Amrita Rao

Amrita Rao entered the world of modeling quite by chance, when she auditioned for an advertising film. She was selected and since then appeared in a number of television spots for several products. She made her cinematic debut in the 2002 film Ab Ke Baras , but gained recognition only after the success of her 2003 film, Ishq Vishk, in which her portrayal as Payal earned her the girl-next door image. Film industrywallahs began calling her the Ishq Vishk Pyaar Vyaar girl.
Success soon followed for her in 2004 films like Masti and Main Hoon Na . Her most recent release, Vivah opposite Shahid Kapoor was a success. Amrita can t get over the fact that she is a part of film industry because she had never thought of being a full time actress. She is now doing Athidhi with Telugu movie star Mahesh Babu.
Amrita feels every character she plays has been a sort of professional journey. She wants to be an actress first then an entertainer that is why she doesn t want to do item numbers.
While not workin...

Amrita Rao entered the world of modeling quite by chance, when she auditioned for an advertising film. She was selected and since then appeared in a number of television spots for several products. She made her cinematic debut in the 2002 film Ab Ke Baras , but gained recognition only after the success of her 2003 film, Ishq Vishk, in which her portrayal as Payal earned her the girl-next door image. Film industrywallahs began calling her the Ishq Vishk Pyaar Vyaar girl.
Success soon followed for her in 2004 films like Masti and Main Hoon Na . Her most recent release, Vivah opposite Shahid Kapoor was a success. Amrita can t get over the fact that she is a part of film industry because she had never thought of being a full time actress. She is now doing Athidhi with Telugu movie star Mahesh Babu.
Amrita feels every character she plays has been a sort of professional journey. She wants to be an actress first then an entertainer that is why she doesn t want to do item numbers.
While not working, Amrita likes spending time at home. She hates going to discos because blaring music puts her off. She is a foodie and likes coconut curry and rice.

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