Katrina Kaif
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Katrina Kaif is the media's favourite actress and has been in the news for her alleged link up to Kapoor scion Ranbir. But apart from making headlines, this Barbie doll of Bollywood has many aspects of her life that are not really know to her fans. Here we list some lesser known facts about Katrina Kaif.
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Year of birth
The Times of India writes: Katrina plays hide and seek with the media regarding her actual age as some reports suggest that she was born in 1983 and some suggest that her year of birth was 1984. Indpaedia feels that people, including celebrities, sell their art, not their entire lives, and that they have a right to keep their private lives private.
Parentage
The pretty actress was born as Katrina Turquotte and is half British and Half Indian. Her father, Mohammed Kaif is a British businessman [said to be] of Kashmiri descent and her mother is English. Katrina was born in Hong Kong but lived in Hawaii till she was 14, before moving to London and finally Mumbai. Katrina has a large family with six sisters and one brother. She has travelled across China, France, Switzerland, Poland, Japan, Belgium, Poland and other European countries with her mother.
Even her ancestry remains a mystery. Jackie Shroff's wife Ayesha Shroff, who produced Katrina's debut film Boom, in a shocking interview to Mumbai Mirror in 2011 was quoted saying, "Her passport says Turquotte. We created an identity for her. She was this pretty young English girl, and we gave her the Kashmiri father and thought of calling her Katrina Kazi. We thought we'd give her some kind of Indian ancestry, to connect with the audience. Those times were different, now people are more accepting. But then we thought that Kazi sounded too… religious? We were to introduce her to the press and at that time, Mohammad Kaif was at the top, and so we said, Katrina Kaif sounds really great. In fact, the brochures for the press say Katrina Kazi. We passed that off saying, 'Oh that's a printing mistake." (sic)
Indpaedia’s take, paraphrasing the Backstreet Boys:
Don't care what is written in your history
As long as you're here with us in India.
We don't care who you are, where you're from
What you did, as long as you give us entertaining films.
Early career
Before making her Filmistan debut with Boom in 2003, Katrina began her career at the tender age of 14 as a model for a jewellery campaign.
Early career in the films
According to wonderwoman.intoday.in, the actress would take taxis and visit advertising agencies to hand out her portfolio in the initial days of her career. Not only that, Kats was also said to have auditioned at studios, holding a banner with her phone number scribbled on it.
Allegedly, it was Mukesh Bhatt who discovered Katrina at Taj Lands end coffee shop in Mumbai and cast her in his film Saaya opposite John Abraham. But she was later removed as she could not speak a work of Hindi. Other reports in the media allege that it was Boom director Kaizad Gustad who first met Katrina. Whatever the truth, it will always remain a mystery as she is closed up about her public life.
Fashion
Loves to dress up casually, mostly in denims and a vest. Reportedly hates wearing makeup. Her favourite Indians designers include Katrina Rina Dhaka, Tarun Tahiliani, Rocky S and Armani, Miu Miu, Prada, Versace are her favourite international designers. In the film Welcome, Katrina wore a Rs. 2 lakh outfit that was gifted to her by famed international designer Emilio Pucci.
Celebritydom
Kats is adored by fans and is the most photographed woman in India and also the most searched Bollywood celebrity as per Google's 2008, 2009, and 2010 data. Katrina also made it to the No.1 spot when she was voted as FHM India's 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll. Katrina Kaif makes it to Forbes India Celebrity 100 list at the No.9 spot, making her the only Bollywood actress to reach the top 10 in the power list. Katrina earns 63.75 Crore, as of 31st Oct'13 according to the Forbes India list.
Awards
Has never won a Filmfare Award in spite of being nominated twice for Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and New York.
Hobbies
Her hobbies include acting, dancing, playing chess, watching movies, painting and resting to name a few.
Religion
The actress is also a bit religious. Or so her shrine visits suggest. Katrina allegedly visits Sidhivinayak Temple, Mount Mary Church before any film's release.
According to wonderwoman.intoday.in, Katrina is said to be afraid of the dark
