Amrita Rao (born June 17, 1981) (IPA: [əmrita raʊ]) (Marathi: अमृता राव) is an Indian model and Bollywood actress.
Personal
Amrita was born to well-to-do Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family. She speaks English, Hindi, Marathi, and Konkani.. Her dad’s name is Deepak Rao. She stands about 5’5″ feet tall. She attended Cannosa Convent Girls High School in Mahim, Mumbai. For College, Rao went to Ruparel College, where she was a Psychology student, but later quit college in order to pursue a career in modelling. Amrita also has a twin sister named Preeta Rao.
Career
She entered the world of modeling quite by chance, when she auditioned for an advertising film for Fairever Face Cream. She was selected for the film, and since then appeared in a number of television spots for several products. She has recently been signed on as the brand ambassador for Miss Players. She made her cinematic debut in the 2002 film Ab Ke Baras, but gained recognition only after the success of her 2003 film, Ishq Vishk, in which her portrayal as Payal earned her the girl-next door image. Success followed for her in 2004 films like Masti and Main Hoon Na. However her following releases Deewaar (2004), Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi (2005), Shikhar (2005), and Pyare Mohan (2006) did poorly at the box office. Her most recent release, Vivah opposite Shahid Kapoor was a universal success.Her performance was well appreciated from critics.Next, she is doing Athidhi with Telugu movie star Mahesh Babu.
Filmography
2002
Ab Ke Baras
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2003
Ishq Vishk
2004
Main Hoon Na
Masti
Deewaar
2005
Shikhar
Vaah! Life Ho To
2006
Pyare Mohan
Vivah
2007
My Name is Anthony Gonsalves
Athidhi
Hook Ya Crook
Shortcut – the con is on
Heyy Babyy
Awards & nominations
Won
* 2004: IIFA Awards, Best Female Debut; Ishq Vishk
* 2004: Stardust Awards, Superstar of Tomorrow – Female; Ishq Vishk
* 2004: Sansui Awards, Best Debut – Female; Ishq Vishk
* 2007 : GR8 Women Awards,Young Achiever
* 2007 : Anandalok Puroshkar Awards, Most Promising New Talent; Vivah
* 2007: Sports World Awards, Jodi of the Year along with Shahid Kapoor, Vivah
* 2007: Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award for Vivah
Nominated
* 2003: Hero Honda Star Screen Awards, Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer – Female; Ab Ke Baras
* 2004: Zee Cine Awards, Best Female Debut; Ishq Vishk
* 2004: Hero Honda Star Screen Awards, Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer – Female; Ishq Vishk
* 2005: Filmfare Awards, Best Supporting Actress; Main Hoon Na
* 2007: Hero Honda Star Screen Awards, Best Actress, Vivah
* 2007: Hero Honda Star Screen Awards, Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 along with Shahid Kapoor, Vivah
Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amrita_Rao
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U r sweetest,cutest,loveliest,simplest,most romantic,charming girl I have ever seen!!!!!!! I love u alot!!!!!!!! You look best with Shahid………u 2 r the best couple in this whole universe!!!!!!!!! I love ur acting and fashion sense…and ur sweeteness too………actually…i like everything about u!!!!!!!!!! Your no.1 fan Riya…13 yrs old…India…
i would be grateful if u provide me email ID OF mr.John Mathew Matthan ., director of Shikar movie.
thanks in advance
I admire Amruta for her buety
I luv amrita very much. She is very sweet. Her simplicity is her beauty. I like shahid and amrita’s jodi very much. She is amazing in main hoon na,vivah,athidhi. Hope her career go with more successfull films.
i never saw you but ilike you
your lovely brother