Katrina Kaif facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Katrina Kaif
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Kaif in 2019
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| Born |
Katrina Rosemary Turcotte
16 July 1983 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
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Full list |
| Spouse(s) |
Vicky Kaushal
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| Awards | Full list |
Katrina Kaif (born 16 July 1983) is a British actress who is famous for her work in Hindi-language films, also known as Bollywood. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in India and has won many awards for her performances.
Kaif is known for her amazing dancing skills and for starring in popular action movies. Although she was born in British Hong Kong, she moved around the world with her family before settling in London. She started her career as a model when she was a teenager.
Her first film, Boom (2003), was not a success. At first, it was hard for her to get roles because she was still learning to speak Hindi. But she worked hard and became a successful model in India. She later starred in hit romantic comedies like Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005) and Namastey London (2007).
Her career grew with successful films like New York (2009) and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011). She also starred in some of the highest-grossing Indian action films, including Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Dhoom 3 (2013), and Tiger Zinda Hai (2017). For her role in the drama Zero (2018), she won a Zee Cine Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Besides acting, Kaif launched her own makeup brand called Kay Beauty in 2019. She also works with her mother's charity, which helps children in need. Kaif is married to actor Vicky Kaushal.
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Early Life and Family
Katrina Kaif was born in British Hong Kong on July 16, 1983. Her father, Mohammed Kaif, is a British businessman, and her mother, Suzanne, is an English lawyer and charity worker. She has seven siblings, including a sister named Isabel, who is also an actress and model.
Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father moved to the United States. Kaif has said that she and her siblings were raised by their mother.
Because her mother's charity work involved a lot of travel, Kaif's family moved to many different countries. She and her siblings were home-schooled by tutors. She has lived in China, Japan, France, Switzerland, Poland, and Belgium.
Before moving to India, Kaif lived in London for three years. When she was 14, she won a beauty contest in Hawaii and got her first modeling job. She then worked as a professional model in London and often appeared at London Fashion Week.
Acting Career
Early Film Roles (2003–2005)
While working as a model in London, Kaif was noticed by filmmaker Kaizad Gustad. He cast her in her first film, Boom (2003). While filming in India, she decided to stay and build her career there. She changed her last name to Kaif because it was easier to say.
Boom was not successful, and critics did not like her performance. Because her Hindi was not fluent, some filmmakers did not want to cast her. So, she started taking Hindi classes to improve her language skills.
After her first film, she starred in a Telugu movie called Malliswari (2004). The film was a success, and she received many more movie offers. In 2005, she appeared in the hit romantic comedy Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?. She considered this film her first real step into Bollywood.
Breakthrough Success (2006–2008)
In 2007, Kaif's career took off when she starred in four successful Bollywood films. She played a British Indian girl in the romantic comedy Namastey London, which became a big hit. Her chemistry with co-star Akshay Kumar was very popular with audiences.
She also had a role in the sports drama Apne and the comedy Partner. Her final film of 2007 was the comedy Welcome, which was one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
In 2008, she starred in the action thriller Race and the action-comedy Singh Is Kinng. Both films were box-office successes. During this time, many of her films were very successful, but critics often said her roles were not very important.
Mainstream Popularity (2009–2013)
Kaif began to look for more serious roles to show her acting skills. In 2009, she starred in the drama New York, about three friends whose lives change after the 9/11 attacks. Her performance was praised by critics and earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
She also starred in the hit comedy Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009) with Ranbir Kapoor. In 2010, she appeared in the political thriller Raajneeti. To prepare for her role as a politician, she watched videos of politicians to study their body language. The film was a huge success.
The following year, she starred in the popular film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) with Hrithik Roshan. She played a diving instructor who inspires one of the main characters to enjoy life more. She also starred in the romantic comedy Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (2011), which earned her a second Filmfare nomination for Best Actress.
In 2012, Kaif starred in the spy thriller Ek Tha Tiger with Salman Khan. The film became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year. Later that year, she starred with Shah Rukh Khan in the romance Jab Tak Hai Jaan. In 2013, she appeared in the action film Dhoom 3, which became one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever.
Recent Work (2014–present)
Kaif starred in the action-comedy Bang Bang! (2014) with Hrithik Roshan. After a few films that were not as successful, she returned with the action-packed blockbuster Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), a sequel to Ek Tha Tiger. She was praised for performing her own action scenes in the movie.
In 2018, she appeared in the film Zero, where she played a troubled actress. Her performance was highly praised by critics and won her a Zee Cine Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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In 2019, she starred in the drama Bharat, which was another box-office hit. In 2021, she appeared in the action film Sooryavanshi with Akshay Kumar. She returned as the spy Zoya in Tiger 3 (2023), which was also a major success.
In 2024, Kaif starred in the thriller Merry Christmas. The film was shot in both Hindi and Tamil. Critics praised her performance, but the film was not a commercial success.
Personal Life and Off-Screen Work
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Katrina Kaif is known for being private about her personal life. She was in a relationship with actor Salman Khan, and they have remained good friends. On December 9, 2021, she married actor Vicky Kaushal in Rajasthan, India.
Kaif is also involved in charity work. She supports her mother's organization, Relief Projects India, which helps underprivileged children. She has donated her winnings from game shows to her mother's charity.
She often speaks about the importance of gender equality and education for girls. In 2018, she became an ambassador for Educate Girls, a non-profit that helps girls in rural India go to school.
In 2019, she launched her own makeup line called Kay Beauty. She wanted her brand to be inclusive and help people feel comfortable in their own skin.
See also
In Spanish: Katrina Kaif para niños
