Katrina Kaif is a British actress who has worked in Hindi movies and is among India’s highest-paid actresses. She started her career as a fashion model winning a beauty contest in Hawaii at the age of 14 and subsequently modeled professionally making frequent appearances at London Fashion Week. It was at one of the fashion shows that she was spotted by director Kaizad Gustad who introduced her to Hindi cinema in 2003 with the movie Boom. Though Katrina received criticism for her thick British accent and non-fluent Hindi, however, Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com complimented her saying it’s her Disney’s princess-like charm which adds to her adorable screen presence. Media has referred to her as one of India’s most beautiful celebrities and has been ranked highly in polls making her among the most attractive Indian celebrities.
Katrina Kaif has used her unconventional look to her best, turning the adversities to her favor. The critics cannot stop boasting her for bringing life to the roles of Indu (Raajneeti – 2010), Dimple Dixit (Mere Brother Ki Dulhan – 2011), Laila (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara – 2011), etc.
Born Name
Katrina Turquotte
Nick Name
Kat, Katz, Katty Kaif
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Hong Kong
Residence
She currently resides in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Nationality
Education
Katrina Kaif is a well-traveled actress. She was born in Hong Kong. After her parents were divorced, she moved to China, Japan, France, Switzerland, Poland, Germany, Belgium, Hawaii, England and finally to India. So, she didn’t get much time to study.
Occupation
British Indian Actress and former model
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8.5 in or 174 cm
Weight
137 pounds or 62 kg
Boyfriend / Spouse
Katrina has dated –
- (2003-2010) – Katrina’s first boyfriend is considered to be Salman Khan.
- (2012-2016) – Then, actor Ranbir Kapoor came closer to Kat during their movie “Raajneeti”. They started dating in 2012 and reportedly broke up with Ranbir in January 2016. There were engagement rumors also during the duration of their relationship.
- (2019) – In May 2019, Katrina was rumored to be falling for Uri actor Vicky Kaushal. The actor was seen flirting publicly with the leading lady at an award’s show, and it formed the basis of such rumors. However, both have avoided speaking on such claims.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
She has Kashmiri Indian ancestry on her father’s side and is of British descent on her mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Stair
- Lips
Measurements
35-26-37 in or 89-66-94 cm
First Film
Hindi film “Boom” for her role as Rina Kaif / Popdi Chinchpokli in 2003 directed by Kaizad Gustad.
Brand Endorsements
- Mango Juice drink brand Slice
- Lux in 2010
- Nakshatra Jewellery in 2008
- Panasonic
- Lakmé
- L’Oréal
Personal Trainer
Salman Khan had officially served as the personal trainer and had trained Katrina for the 2013 movie Dhoom 3. In general, she is particular about her fitness and workout 6 days a week for a minimum of 45 minutes. Cardio, Pilates, strength training forms the core. Her diet is void of gluten, dairy, and sugar.
Katrina Kaif Favorite Things
- Favorite Food – Rice in milk with sugar and cardamom in India and also Pasta with cheese
- Favorite TV Programs – Too many
- Favorite Place – Dubai and London
- Favorite Bands – Muse, Radiohead, and
- Favorite Novel Author – Sidney Sheldon
- Favorite Indian Designers – Rina Dhaka, Tarun Tahiliani, Rocky S
- Favorite Cricketer – . Though, she doesn’t like much Cricket.
- Favorite International Designers – Armani, Miu Miu, Prada, Versace
- Favorite Movies – Umrao Jaan (1981), Casablanca (1942), and Gone with the Wind (1939)
- Favorite Actor – , , , ,
- Favorite Actress – and
Katrina Kaif Facts
- Katrina Kaif has 8 siblings – one elder brother named Michael and 7 sisters viz, , Anila Kaif, Ayesha Kaif, Habiba Kaif, Eshal Kaif, Alina Kaif, Maria Kaif.
- Kat works in India on an employment visa.
- She was voted the s*xiest Asian woman in the world by Eastern Eye in the years 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.
- She was chosen as the face of the year for the Lakme India Fashion Week in 2005.
- Katrina is active in various charities and often visits orphanages (Like Salman Khan do). Her mother, Susanna Turquotte has also worked with an orphanage to raise funds for building a school.
- She was seen on Verve‘s list of most powerful women in 2009 and 2010.
- In 2012, Economic Times ranked Kaif as India’s second most prominent endorser.
- Kaif has to her name the “World’s Sexiest Woman” title by FHM India five times (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013)
- She was honored with the “Sexiest Asian Woman” in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2013 by the UK magazine Eastern Eye.
- She was The Times of India‘s “Most Desirable Woman” in 2010 and later was ranked second from 2011 to 2013. “India’s Most Beautiful Woman” in 2011 by The Indian edition of People and in 2014, she topped Maxim India‘s “Hot 100” poll.
- She is the first Bollywood star who was featured in Peruvian photographer ’s Towel Series in 2017.
Featured Image from Lifi Crystal / / CC by 2.0
Facts of Katrina Kaif
- full nameKatrina Kaif
- Date of Birth July 16, 1983
- Age 41 years 4 months
- Horoscope Cancer
- Lucky Number 8
- Lucky Stone Moonstone
- Lucky Color Silver
- Best Match for Marriage Taurus, Pisces, Scorpio
- weight62 kg
- height5 ft 8.5 in