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{{ | {{Short description|Indian actress and model (born 1981)}} | ||
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| name = Amrita Rao | | name = Amrita Rao | ||
| image = Amrita Rao | | image = Amrita Rao Indian Female Actor.jpg | ||
| caption = Rao in | | caption = Rao in 2020 | ||
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| birth_date = < | | birth_date = 7 June<ref name="7June">{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/happy-birthday-amrita-rao-here-s-how-she-reacted-to-becoming-mf-hussain-s-muse-after-madhuri-dixit-101622984058148-amp.html |title=Happy Birthday Amrita Rao: Here's how she reacted to becoming MF Hussain's muse after Madhuri Dixit |website=Hindustan Times |date=7 June 2021 |access-date=7 June 2021}}</ref> | ||
| birth_place = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India<ref>{{cite | | birth_place = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India<ref>{{cite news |title=Amrita Rao shares an emotion message on Maharashtra Day |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/amrita-raos-shares-an-emotion-message-on-maharashtra-day/articleshow/75491628.cms |access-date=25 November 2020 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=30 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930142948/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/amrita-raos-shares-an-emotion-message-on-maharashtra-day/articleshow/75491628.cms |url-status=live |last1=Purkayastha |first1=Pallabi Dey }}</ref> | ||
| occupation = | | occupation = Actress | ||
| years_active = 2002–present | | years_active = 2002–present | ||
| alma mater = [[Sophia College for Women|Sophia College]], [[Mumbai]] | | alma mater = [[Sophia College for Women|Sophia College]], [[Mumbai]] | ||
| relatives = [[Preetika Rao]] (sister) | | relatives = [[Preetika Rao]] (younger sister) | ||
| spouse = RJ Anmol (m. 2016) | | spouse = RJ Anmol (m. 2016) | ||
| children = 1 | | children = 1<ref>{{cite news |title=Amrita Rao, RJ Anmol share first pic of newborn son, reveal his powerful name |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/amrita-rao-rj-anmol-share-first-pic-of-newborn-son-reveal-his-powerful-name/story-A8fUB7fgbnESHllT38PMcL.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=6 November 2020 |access-date=6 November 2020 |archive-date=6 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106063804/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/amrita-rao-rj-anmol-share-first-pic-of-newborn-son-reveal-his-powerful-name/story-A8fUB7fgbnESHllT38PMcL.html |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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'''Amrita Rao''' (born 7 June | '''Amrita Rao''' (born 7 June) is an Indian actress who primarily works in [[Bollywood|Hindi]] films. 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 is the recipient of such accolades including a [[IIFA Awards|IIFA Award]] and two [[Stardust Awards]]. | ||
Rao | Rao received praise for her portrayals in commercially successful films - the [[masala film]] ''[[Main Hoon Na]]'' (2004), the romance ''[[Vivah]]'' (2006), the comedy thriller ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]'' (2004) and the comedy ''[[Welcome to Sajjanpur]]'' (2008), winning the [[Stardust Award for Best Actress]] for her performance in the lattermost. Rao also made her Telugu film debut with ''[[Athidhi]]'' (2007) and established herself as "Bollywood's quintessential girl-next-door".<ref name=girl>{{cite news |title=I don't intend to change the 'Girl-next-door' image: Amrita Rao |url=http://post.jagran.com/I-dont-intend-to-change-the-girlnextdoor-image-Amrita-Rao-1374476343 |access-date=3 August 2014 |work=[[Dainik Jagran]] |agency=[[Dainik Bhaskar]] |date=22 July 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808115335/http://post.jagran.com/I-dont-intend-to-change-the-girlnextdoor-image-Amrita-Rao-1374476343 |archive-date=8 August 2014}}</ref> [[M. F. Husain]] pronounced Rao as his second muse and made several paintings dedicated to the actress's role in ''Vivah''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/m-f-hussain-immortalizes-amrita-rao-and-vivah-on-his-canvas/ |title=M F Hussain immortalizes Amrita Rao and Vivah on his canvas |date=7 December 2006 |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=29 July 2018 |archive-date=29 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729230452/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/m-f-hussain-immortalizes-amrita-rao-and-vivah-on-his-canvas/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Rao appeared as the Judge on the reality show, ''[[Perfect Bride]]'' in 2009. She made her TV debut with | Post this success, most of Rao's films turned out to be commercial failures. She then appeared in the [[National Award]]-winning film ''[[Jolly LLB]]'' (2013). Rao has since played supporting parts in the action drama ''[[Singh Saab the Great]]'' (2013), the political drama ''[[Satyagraha (film)|Satyagraha]]'' (2013) and the biopic ''[[Thackeray (film)|Thackeray]]'' (2019). Rao appeared as the Judge on the reality show, ''[[Perfect Bride]]'' in 2009. She made her TV debut with ''[[Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai]]'' (2016), portraying a singer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/echoes-of-a-legendary-tussle/article8360996.ece|title=Echoes of a legendary tussle|last=Ravi|first=S.|date=2016-03-16|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-09-05|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Rao has never publicised her birthday details.<ref name="Birthdate">{{cite news |title=Amrita Rao Says She Has Been Receiving Birthday Wishes On Wrong Dates |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/amrita-rao-says-she-has-been-receiving-birthday-wishes-on-wrong-dates-2771961.html |access-date=5 April 2022 |work=News18 |publisher=Network18 Group |date=9 August 2020 |archive-date=5 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405164918/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/amrita-rao-says-she-has-been-receiving-birthday-wishes-on-wrong-dates-2771961.html |url-status=live}}</ref> | Rao has never publicised her birthday details.<ref name="Birthdate">{{cite news |title=Amrita Rao Says She Has Been Receiving Birthday Wishes On Wrong Dates |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/amrita-rao-says-she-has-been-receiving-birthday-wishes-on-wrong-dates-2771961.html |access-date=5 April 2022 |work=News18 |publisher=Network18 Group |date=9 August 2020 |archive-date=5 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405164918/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/amrita-rao-says-she-has-been-receiving-birthday-wishes-on-wrong-dates-2771961.html |url-status=live}}</ref> ''Hindustan Times'' reported her birthdate as 7 June.<ref name="7June"/> She comes from a [[Konkani language|Konkani]] - speaking [[Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin]] family.<ref name="indiatoday.in">{{cite web |title=Did you know Deepika Padukone and Amrita Rao are related to each other? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/did-you-know-deepika-padukone-and-amrita-rao-are-related-to-each-other-1510875-2019-04-26 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109014109/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/did-you-know-deepika-padukone-and-amrita-rao-are-related-to-each-other-1510875-2019-04-26 |archive-date=9 November 2019 |access-date=26 April 2020 |website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 September 2008 |title='We spoke in Konkani but there was no swearing' |url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/sep/17slid2.htm |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 September 2008 |title=From Mandi to Welcome to Sajjanpur |url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/sep/16sd3.htm |access-date=2023-03-05 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Rao studied at Canossa Girls School, Andheri (Bombay) then to Sophia College (Mumbai) to pursue a graduate degree in Psychology but dropped out to pursue a modeling career. She has a younger sister [[Preetika Rao]], who is also an actress.<ref>{{cite web |author=Moviebuzz |year=2010 |title=Preetika on her debut and her dreams |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=14 December 2010 |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/Preetika-on-her-debut-and-her-dreams-imagegallery-kollywood-kmnmyQcgdai.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216012014/http://www.sify.com/movies/Preetika-on-her-debut-and-her-dreams-imagegallery-kollywood-kmnmyQcgdai.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 December 2010}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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[[File:Amrita Rao still2.jpg|thumb|right|alt=refer caption|Rao in 2011]] | [[File:Amrita Rao still2.jpg|thumb|right|alt=refer caption|Rao in 2011]] | ||
In 2002, Rao played her first leading role as Anjali Thapar in Raj Kanwar's fantasy thriller ''[[Ab Ke Baras]]'' alongside debutante [[Aarya Babbar]].<ref name=Initial>{{cite web |title=Ab Ke Baras- review, responses |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/54463 |website=bollywoodhungama.com/ | In 2002, Rao played her first leading role as Anjali Thapar in Raj Kanwar's fantasy thriller ''[[Ab Ke Baras]]'' alongside debutante [[Aarya Babbar]].<ref name=Initial>{{cite web |title=Ab Ke Baras- review, responses |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/54463 |website=bollywoodhungama.com/ |access-date=29 July 2014 |archive-date=10 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810165831/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/54463 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=Performance>{{cite web |title=Movie review- Ab Ke Baras |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/may/10ab.htm |website=rediff.com/ |publisher=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=29 July 2014 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924141741/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/may/10ab.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> The film, which depicts the story of U.S based girl (played by Rao) having recurrent dreams of a parallel life in India, proved to be financially unsuccessful; however, Rao received a nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut]] for her performance. Rao next starred alongside [[Ajay Devgn]] in the [[Biographical film|biographical]] [[Historical drama|period film]] ''[[The Legend of Bhagat Singh]]''.<ref name="LBS 2002">{{cite web |title=The Legend of Bhagat Singh |url=https://www.jiocinema.com/movies/the-legend-of-bhagat-singh?type=0&id=12d26c508bf511eaae4f77cdf5f047e2 |publisher=Jio Cinema |access-date=30 March 2022 |archive-date=30 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220330064543/https://www.jiocinema.com/movies/the-legend-of-bhagat-singh?type=0&id=12d26c508bf511eaae4f77cdf5f047e2 |url-status=live}}</ref> In the film, which narrates the story of [[Indian independence movement|Indian independence]] [[Nationalist|Freedom Fighter]] [[Bhagat Singh]], she played the role of Mannewali (Bhagat's fiancé). The film did not perform well at the box office, grossing only ₹129 million (US$2.7 million in 2002).<ref name="LBS Box office">{{cite web |title=THE LEGEND OF BHAGAT SINGH |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=619 |access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref> In May 2003, Rao starred in the [[coming-of-age]] [[romance film]] ''[[Ishq Vishk]]'' opposite [[Shahid Kapoor]], in their first of several collaborations, as a college student. The film was a success at the box office proving to be a breakthrough for Rao. Both the film and Rao's performance received critical acclaim. Rao's portrayal earned her the [[IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female]].<ref name="Debut"/><ref name=iifa2004>{{cite web |title=IIFA Through the Years : Singapore |url=http://iifa.com/iifa-years/iifa-years-2004/ |publisher=[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]] |access-date=6 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171120085535/http://www.iifa.com/iifa-years/iifa-years-2004/ |archive-date=20 November 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
In 2004, Rao starred in three films. Her first release of the year was Indra Kumar's adult comedy ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]'', opposite Vivek Oberoi.<ref name="Masti 04"/><ref name=masti>{{cite web |title=Masti (2004) – Full Cast & Crew |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/masti#.U-Co4fmuknY |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=5 August 2014 |archive-date=19 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819152611/http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/masti#.U-Co4fmuknY |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Pretties>{{cite web |title=Amrita Rao is the Prettiest Woman Alive |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/apr/09masti.htm |website=rediff.com/ |publisher=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=29 July 2014 |archive-date=10 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810203400/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/apr/09masti.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> The film featured an [[ensemble cast]] ([[Ajay Devgn]], [[Vivek Oberoi]], [[Riteish Deshmukh]], [[Aftab Shivdasani]], [[Lara Dutta]], [[Tara Sharma]], and [[Genelia D'Souza]]) and earned around {{INRConvert|34.14|c}} worldwide. The film received | In 2004, Rao starred in three films. Her first release of the year was Indra Kumar's adult comedy ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]'', opposite Vivek Oberoi.<ref name="Masti 04"/><ref name=masti>{{cite web |title=Masti (2004) – Full Cast & Crew |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/masti#.U-Co4fmuknY |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=5 August 2014 |archive-date=19 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819152611/http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/masti#.U-Co4fmuknY |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Pretties>{{cite web |title=Amrita Rao is the Prettiest Woman Alive |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/apr/09masti.htm |website=rediff.com/ |publisher=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=29 July 2014 |archive-date=10 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810203400/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/apr/09masti.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> The film featured an [[ensemble cast]] ([[Ajay Devgn]], [[Vivek Oberoi]], [[Riteish Deshmukh]], [[Aftab Shivdasani]], [[Lara Dutta]], [[Tara Sharma]], and [[Genelia D'Souza]]) and earned around {{INRConvert|34.14|c}} worldwide. The film received mixed reviews from critics and also did well at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |title=Masti at the box-office |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=210&catName=MjAwNA== |publisher=Box Office India |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014132208/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=210&catName=MjAwNA%3D%3D |archivedate=14 October 2013}}</ref> Rao's performance as the over-possessive wife was well-received by critics.<ref name="Hungama">{{cite web |title=Masti Movie Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/masti/critic-review/masti-movie-review/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=30 March 2022 |archive-date=30 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220330065802/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/masti/critic-review/masti-movie-review/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Rao next had a supporting role in the Farah Khan's [[masala film]] ''[[Main Hoon Na]]'', where she co-starred alongside [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Suniel Shetty]], [[Sushmita Sen]], and [[Zayed Khan]]. The film emerged as the second highest-grossing Indian film of 2004 with over {{INRConvert|84|c}} in revenue worldwide. Her role as an army officer's daughter Sanjana (Sanju) Bakshi received positive reviews and earned her a nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress]]. Her third and final release of 2004 was [[Milan Luthria]]'s action drama ''[[Deewaar (2004 film)|Deewar]]''. Rao had a minor role named Radhika, [[Akshaye Khanna]]'s love interest.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amitabh Bachchan behaves like a newcomer: Satyagraha co-star Amrita Rao – Indian Express |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/amitabh-bachchan-behaves-like-a-newcomer-satyagraha-costar-amrita-rao/1095586/ |access-date=12 October 2020 |website=The Indian Express |archive-date=11 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411050309/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/amitabh-bachchan-behaves-like-a-newcomer-satyagraha-costar-amrita-rao/1095586/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Why was Deewaar made? |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/jun/25deewaar.htm |access-date=12 October 2020 |work=Rediff.com |archive-date=10 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610040555/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/jun/25deewaar.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Rao co-starred in the 2005 drama ''[[Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!]]'' alongside Kapoor.<ref name="VLHTA">{{cite web |title=Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! – Movie |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=423 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=5 April 2022 |archive-date=27 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127183717/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=423 |url-status=live}}</ref> Critical response to the film was negative, although Rao garnered acclaim for her performance as a school teacher.<ref name="Review 2005">{{cite news |last1=Bhowal |first1=Tiasa |title=Why there was nothing waah about Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! On Wahiyat Wednesday |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/why-there-was-nothing-waah-about-vaah-life-ho-toh-aisi-on-wahiyat-wednesday-1752440-2020-12-23 |access-date=17 June 2022 |work=India Today |publisher=Living Media India Limited |date=23 December 2020}}</ref><ref name="VLHTA Review">{{cite web |title=Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi Movie Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/vaah-life-ho-toh-aisi/critic-review/vaah-life-ho-toh-aisi-movie-review/ |access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref> That same year, Rao took the lead role in the [[John Matthew Matthan]] drama ''[[Shikhar (2005 film)|Shikhar]]'', in which she portrayed Madhvi.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shikhar is very mediocre |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/dec/30shikhar.htm |access-date=12 October 2020 | | Rao co-starred in the 2005 drama ''[[Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!]]'' alongside Shahid Kapoor.<ref name="VLHTA">{{cite web |title=Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! – Movie |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=423 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=5 April 2022 |archive-date=27 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127183717/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=423 |url-status=live}}</ref> Critical response to the film was negative, although Rao garnered acclaim for her performance as a school teacher.<ref name="Review 2005">{{cite news |last1=Bhowal |first1=Tiasa |title=Why there was nothing waah about Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! On Wahiyat Wednesday |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/why-there-was-nothing-waah-about-vaah-life-ho-toh-aisi-on-wahiyat-wednesday-1752440-2020-12-23 |access-date=17 June 2022 |work=India Today |publisher=Living Media India Limited |date=23 December 2020}}</ref><ref name="VLHTA Review">{{cite web |title=Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi Movie Review |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/vaah-life-ho-toh-aisi/critic-review/vaah-life-ho-toh-aisi-movie-review/ |access-date=17 June 2022}}</ref> That same year, Rao took the lead role in the [[John Matthew Matthan]] drama ''[[Shikhar (2005 film)|Shikhar]]'', in which she portrayed Madhvi.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shikhar is very mediocre |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/dec/30shikhar.htm |access-date=12 October 2020 |work=Rediff.com |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924143135/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/dec/30shikhar.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> She then appeared in the 2006 comedy ''[[Pyare Mohan]]'', a film loosely based on the 1989 American film ''[[See No Evil, Hear No Evil]]'', and her second collaboration with Vivek Oberoi. The movie received mixed reviews from critics; [[Rajeev Masand]] wrote, "Amrita hit career lows, producing the low-fashion chemistry".<ref>{{cite web |title=Pyare Mohan review |url=https://rajeevmasand.com/admin/reviews/our-films/pyare-mohan-review/ |publisher=Rajeev Masand |access-date=30 March 2022 |archive-date=11 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411050320/https://rajeevmasand.com/admin/reviews/our-films/pyare-mohan-review/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Rao played the female lead role in [[Sooraj R. Barjatya]]'s | Rao played the female lead role in [[Sooraj R. Barjatya]]'s romance ''[[Vivah]]'' (2006). The film depicted the journey of two individuals from engagement to marriage. In her fourth collaboration with Shahid Kapoor, Rao portrayed Poonam, a traditionally raised young woman. The film received mixed reviews by critics but became one of the highest-grossing films of the year, as well as Rao's biggest commercial success to date. Taran Adarsh wrote, "Amrita Rao gets a new lease of life with Vivah. She looks the character and is splendid all through."<ref name=Vivah>{{cite web |title=Vivah review- Bollywood Hungama |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/508666 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=31 July 2014 |archive-date=27 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427040002/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/508666 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Rao received a nomination for the [[Screen Award for Best Actress]] for her performance in the film.<ref name=asian>{{cite web |title=13th Annual Star Screen Awards Nominations |url=http://www.asianoutlook.com/aoforum/showthread.php?t=6886 |publisher=Asian Outlook |access-date=5 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808044821/http://www.asianoutlook.com/aoforum/showthread.php?t=6886 |archive-date=8 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
=== | ===Minor successes and setbacks (2007–2012)=== | ||
Rao was cast alongside [[Mahesh Babu]] in the 2007 Telugu action film ''[[Athidhi]]''. The film was directed and co-written by [[Surender Reddy]]. She received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising the chemistry between Rao and Mahesh Babu. Radhika Rajamani for [[Rediff.com]] noted, "Amrita Rao, who makes her debut in Telugu films, makes a mark."<ref name=telugu>{{cite web |title=Amrita Rao does well in Athidi |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/18ssathidi.htm |website=rediff.com/ |publisher=Rediff.com |access-date=31 July 2014 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924144442/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/18ssathidi.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> "Moviebuzz" for [[Sify]] wrote, "Amrita Rao is not only beautiful but also glamorous. She has proved that she could be yet another native girl of Tollywood. She emoted well with convincing histrionics fit for the Telugu screen."<ref name=Athidhi>{{cite web |title=Glamorous girl charms Telugu audiences |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/athidi-review-telugu-14545552.html |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=31 July 2014 |archive-date=9 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809221707/http://www.sify.com/movies/athidi-review-telugu-14545552.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> | Rao was cast alongside [[Mahesh Babu]] in the 2007 Telugu action film ''[[Athidhi]]''. The film was directed and co-written by [[Surender Reddy]]. She received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising the chemistry between Rao and Mahesh Babu. Radhika Rajamani for [[Rediff.com]] noted, "Amrita Rao, who makes her debut in Telugu films, makes a mark."<ref name=telugu>{{cite web |title=Amrita Rao does well in Athidi |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/18ssathidi.htm |website=rediff.com/ |publisher=Rediff.com |access-date=31 July 2014 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924144442/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/oct/18ssathidi.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> "Moviebuzz" for [[Sify]] wrote, "Amrita Rao is not only beautiful but also glamorous. She has proved that she could be yet another native girl of Tollywood. She emoted well with convincing histrionics fit for the Telugu screen."<ref name=Athidhi>{{cite web |title=Glamorous girl charms Telugu audiences |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/athidi-review-telugu-14545552.html |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=31 July 2014 |archive-date=9 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809221707/http://www.sify.com/movies/athidi-review-telugu-14545552.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Rao had two major releases in 2008: drama ''[[My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (film)|My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves]]'' opposite newcomer [[Nikhil Dwivedi]], and [[Shyam Benegal]]'s [[comedy film]] ''[[Welcome to Sajjanpur]]''. ''My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves'' received overwhelmingly negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office.<ref name=Anthony>{{cite web |title=Victory failed to perform well |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/my_name_is_anthony_gonsalves#.U9p-HvmuknY |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=31 July 2014 |archive-date=18 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140218205933/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/my_name_is_anthony_gonsalves#.U9p-HvmuknY |url-status=live}}</ref> Rao's performance as an orphan who lives a middle-class lifestyle was praised by a few critics; [[OneIndia Entertainment]] noted, "Amrita Rao looks gorgeous, but her role isn't substantial enough."<ref name=newcomer>{{cite web |title=Rao justifies her role. |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/reviews/2008/my-name-is-anthony-gonsalves-review-110108.html |website=oneindia.in |access-date=31 July 2014 |archive-date=10 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810144157/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/reviews/2008/my-name-is-anthony-gonsalves-review-110108.html |url-status=live}}</ref> In ''Welcome to Sajjanpur'', Rao played the role of Kamala, a woman who is desperate for communication from her husband Bansiram ([[Kunal Kapoor (actor, born 1977)|Kunal Kapoor]]), a laborer at a dockyard in Mumbai. Successful in creating an impact at the box office, the film obtained positive reviews from critics and earned {{INRConvert|20|m}}, making it the second-highest-grossing film in Rao's career. ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' noted, "Amrita Rao is sweetness personified."<ref name="sweet Rao">{{cite news |title=Review- Welcome to Sajjanpur |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/review-welcome-to-sajjanpur/article1-338966.aspx |access-date=31 July 2014 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |publisher=[[HT Media Ltd]] |date=19 September 2008 |archive-date=8 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808061059/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/review-welcome-to-sajjanpur/article1-338966.aspx |url-status=live}}</ref> She received the | Rao had two major releases in 2008: drama ''[[My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (film)|My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves]]'' opposite newcomer [[Nikhil Dwivedi]], and [[Shyam Benegal]]'s [[comedy film]] ''[[Welcome to Sajjanpur]]''. ''My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves'' received overwhelmingly negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office.<ref name=Anthony>{{cite web |title=Victory failed to perform well |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/my_name_is_anthony_gonsalves#.U9p-HvmuknY |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=31 July 2014 |archive-date=18 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140218205933/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/my_name_is_anthony_gonsalves#.U9p-HvmuknY |url-status=live}}</ref> Rao's performance as an orphan who lives a middle-class lifestyle was praised by a few critics; [[OneIndia Entertainment]] noted, "Amrita Rao looks gorgeous, but her role isn't substantial enough."<ref name=newcomer>{{cite web |title=Rao justifies her role. |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/reviews/2008/my-name-is-anthony-gonsalves-review-110108.html |website=oneindia.in |access-date=31 July 2014 |archive-date=10 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810144157/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/reviews/2008/my-name-is-anthony-gonsalves-review-110108.html |url-status=live}}</ref> In ''Welcome to Sajjanpur'', Rao played the role of Kamala, a woman who is desperate for communication from her husband Bansiram ([[Kunal Kapoor (actor, born 1977)|Kunal Kapoor]]), a laborer at a dockyard in Mumbai. Successful in creating an impact at the box office, the film obtained positive reviews from critics and earned {{INRConvert|20|m}}, making it the second-highest-grossing film in Rao's career. ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' noted, "Amrita Rao is sweetness personified."<ref name="sweet Rao">{{cite news |title=Review- Welcome to Sajjanpur |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/review-welcome-to-sajjanpur/article1-338966.aspx |access-date=31 July 2014 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |publisher=[[HT Media Ltd]] |date=19 September 2008 |archive-date=8 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808061059/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/review-welcome-to-sajjanpur/article1-338966.aspx |url-status=live}}</ref> She received the [[Stardust Award for Best Actress]] for her performance in the film.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amrita Rao poses with her Stardust Searchlight Best Actress Award for 'Welcome to Sajjanpur' during 'Max Stardust' awards held in Mumbai – Photogallery |url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/stardust-awards/articleshow/4134807.cms |access-date=20 October 2020 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=22 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022022653/https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/stardust-awards/articleshow/4134807.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> In the same year, Rao made a guest appearance as Nirja Rathore in the courtroom drama ''[[Shaurya]]''.<ref>{{cite news |first=Joginder |last=Tuteja |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/38322.html |title=Box Office Analysis |work=indiaglitz.com |publisher=India Glitz |date=2 May 2008 |access-date=27 February 2016 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924100156/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/38322.html |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Amrita Rao Archana Kochar.jpg|thumb|left|alt=refer caption|Rao walking the ramp for Archana Kochar at [[Lakme Fashion Week]] 2012]] | [[File:Amrita Rao Archana Kochar.jpg|thumb|left|alt=refer caption|Rao walking the ramp for Archana Kochar at [[Lakme Fashion Week]] 2012]] | ||
Rao made her debut as a Judge with the 2009 television show ''[[Perfect Bride]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Now a hunt for the 'Perfect Bride' begins on TV |publisher=Bollywood World |url=http://www.bollywoodworld.com/bollywood-news/now-a-hunt-for-the-perfect-bride-begins-on-tv-13191.html |url-status=dead |access-date=7 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091016084654/http://www.bollywoodworld.com/bollywood-news/now-a-hunt-for-the-perfect-bride-begins-on-tv-13191.html |archive-date=16 October 2009}}</ref> She Judged the show alongside [[Shekhar Suman]] and [[Malaika Arora]]. She next starred with [[Harman Baweja]] in the 2009 film ''[[Victory (2009 film)|Victory]]''. The film faced competition from other films such as ''[[Raaz – The Mystery Continues|Raaz 2]]'' and ''[[Dev.D]]'' and failed to do well. With a huge budget, it only managed to gross {{INRConvert|1|c}} and was declared a disaster by ''Boxoffice-India''.<ref name=victory>{{cite web |title=Victory failed to perform well |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/victory |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=31 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204121806/http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/victory |archive-date=4 February 2015}}</ref> That same year, Rao took on the lead role in [[Neeraj Vora]]'s comedy-drama ''[[Short Kut: The Con is On]]'' opposite [[Akshaye Khanna]], produced by [[Anil Kapoor]]. The film stars Rao as Mansi, the girlfriend of Akshaye's character. Critical response towards the film and Rao's performance received negative reviews: ''[[Indian Express]]'''s Shubhra Gupta noted: "Everything is loud and plastic, and the actors all chant their lines at the top of their voices."<ref name="ShortKut Review">{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Shubhra |title=Movie review: Shortkut,The Con Is On |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/movie-review-shortkut-the-con-is-on/ |access-date=8 April 2022 |work=The Indian Express |agency=Indian Express Group |date=11 July 2009 |archive-date=16 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816094143/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/movie-review-shortkut-the-con-is-on/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Gaurav Malini of ''[[The Times of India]]'' stated, "Amrita Rao tries too hard to look hot but lacks oomph in every possible angle".<ref name="TOI Review">{{cite news |last1=Malani |first1=Gaurav |title=Movie Review: Short Kut: The Con is On |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/movie-review-short-kut-the-con-is-on/articleshow/4762188.cms?from=mdr |access-date=8 April 2022 |work=The Economic Times |agency=The Times Group |date=10 July 2009 |archive-date=8 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408065628/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/movie-review-short-kut-the-con-is-on/articleshow/4762188.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live}}</ref> Though having grossed its budget back, it was considered a financial disappointment.<ref name=ShortKut>{{cite web |title=Victory failed to perform well |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/short_kut__the_con_is_on |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=31 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201054052/http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/short_kut__the_con_is_on |archive-date=1 February 2014}}</ref> | Rao made her debut as a Judge with the 2009 television show ''[[Perfect Bride]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Now a hunt for the 'Perfect Bride' begins on TV |publisher=Bollywood World |url=http://www.bollywoodworld.com/bollywood-news/now-a-hunt-for-the-perfect-bride-begins-on-tv-13191.html |url-status=dead |access-date=7 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091016084654/http://www.bollywoodworld.com/bollywood-news/now-a-hunt-for-the-perfect-bride-begins-on-tv-13191.html |archive-date=16 October 2009}}</ref> She Judged the show alongside [[Shekhar Suman]] and [[Malaika Arora]]. She next starred with [[Harman Baweja]] in the 2009 film ''[[Victory (2009 film)|Victory]]''. The film faced competition from other films such as ''[[Raaz – The Mystery Continues|Raaz 2]]'' and ''[[Dev.D]]'' and failed to do well. With a huge budget, it only managed to gross {{INRConvert|1|c}} and was declared a disaster by ''Boxoffice-India''.<ref name=victory>{{cite web |title=Victory failed to perform well |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/victory |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=31 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204121806/http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/victory |archive-date=4 February 2015}}</ref> That same year, Rao took on the lead role in [[Neeraj Vora]]'s comedy-drama ''[[Short Kut: The Con is On]]'' opposite [[Akshaye Khanna]], produced by [[Anil Kapoor]]. The film stars Rao as Mansi, the girlfriend of Akshaye's character. Critical response towards the film and Rao's performance received negative reviews: ''[[Indian Express]]'''s Shubhra Gupta noted: "Everything is loud and plastic, and the actors all chant their lines at the top of their voices."<ref name="ShortKut Review">{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Shubhra |title=Movie review: Shortkut,The Con Is On |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/movie-review-shortkut-the-con-is-on/ |access-date=8 April 2022 |work=The Indian Express |agency=Indian Express Group |date=11 July 2009 |archive-date=16 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816094143/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/movie-review-shortkut-the-con-is-on/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Gaurav Malini of ''[[The Times of India]]'' stated, "Amrita Rao tries too hard to look hot but lacks oomph in every possible angle".<ref name="TOI Review">{{cite news |last1=Malani |first1=Gaurav |title=Movie Review: Short Kut: The Con is On |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/movie-review-short-kut-the-con-is-on/articleshow/4762188.cms?from=mdr |access-date=8 April 2022 |work=The Economic Times |agency=The Times Group |date=10 July 2009 |archive-date=8 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408065628/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/movie-review-short-kut-the-con-is-on/articleshow/4762188.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live}}</ref> Though having grossed its budget back, it was considered a financial disappointment.<ref name=ShortKut>{{cite web |title=Victory failed to perform well |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/short_kut__the_con_is_on |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=31 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201054052/http://boxofficeindia.com/Movies/movie_detail/short_kut__the_con_is_on |archive-date=1 February 2014}}</ref> | ||
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Rao made her Television acting debut in 2016 with [[&TV]]'s ''[[Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai]]'' portraying the elder sister Kalyani Gaikwad. The story showed three generations of two sisters whose lives revolve around music.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-amrita-rao-to-make-tv-debut-with-meri-awaaz-hi-pehchaan-hai-2164443 |title=Amrita Rao to make TV debut with 'Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai' |date=10 January 2016 |newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |access-date=14 February 2016}}</ref> Her character's older version was played by [[Deepti Naval]].<ref name="Deepti2016">{{cite news |title=Deepti Naval to play Amrita Rao's older version in 'Meri Awaz Hi Pehchan Hai' after time leap |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/deepti-naval-to-play-amrita-rao-s-older-version-in--meri-awaz-hi-pehchan-hai--after-time-leap-17420161 |access-date=17 June 2022 |work=Mid-Day |publisher=Mid-Day Infomedia |date=11 July 2016}}</ref> | Rao made her Television acting debut in 2016 with [[&TV]]'s ''[[Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai]]'' portraying the elder sister Kalyani Gaikwad. The story showed three generations of two sisters whose lives revolve around music.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-amrita-rao-to-make-tv-debut-with-meri-awaaz-hi-pehchaan-hai-2164443 |title=Amrita Rao to make TV debut with 'Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai' |date=10 January 2016 |newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |access-date=14 February 2016}}</ref> Her character's older version was played by [[Deepti Naval]].<ref name="Deepti2016">{{cite news |title=Deepti Naval to play Amrita Rao's older version in 'Meri Awaz Hi Pehchan Hai' after time leap |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/deepti-naval-to-play-amrita-rao-s-older-version-in--meri-awaz-hi-pehchan-hai--after-time-leap-17420161 |access-date=17 June 2022 |work=Mid-Day |publisher=Mid-Day Infomedia |date=11 July 2016}}</ref> | ||
After a five-year absence from the screen, Rao played leading role in Abhijit Panse's ''[[Thackeray (film)|Thackeray]]'', a biopic based on a right-wing pro-[[Marathi people|Marathi]] politician [[Balasaheb Thackeray]]. Rao played the role of Meena Thackeray, wife of Balasaheb Thackeray. The film as well as Rao received mixed to negative reviews from critics. Shilpa Jamkhandikar of [[Reuters]] wrote, "Amrita Rao, who plays Thackeray's wife, has the cosmetic role of providing endless cups of tea to visitors and gaze at her husband dotingly".<ref name="Thackeray19">{{cite news |last1=Jamkhandikar |first1=Shilpa |title=Movie Review: Thackeray |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/movie-review-thackeray-idUSKCN1PJ15G |access-date=8 April 2022 | | After a five-year absence from the screen, Rao played leading role in Abhijit Panse's ''[[Thackeray (film)|Thackeray]]'', a biopic based on a right-wing pro-[[Marathi people|Marathi]] politician [[Balasaheb Thackeray]]. Rao played the role of Meena Thackeray, wife of Balasaheb Thackeray. The film as well as Rao received mixed to negative reviews from critics. Shilpa Jamkhandikar of [[Reuters]] wrote, "Amrita Rao, who plays Thackeray's wife, has the cosmetic role of providing endless cups of tea to visitors and gaze at her husband dotingly".<ref name="Thackeray19">{{cite news |last1=Jamkhandikar |first1=Shilpa |title=Movie Review: Thackeray |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/movie-review-thackeray-idUSKCN1PJ15G |access-date=8 April 2022 |work=[[Reuters]] |date=25 January 2019 |archive-date=8 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408132757/https://www.reuters.com/article/movie-review-thackeray-idUSKCN1PJ15G |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
== Personal life and | == Personal life and public image == | ||
Rao married her boyfriend, Anmol, a Radio Jockey | [[File:Amrita Rao and RJ Anmol at Ministry Of Culture event to celebrate Independence Day 2022.jpg|thumb|upright|Rao with husband RJ Anmol]] | ||
After seven years of dating, Rao married her boyfriend, Anmol Sood, a [[Radio Jockey]] on 15 May 2016 in [[Mumbai]].<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amrita-rao-gets-married-to-rj-anmol-2801940/ Amrita Rao's husband RJ Anmol announces their marriage on Facebook; read here] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516094810/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amrita-rao-gets-married-to-rj-anmol-2801940/ |date=16 May 2016 }}. The Indian Express (15 May 2016).i Retrieved on 15 May 2016.</ref> She gave birth to a baby boy, Veer on 1 November 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amrita Rao opens up about her son Veer's first birthday celebration and their thoughtful gift to him |work=Pinkvilla |date=1 November 2021 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/amrita-rao-opens-about-her-son-veer-s-first-birthday-celebration-and-their-thoughtful-gift-him-930884?amp}}</ref> In February 2023, the couple launced their book "Couple of Things", and they own a [[YouTube]] channel with the same name.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amrita Rao and RJ Anmol’s labour of love ‘Couple of Things’ unveiled by Deepika and Ranveer |url=https://theprint.in/features/amrita-rao-and-rj-anmols-labour-of-love-couple-of-things-unveiled-by-deepveer/1366207/%3famp |access-date=12 February 2023 |work=The Print}}</ref> | |||
Rao has been part of many successful films and is often termed as "Bollywood's quintessential girl-next-door".<ref>{{Cite web |title=I enjoy playing the girl-next-door: Amrita Rao |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/i-enjoy-playing-the-girl-next-door-amrita-rao/story-EtjEhPY9Zmu8lHXs97RDZL_amp.html |date=9 September 2008 |access-date=16 May 2015 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> In [[The Times of India|Times' Most Desirable Women]] list, she ranked 24th in 2009 and 23rd in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Times Most Desirable Women 2009: Amrita Rao at No 24 |work=The Times of India |date=10 February 2012 |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/videos/celebs/2009-most-desirable-women-amrita-rao-no-24/amp_videoshow/11837121.cms |access-date=16 May 2022}}</ref><ref name=desirable>{{cite news |title=Times 50 Most Desirable Women of 2011 : The Winners |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Times-50-Most-Desirable-Women-of-2011-The-Winners/articleshow/11753716.cms |access-date=1 August 2014 |work=The Times of India |date=4 February 2012 |archive-date=13 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150913224903/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Times-50-Most-Desirable-Women-of-2011-The-Winners/articleshow/11753716.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> [[M. F. Husain]] pronounced Rao as his second muse, 11 years after he painted [[Madhuri Dixit]] and made several paintings dedicated to the actress's role in ''[[Vivah]]'' (2006).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/eyecatchers/story/20061225-painter-m-f-hussain-on-amrita-rao-of-being-her-inspiration-for-painting-after-tabu-and-madhuri-781800-2006-12-25 |title=Painter MF Husain becomes actress Amrita Rao's fan after Sooraj Barjatya's Vivaah |website=India Today |access-date=29 July 2018 |archive-date=29 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729230557/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/eyecatchers/story/20061225-painter-m-f-hussain-on-amrita-rao-of-being-her-inspiration-for-painting-after-tabu-and-madhuri-781800-2006-12-25 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/want-to-work-in-films-which-remain-memorable-amrita-rao/ |title=Want to work in films which remain memorable: Amrita Rao |date=30 August 2015 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=14 January 2016 |archive-date=29 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129171721/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/want-to-work-in-films-which-remain-memorable-amrita-rao/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
On her career, Rao said, "I have done some unforgettable films that I believe will hold relevance for a very long time. Perhaps many newcomers today haven’t even seen the back-to-back success that I have seen right from the start of my career. My journey has been easy, yet difficult, because I had to carve my own path by trial and error. But the taste of being self-made is the sweetest."<ref>{{Cite web |title=When Amrita Rao said 'newcomers today haven’t seen back-to-back success' like hers: 'My acceptance wasn't PR planned' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/when-amrita-rao-said-newcomers-today-haven-t-seen-back-to-back-success-like-hers-my-acceptance-wasn-t-pr-planned-101654537824465-amp.html |access-date=12 July 2022 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> | |||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
=== Films === | === Films === | ||
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders | {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="col" | Year | ! scope="col" | Year | ||
! scope="col" | Title | ! scope="col" | Title | ||
! scope="col" | Role | ! scope="col" | Role | ||
! scope="col" | Notes | ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes | ||
! scope="col" | Ref | ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2002 | | rowspan="2" | 2002 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Ab Ke Baras]]'' | |||
| Anjali Thapar/Nandini | | Anjali Thapar / Nandini | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="AKB 2002">{{cite web |title=Ab Ke Baras – 2002 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ab-ke-baras/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="AKB 2002">{{cite web |title=Ab Ke Baras – 2002 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ab-ke-baras/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406160706/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ab-ke-baras/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[The Legend of Bhagat Singh]]'' | |||
| Mannewali | | Mannewali | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="LGBS 2002">{{cite web |title=The Legend Of Bhagat Singh – 2002 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/the-legend-of-bhagat-singh/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="LGBS 2002">{{cite web |title=The Legend Of Bhagat Singh – 2002 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/the-legend-of-bhagat-singh/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406160603/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/the-legend-of-bhagat-singh/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2003 | | 2003 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Ishq Vishk]]'' | |||
| Payal Mehra | | Payal Mehra | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="IV 2003">{{cite web |title=Ishq Vishk – 2003 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ishq-vishk/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="IV 2003">{{cite web |title=Ishq Vishk – 2003 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ishq-vishk/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406161201/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ishq-vishk/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="3" | 2004 | | rowspan="3" | 2004 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]'' | |||
| Aanchal Mehta | | Aanchal Mehta | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Masti 04">{{cite web |title=Masti – 2004 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/masti/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Masti 04">{{cite web |title=Masti – 2004 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/masti/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=29 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029124618/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/masti/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Main Hoon Na]]'' | |||
| Sanjana "Sanju" Bakshi | | Sanjana "Sanju" Bakshi | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="mhn 2004">{{cite web |title=Main Hoon Na – 2004 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/main-hoon-na/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="mhn 2004">{{cite web |title=Main Hoon Na – 2004 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/main-hoon-na/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=8 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108101540/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/main-hoon-na/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home]]'' | |||
| Radhika | | Radhika | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Deewaar 04">{{cite web |title=Deewaar – 2004 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/deewaar/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Deewaar 04">{{cite web |title=Deewaar – 2004 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/deewaar/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162619/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/deewaar/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2005 | | rowspan="2" | 2005 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!]]'' | |||
| Piya | | Piya | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="VLHTA 2005">{{cite web |title=Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! – 2005 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/vaah-life-ho-toh-aisi/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="VLHTA 2005">{{cite web |title=Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! – 2005 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/vaah-life-ho-toh-aisi/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406115448/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/vaah-life-ho-toh-aisi/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Shikhar (2005 film)|Shikhar]]'' | |||
| Madhavi | | Madhavi | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Shikhar 05">{{cite web |title=Shikhar 2005 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/shikhar/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Shikhar 05">{{cite web |title=Shikhar 2005 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/shikhar/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162714/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/shikhar/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2006 | | rowspan="2"|2006 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Pyare Mohan]]'' | |||
| Priya | | Priya | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="PM 2006">{{cite web |title=Pyare Mohan – 2005 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/pyare-mohan/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="PM 2006">{{cite web |title=Pyare Mohan – 2005 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/pyare-mohan/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162612/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/pyare-mohan/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Vivah]]'' | |||
| Poonam Mishra Bajpayee | | Poonam Mishra Bajpayee | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Vivah 2006">{{cite web |title=Vivah – 2006 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/vivah/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Vivah 2006">{{cite web |title=Vivah – 2006 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/vivah/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406164111/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/vivah/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2007 | | rowspan="2"|2007 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Heyy Babyy]]'' | |||
| Herself | | Herself | ||
| Special appearance in song "Heyy Babyy" | | Special appearance in song "Heyy Babyy" | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="HB 2007">{{cite web |title=Heyy Babyy – 2007 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/heyy-babyy/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="HB 2007">{{cite web |title=Heyy Babyy – 2007 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/heyy-babyy/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162608/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/heyy-babyy/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Athidhi]]'' | |||
| Amrita | | Amrita | ||
| [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film | | [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Athidhi07">{{cite web |title=Athidhi – 2007 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/athidhi/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Athidhi07">{{cite web |title=Athidhi – 2007 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/athidhi/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162613/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/athidhi/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="3" | 2008 | | rowspan="3"|2008 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (film)|My Name is Anthony Gonsalves]]'' | |||
| Riya Singh | | Riya Singh | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="MNIAG 2008">{{cite web |title=My Name is Anthony Gonsalves – 2008 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/my-name-is-anthony-gonsalves/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="MNIAG 2008">{{cite web |title=My Name is Anthony Gonsalves – 2008 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/my-name-is-anthony-gonsalves/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162606/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/my-name-is-anthony-gonsalves/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Shaurya]]'' | |||
| Neerja Rathore | | Neerja Rathore | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Shaurya08">{{cite web |title=Shaurya – 2008 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/shaurya/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Shaurya08">{{cite web |title=Shaurya – 2008 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/shaurya/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162609/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/shaurya/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Welcome to Sajjanpur]]'' | |||
| Kamla Kumbharan | | Kamla Kumbharan | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="WTS">{{cite web |title=Welcome to Sajjanpur – 2008 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/welcome-to-sajjanpur/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="WTS">{{cite web |title=Welcome to Sajjanpur – 2008 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/welcome-to-sajjanpur/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162611/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/welcome-to-sajjanpur/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="3" | 2009 | | rowspan="3" | 2009 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Victory (2009 film)|Victory]]'' | |||
| Nandini "Nandu" | | Nandini "Nandu" | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Victory09">{{cite web |title=Victory – 2009 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/victory/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Victory09">{{cite web |title=Victory – 2009 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/victory/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=11 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411050343/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/victory/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Short Kut]]'' | |||
| Mansi | | Mansi | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Short09">{{cite web |title=Short Kut: The Con is On – 2009 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/life-partner/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Short09">{{cite web |title=Short Kut: The Con is On – 2009 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/life-partner/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162607/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/life-partner/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Life Partner]]'' | |||
| Anjali Kumar Oberoi | | Anjali Kumar Oberoi | ||
| Special appearance | | Special appearance | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="LP">{{cite web |title=Life Partner – 2009 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/life-partner/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="LP">{{cite web |title=Life Partner – 2009 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/life-partner/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162607/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/life-partner/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2010 | | 2010 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai]]'' | |||
| Tia | | Tia | ||
| Special appearance | | Special appearance | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="JHSAH10">{{cite web |title=Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai – 2010 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jaane-kahan-se-aayi-hai/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="JHSAH10">{{cite web |title=Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai – 2010 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jaane-kahan-se-aayi-hai/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162620/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jaane-kahan-se-aayi-hai/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2011 | | 2011 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Love U...Mr. Kalakaar!]]'' | |||
| Ritu | | Ritu | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="LK09">{{cite web |title=Life Partner – 2009 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/love-u-mr-kalakaar/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="LK09">{{cite web |title=Life Partner – 2009 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/love-u-mr-kalakaar/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162614/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/love-u-mr-kalakaar/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="3" | 2013 | | rowspan="3"|2013 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Jolly LLB]]'' | |||
| Sandhya | | Sandhya "Sandhu" | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="JLLB13">{{cite web |title=Jolly LLB – 2013 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jolly-l-l-b/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="JLLB13">{{cite web |title=Jolly LLB – 2013 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jolly-l-l-b/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162615/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jolly-l-l-b/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Singh Saab the Great]]'' | |||
| Shikha Chaturvedi | | Shikha Chaturvedi | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="SSTG13">{{cite web |title=Singh Saab the Great – 2013 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/singh-saab-the-great/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="SSTG13">{{cite web |title=Singh Saab the Great – 2013 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/singh-saab-the-great/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406163614/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/singh-saab-the-great/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Satyagraha (film)|Satyagraha]]'' | |||
| Sumitra Anand | | Sumitra Anand | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="SG13">{{cite web |title=Satyagraha – 2013 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/satyagraha/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="SG13">{{cite web |title=Satyagraha – 2013 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/satyagraha/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162617/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/satyagraha/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2014 | | 2014 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Sulemani Keeda]]'' | |||
|Herself | | Herself | ||
|Special appearance | | Special appearance | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="SK14">{{cite web |title=Sulemani Keeda – 2014 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/sulemani-keeda/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="SK14">{{cite web |title=Sulemani Keeda – 2014 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/sulemani-keeda/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406163439/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/sulemani-keeda/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2019 | | 2019 | ||
! scope="row"| ''[[Thackeray (film)|Thackeray]]'' | |||
| Meena Tai Thackeray | | Meena Tai Thackeray | ||
| | | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="TCK09">{{cite web |title=Thackeray – 2019 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/thackeray/cast/ | | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="TCK09">{{cite web |title=Thackeray – 2019 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/thackeray/cast/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=6 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406162606/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/thackeray/cast/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
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! scope="col" | Year | ! scope="col" | Year | ||
! scope="col" | Title | ! scope="col" | Title | ||
! scope="col" | Role | ! scope="col" | Role | ||
! scope="col" | Notes | ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes | ||
! scope="col" | Ref. | ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2009 | | 2009 | ||
| ''[[Perfect Bride]]'' | ! scope="row"| ''[[Perfect Bride]]'' | ||
| Judge | | Judge | ||
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| 2016 | | 2016 | ||
| ''[[Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai]]'' | ! scope="row"| ''[[Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai]]'' | ||
| Kalyani Gaikwad | | Kalyani Gaikwad | ||
| | | | ||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="MAHPH Show">{{cite news |title=The real reason why Amrita Rao signed on Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/the-real-reason-why-amrita-rao-signed-meri-awaaz-hi-pehchaan-hai-312457-2016-03-09 |access-date=6 April 2022 |work=India Today |agency=Living Media India Limited |date=9 March 2016 |archive-date=11 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411050320/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/the-real-reason-why-amrita-rao-signed-meri-awaaz-hi-pehchaan-hai-312457-2016-03-09 |url-status=live}}</ref> | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="MAHPH Show">{{cite news |title=The real reason why Amrita Rao signed on Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/the-real-reason-why-amrita-rao-signed-meri-awaaz-hi-pehchaan-hai-312457-2016-03-09 |access-date=6 April 2022 |work=India Today |agency=Living Media India Limited |date=9 March 2016 |archive-date=11 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411050320/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/the-real-reason-why-amrita-rao-signed-meri-awaaz-hi-pehchaan-hai-312457-2016-03-09 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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===Music videos=== | ===Music videos=== | ||
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders | {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" | ||
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! scope="col" | Singer(s) | ! scope="col" | Singer(s) | ||
! scope="col" | Label | ! scope="col" | Label | ||
! scope="col" | Ref. | ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2001 | | 2001 | ||
|''Woh Pyar Mera'' | ! scope="row"| ''Woh Pyar Mera'' | ||
|[[Alisha Chinoy]] | | [[Alisha Chinoy]] | ||
|[[Tips Music]] | | [[Tips Music]] | ||
|<ref name="Debut song"/> | |<ref name="Debut song"/> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2008 | | 2008 | ||
|''Chalte Chalte Phir'' | ! scope="row"| ''Chalte Chalte Phir'' | ||
|Jal Band | | Jal Band | ||
|Cornetto Icecream | | Cornetto Icecream | ||
|<ref name="Rao Music">{{cite web |title=Chalte Chalte Hum Kahan Aa Gaye feat Amrita Rao – Jal Band – Full Song |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlutrQPJkiE |via=YouTube |access-date=14 June 2022}}</ref> | |<ref name="Rao Music">{{cite web |title=Chalte Chalte Hum Kahan Aa Gaye feat Amrita Rao – Jal Band – Full Song |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlutrQPJkiE |via=YouTube |access-date=14 June 2022}}</ref> | ||
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==Awards and nominations== | ==Awards and nominations== | ||
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| rowspan="4"|2003 | |||
| [[Filmfare Awards]] | | [[48th Filmfare Awards]] | ||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] | | [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] | ||
| ''[[Ab Ke Baras]]'' | | rowspan="3"|''[[Ab Ke Baras]]'' | ||
| {{nom}} | |||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="TFAI">{{cite news |title=Filmfare Awards: Check out the Filmfare winners from 1953 to 2019! |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards/winners |access-date=14 February 2020 |work=Filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[Zee Cine Awards|6th Zee Cine Awards]] | |||
| [[Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.zeecineawards.com/timeline/2003/winners/ |title=The 6th Zee Cine Awards 2003 Viewers Choice Awards Nominees & Winners |work=Zee Cine Awards |access-date=21 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200517015559/https://www.zeecineawards.com/timeline/2003/winners/ |archive-date=17 May 2020 |agency=Zee Entertainment Enterprises}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[Screen Awards]] | |||
| [[Screen Award for Best Female Debut|Most Promising Newcomer – Female]] | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="Debut" /> | |||
|- | |||
| [[Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards]] | |||
| Most Promising Debut Actress | |||
| ''[[Ab Ke Baras]]'' & ''[[The Legend of Bhagat Singh]]'' | |||
| {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="Debut">{{cite news |title=Amrita Rao |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Amrita-Rao |access-date=27 April 2022 |work=Entertainment Times |agency=The Times Group |date=22 April 2022}}</ref> | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="Debut">{{cite news |title=Amrita Rao |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Amrita-Rao |access-date=27 April 2022 |work=Entertainment Times |agency=The Times Group |date=22 April 2022}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="3"|2004 | |||
| [[ | | rowspan="2"|[[4th IIFA Awards]] | ||
| Fresh Face of the Year | |||
| {{N/A}} | |||
| {{won}} | |||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com:80/scoop/03/may/1605iifa/index.shtml |title=Stars Descend on Johannesburg |date=May 2003 |website=Bollywood Hungama |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030609212619/http://www.indiafm.com/scoop/03/may/1605iifa/index.shtml |archive-date=9 June 2003 |access-date=16 March 2021 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female|Star Debut of the Year – Female]] | | [[IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female|Star Debut of the Year – Female]] | ||
| rowspan="2" | | | rowspan="2"| ''[[Ishq Vishk]]'' | ||
| {{won}} | | {{won}} | ||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="iifa2004" /> | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="iifa2004" /> | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="3"|2005 | |||
| [[Filmfare Awards]] | | [[50th Filmfare Awards]] | ||
| [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actress | | [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] | ||
| ''[[Main Hoon Na]]'' | | rowspan="3"|''[[Main Hoon Na]]'' | ||
| {{nom}} | |||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="TFAI" /> | |||
|- | |||
| [[Bollywood Movie Awards]] | |||
| [[Bollywood Movie Award – Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|title=Winners of Bollywood Movie Awards: 1999 to 2007 |url=http://www.bollywoodawards.com/winba9.php |access-date=6 July 2022 |work=BollywoodAwards.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102124901/http://www.bollywoodawards.com/winba9.php |archive-date=2 November 2013}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[People's Choice Awards India]] | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | |||
| {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="Debut"/> | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="Debut"/> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! | | 2006 | ||
| [[ | | [[Indian Television Academy Awards|Gr8! Women Achievers Award]] | ||
| [[ | | Young Achiever | ||
| ''[[Vivah]]'' | | {{N/A}} | ||
| {{won}} | |||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|title=Amrita Rao - Young Achiever Cinema, 2006 |work=Indian Television Academy Awards |access-date=20 November 2018 |url=https://indiantelevisionacademy.com/gr8-womens-achievers/amrita-rao/}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="2"|2007 | |||
| [[Screen Awards]] | |||
| [[Screen Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] | |||
| rowspan="2"|''[[Vivah]]'' | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|author=Vijayakar, Rajiv|date=24 December 2006|title=Rang De, Omkara sweep Screen nominations|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/rang-de-omkara-sweep-screen-nominations/19252/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150418042240/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/rang-de-omkara-sweep-screen-nominations/19252/|archive-date=18 April 2015|access-date=31 March 2015|work=The Indian Express}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[Anandalok Puraskar]] | |||
| [[Anandalok Puraskar#Awards|Most Promising Actress]] | |||
| {{won}} | | {{won}} | ||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |title=SRK, Vidya get Anandalok Puraskar |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14580021&cid=2359 |date=24 December 2007 |access-date=24 August 2014 |website=[[Sify]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214223150/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14580021&cid=2359 |archive-date=14 February 2015 }}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2009 | |||
| [[Stardust Awards]] | | [[Stardust Awards]] | ||
| [[Stardust Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] | | [[Stardust Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] | ||
| ''[[Welcome to Sajjanpur]]'' | | ''[[Welcome to Sajjanpur]]'' | ||
| {{won}} | | {{won}} | ||
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref | |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of Amrita Rao's awards & nominations! |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/amrita-rao/awards/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=23 December 2020}}</ref> | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{Official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20210813222615/https://amritarao.website/}} | * {{Official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20210813222615/https://amritarao.website/}} | ||
* {{IMDb name}} | * {{IMDb name}} | ||
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[[Category:1981 births]] | [[Category:1981 births]] | ||
[[Category:International Indian Film Academy Awards winners]] | [[Category:International Indian Film Academy Awards winners]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:11, 22 July 2023
Amrita Rao | |
|---|---|
 Rao in 2020 | |
| Born | 7 June[1] |
| Alma mater | Sophia College, Mumbai |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse(s) | RJ Anmol (m. 2016) |
| Children | 1[3] |
| Relatives | Preetika Rao (younger sister) |
Amrita Rao (born 7 June) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films. 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 is the recipient of such accolades including a IIFA Award and two Stardust Awards.
Rao received praise for her portrayals in commercially successful films - the masala film Main Hoon Na (2004), the romance Vivah (2006), the comedy thriller Masti (2004) and the comedy Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008), winning the Stardust Award for Best Actress for her performance in the lattermost. Rao also made her Telugu film debut with Athidhi (2007) and established herself as "Bollywood's quintessential girl-next-door".[4] M. F. Husain pronounced Rao as his second muse and made several paintings dedicated to the actress's role in Vivah.[5]
Post this success, most of Rao's films turned out to be commercial failures. She then appeared in the National Award-winning film Jolly LLB (2013). Rao has since played supporting parts in the action drama Singh Saab the Great (2013), the political drama Satyagraha (2013) and the biopic Thackeray (2019). Rao appeared as the Judge on the reality show, Perfect Bride in 2009. She made her TV debut with Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai (2016), portraying a singer.[6]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Rao has never publicised her birthday details.[7] Hindustan Times reported her birthdate as 7 June.[1] She comes from a Konkani - speaking Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family.[8][9][10] Rao studied at Canossa Girls School, Andheri (Bombay) then to Sophia College (Mumbai) to pursue a graduate degree in Psychology but dropped out to pursue a modeling career. She has a younger sister Preetika Rao, who is also an actress.[11]
Career[edit | edit source]
Debut, breakthrough and success (2002–2006)[edit | edit source]
Before starting her career as an actor, Rao along with her sister Preetika appeared in several commercials during her college days. Her first public appearance was in the music video for Alisha Chinai's song Woh Pyar Mera.[12]
In 2002, Rao played her first leading role as Anjali Thapar in Raj Kanwar's fantasy thriller Ab Ke Baras alongside debutante Aarya Babbar.[13][14] The film, which depicts the story of U.S based girl (played by Rao) having recurrent dreams of a parallel life in India, proved to be financially unsuccessful; however, Rao received a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her performance. Rao next starred alongside Ajay Devgn in the biographical period film The Legend of Bhagat Singh.[15] In the film, which narrates the story of Indian independence Freedom Fighter Bhagat Singh, she played the role of Mannewali (Bhagat's fiancé). The film did not perform well at the box office, grossing only ₹129 million (US$2.7 million in 2002).[16] In May 2003, Rao starred in the coming-of-age romance film Ishq Vishk opposite Shahid Kapoor, in their first of several collaborations, as a college student. The film was a success at the box office proving to be a breakthrough for Rao. Both the film and Rao's performance received critical acclaim. Rao's portrayal earned her the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female.[17][18]
In 2004, Rao starred in three films. Her first release of the year was Indra Kumar's adult comedy Masti, opposite Vivek Oberoi.[19][20][21] The film featured an ensemble cast (Ajay Devgn, Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani, Lara Dutta, Tara Sharma, and Genelia D'Souza) and earned around ₹34.14 crore (US$4.8 million) worldwide. The film received mixed reviews from critics and also did well at the box office.[22] Rao's performance as the over-possessive wife was well-received by critics.[23] Rao next had a supporting role in the Farah Khan's masala film Main Hoon Na, where she co-starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Suniel Shetty, Sushmita Sen, and Zayed Khan. The film emerged as the second highest-grossing Indian film of 2004 with over ₹84 crore (US$12 million) in revenue worldwide. Her role as an army officer's daughter Sanjana (Sanju) Bakshi received positive reviews and earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her third and final release of 2004 was Milan Luthria's action drama Deewar. Rao had a minor role named Radhika, Akshaye Khanna's love interest.[24][25]
Rao co-starred in the 2005 drama Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! alongside Shahid Kapoor.[26] Critical response to the film was negative, although Rao garnered acclaim for her performance as a school teacher.[27][28] That same year, Rao took the lead role in the John Matthew Matthan drama Shikhar, in which she portrayed Madhvi.[29] She then appeared in the 2006 comedy Pyare Mohan, a film loosely based on the 1989 American film See No Evil, Hear No Evil, and her second collaboration with Vivek Oberoi. The movie received mixed reviews from critics; Rajeev Masand wrote, "Amrita hit career lows, producing the low-fashion chemistry".[30]
Rao played the female lead role in Sooraj R. Barjatya's romance Vivah (2006). The film depicted the journey of two individuals from engagement to marriage. In her fourth collaboration with Shahid Kapoor, Rao portrayed Poonam, a traditionally raised young woman. The film received mixed reviews by critics but became one of the highest-grossing films of the year, as well as Rao's biggest commercial success to date. Taran Adarsh wrote, "Amrita Rao gets a new lease of life with Vivah. She looks the character and is splendid all through."[31] Rao received a nomination for the Screen Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.[32]
Minor successes and setbacks (2007–2012)[edit | edit source]
Rao was cast alongside Mahesh Babu in the 2007 Telugu action film Athidhi. The film was directed and co-written by Surender Reddy. She received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising the chemistry between Rao and Mahesh Babu. Radhika Rajamani for Rediff.com noted, "Amrita Rao, who makes her debut in Telugu films, makes a mark."[33] "Moviebuzz" for Sify wrote, "Amrita Rao is not only beautiful but also glamorous. She has proved that she could be yet another native girl of Tollywood. She emoted well with convincing histrionics fit for the Telugu screen."[34]
Rao had two major releases in 2008: drama My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves opposite newcomer Nikhil Dwivedi, and Shyam Benegal's comedy film Welcome to Sajjanpur. My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves received overwhelmingly negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office.[35] Rao's performance as an orphan who lives a middle-class lifestyle was praised by a few critics; OneIndia Entertainment noted, "Amrita Rao looks gorgeous, but her role isn't substantial enough."[36] In Welcome to Sajjanpur, Rao played the role of Kamala, a woman who is desperate for communication from her husband Bansiram (Kunal Kapoor), a laborer at a dockyard in Mumbai. Successful in creating an impact at the box office, the film obtained positive reviews from critics and earned ₹20 million (US$280,000), making it the second-highest-grossing film in Rao's career. Hindustan Times noted, "Amrita Rao is sweetness personified."[37] She received the Stardust Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.[38] In the same year, Rao made a guest appearance as Nirja Rathore in the courtroom drama Shaurya.[39]
Rao made her debut as a Judge with the 2009 television show Perfect Bride.[40] She Judged the show alongside Shekhar Suman and Malaika Arora. She next starred with Harman Baweja in the 2009 film Victory. The film faced competition from other films such as Raaz 2 and Dev.D and failed to do well. With a huge budget, it only managed to gross ₹1 crore (US$140,000) and was declared a disaster by Boxoffice-India.[41] That same year, Rao took on the lead role in Neeraj Vora's comedy-drama Short Kut: The Con is On opposite Akshaye Khanna, produced by Anil Kapoor. The film stars Rao as Mansi, the girlfriend of Akshaye's character. Critical response towards the film and Rao's performance received negative reviews: Indian Express's Shubhra Gupta noted: "Everything is loud and plastic, and the actors all chant their lines at the top of their voices."[42] Gaurav Malini of The Times of India stated, "Amrita Rao tries too hard to look hot but lacks oomph in every possible angle".[43] Though having grossed its budget back, it was considered a financial disappointment.[44]
Rao's only film of 2011 was Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! and her second collaboration with Rajshri Productions.[45] The movie generated mostly negative reviews and emerged as a commercial failure. Though, her performance as the daughter of a businessman was praised by the critics. Nikhat Kazmi of The Times of India wrote, "Amrita Rao at best, but the film is so predictable and so long, it loses impact".[46] In later years, Rao made special appearances in comedy-drama Heyy Babyy (2007), romantic-comedy Life Partner (2007), and science fiction romance Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (2010).
Further career and recent work (2013–present)[edit | edit source]
In 2013, Rao starred in the national award-winning, courtroom, comedy-drama Jolly LLB. She played the lead role of Sandhya, the girlfriend of Arshad Warsi's character. The film received positive reviews and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.[47] Rao with limited performance in the film received average applause. Mohar Basu of Koimoi commented, "Amrita Rao could have been avoided in the film altogether. Though she is immensely pleasant, she and her role have nothing to contribute to the film".[48]
Anil Sharma's action drama Singh Saab the Great was her next release. Co-starring alongside Sunny Deol, Rao played a journalist Shikha Chaturvedi.[49][50] The film was largely panned by critics but Rao's performance earned positive reviews.[51] Namrata Joshi of Outlook said, "Amrita Rao plays a role that feels like something she has already done, all the emotional support".[52] The film received predominately negative reviews, nevertheless was an above-average grosser at the box office with revenues of ₹29 crore (US$4.1 million). Later that year, she appeared alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, and Manoj Bajpai in Prakash Jha's political drama Satyagraha. Rao played the role of Sumitra, the daughter-in-law of Amitabh Bachchan's character. Rao was praised in particular; Resham Sengar of Zee News wrote, "Ms. Rao has the sweetly cherubic looks. She is convincing in most of the emotional scenes. But again, her scope of performance is just limited to mouthing a few important dialogues."[53] The film was poorly received by critics and failed to make a profit at the box office.[54] Despite having moderate reviews, the film grossed over ₹60 crore (US$8.4 million) at the domestic box office.[55]
Rao made her Television acting debut in 2016 with &TV's Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai portraying the elder sister Kalyani Gaikwad. The story showed three generations of two sisters whose lives revolve around music.[56] Her character's older version was played by Deepti Naval.[57]
After a five-year absence from the screen, Rao played leading role in Abhijit Panse's Thackeray, a biopic based on a right-wing pro-Marathi politician Balasaheb Thackeray. Rao played the role of Meena Thackeray, wife of Balasaheb Thackeray. The film as well as Rao received mixed to negative reviews from critics. Shilpa Jamkhandikar of Reuters wrote, "Amrita Rao, who plays Thackeray's wife, has the cosmetic role of providing endless cups of tea to visitors and gaze at her husband dotingly".[58]
Personal life and public image[edit | edit source]
After seven years of dating, Rao married her boyfriend, Anmol Sood, a Radio Jockey on 15 May 2016 in Mumbai.[59] She gave birth to a baby boy, Veer on 1 November 2020.[60] In February 2023, the couple launced their book "Couple of Things", and they own a YouTube channel with the same name.[61]
Rao has been part of many successful films and is often termed as "Bollywood's quintessential girl-next-door".[62] In Times' Most Desirable Women list, she ranked 24th in 2009 and 23rd in 2011.[63][64] M. F. Husain pronounced Rao as his second muse, 11 years after he painted Madhuri Dixit and made several paintings dedicated to the actress's role in Vivah (2006).[65][66]
On her career, Rao said, "I have done some unforgettable films that I believe will hold relevance for a very long time. Perhaps many newcomers today haven’t even seen the back-to-back success that I have seen right from the start of my career. My journey has been easy, yet difficult, because I had to carve my own path by trial and error. But the taste of being self-made is the sweetest."[67]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Ab Ke Baras | Anjali Thapar / Nandini | [68] | |
| The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Mannewali | [69] | ||
| 2003 | Ishq Vishk | Payal Mehra | [70] | |
| 2004 | Masti | Aanchal Mehta | [19] | |
| Main Hoon Na | Sanjana "Sanju" Bakshi | [71] | ||
| Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home | Radhika | [72] | ||
| 2005 | Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! | Piya | [73] | |
| Shikhar | Madhavi | [74] | ||
| 2006 | Pyare Mohan | Priya | [75] | |
| Vivah | Poonam Mishra Bajpayee | [76] | ||
| 2007 | Heyy Babyy | Herself | Special appearance in song "Heyy Babyy" | [77] |
| Athidhi | Amrita | Telugu film | [78] | |
| 2008 | My Name is Anthony Gonsalves | Riya Singh | [79] | |
| Shaurya | Neerja Rathore | [80] | ||
| Welcome to Sajjanpur | Kamla Kumbharan | [81] | ||
| 2009 | Victory | Nandini "Nandu" | [82] | |
| Short Kut | Mansi | [83] | ||
| Life Partner | Anjali Kumar Oberoi | Special appearance | [84] | |
| 2010 | Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai | Tia | Special appearance | [85] |
| 2011 | Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! | Ritu | [86] | |
| 2013 | Jolly LLB | Sandhya "Sandhu" | [87] | |
| Singh Saab the Great | Shikha Chaturvedi | [88] | ||
| Satyagraha | Sumitra Anand | [89] | ||
| 2014 | Sulemani Keeda | Herself | Special appearance | [90] |
| 2019 | Thackeray | Meena Tai Thackeray | [91] |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Perfect Bride | Judge | [92] | |
| 2016 | Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai | Kalyani Gaikwad | [93] |
Music videos[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Woh Pyar Mera | Alisha Chinoy | Tips Music | [12] |
| 2008 | Chalte Chalte Phir | Jal Band | Cornetto Icecream | [94] |
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 48th Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Ab Ke Baras | Nominated | [95] |
| 6th Zee Cine Awards | Best Female Debut | Nominated | [96] | ||
| Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Female | Nominated | [17] | ||
| Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards | Most Promising Debut Actress | Ab Ke Baras & The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Nominated | [17] | |
| 2004 | 4th IIFA Awards | Fresh Face of the Year | N/A | Won | [97] |
| Star Debut of the Year – Female | Ishq Vishk | Won | [18] | ||
| Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Female | Won | [17] | ||
| 2005 | 50th Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Main Hoon Na | Nominated | [95] |
| Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [98] | ||
| People's Choice Awards India | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [17] | ||
| 2006 | Gr8! Women Achievers Award | Young Achiever | N/A | Won | [99] |
| 2007 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | Vivah | Nominated | [100] |
| Anandalok Puraskar | Most Promising Actress | Won | [101] | ||
| 2009 | Stardust Awards | Best Actress | Welcome to Sajjanpur | Won | [102] |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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External links[edit | edit source]
- web
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- Amrita Rao at Bollywood Hungama
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