Amrita Rao

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 thought that with no contacts in the film industry, it would be a tough battle to establish herself there. But not only has she made it to Bollywood, she is widely considered as the next big thing. Even though she has just acted in ten films so far, one of them is from Sooraj Barjatya. Her beauty bowled over acclaimed international painter M.F Husain and inspired him to make a series of paintings depicting her and her film "Vivah".

It all started when, while studying psychology at the 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, granting her loads of offers. 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 also 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 the 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", which featured Shah Rukh Khan and gave her worldwide popularity. She also acted in "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, but she has also gained a huge fan following of all ages through it. She and her co-star in the film, Shahid Kapur are considered the most promising pair after Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol.

The best thing about Amrita is that not only is she beautiful and talented,but she also has no hang-ups and is very down-to-earth, which makes her easy to work with. She has two films lined-up - "My Name is Anthony Gonsalves" and Telugu film "Athidhi". After "Vivah" she has lots of offers coming her way, but like before, she is taking it slow, waiting for the right scripts, because she knows "Slow and steady wins the race!"

Amrita Rao News

• "I find Aamir and Hrithik hot," says Amrita Rao

  August 8, 2007

  Recently in an interview Amrita Rao had declared that she finds Aamir Khan very hot and that she also thinks Hrithik has the perfect looks, height and body. Petite Amrita also said that she won't mind if his man starts a fight with someone who has mad..

• Amrita Rao getting offers from best banners in Bollywood

  May 15, 2007

  Amrita Rao recently received Dadasaheb Phalke award for the film Vivaah and she is ecstatic about it. "The award has made me feel that I am truly a part of the industry. It is an indication that the industry has embraced me," she says. She has every r..

• Amrita's Telugu film shot in Norway

  April 23, 2007

  Songs of the Mahesh Babu-Amrita Rao starrer, 'Athidhi', directed by Surender Reddy, was shot recently in Norway. The unit was in Norway from April 6 to 20, to shoot two duets and a few scenes. This is Amrita's debut film in Telugu. She expressed the w..

• Amrita Rao the singer!

  April 16, 2007

  Now that Amrita Rao is on top after the success of 'Vivah', her other skills are also coming out in the open. Not many know that she can sing well too. Before coming to movies she used to train in classical music. For two years she was deeply into cla..

• "I want my partner to treat me as a friend" Amrita Rao

  March 31, 2007

  Amrita is one of the most sought-after actresses in Bollywood. Her 'Vivah' image brought her a lot of marriage proposals from all quarters. Ask her about marriage, she retorts, "I cannot think of marriage at present. This is the time for me to play an..

• Amrita, next Madhuri Dixit?

  March 31, 2007

  The popularity that Madhuri Dixit attained with 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun', Amrita has attained with 'Vivah'. Besides after Madhuri, if there is any actress who has captured the interest of world famous painter M.F Husain, it is Amrita Rao. She also inspir..

• Amrita Rao in 'Shortcut'

  March 22, 2007

  After the success of 'Vivah' Amrita Rao has lots of offers coming her way. Recently she signed 'Shortcut' starring Akshay Khanna and Arshad Warsi. Anil Kapoor produces the film. It is the remake of south superstar Mohanlal's Malayalam film 'Udayananu ..

• Amrita Rao becomes highest paid actress down south

  March 16, 2007

  Amrita Rao's Telugu film 'Atithi' opposite popular Telugu actor Mahesh Babu had started in Delhi and is now shifted to Hyderabad. If sources are to be believed, her remuneration is one crore for the film. Thus Amr..

• Is Amrita dating her co-star?

  February 4, 2007

  The latest news on Amrita Rao's front is that she is dating Nikhil Dwivedi, her 'My Name in Anthony Gonsalves' co-star.Bollywood stars are being constantly linked with their colleagues and even the demure Amrita is no exception, earlier it was with Sha..

• Amrita Rao opposite Ranbir Kapoor

  January 6, 2007

  Amrita Rao, who is basking in the success of 'Vivah', is in US right now, for some fashion show at an Indian event in New York. But she says she needs a break from her hectic schedule and is extending her trip by a few days to relax, travel and shoppin..