| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Amisha Amit Patel |
| Profession(s) | Actress, Producer, Model |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 162 cm in meters- 1.62 m in Feet Inches- 5′ 4” |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | As an Actress
Hindi: Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000) As a Producer Film: Desi Magic (Bollywood, 2013) |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Filmfare Awards • Nominated as the Best Debut Actress for ‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’ (2001) • Nominated as the Best Actress Award for ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ (2002) • Won the Special Performance Award for ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ (2002) • Nominated as the Best Actress for ‘Humraaz’ (2002) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 9 June 1976 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 47 Years |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Maharashtra (present-day Mumbai, Maharashtra), India |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, India |
| School | Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai, India |
| College/University | Tufts University, Boston, USA |
| Educational Qualification | A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | 51 Shakar Building opposite to the Sydenham B-road Church Gate, Mumbai |
| Political Inclination | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Reading, Listening to Music, Travelling |
| Tattoo | A design on the left part of her stomach |
| Controversies | • In August 2006, an Air India employee lodged a complaint against Patel. The employee alleged that Patel misbehaved with her after Patel’s companion was not upgraded to the first class on Mumbai-New York flight on 18 August 2006. Patel was going to attend the annual parade of India’s Independence day in New York. However, the organisers of the parade sent an apology letter and clarified that they had booked two first-class tickets for Patel and her companion but the booking was transferred automatically from one flight to another, which created confusion.
• When she had an affair with the director-cum-producer, Vikram Bhatt, there was a rift between her and her family. She accused her father of embezzling her Rs. 12 crores to resurrect the family business. In July 2004, She sent a legal notice to her father and demanded her money back. However, in 2009, the matter got sorted out. [1]India Times • In April 2022, a social worker named Sunil Jain filed an FIR against the actress for allegedly ‘cheating’ the organisers of an event. According to the complainant, she charged around Rs 4 lakh for one hour’s performance at an event at Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh; however, she left after performing for 3 minutes. Later, she took to Twitter to clarify that she left the event midway as she feared for her life. [2]Pinkvilla • In April 2023, a Ranchi civil court issued a warrant against Ameesha Patel and her business partner Krunal in a fraud and cheque bounce case; she was booked under sections 420, 120 of the CrPC. A film producer from Jharkhand named Ajay Kumar Singh registered a case of fraud, intimidation, and cheque bounce against the actress and her partner. According to the complainant, Ameesha and Krunal took Rs 2.5 crore from him for the making and publicity of a film titled Desi Magic the shooting of which started in 2013; however, the film was never released, and they didn’t repay the borrowed money to him. Reportedly, the actress gave him two cheques for Rs 2.5 crore and Rs 50 lakh in October 2018, which bounced. [3]India Today On 17 June 2023, she surrendered before Ranchi Civil Court following which the court granted her conditional bail. [4]Hindustan Times |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | • Vikram Bhatt (Director, Producer, 1999-2008) • Kanav Puri (Businessman, 2008-2010) |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Children | None |
| Parents | Father– Amit Patel (Businessman) Mother– Asha Patel |
| Siblings | Brother– Ashmit Patel (Actor) Sister– None |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Home-made Food, Chinese and Thai Cuisines |
| Actor(s) | Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, David Dhawan, Shah Rukh Khan, Govinda |
| Actresses | Julia Robert, Angelina Jolie, Madhuri Dixit |
| Film(s) | Bollywood– Umrao Jaan, Mrityudand, Lamhe Hollywood– Titanic |
| Singer(s) | Jagjit Singh, Sonu Nigam |
| Colour(s) | Black, White and all pastel shades |
| Perfume(s) | Dolce by Light Purple and Angel by Thierya & Mugler |
| Book | ‘A Bridge Across Forever’ by Richard Bach |
| Hotel | Ritz Carlton |
| Travel Destination(s) | London, Paris, Amsterdam |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection(s) | Audi Q7, BMW 730 LD, Mercedes |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $30 million (as of 2018) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ameesha Patel
- Is Ameesha Patel a consumer of alcohol? Yes.
- Amisha’s birth name is a combination of the initial three letters of her father’s name, Amit, and the final three letters of her mother’s name, Asha.
- Rajni Patel, the grandfather of Ameesha Patel, belonged to a Gujarati family and was renowned for his roles as a lawyer and politician. He had the honor of serving as the President of Pradesh Congress Committee in Mumbai.
- At the tender age of five, Ameesha Patel embarked on her journey to master Bharatanatyam. Remarkably, she swiftly acquired proficiency in this ancient art form. Here, a captivating childhood photograph features Ameesha Patel alongside her brother.
- After successfully graduating in the USA, Patel was offered a position at Morgan Stanley, an American Investment Banking Company. However, she decided to decline the offer.
- Once back in India, Patel became a member of Satyadev Dubey’s theatre group and showcased his acting skills in various plays, including a play called Neelam (1999) which was performed in Urdu.
- In addition, Patel has been a model for popular Indian brands such as Bajaj Sevashram, Fair & Lovely, Cadburys Jai Lime, Fem, Lux, and several others.
- In 2000, her first film, “Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai,” achieved great success at the box office.
- When he invited her family for lunch, Rakesh Roshan chose her. Before her, Kareena Kapoor was offered the lead actress role in Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, but she turned it down.
- Patel’s film, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, achieved tremendous success at the box office, making it one of the most significant triumphs in Hindi cinema history. Out of the 500 girls who auditioned for the lead actress role, 22 were shortlisted, and ultimately, Patel was chosen for the coveted role.
- From 2002 to 2005, Patel made appearances on talk shows like “Rendezvous with Simi Garewal” and “The Manish Malhotra Show.”
- Patel became a member of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) in September 2004, expressing her opposition to the confinement of animals in zoos. She once voiced her opinion, stating:
We have been fortunate to have great leaders like George Washington, Nelson Mandela, and Mahatma Gandhi. However, animals do not possess such influential figures; they rely on us. It is our responsibility to advocate for their freedom. Together, let us stand up and fight for the rights of animals.
- She participated in the HELP! Telethon Concert in February 2005, aiming to raise funds for those affected by the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
- She became a member of an NGO called PlanetRead in 2006. This organization assists individuals in rural areas to acquire literacy skills by utilizing film songs.
- Patel, along with Kirron Kher and John Abraham, teamed up with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in October 2007 to combat human trafficking in India.
- In 2008, she had a role in the song ‘Lazy Lamhe’ from Kunal Kohli’s film ‘Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic,’ where she appeared in a bikini. To prepare for the song, she dedicated 15 days to learn scuba-diving.
- Mumbai Mirror, a local newspaper in Mumbai, reported in August 2009 that Ameesha Patel and her brother, Ashmit, ended their five-year family feud and reconciled on the occasion of ‘Raksha Bandhan’. They were seen together at PVR Cinemas in Juhu.
- According to Rediff, Patel has been frequently recognized as one of the most attractive Bollywood actresses.
- Patel’s presence on the cover page of Maxim India has been showcased thrice.
- Ameesha Patel collaborated with her friend, Kuunal Goomer, to launch her production company, Ameesha Patel Productions, on April 23, 2011.
- She took part in Bigg Boss 13 in 2019, where the show’s host, Salman Khan, appointed her as the ‘Malkin’ of the house, responsible for monitoring all the contestants closely.
- Check out this captivating video that delves into the intriguing biography of Ameesha Patel.
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