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 January 7, 1979) is an Indian actress who is famous for her work in Hindi films. She has won a Filmfare Award and was a popular actress in the 2000s and 2010s. She became well-known for starring in many thriller and horror movies.
Born in Delhi and raised in Kolkata, Basu first had a successful career as a fashion model. Soon, she started getting offers to act in movies. Her first film was the thriller Ajnabee (2001). This role won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Basu's first leading role was in the hit horror film Raaz (2002). This performance earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She went on to star in other successful films like the thriller Jism (2003), the comedy No Entry (2005), and the action movie Dhoom 2 (2006).
Some of her other popular movies include the drama Corporate (2006), the comedies Phir Hera Pheri (2006) and All the Best: Fun Begins (2009), the thriller Race (2008), and the romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008). In the 2010s, she was known as a "scream queen" for starring in many horror films like Raaz 3D (2012) and Alone (2015).
Besides acting, Basu is very interested in fitness and has released several fitness videos. In 2015, she hosted the horror TV series Darr Sabko Lagta Hai. After a long-term relationship with actor John Abraham, Basu married actor Karan Singh Grover in 2016. They have one child together.
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Early Life and Modeling
Bipasha Basu was born on January 7, 1979, into a Bengali family. Her father, Hirak, is a civil engineer, and her mother, Mamta, is a homemaker. She has an older sister, Bidisha, and a younger sister, Vijayeta.
Basu lived in Delhi until she was eight years old. Her family then moved to Kolkata, where she went to school at Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir. In school, she was chosen to be the head girl.
In 1996, model Mehr Jesia Rampal saw Basu in a hotel in Kolkata and suggested she try modeling. That same year, Basu won the Godrej Cinthol Supermodel Contest. This win allowed her to represent India at the Ford Models Supermodel of the World contest in Miami. She appeared on many magazine covers and had a successful modeling career before becoming an actress.
Acting Career
Starting in Movies (2001–2002)
Basu made her acting debut in 2001 with the action thriller Ajnabee. She played a negative role alongside Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, and Bobby Deol. The movie was a success, and critics praised Basu's performance. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her role.
Her big break came in 2002 with the horror film Raaz. She starred with Dino Morea and played a woman who discovers a ghostly secret. The film was a huge hit and became the third highest-grossing Hindi film of that year. Her performance was highly praised and earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
That same year, she appeared in the romantic comedy Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai and the action comedy Chor Machaaye Shor. She also made her debut in Telugu cinema with the film Takkari Donga.
Rise to Fame (2003–2009)
In 2003, Basu starred in the thriller Jism with John Abraham. She played a clever woman who plots against her husband. The film did well at the box office, and critics liked her performance. She earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Villain.
After a few films that were not successful, Basu's career took off between 2005 and 2009. In 2005, she starred in the comedy No Entry, which was the highest-grossing Hindi film of the year. For her role, she was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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The year 2006 was very successful for her. She starred in four major films: Phir Hera Pheri, Corporate, Omkara, and Dhoom 2. In Corporate, she played a powerful businesswoman and earned her second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
In Omkara, she was noticed for her dance number "Beedi," which became very popular. Her biggest hit of the year was Dhoom 2, where she played a double role. The movie was a blockbuster and became the highest-grossing Hindi film at the time.
In 2008, she starred in the successful thriller Race. Critics said it was one of her best performances. She also appeared in the romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno with Ranbir Kapoor. Her role earned her another nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In 2009, she acted in her first Bengali film, Shob Charitro Kalponik. Critics loved her performance, with some saying it was the best of her career.
Focus on Horror Films (2010–2020)
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In 2010, Basu starred in the drama Lamhaa, which was about the issues in Kashmir. Her performance as a Kashmiri girl was praised by critics. She also appeared in the action thriller Aakrosh.
In 2012, Basu returned to the horror genre with Raaz 3: The Third Dimension. The film was a huge commercial success and became the highest-grossing Hindi horror film of all time. Critics praised her powerful performance.
She continued to star in horror films like Aatma (2013), Creature 3D (2014), and Alone (2015). Her work in these movies earned her the title of "scream queen" in the media.
In 2015, she also hosted a horror TV show called Darr Sabko Lagta Hai. After a break from acting, she appeared in the 2020 web series Dangerous with her husband, Karan Singh Grover.
In the Media
Bipasha Basu was one of the most popular actresses in Hindi cinema during the 2000s. She was often featured on lists of top actresses by magazines like Filmfare and websites like Rediff.com. In 2012, Forbes India included her on its Celebrity 100 list, which ranks the most powerful celebrities in the country.
Basu is also known for being a celebrity endorser for many brands, including Dabur, Pantene, and Emami.
Other Work
Fitness and Health
Besides her acting career, Basu is a strong supporter of physical fitness. In 2010, she released a fitness DVD called Love Yourself: Fit & Fabulous You. The DVD included a 60-day workout plan to help people get healthy.
She later released two more fitness DVDs, Break Free (2011) and Unleash (2014), as part of her Love Yourself series. Many of her workout videos are available for free on YouTube. She is also the face of the Delhi Marathon because of her interest in fitness.
Business Ventures
In 2015, Basu joined with Malaika Arora and Sussanne Khan to launch an online shopping website called "The Label Life". Basu's part of the site offered items like makeup, jewelry, shoes, and bags.
Personal Life
From 1996 to 2002, Bipasha Basu was in a relationship with actor Dino Morea. Later, she dated her Jism co-star John Abraham from 2002 until 2011.
In 2014, while filming the movie Alone, Basu met actor Karan Singh Grover. They fell in love and got married on April 30, 2016.
On November 12, 2022, the couple welcomed their daughter, Devi Basu Singh Grover. Their daughter was born with a health condition affecting her heart and had surgery when she was three months old.
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Basu at a success party for the trailer of Alone
See also
In Spanish: Bipasha Basu para niños
