Bipasha Basu facts for kids
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Bipasha Basu
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Basu at an event in 2020
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| Born | 7 January 1979 New Delhi, India
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–2020 |
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| Spouse(s) |
Karan Singh Grover
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| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Full list |
Bipasha Basu (born 7 January 1979) is a famous Indian actress. She is best known for her roles in Hindi films. She has won a Filmfare Award for her acting. In the 2000s and 2010s, she was very popular in thriller and horror movies.
Bipasha was born in Delhi and grew up in Kolkata. She started her career as a successful fashion model. Later, she began acting in films. Her first movie was the thriller Ajnabee (2001). For this film, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her first main role was in the horror film Raaz (2002). This role earned her a nomination for Best Actress.
She starred in many successful films like No Entry (2005) and Dhoom 2 (2006). Other popular movies include the comedy Phir Hera Pheri (2006) and the thriller Race (2008). In the 2010s, she continued to act in horror films such as Raaz 3D (2012) and Alone (2015).
Besides acting, Bipasha Basu is also known for her love of fitness. She has released several fitness videos. In 2016, she married actor Karan Singh Grover. They have one child together.
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Early Life and Modelling
Bipasha Basu was born on 7 January 1979. Her family is Bengali. Her father, Hirak, is a civil engineer. Her mother, Mamta, is a homemaker. She has two sisters, Bidisha and Vijayeta. Bipasha means "dark deep desire" and is also the name of a river.
She lived in Delhi until she was eight years old. She went to Apeejay High School there. Her family then moved to Kolkata. In Kolkata, she attended Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir. She was a head girl in her school.
In 1996, a model named Mehr Jesia Rampal saw Bipasha at a hotel in Kolkata. Mehr suggested that Bipasha try modelling. That same year, Bipasha won the Godrej Cinthol Supermodel Contest. This allowed her to represent India at the Ford Models Supermodel of the World contest in Miami. She appeared on many magazine covers. Bipasha continued her modelling career until she became an actress.
Acting Career Highlights
First Films and Big Success (2001–2002)
Bipasha was first offered a film role in 1997. She was asked to act with Akshaye Khanna in Himalay Putra. However, she felt she was too young and turned down the role. She also turned down a role in the film Refugee.
Her first movie was the action thriller Ajnabee (2001). In this film, she played a negative role. The movie also starred Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, and Bobby Deol. Ajnabee was a moderate success. Bipasha's acting in the film won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Bipasha became very well-known with the horror thriller Raaz (2002). This film was the first in the Raaz series. She played a woman who discovers a ghostly secret. Critics praised her performance. Raaz was a big success and was the third highest-grossing Hindi film of 2002. This role earned Bipasha her first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
She then starred in the romantic comedy Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002). This film also did well. Later that year, she made her first Telugu film appearance in Takkari Donga.
Challenges and Comeback (2003–2005)
Bipasha's next film, Jism (2003), was a thriller. It became a surprise hit at the box office. Her performance in this film earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Villain. However, her next film, Zameen, was not successful.
In 2004, Bipasha had five films released. Most of them did not do well with critics or at the box office. These included Aetbaar, Rudraksh, and Rakht. Despite the films' overall performance, critics often noted her good acting.
In 2005, she appeared in Chehraa and Barsaat, which were also not very successful. However, her Tamil romantic comedy Sachein was a hit. She also starred in the crime action film Apaharan, which was successful.
Major Successes (2005–2009)
Bipasha became a leading actress in Hindi cinema in 2005 and 2006. This was due to the success of films like No Entry, Corporate, and Dhoom 2. No Entry was the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2005. Bipasha played a bargirl in the movie. She earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for this role.
In 2006, she had four major successful films. These included Phir Hera Pheri, a comedy, and Corporate. In Corporate, she played a businesswoman. Her performance in Corporate was highly praised. It also earned her a second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
She also appeared in Omkara. Her dance number "Beedi" became very popular. After this, she starred in Dhoom 2. This film was a huge blockbuster. It became the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time when it was released. Dhoom 2 is still Bipasha's highest-grossing film.
In 2008, she starred in the crime thriller Race. This film was a commercial success. Critics praised her performance in the movie. Bipasha then appeared in the romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno. Her role as a supermodel was well-received. This earned her another nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
In 2009, her film All the Best: Fun Begins did moderately well. She also took on a challenging role in the Bengali film Shob Charitro Kalponik. Critics highly praised her performance in this film.
Later Career (2010–2020)
In 2010, Bipasha appeared in the drama thriller Lamhaa. She played a Kashmiri girl. The film explored social issues in Kashmir. Her performance was praised by critics. However, both Lamhaa and her next film, Aakrosh, were not successful at the box office.
Her only release in 2011 was the action thriller Dum Maaro Dum. This film did reasonably well.
In 2012, Bipasha starred in Players, which was a remake of The Italian Job. This film was not successful. However, her next film, the supernatural horror thriller Raaz 3: The Third Dimension, was a major success. It became the highest-grossing Hindi horror film ever at that time. Critics highly praised Bipasha's acting in Raaz 3D.
After a small appearance in Race 2 (2013), Bipasha starred in the horror film Aatma. This film did not do well. In 2014, she appeared in the comedy Humshakals, which was not successful. She also starred in the monster horror film Creature 3D, which also failed.
In 2015, Bipasha featured in the horror film Alone. She played a dual role in this movie. The film did moderately well. Critics praised Bipasha's performance. The same year, she made her TV debut. She hosted the horror series Darr Sabko Lagta Hai.
In 2020, she made her online debut in the crime thriller series Dangerous. She starred opposite her husband, Karan Singh Grover.
Other Activities
Fitness and DVDs
Bipasha Basu is a big supporter of physical fitness. In 2005, she released her first fitness DVD called Bollywood Bodies. In 2010, she released her own fitness DVD, Love Yourself: Fit & Fabulous You. This DVD focused on being strong and healthy. It included a 60-day workout plan.
In 2011, she launched her second fitness DVD, Break Free. This was a 30-minute dance workout. In 2014, she released the third part of her Love Yourself series, called Unleash. This DVD had advanced training routines. Many of her workout videos are also available for free online.
She is also the face of the Delhi Marathon. This shows her dedication to fitness.
Lifestyle Brand
In 2015, Bipasha Basu, Malaika Arora, and Sussanne Khan started their own online shopping website called "The Label Life". Bipasha was in charge of the section for make-up, jewelry, shoes, and bags. This section was called "The Trunk Label".
Personal Life
Bipasha Basu dated actor Dino Morea from 1996 to 2002. She then had a relationship with actor John Abraham from 2002 to 2011.
Bipasha met actor Karan Singh Grover while filming Alone in 2014. They fell in love and got married on 30 April 2016. In August 2022, they announced they were expecting their first child. Their daughter, Devi Basu Singh Grover, was born on November 12, 2022. Devi had heart surgery when she was three months old and is now doing well.
Images for kids
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Basu at the launch of Filmfare in 2012
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Basu promoting Raaz 3 in 2012
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See also
In Spanish: Bipasha Basu para niños
