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Katrina Kaif (pronounced[kəˈʈriːnakɛːf]; born Katrina Turquotte, 16 July ) is a British actress who works in Hindi-language films. One of the highest-paid actresses in India, she has received accolades, including four Screen Awards and four Zee Cine Awards, in addition to three Filmfare nominations. Though reception to her acting has varied, she is noted for her action film roles and her dancing ability.

Born in British Hong Kong, Kaif lived in several countries before she moved to London for three years. She received her first modelling assignment as a teenager and later pursued a career as a fashion model. At a fashion show in London, Indian filmmaker Kaizad Gustad cast her in Boom (), a critical and commercial failure. While Kaif established a successful modelling career in India, she initially had difficulty finding film roles due to her poor command of Hindi. After appearing in the Telugu film Malliswari (), Kaif earned commercial success in Bollywood with the romantic comedies Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? () and Namastey London (). Further success followed with a series of box-office hits, but she was criticised for her acting, repetitive roles, and inclination to male-dominated films.

Kaif's performances in the thriller New York () and the romantic comedy Mere Brother Ki Dulhan () were better received, earning her nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Her career progressed with roles in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (), Raajneeti (), and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (), and she found major commercial success in the action thrillers Ek Tha Tiger (), Dhoom 3 (), and Bang Bang! (), which were among the highest-grossing Indian fil

Katrina Kaif is a popular Bollywood actress and model. She was born on 16 July in Victoria, Hong Kong. Her zodiac sign is Cancer. Katrina completed her education through home schooling. Her father’s name is Mohammed Kaif, and her mother’s name is Suzanne Turquotte. 

She has seven siblings namely, Isabelle Kaif, Sebastian Laurent Michel, Christine Raphael Duran Spencer, Natacha Turcotte, Sonia Turcotte, Melissa Turcotte Roberts, and Stephanie Turcotte. 

She is married to actor Vicky Kaushal. 

Katrina Kaif’s favourites

Her hobbies include travelling, playing chess, painting, and reading books. 

She likes to eat Yorkshire pudding, cheesecakes, cinnamon rolls, steamed fish, salads, and grilled vegetables. 

Her favourite actors are Hrithik Roshan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp, Robert Pattinson, Penelope Cruz, Madhuri Dixit, and Kajol.

Her favourite films are Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, Umrao Jaan, Dil Dhadakne Do, and Tanu Weds Many Returns. 

Her favourite Indian cricketer is Rahul Dravid. 

She loves reading books by the author Sidney Sheldon. 

She often wears the fragrance ‘For Her’ by Narciso Rodriguez.

Her favourite music bands are Radiohead, Muse, and Coldplay. 

Her favourite restaurants are Mainland China, Wasabi by Morimoto, Hakkasan, Harrods Georgian Restaurant, Alloro and Aqua Kyoto. 

Her favourite travelling destinations are London, Italy, Spain, Dubai, and Haryana. 

Interesting facts about Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif is half Indian and half British. Her father, Mohammed Kaif is from Kashmir, and her mother, Suzanne Turquotte is from England. 

Katrina Kaif’s original name was Katrina Turquotte.

Growing up, Katrina Kaif lived in many countries like China, Japan, France, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, and other European countries. Her family moved to Hawaii when she was 14 years old. Then, she spent three years with her mother in Engl