Thursday, February 23, 2006

Welcome to Bipasha Basu Exclusive Fan Club

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She appears in Bollywood films and now lives in Mumbai. She is often regarded
as a sex symbol. She is 5'8½" tall and dusky in appearance. Her
first name means "deep, dark desire" in Bengali.

 

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About Me
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Awards
Filmography
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Name: Bipasha Basu
Nick Names: Bonny, Bips, Goddess of the Ramp
Bipasha means: Deep Dark desire
Date of Birth: May 5, 1979
Birth Place: Delhi
Mother Tongue: Bengali
Height: 5' 8"
Eye colour: Dark Brown
Education: Commerce graduate
Hobbies: Dancing, reading and helping her mother with interior designing.
Nickname: Bonny
Address: 105/B, Ashiyana Estate, John Bapist Road,Bandra (W), Mumbai -50.

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Biography


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Bipasha Basu

This five feet eight inches tall light-eyed, Kolkata girl, came into the limelight when she won the Famous Ford Supermodels Contest at the tender age of 17. She also won the Tulips Miss Super Vivacious in the same contest.

Many models have tried to break into the film industry, but few have met with such swift and celebrated success as Bipasha Basu.

A newcomer to Bollywood, Bipasha's debut role in Ajnabee has won her much praise and a slew of film offers. It has also embroiled her in a controversy surrounding her alleged quarrel with Ajnabee co-star Kareena Kapoor. The two apparently fell out when Bipashaturned to Kareena's wardrobe consultant for advice. Kareena did not appreciate her assistant's "defection" to the opposite camp, and, according to one film magazine, retaliated by calling Bipasha a 'kali bilii' ['black cat' -- an insult regarding the shade of Basu's skin].

Bipasha is a little sick of the topic: "I'm not denying the tension between Kareena and me. Yet I'm not looking to take her on. Ajnabee is over and done with. I'm fast moving ahead... and I've no desire to trade insults with Kareena or anyone. I hate it when the press puts words in my mouth." (Filmfare, Jan. 2002) Yet at the same time, she tells G Magazine that she won't work with Kareena again. "There's too much negativity. Too much has been written about our problem. It's best for us to avoid one another. I would prefer to work in surroundings where I am comfortable."

Bipasha's relationship with fellow model and aspiring actor Dino Mora also provides grist for the gossip mill, which is rife with speculation regarding an impending breakup. Often her best friend, Milind Soman, yet another model and aspiring actor, is cited as the cause. "I don't see what the speculation is all about," Bipasha tells G Magazine. "The day I decide not to be with Dino I will say so... Still people insist on linking me to my friends or every guy I am seen or working with. This kind of loose talk really damages personal relationships. I have always acknowledged Dino as my boyfriend. But now I feel it would have helped had I remained quiet about it. I have nothing to hide. I am not ashamed of my life. I am very happy with my boyfriend and everyone I am working with knows it. Dino and I have our ups and downs like any other couple. If a relationship is all smooth, it isn't a relationship. We both are there for each other always. But we have both made a conscious decision to concentrate on our careers for the time being. Magazines insist that Dino and I have split up. Maybe they should ask us too. Every second day, I am linked with a different man. Earlier it was Akshay Kumar, now it's Milind Soman. Milind's my best friend, but I am constantly linked with him."


In an industry fixated on "gori" [pale-skinned] beauty, Bipasha
scoffs at the suggestion that her looks will impede her film career. "There
are a lot of dusky girls in the industry today. The fair, light-eyed beauty
is the average Indian man's fantasy, but the youngsters love the sultry, sensuous
dark-eyed look. Internationally, women like Jennifer Lopez are the rage. I have
never encountered any bias due to my complexion. Rather, it has been appreciated."
Actually, in regards to acting, her greatest challenge yet is the dance routines:
"Though I love dancing, the choreographed Hindi film numbers are something else.
To be honest, I have yet to master the bump and grind routine. Seeing all these
actresses do it so well gives me a huge complex.

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About Me:


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Came into limelight: After winning 'Famous Ford Supermodels Contest' at the age of 17
Spotted by: world famous photographer, Steven Mizhel
First appearance: In the famous video ‘Tu’ for Sonu Nigam’s album “Kismat”.

Debut in Films Hindi: Ajnabee with Akshay Kumar
Tamil: Sachin with Vijay
Wanted to be a: Doctor

Modelled for: Close-up, Pantene, Benzer, Lakme
Has also been featured in: Vogue Magazine
Turning point: Mehr Jessia suggested her to take part in the Godrej Cinthol Supermodel contest which she won later.
Regrets: Doing the controversial Calida commercial
Likes: To try out all kind of roles
Favourite movie English: Godfather Hindi: Masoom
Favourite film stars: Bollywood: Amitabh Bachan, Aamir Khan, Kajol, Manisha Koirala and Tabu
Hollywood: Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer and Julia Roberts.
Feels: Her eyes are her strong feature
Believes: Mehr Jesia is her godmother
Love to do: A film like My Best Friend's Wedding
About Aishwarya Rai: Is a complete actress just like old-time Actresses
Boyfriend: ex: Dino Moreo current: John Abraham
Awards: Winner of coveted Super Model Contest and also won the Tulips Miss Super Vivacious in the same contest. Received the filmfare's best newcomer award for the film 'Ajnabee'
Was one of the Judges: 2004 'Femina Miss India' pageant.
Acted in a Pakistani film: 'Khulay Aasman Kay Neeche' directed by Javed Sheikh
Facts: She is the second daughter in the family. Till the age of 14 she was considered to be a very ugly child and after that she blossomed into a true beauty.
Does not know: Driving
Frustrated: To wait on the sets with make-up on
Dream and Ambition: I want to study the process of film making and want to make a movie some time in future – a movie that will be purely my expression of cinema

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Awards

2001, Filmfare Best Debut Award, Ajnabee.
In 2003 and 2005, Bipasha Basu was ranked at spot number seven in the Filmfare Top Ten Actress' List. While in 2004, she was ranked at number nine in the Filmfare Top Ten Actress' List.
In 2006, Bipasha topped India's 50 Most Desirable Women Alive, a poll conducted by Zoom, an Indian TV channel.

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Trivia

Actually wanted to be a doctor
Bipasha means deep dark desire.
Was one of the judges for the 2004 'Femina Miss India' pageant.
Once said that she wished she were a boy, then she would get those roles which bypass her due to her image.

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Personal Quotes



"Sexy in India, is not considered positive. But, with today's crop of fresh faces, in the modeling arena, being sexy is an asset."

"I think my first film will create an image, which I will immediately try to break away from. I have a sexy, glamour doll image which I want to get out of. But if nothing else works out, I shall cash in on it. I don't have any dream role in mind, I want to try out everything."

"I actually wanted to be a doctor. But doing all those horrid rat dissections made me faint. I studied science till the 12th standard and later took up commerce. I was planning to do chartered accountancy, but fate had something else in store for me."

"I am the boss in my life. I decide when to charge more and when not to. I live in my own zone. I don't hurt anyone and I am very transparent. I don't keep people hanging in life." (2005)

"I am doing pretty well for myself, and I am proud to be the person I am. If people write that I am a mean person when it comes to money, then let them write it!" (2005)

"Somebody cheated me when I was a young model. I had a bad experience, and was running from court to court. So I understand what a contract is. I sit with my lawyer and chartered accountant before signing a contract. I learned very early in life how one gets cheated. So I am very careful now when it comes to money issues." (2005)

"If a girl wears a shirt and a skirt, does she become more sensuous? I think a girl in a sari is more sensuous than a girl in a skirt. In my opinion, a wet sari is the most sensuous." (2005)

Every other girl is taking off her clothes just for the heck of it and I don't want to be in that category. I can never be cheap or vulgar.

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Filmography



  • Fool and Final (2006) ... (announced)
  • Omkara [Othello] (2006) ... (announced)
  • Darna Zaroori Hai (2006) ... (filming)
  • Nehle Pe Dehla (2006) ... Rich Hotelier
  • Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaya (2006) ... (filming)
  • Dhoom 2 (2006) ... (filming)
  • Corporate (2006) ... (completed)
  • Apaharan (2005) ... Megha
  • Phir Hera Pheri (2005)
  • Shikhar (2005) ... Natasha
  • Barsaat (2005) ... Anna
  • No Entry (2005) ... Bobby
  • Sachin (2005) ... Manju
  • Jaane Hoga Kya (2005) ... Aditi
  • Chehraa (2005) ... Megha
  • Madhoshi (2004) ... Anupama Kaul
  • Rakht: What If You Can See the Future (2004) ... Drishti
  • Rudraksh (2004) ... Dr. Gayatri
  • Aitbaar (2004) ... Ria Malhotra
  • Ishq Hai Tumse (2004) ... Khusboo
  • Zameen (2003) ... Nandini
  • Footpath (2003) ... Sanjana
  • Jism (2003) ... Sonia Khanna (Nomination: Filmfare Best Villain Award)
  • Gunaah (2002) ... Senior Inspector Prabha Narayan
  • Chor Machaye Shor (2002) ... Inspector Ranjita
  • Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002) ... Ria (cameo)
  • Aankhen (2002) ... Raina (special appearance)

  • Raaz (2002) ... Sanjana Dhanraj (Nomination: Filmfare Best Actress Award)
  • Takkari Donga (2002) ... Panasa (Telugu)
  • Ajnabee (2001) ... Sonia/Neeta (Winner, Filmfare Best Debut Award)

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