Amrita Rao was born in the Rao family on 7th June 1981 in Mumbai. Her father Deepak Rao owns an Advertising Agency. She attended C.G High School in Mumbai, and later enrolled in Sophia College to pursue a degree in Psychology. While studying there, she auditioned for an advertisement for Fairever Face Cream. To her surprise she was selected amongst 60 other contestants. After that, she got many offers and became one of the most sought-after models in India within a year. She has a twin sister Preeta Rao, who is also a Model. Her appearance in Cadbury’s Perk Karwa Chaut ad and the Bru Coffee advertisement helped her receive offers from film directors in Bollywood. As she wanted to complete her education, she refused them. After earning a degree in psychology, she began her profession as an actress, working in films. She speaks English, Marathi, Hindi and her mother tongue, Konkani. Beginning her career as a model, she made her acting debut with
Ab Ke Baras in 2002, which went unnoticed.
Director Ken Ghosh approached her for his debut movie
Ishq Vishq where she plays a hungry bride eagerly awaiting the arrival of her husband on the religious occasion of \'Karva Chauth\'. Ishq Vishq was a world-wide hit and made her famous virtually overnight. Her other hit movies \'
Masti,
Main Hoon Na and
Vivah added to her popularity and stardom. While
Pyare Mohan,
Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi,
Shikhar Deewar were average at the box office. She also has a Telugu movie Athidhi to her credit with actor Mahesh Babu, which turned out a huge box office hit.
Awards and Honors:
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award - Vivah - 2007.
- Superstar of Tomorrow - Female Award - Ishq Vishk - 2004.
- Jodi of the Year Award - Vivah - 2007.
- Best Female Debut Award - Ishq Vishk - 2004.
- Best Debut Female Award - Ishq Vishk - 2004.
- Young Achiever Award - 2007.
- Most Promising New Talent Award – Vivah - 2007.
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