Amrita Rao | |
|---|---|
 Rao in 2020 | |
| Born | 7 June[1] |
| Alma mater | Sophia College for Women |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse |
Anmol Sood (m. 2016) |
| Children | 1[3] |
| Relatives | Preetika Rao (sister) |
Amrita Rao (born 7 June) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films. Known for her "quintessential girl-next-door" portrayals, Rao is the recipient of an IIFA Award and two Stardust Awards, along with nominations for two Filmfare Awards.[4][5]
Rao made her acting debut with Ab Ke Baras (2002), which earned her a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Rao won the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female for her portrayal of a college student in the romantic drama Ishq Vishk (2003), her first commercial success. She had further success in the masala action comedy film Main Hoon Na (2004), the romance drama movie Vivah (2006), the comedy Masti (2004) and the satire Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008), winning the Stardust Award for Best Actress for her performance in the lattermost.
Her next box office success came in 2013 with the National award winning film Jolly LLB (2013).[6] She also began playing supporting parts in the action drama Singh Saab the Great (2013), the political drama Satyagraha (2013) and the biopic Thackeray (2019). She made her television debut with the soap opera Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai (2016), portraying a singer.[7]
In addition to acting, Rao has also authored her memoir. She is married to Anmol Sood, with whom she has a son.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Amrita Rao: Here's how she reacted to becoming MF Hussain's muse after Madhuri Dixit". Hindustan Times. 7 June 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ Purkayastha, Pallabi Dey. "Amrita Rao shares an emotion message on Maharashtra Day". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 September 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Amrita Rao, RJ Anmol share first pic of newborn son, reveal his powerful name". Hindustan Times. 6 November 2020. Archived from the original on 6 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "I don't intend to change the 'Girl-next-door' image: Amrita Rao". Dainik Jagran. Dainik Bhaskar. 22 July 2013. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
- ^ "M F Hussain immortalizes Amrita Rao and Vivah on his canvas". Bollywood Hungama. 7 December 2006. Archived from the original on 29 July 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "61st National Film Awards: Boman Irani, Arshad Warsi happy as 'Jolly LLB' wins 2 awards". The Indian Express. 16 April 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ Ravi, S. (16 March 2016). "Echoes of a legendary tussle". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 September 2019.