Amrita Rao is an Indian actress. She gained recognition for her role of ‘Poonam’ in Shahid Kapoor starrer Hindi film ‘Vivah.’ She was honoured with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the same film.
Amrita Rao is an Indian actress. She was born on 7 June 1981 in Mumbai. Her sun sign is Gemini. She completed her schooling from Canossa Convent Girls High School, Mumbai. She was a student at Sophia College for Women, Mumbai.
Her father, Deepak Rao owns an advertising agency. Her mother, Kanchan Rao is a homemaker. She has a twin sister named Preetika Rao.
She is married to RJ Anmol. They are parents to a boy named Veer.
Amrita Rao’s favourites
Her hobbies including singing and reading books.
Her favourite actors are Aamir Khan, Govinda, Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Priyanka Chopra, and Deepika Padukone.
Her favourite film is ‘Andaz Apna Apna.’
She admires the works by filmmakers Suraj Barjatya and Farah Khan.
Her favourite songs are Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya, Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar, and Tum Mujhe Yu Bhula Na Paoge.
Her favourite singers are Mohammad Rafi and Kishore Kumar.
She loves to travel to Goa.
Interesting facts about Amrita Rao
Amrita Rao began her acting career with the role of ‘Anjali Thapar Nandini’ in the 2002 Bollywood film ‘Ab Ke Baras.’
Amrita Rao’s grandfather was a cousin of the late actor Guru Dutt.
She is a trained Hindustani classical singer. During her school years, she received three years of training in music.
Amrita Rao’s career as a model
Before making her film debut, Amrita Rao started working as a model along with her sister Preetika Rao.
She appeared in many commercials of brands like Close Up, Godrej No 1, Jolene Cream Bleach, Wrigley Chewing Gum, and Fena Detergent Powder, etc.
Amrita Rao dropped out of college to pursue her career as a model and actress.
Amrita Rao’s popular roles
She gained recognition for her role of ‘Poonam’ in Shahid Kapoor starrer Hindi film ‘Vivah.’
In the year 2009, she served as the judge of the reality TV show ‘Perfect Bride.’
In 2016, she played the role of ‘Kalyani Gaikwad’ in the TV serial ‘Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai.’
Amrita Rao is fluent in languages like English, Hindi, Marathi, and Konkani.
Amrita Rao’s awards
In the year 2003, she won the International Indian Film Academy Award for Star Debut of the Year for the film ‘Ishq Vishk.’ She received Stardust Award for the same film.
In 2006, she received GR8 Female Award for Young Achiever of the Year for the film ‘Vivah.’
Amrita Rao was honoured with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the film ‘Vivah.’
In 2011, she won the Kolkata Artist Award for Best Actress for the film ‘Love You… Me.’
She was included in the list of 50 Most Inspirational Women of Maharashtra.
Amrita Rao’s filmography
Some of the films Amrita Rao has worked in are Oh My Friend (2011), Sulemani Keeda (2013), Red: The Dark Side (2007), Shikhar (2005), Shaurya (2008), Deewaar (2004), Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi (2005), Satyagraha (2013), Jolly LLB (2013), and Main Hoon Na (2004).
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