Biography
Overview (3)
Date of Birth | 24 October 1976, Rohtak, Haryana, India |
Birth Name | Reema Lambha |
Height | 5' 6½" (1.69 m) |
Mini Bio (1)
Mallika Sherawat was born on October 24, 1976 in Rohtak, Haryana, India as Reema Lambha. She is an actress, known for Murder (2004), Guru (2007) and The Ten Avatars (2008). She was previously married to Karan Singh Gill.
Spouse (1)
Karan Singh Gill | (2000 - 2001) (divorced) |
Trivia (22)
Bears a resemblance to actress Halle Berry.
Has a degree in Philosophy from Miranda House, Delhi University.
Some of her favorite films are Sholay (1975), Silsila (1981) and Masoom (1983).
Is the first Indian woman to get an offer to pose nude for Playboy
magazine and appear on the cover. Mallika turned down the offer in an
attempt to avoid the risk of being blacklisted in the Indian film
industry.
The cost of the diamonds that Mallika wore at the Cannes Film
Festival 2005 was Rs 45 million. They were sponsored by Orra Diamonds.
Nine sets of jewelery were especially designed for Mallika, including
diamond studded necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
Changed her name from Reema Lamba to Mallika Sherawat when she did her first film, Khwahish
(2003). She claims to have changed it because there were already too
many actresses in the industry with similar names like Reema Sen, Raima
Sen, and Rimii Sen.
She accepted the Advisory Board membership of the Asian Academy of
film and television supporting the film education in India.
In April 2006, Mallika went on her first world tour of concert performances called Rock Stars along with Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Zayed Khan, Esha Deol, and John Abraham.
Turned down the role of Sira in Private Moments (2005).
Although little about her past is known, she has admitted that she was once married prior to entering the film industry.
Listed as number 9 of 'Top Bollywood Actresses' of 2006. (rediff.com, 8-25- 2006)
Listed #4 by UK magazine Eastern Eye one of "Asia's Sexiest Women" (Sept/2006).
Her performance at the televised 2006 New Year's Eve show at the
hotel J.W. Marriot, in Mumbai, caused social activist Vinod Jain to urge
police to take immediate action against the actress for wearing
suggestive clothing. Mallika was dressed in a body-hugging skin suit and
a silver bikini to top it. He said that Mallika's dancing was
distasteful and and portrayed Indian women indecently. Jain approached
the Santa Cruz police station about the matter, but they told him that
no one filed a complaint against her.
Was invited and attended the wedding of Princess Myasa, King
Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa's daughter, in Qatar. Mallika is good friends
with the Princess. (Jan 2007).
Is estranged from her parents and family, who are very religious and don't agree with Mallika working in the movies.
After graduating from college, Mallika got married to Karan Singh
Gill, a pilot for Jet Airways. The marriage quickly ended in divorce. It
was after the divorce that Mallika, then known as Reema, decided to try
her luck at movies.
For a while, Mallika worked as an air hostess.
In April 2009, Mallika was honored for her work in the field of
arts by Mayor Jerramiah T Healy of Jersey City, New Jersey. She was
given the Team Jersey City's Arts Honree for this year award.
Was made an honorary citizen of Los Angeles in 2009. She was made
an honorary citizen by the Los Angeles City Council during a celebration
of India's Independence Day.
The first film she ever signed was " Kab Kyon Kahan" for producer
Ramesh Sharma, directed by Anil Matoo. Co starring Chandrachur Singh (
who opted out), Aditya Pancholi, Sanjay Suri, Sharad Kapoor, Neha, Arif
Zakaria, Jaya Seal. Mallika was using the screen name "Reema Puri". This
was in 2000. The film was 50% complete.
Starred in the shelved film Picture Perfect Productions
"Fear"(1999) Starring Rahul Dev, Malikka Sherawat (Credited as Reema
Gill),Gautam Kapoor,Deepti Bhatnagar, Renuka, Johny Lever,Vishwajeet
Pradhan. Produced and Directed by Sunil Bohra.
She's declined roles in serials like Hasratien and Zanjeerin.
Personal Quotes (14)
"I've slogged like crazy to get where I am. And those who think
it's just my body that got me where I am, they should take a look at the
others who have rushed in after me. They haven't gone beyond their
first feverish film".
"I have always looked up to Bipasha and she has certainly opened a
lot of doors for many actresses like us. But I don't want to compete
against anyone. I think I am one of a kind".
I have always wanted to be an actress. In spite of strong
opposition from my orthodox family, I came to Mumbai in 2002 on
completion of my graduation from Delhi University. In fact, I ran off
from home to pursue my career. I knew my parents would never let me be
an actress, so I had to take the bold step. However, I have a strong
support from my kid brother Vikram, whom I love more than anything else
in this world.
"I would like to say I handle criticism well. In fact I enjoy
reading the comments of the critics. It's great to have critics blasting
you all the time. It keeps you on your toes, spurs you, challenges you,
makes you want to get better. I take everything positively. There's so
much to learn and do." (Movie Mag International, September 2004)
On her film, The Myth (2005): I may not be here to titillate, but I
am not sorry if I have that edge. People aren't coming to the theaters
to see me in a burqa". (Movie Mag International, September 2004)
"I had a song with Tusshar Kapoor in _Jeena Sirf Merre Liye_(2002)
and they cut it. I'm so happy nobody went to the theaters to watch the
film. The only people who must have watched the film were Tusshar's
family, my family and Kareena's".(Stardust, March 2003)
"I graduated from Delhi, and came down to Bombay to try my hand at
films. I always wanted to be an actress. I'd ape all the actresses
before the mirror even when it was forbidden in my community. Wide-eyed
as I may sound, it's a dream come true, yaar! I remember when I
disclosed my career option to my folks, all hell broke loose. My father
is a zamindar back home. So you can imagine all the fuss. And my mom,
she still wears a ghunghat." (Stardust, March 2003)
On attending the Cannes Film Festival: "It was a surreal
experience. There were thousands of photographers, and it seemed like an
endless sea of flashbulbs was popping everywhere. They all kept
screaming, 'Jackie, Mallika, Jackie, Mallika! The first thought that
flashed through my mind was, 'Where did my journey begin and look where I
am today'. It seems a really long trip from Rohtak to Cannes. The walk
down the red carpet on Jackie Chan's arm, dining with Salma Hayek,
George Lucas, Harry Weinstein....meeting them, sharing a conversation
with them. And these are people I admire so much, they are the who's who
of the world cinema and I was meeting them in the flesh! I felt a great
sense of achievement. I felt so important there. And I wasn't there in
Cannes as a model or anything like that. Jackie Chan launched me there
as an actress! I made my debut in Cannes! Madonna made her first
statement in Cannes when she wore the conical bra, Brigitte Bardot and
Grace Kelly were launched there..." (Cine Bliitz magazine, July 2005)
"Isn't it great that I evoke a reaction from people? Whether it is
good or bad is secondary. The thing is that I like being myself. I find
it very tiresome to put up a fake smile, say the right things, be
diplomatic. It's just not in my personality to be like that." (Cine
Bliitz magazine, July 2005)
"Who cares what people say about me? I am right on the ball. And I
don't think one should take oneself too seriously. Be like the laughing
Buddha, I always say, smile through life! It will immediately look
better!" (Cine Bliitz magazine, July 2005)
"I never wanted to belong to a crowd. I never had a herd
mentality...I always knew what I wanted and I made sure I got it. And I
always knew that I wanted to be an actress. I exist because I can act. I
will not sit here and say, 'Arrey, by chance, offer aa gaya' (I got the
offer by chance). No, I made acting happen to me. The first opportunity
I got to act, I grabbed it. Nobody had even heard of me till a couple
of years ago. But it's by sheer hard work and focus that I am here.
Also, I think I chose the right scripts. Like Robert De Niro says,
'Talent is in the choice you make!'." (Cine Bliitz magazine, July 2005)
"My family doesn't understand the concept of going to Cannes. My
mother keeps telling all my relatives, 'Oh, woh kahin gayi hain' (she
has gone somewhere). I don't even try and explain to her what Cannes was
all about, because she will not understand. When they saw my outfits,
their eyes popped out of thier sockets, that's what got their
attention!" (Cine Bliitz magazine, July 2005)
"If a chemical drug like Viagra is accepted by society and by the
world to ignite desire, then what is the problem with my audio-visual
drug called cinema which ignites desire? Both are basically doing the
same thing!" (Cine Blitz magazine, May 2006)
On being criticized for doing kissing scenes: "For God's sake, I
am a young girl. Do I look like a nun to you? If the hero can enjoy the
kiss, why can't I? And to top it all Himanshu (Khwahish (2003)) is very
good looking."
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