1. Deepika Padukone
DeepikaPadukone, daughter of celebrated badminton player Prakash Padukone, isone of the most preferred models in India. Born in Mumbai and broughtup in Bangalore, this trained Bharatanatyam dancer has always beenattracted to the glamour world. Deepika started modelling as a child,doing TV and print campaigns for several brands but discontinued laterto concentrate on studies. She was a state-level badminton player whilein school. This svelte beauty has appeared in commercials like Liril,Close-up, Limca etc and has taken the glamour world by storm with herangelic visage, unguarded manner, naturally athletic body and disarmingdimpled smile. She featured in Kingfisher Calender 2006, won theSociety Young Achievers' Award 2004 and Model of the Year Award 2005 atthe Lakme India Fashion Week. The stunning 5' 9" girl made her showbizdebut with Himesh Reshammiya's music album 'Aap Ka Suroor'.
2. Amrita Rao
Sweetand dainty Amrita Rao, from a Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family wasalways fascinated by acting. Her first modeling assignment was forFairever fairness cream and within a couple of months, she became amodel for many top brand companies and did nearly 35 ad films.Cadbury's Perk and Bru coffee ads offered her a platform to step intothe 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 hertypical girl-next-door image, this graduate in Psychology stands on adifferent course, she feels that if not in films there are other fieldsto excel in.
3. Dia Mirza
DiaMirza alias Diya Mirza, Miss Femina India-Asia Pacific 2000 fromHyderabad, made her debut with the film 'Rehana Hai Tere Dil Mein'(2001). Born to a German father and a Bengali mother, this light-eyedbeauty is very talented and hardworking. While working as a marketingexecutive, at the age of 16, Dia had done an advertising campaign inFemina, and it helped her to participate in the Miss India competitionand win the crown. Ever since Dia stepped into Bollywood, success haseluded her and most of the roles she got were character roles. Thisversatile personality with her beautiful smile and attractive eyes hasyet to prove herself in the tinsel world.
4. Sunidhi Chauhan
Bollywoodsinging sensation, Sunidhi Chauhan had shown exceptional musical talentsince childhood. She started her career at the tender age of four andwas a part of 'Little Wonders' - a troupe for child prodigies run byrenowned music directors Kalyanji- Anandji. Sunidhi got recognitionthrough the television music show 'Meri Aawaz Suno' and was introducedas a playback singer with the movie 'Shastra' (1996), followed by anumber of films. Her first big break came with the song 'Ruki Ruki SiZindagi' in Ram Gopal Verma’s 'Mast' (1999) and since then there was nolooking back for this gifted singer. Sunithi bagged the R D Burmanaward for the most promising newcomer at the 2001 Filmfare Awards. Shetied the knot with the music video director/ producer Bobby Khan butgot separated within a year. By the age of 22, this talented, down toearth lass have sung over 2,000 songs in 10 languages.
5. Nathasha
Modelturned Actress, Natassha alias Anita Hasnandani started out as atelevision 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 fromSouthern film-makers and did several Telugu films. Natassha's Bollywooddebut flick ' Kuchh To Hai' (2003) didn't do well at the box office,but she sizzled with the number 'Ding dong' and 'Bindaas' in 'KrishnaCottage' (2004). In 2005, she did 'Silsilay' and 'Koi Aap Sa'.
6. Shreya Saran
Thesouth Indian actress Shriya Saran intruded into the hearts of millionsof youth with her luring eyes and glamorous looks. She was born inHaridwar and brought up in Delhi. This talented Kathak dancer cum modeldid some music albums and ads which paved her way into film industry.Charming Shriya known for her beautiful smile debuted with the Telugufilm 'Ishtam' (2001) and has paired with all the top heroes. She becameequally popular in Tamil films and her first Bollywood film was 'ThodaTum Badlo Thoda Hum' (2004). This pretty girl who never dreamt of beingin tinsel town, has created a niche for herself within a short span oftime.
7. Kajol
Kajol,one of the most successful actress of Bollywood, was born to actressTanuja and producer Somu Mukherjee. Though she debuted with the flopfilm 'Bekhudi' (1992), Kajol got noticed with 'Baazigar' (1993) andshot to the top most position with the major hit 'Dilwale Dulhania LeJayenge' (1995). The versatility of her acting can be seen from thevarious characters done by this natural actress. The movies which shedid with Shahrukh Khan were all blockbuster hits. Charming Kajol wonthe heart of the audience with her simplicity, girl next door attitudeand superb acting talent. She got married to actor Ajay Devgan in 1999and has a daughter Nysa. Kajol is the brand ambassador of Whirlpoolproducts along with her husband. After a break she has made a comebackwith Kunal Kohli's Fanaa (2006). Awards to her credits are Lux Zee CineAward 1997 for Best Villian and Filmfare Best Actress Award 1998 for'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'.
8. Meera Jasmine
MeeraJasmin alias Jasmin Mary Joseph, one of the most talented actress ofthe Malayalam film industry debuted in the film 'Soothradharan' (2001).The chirpy actress with simple, but attractive looks and a huge amountof talent is an asset to the movie industry. Born in Thiruvalla, Meerahas carved a name for herself in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu movies.Acting comes naturally to her and with her sweet, beautiful smile andsterling performance, she has assured a place in the hearts of southIndian cinema goers.
9. Saada
Sadhaalias Sadaf Mohammed Syed debuted in the Telugu film 'Jayam' (2002)while she was doing her engineering at SNDT College, Mumbai. Thistrained Kathak dancer was introduced to Tamil films with the remake of'Jayam'. Sada received best newcomer Filmfare award 2002. She, a Punebased Bohra Muslim won the hearts of Telugu and Tamil audiences withher charming looks and glorious smile. The super success of the Tamilfilm 'Anniyan' (2005) has boosted up her career straight to the top.
10. Asin
Asinalias Asin Thottumkal, the talented actress cum model, is an upcomingheroine in the Tamil film industry. Before entering into films, she wasa part-time model and businesswoman. This angelic charisma startedmodeling at the age of 14 and is trained in Bharatnatyam and folkdance. Though the Kerala-born Christian girl debuted in the Malayalamfilm 'Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka' (2001), she made it big inTamil (Kollywood) and Telugu (Tollywood ) industries. She won thehearts of the Tamil audience with her captivating performance in thesuper hit movie 'Gajini' (2005).
DeepikaPadukone, daughter of celebrated badminton player Prakash Padukone, isone of the most preferred models in India. Born in Mumbai and broughtup in Bangalore, this trained Bharatanatyam dancer has always beenattracted to the glamour world. Deepika started modelling as a child,doing TV and print campaigns for several brands but discontinued laterto concentrate on studies. She was a state-level badminton player whilein school. This svelte beauty has appeared in commercials like Liril,Close-up, Limca etc and has taken the glamour world by storm with herangelic visage, unguarded manner, naturally athletic body and disarmingdimpled smile. She featured in Kingfisher Calender 2006, won theSociety Young Achievers' Award 2004 and Model of the Year Award 2005 atthe Lakme India Fashion Week. The stunning 5' 9" girl made her showbizdebut with Himesh Reshammiya's music album 'Aap Ka Suroor'. 2. Amrita Rao
Sweetand dainty Amrita Rao, from a Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family wasalways fascinated by acting. Her first modeling assignment was forFairever fairness cream and within a couple of months, she became amodel for many top brand companies and did nearly 35 ad films.Cadbury's Perk and Bru coffee ads offered her a platform to step intothe 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 hertypical girl-next-door image, this graduate in Psychology stands on adifferent course, she feels that if not in films there are other fieldsto excel in. 3. Dia Mirza
DiaMirza alias Diya Mirza, Miss Femina India-Asia Pacific 2000 fromHyderabad, made her debut with the film 'Rehana Hai Tere Dil Mein'(2001). Born to a German father and a Bengali mother, this light-eyedbeauty is very talented and hardworking. While working as a marketingexecutive, at the age of 16, Dia had done an advertising campaign inFemina, and it helped her to participate in the Miss India competitionand win the crown. Ever since Dia stepped into Bollywood, success haseluded her and most of the roles she got were character roles. Thisversatile personality with her beautiful smile and attractive eyes hasyet to prove herself in the tinsel world. 4. Sunidhi Chauhan
Bollywoodsinging sensation, Sunidhi Chauhan had shown exceptional musical talentsince childhood. She started her career at the tender age of four andwas a part of 'Little Wonders' - a troupe for child prodigies run byrenowned music directors Kalyanji- Anandji. Sunidhi got recognitionthrough the television music show 'Meri Aawaz Suno' and was introducedas a playback singer with the movie 'Shastra' (1996), followed by anumber of films. Her first big break came with the song 'Ruki Ruki SiZindagi' in Ram Gopal Verma’s 'Mast' (1999) and since then there was nolooking back for this gifted singer. Sunithi bagged the R D Burmanaward for the most promising newcomer at the 2001 Filmfare Awards. Shetied the knot with the music video director/ producer Bobby Khan butgot separated within a year. By the age of 22, this talented, down toearth lass have sung over 2,000 songs in 10 languages. 5. Nathasha
Modelturned Actress, Natassha alias Anita Hasnandani started out as atelevision 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 fromSouthern film-makers and did several Telugu films. Natassha's Bollywooddebut flick ' Kuchh To Hai' (2003) didn't do well at the box office,but she sizzled with the number 'Ding dong' and 'Bindaas' in 'KrishnaCottage' (2004). In 2005, she did 'Silsilay' and 'Koi Aap Sa'. 6. Shreya Saran
Thesouth Indian actress Shriya Saran intruded into the hearts of millionsof youth with her luring eyes and glamorous looks. She was born inHaridwar and brought up in Delhi. This talented Kathak dancer cum modeldid some music albums and ads which paved her way into film industry.Charming Shriya known for her beautiful smile debuted with the Telugufilm 'Ishtam' (2001) and has paired with all the top heroes. She becameequally popular in Tamil films and her first Bollywood film was 'ThodaTum Badlo Thoda Hum' (2004). This pretty girl who never dreamt of beingin tinsel town, has created a niche for herself within a short span oftime. 7. Kajol
Kajol,one of the most successful actress of Bollywood, was born to actressTanuja and producer Somu Mukherjee. Though she debuted with the flopfilm 'Bekhudi' (1992), Kajol got noticed with 'Baazigar' (1993) andshot to the top most position with the major hit 'Dilwale Dulhania LeJayenge' (1995). The versatility of her acting can be seen from thevarious characters done by this natural actress. The movies which shedid with Shahrukh Khan were all blockbuster hits. Charming Kajol wonthe heart of the audience with her simplicity, girl next door attitudeand superb acting talent. She got married to actor Ajay Devgan in 1999and has a daughter Nysa. Kajol is the brand ambassador of Whirlpoolproducts along with her husband. After a break she has made a comebackwith Kunal Kohli's Fanaa (2006). Awards to her credits are Lux Zee CineAward 1997 for Best Villian and Filmfare Best Actress Award 1998 for'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'. 8. Meera Jasmine
9. Saada
Sadhaalias Sadaf Mohammed Syed debuted in the Telugu film 'Jayam' (2002)while she was doing her engineering at SNDT College, Mumbai. Thistrained Kathak dancer was introduced to Tamil films with the remake of'Jayam'. Sada received best newcomer Filmfare award 2002. She, a Punebased Bohra Muslim won the hearts of Telugu and Tamil audiences withher charming looks and glorious smile. The super success of the Tamilfilm 'Anniyan' (2005) has boosted up her career straight to the top.
10. Asin
Asinalias Asin Thottumkal, the talented actress cum model, is an upcomingheroine in the Tamil film industry. Before entering into films, she wasa part-time model and businesswoman. This angelic charisma startedmodeling at the age of 14 and is trained in Bharatnatyam and folkdance. Though the Kerala-born Christian girl debuted in the Malayalamfilm 'Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka' (2001), she made it big inTamil (Kollywood) and Telugu (Tollywood ) industries. She won thehearts of the Tamil audience with her captivating performance in thesuper hit movie 'Gajini' (2005).
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