Shaista Usta | |
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| Born | February 5, 1978 United States of America |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Sabrina |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | Bachelors |
| Alma mater | American Intercontinental University The University of Houston |
| Occupation | Actress and Business woman |
| Years active | 1997-present |
Notable work | Main Solah Baras Ki |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Spouse(s) | Mustafa Köseoglu m. 2007-2020 |
| Children | Iskender Usta Köseoglu |
Shaista Naz Usta also know as Sabrina (born February 5, 1978) is an American born International actress, makeup artist and beauty influencer known for her debut film Main Solah Baras Ki (1998)[1] and Aansoo (2000). She was discovered by Bollywood director/actor, Dev Anand to play the lead in the movie Main Solah Baras Ki, which was the first Bollywood film sponsored by Prince Charles of England through the Princes’ Trust.[2][3] She is also the founder of Makeup & Mission.
Early life
Shaista was born on February 5, 1978 into an educated family to a commercial artist who won 2 honors and medals for his arts by the prime minister of New Zealand and by the prime minister of Fiji Islands. She married a Turkish engineer turned international businessman in 2007, but later they got separated and divorced in 2020. The couple has a son Iskender Usta Köseoglu, who is currently living with Shaista.[4] Since her childhood and adolescent years, Shaista has had an overwhelming inclination towards the creative arts as she started self-choreographing her dances and competing in dance competitions at a national level regularly.[5] She is the niece of Hisam-ud-din a notable artist who received the highest rank and award "Padam Shri" given by the Republic of India for his craftsmanship in 1987, and she is the lineage of the famous Usta Art family.
She studied International Business and Marketing from the American Intercontinental University and went to The University of Houston.
Career
She began her acting career at a very young age through school plays and appeared in the role of Anne Frank in a school play, which became very popular in America. In 1998, she was contacted by Dev Anand to play the lead role in his film Main Solah Baras Ki and it took 3 months to convince her father. She had to learn Hindi for the role, because she comes from a Türkish and Iranian origin and some family members settled in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and North India. She comes from a highly cultivated strict family, therefore Shaista grew up speaking four languages. After she was cast in the film, Main Solah Baras Ki, Shaista featured in numerous magazines and media including Audrey Magazine, Screen Magazine, Atlanta Journal and also appeared on the cover of the Movie Magazine.[6] After the release of Main Solah Baras Ki in 1998, Shaista decided to return the USA to accomplish her education and she later founded Makeup & Mission.[5]
| Year | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Main Solah Baras Ki | Debut film as lead actress opposite Dev Anand |
| 2000 | Aansoo | TV Series |
References
- ↑ "Main Solah Baras Ki - Movie - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- ↑ Brown, Douglas (January 2000). "Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema 2nd edition200036Ashish Rajadhyaksha, Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema 2nd edition. Chicago, IL and London: Fitzroy Dearborn 1999. 658 pp, ISBN: 1 57958 146 3 £50.00 First edition published 1994 by the British Film Institute and Oxford University Press. Produced in association with the National Film Archive of India". Reference Reviews. 14 (1): 36–37. doi:10.1108/rr.2000.14.1.36.36. ISSN 0950-4125.
- ↑ Main Solah Baras Ki (1998) - IMDb, retrieved 2020-08-31
- ↑ "Sabrina". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 theupcomingco (12 July 2020). "Shaista Usta (@shaista.usta)". Retrieved 2020-12-06.
- ↑ Network, BusinessofCinema News (2016-08-02). "Have A Look How Shah Rukh Khan Rocked The Magazine Covers During The 90s". Businessofcinema.com. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
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External links
- Shaista Usta on IMDb