Bipasha Basu (born 7 January 1979) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi language films. She has also worked in Telugu, Bengali and Tamil language films. She had a successful modeling career before venturing into films.
She debuted in a negative role in Ajnabee (2001) which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her first commercial success was Raaz (2002). She was then noticed for her bold role in the erotic thriller film, Jism (2003). She starred in top grossing films like 2005's biggest hit – No Entry, Phir Hera Pheri (2006), Dhoom 2 (2006) – her biggest commercial success till date and Race (2008). Her performances in Apharan (2005), Corporate (2006), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) and Lamhaa (2010) won her multiple nominations for several awards. She is frequented in the media as a “sex symbol”.
She has been nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress twice each along with one nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role.
Roles apart, she is renowned for her item songs like “Phoonk De” in No Smoking (2007), and “Beedi” and “Namak Ishq Ka” in Omkara (2006). Bipasha Basu is slated to make her international film debut with the 2012 Australian film Singularity.
Personal Profile (Personal Biography)
Nick Name: Bonny
Commonly Known Name: Bips
Date of Birth (Birthday): 7 January, 1979
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 5’8?
Hair Color: Black
Birth Place: Delhi
Education: Commerce graduate
Marital Status: Single
Languages: Hindi, Bengali, English
Hobbies: Dancing, reading, helping her mother with interior designing
Contact Address: 105/B, Ashiyana Estate, John Bapist Road, Bandra(w), Mumbai-50
Film Background (Filmography)
Debut Film: Ajnabee
Famous Movies: Lamhaa, Pankh, All The Best: Fun Begins, Aa Dekhen Zara, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Race, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, Nehlle Pe Dehlla, Dhoom 2, Apaharan, Phir Hera Pheri, No Entry, Barsaat, Sachin, Chehraa, Madhoshi, Rakht: What If You Can See the Future, Rudraksh, Aetbaar, Ishq Hai Tumse, Zameen, Footpath, Jism, Gunaah, Chor Machaye Shor, Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, Aankhen, Raaz, Takkari Donga, Ajnabee
Other Facts: Named “Sexiest Woman in Asia” by UK magazine Eastern Eye in 2005 and 2007
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Bipasha Basu was in a relationship with her Raaz co-star Dino Morea since 1996 till they broke up in 2002. Soon afterwards during the filming of Jism, Basu began to date her co-star John Abraham; they were in a relationship till early 2011 when the couple officially broke off. While together, the two were often referred to as a supercouple in the Indian media. It was later widely speculated through the media that Basu began a relationship with actor Shahid Kapoor, which was subsequently denied by both Basu and Kapoor. However, despite the objections, it was continued to be reported.
Bipasha Basu has been in the limelight since her bold role in Jism. She ranked 8 in Times’ 50 most desirable women in 2011 and ranked 13 in 2012. UK magazine Eastern Eye named her the “Sexiest Woman in Asia” in 2005 and 2007.
Bipasha Basu is an advocate of physical fitness. Apart from films, she released a fitness DVD called Love Yourself, which emphasized on being strong, healthy, and loving one’s self. She was also the brand ambassador of Sugar Free, which helped her promoting the DVD. Hiren Gada, director of Shemaroo Entertainment said, “A celebrity like Bipasha Basu, genuinely believes in staying healthy. She is also passionate about fitness.” She had previously worked on another fitness video called Bollywood Bodies with John Abraham.
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Filmography
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2001 Ajnabee Sonia/Neeta Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut
2002 Takkari Donga Panasa Telugu film
2002 Raaz Sanjana Dhanraj Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress
2002 Aankhen Raina
2002 Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai Ria
2002 Chor Machaaye Shor Ranjita
2002 Gunaah Prabha Narayan
2003 Tujhe Meri Kasam Herself Cameo
2003 Jism Sonia Khanna Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role
2003 Footpath Sanjana Rai Shingla Khan
2003 Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula Cameo
2003 Zameen Nandini
2004 Ishq Hai Tumse Kushboo
2004 Aetbaar Ria Malhotra
2004 Rudraksh Gayetri
2004 Rakht Drishti
2004 Madhoshi Anupama Kaul
2005 Chehraa Megha
2005 Sachein Manju Tamil film
2005 Viruddh… Family Comes First Cameo
2005 Barsaat Anna
2005 No Entry Bobby Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
2005 Apaharan Megha
2005 Shikhar Natasha
2006 Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye Sonia Berry
2006 Darna Zaroori Hai Varsha
2006 Phir Hera Pheri Anuradha
2006 Alag Special appearance in song “Sabse Alag”
2006 Corporate Nishigandha Dasgupta Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress
2006 Omkara Billo Chamanbahar
2006 Jaane Hoga Kya Aditi
2006 Dhoom 2 ACP Shonali Bose/Monali Bose
2007 Nehlle Pe Dehlla Pooja
2007 No Smoking Special appearance in song “Phoonk De”
2007 Om Shanti Om Herself Cameo
2007 Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal Rumana
2008 Race Sonia
2008 Bachna Ae Haseeno Radhika/Shreya Rathod Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
2008 Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Special appearance in song “Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte”
2009 Aa Dekhen Zara Simi Chatterjee
2009 All The Best: Fun Begins Jhanvi Chopra
2009 Shob Charitro Kalponik Radhika Bengali film
2010 Pankh Nandini (Alter-ego)
2010 Lamhaa Aziza
2010 Aakrosh Geeta
2011 Dum Maro Dum Zoey
2012 Players Riya
2012 Jodi Breakers Sonali Agnihotri
2012 Singularity Tulaja Naik English film
2012 Raaz 3D Shanaya Releasing 7 September 2012
2013 Race 2 Sonia Cameo
2013 Aatma Maya Filming
2013 No Entry Mein Entry Bobby Announced
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