Amrita Rao

Amrita Rao (Hindi: अमृता राव)(born June 17, 1981) is an Indian model and Bollywood actress.

Personal
Amrita was born to well-to-do Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family. She speaks English, Hindi, Marathi, and Konkani.[citation needed]. Her dad's name is Deepak Rao. She stands about 5'5" feet tall. She attended Cannosa Convent Girls High School in Mahim, Mumbai. For College, Rao went to Ruparel College, where she was a Psychology student, but later quit college in order to pursue a career in modelling. Amrita also has a twin sister named Preeta Rao.

Career
She entered the world of modeling quite by chance, when she auditioned for an advertising film for Fairever Face Cream. She was selected for the film, and since then appeared in a number of television spots for several products. She has recently been signed on as the brand ambassador for Miss Players.

She made her cinematic debut in the 2002 film Ab Ke Baras, but gained recognition only after the success of her 2003 film, Ishq Vishk, in which her portrayal as Payal earned her the girl-next door image. Success followed for her in 2004 films like Masti and Main Hoon Na. However her following releases Deewaar (2004), Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi (2005), Shikhar (2005), and Pyare Mohan (2006) did poorly at the box office. Her most recent release, Vivah opposite Shahid Kapoor was a universal success.[4] Her performance was well appreciated from critics.[5] Next, she is doing Athidhi with Telugu movie star Mahesh Babu.
Awards & nominations

Won

* 2004: IIFA Awards, Best Female Debut; Ishq Vishk
* 2004: Stardust Awards, Superstar of Tomorrow - Female; Ishq Vishk
* 2004: Sansui Awards, Best Debut - Female; Ishq Vishk
* 2007 : GR8 Women Awards,Young Achiever
* 2007 : Anandalok Puroshkar Awards, Most Promising New Talent; Vivah
* 2007: Sports World Awards, Jodi of the Year along with Shahid Kapoor, Vivah
* 2007: Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award for Vivah [1]

Nominated

* 2003: Hero Honda Star Screen Awards, Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female; Ab Ke Baras
* 2004: Zee Cine Awards, Best Female Debut; Ishq Vishk
* 2004: Hero Honda Star Screen Awards, Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female; Ishq Vishk
* 2005: Filmfare Awards, Best Supporting Actress; Main Hoon Na
* 2007: Hero Honda Star Screen Awards, Best Actress, Vivah[7]
* 2007: Hero Honda Star Screen Awards, Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 along with Shahid Kapoor, Vivah