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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Tarina Patel<br />
| occupation = [[Actress]], [[model (profession)|model]], [[film producer]]<br />
| birth_place = [[Cape Town]], [[South Africa]]<br />
| education = [[Durban Girls' College]]<br>[[University of the Free State]]<br />
| image = Tarina Patel.jpg<br />
| yearsactive = 2006 – present<br />
| notable_works = [[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]]<br />
| spouse = Iqbal Sharma (m. 2009)<br />
}}<br />
'''Tarina Patel''' is a South African actress, film producer and model, born in [[Cape Town]] and raised in [[Durban]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Iqbal-Sharmas-wife-lashes-out-at-Kareena-Saif/articleshow/12068820.cms|title=Iqbal Sharma's wife lashes out at Kareena, Saif - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-09-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://citizen.co.za/lifestyle/your-life-entertainment-your-life/entertainment-celebrities/363878/tarina-patel-the-beauty-on-generations/|title=Tarina Patel, the beauty on Generations|last=Pantsi|first=Nandipha|work=The Citizen|access-date=2018-09-06|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.destinyconnect.com/2015/02/27/bollywood-star-tarina-patel-joins-the-cast-of-generations-the-legacy/|title=Bollywood Star Tarina Patel joins the cast of Generations: The Legacy {{!}} DESTINY Magazine|date=2015-02-27|work=DESTINY Magazine|access-date=2018-09-06|language=en-GB}}</ref> She appread In [[Akshay Kumar|Akshay Kumar's]] , [[Horror-comedy]] - [[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]] . Patel has appeared on numerous magazine covers including ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]'', ''[[Dossier Journal|Dossier]]'', ''[[FHM]]'', ''[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]'' , [[The Real Housewives of Johannesburg]] and ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]] .''<br />
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==Early life==<br />
Patel was raised in a suburb called The Bluff, Durban situated in [[KwaZulu-Natal]] province. She is the only daughter of Raman Patel, a doctor specialising in family and emergency medicine, and Veena Patel a teacher of English and History. Patel was raised as a [[Hindu]] and credits her paternal grandmother with instilling her with faith and strength.<br />
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She attended [[Durban Girls' College]]. She studied English, Afrikaans, French and Latin. She finished school at the age of 16 and went to India to study medicine. She then returned to South Africa to complete her studies in psychology at the [[University of the Free State]] in Bloemfontein. She graduated [[summa cum laude]].<br />
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In June 2021, a property she resides in worth an estimated 12 million rand, in Sandton, Johannesburg,was seized by the National Prosecuting Authority, following the arrest of her husband.<br />
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Husband denied bail and remains in custody.<br />
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==Career==<br />
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=== Acting and film ===<br />
Patel returned to India after competing her degree in psychology and learned Hindi - a prerequisite for an actor in the Indian film industry. She made her film debut in 2006 with the film ''[[One Night With The King]]'' alongside [[Omar Sharif]] and [[Peter O'Toole]]. She followed with the [[Bollywood]] film ''[[Just Married (2007 film)|Just Married]]'', released on March 16, 2007. She had a special appearance in ''[[Dhol]]''. She also performed a small role in the movie ''[[Bhagam Bhag]]'' and in ''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/filmography/16090/index.html|title = Shernaz Patel Movies List &#124; Shernaz Patel Upcoming Movies - Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> which was the year's highest grossing motion picture in India, in which she had the supporting role of Nandini Upadhyay. She next appeared 2007's ''[[Dus Kahaniyaan]]''. In 2008, Patel had a small role in ''[[Karzzzz]]'' as Julie. In addition, she starred in ''[[Khallbali-Fun Unlimited]]'' which was released on November 28, 2008. In 2010, Patel starred in ''[[Chase (2010 film)|Chase]]''. She has portrayed a diverse range of characters, although all were seemingly strong women.<ref>[http://in.movies.yahoo.com/artists/Tarina-Patel/summary-35652.html]{{Dead link|date=June 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }}</ref><br />
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She was signed to one of the Top 5 agencies in Hollywood, Paradigm, during 2010 where she auditioned for movie roles during the highly competitive and challenging pilot season. She is represented in the UK by Independent.<ref>[http://media.wix.com/ugd/661fbc_78487f449486f11eec1037c42cf15789.pdf]</ref><br />
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She is known to have been working on a film entitled ''[[Mandela's Gun]]'' as [[executive producer]].<br />
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In February 2015 she joined [[Generations (South African TV series)|''Generations: The Legacy'']] for a short period, no notable story lines were given and her presence was short lived.<br />
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===Modelling===<br />
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She has appeared on numerous magazine covers and was one of the few South African women to feature on an ''Elle'' cover. She was also chosen to feature in [[Chopard]]'s "Some Of The World's Most Beautiful Women Wear Chopard" campaign. She featured in [[Burberry]]'s trench coat campaign in India. In 2010 she walked the ramp for Gitanjali Jewels during their show for India International Jewellery Week and has appeared in advertisements for the jewellery line. She has been paid to endorsed products for Cremebelle Ice Cream, Hyundai, ICICI Bank, Polo Mints, Cadbury's Chocolate, Kingfisher, VIP Suiting, Fair & Lovely, Maruti Car, Mentor Sportswear, TBZ Jewellery, Blue Film airconditioning and Airtel. She has appatently appeared in many music videos.<br />
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