Amisha Patel
Amisha Patel
Ameesha Patelis an Indian actress and model who predominantly appears in Bollywood films. She has also appeared in a few Telugu and Tamil films. Making her acting debut in the blockbuster Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Patel won critical praise for her performance in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, which became one of the biggest hits in the history of Hindi cinema, earning her a Filmfare Special Performance Award. Her performance in the 2002 film Humraaz received critical acclaim and it was...
NationalityIndian
ProfessionActress
Date of Birth9 June 1979
CountryIndia
When I arrived and looked at the destruction from the tsunami, I told myself, 'We're not going to be able to make an impact in two and a half weeks.' But after we were through, I knew we had left a lasting impression.
To join or not to join films was the biggest choice I had to make. I'd done two years of biogenetic engineering, was an economics graduate and a gold medalist. I had also been a Bharatanatyam dancer from age five, always won the best actress award in school. Finally, I decided to do things for my soul, chose to act.
I work on my body to stay fit, but that does not make me superior to anyone. I am a forthright and hardworking girl.
I reprimand people, even those working with me, for littering the roads.
Believe me, it's not easy being an actress and a producer, especially with no big daddy to support you.
I would never deny the importance of the media, but I wouldn't go out of the way to splash my pictures all over town. I'd rather let my work do the talking.
I love human beings. I believe that there is so much to learn from every person you meet, including a child.
Cleaning is therapy for me. I'm not ashamed of holding the duster or broom.
I feel French is very close to Urdu. Both languages are beautiful. Sadly, their beauty is lost in translation.
Being sexy is all about attitude, not body type. It's a state of mind.
I am happy I have competition. It keeps me on my toes all the while and stops me from becoming complacent. So, it works to my advantage.
I'm lucky that I haven't been left out in the cold like Mumta Kulkarni or Meghna Kothari.
Had I not made it big, my family would have told me to recheck my decision. Now that I am successful, there is no way. They have to accept it gracefully.
Films were never on my agenda, may be it was written in my destiny. And since I am here, I would like to give it my best try.