 498 Votes: 42.57% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 1125 Votes: 42.93% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 965 Votes: 62.49% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 1136 Votes: 42.43% Annoying
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