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| Katrina Kaif Biography |
Katrina Kaif, whose full name is Katrina Turquotte Kaif, is a talented and versatile Indian actress, producer, model, anchor, and host. Fondly known by her nickname Kat, she was born on July 16, 1983, in Hong Kong, and as of 2022, she is 38 years old. Katrina completed her schooling in London and began her college education there as well. However, she decided to leave her studies midway to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, making her formal education equivalent to 12th grade.
Katrina began her acting career in 2003 with the film Boom, which, despite being her debut, failed at the box office. Undeterred, she appeared in the Telugu film Malliswari (2004), for which she was reportedly paid ₹1 crore, a remarkable amount for a newcomer at the time. Her performance in Malliswari earned her popularity in South Indian cinema and positive recognition from audiences. Around this time, she met Salman Khan, and the two worked together in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, which became a hit and earned her the Best Actress Award. In 2006, she starred alongside Akshay Kumar in Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, though the movie didn’t perform well commercially.
The turning point in Katrina’s career came in 2007, when she starred in four consecutive superhit films — Namastey London, Apne, Partner, and Welcome. These films firmly established her as one of Bollywood’s leading actresses. In 2008, she continued her success streak with Race, Singh Is Kinng, and Yuvvraaj (though Yuvvraaj did not perform well). Interestingly, in her early films, Katrina’s dialogues were dubbed by another artist due to her limited Hindi fluency, with her contribution limited mostly to her on-screen presence. Between 2008 and 2014, she featured in numerous blockbusters, including Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Raajneeti, De Dana Dan, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Dhoom 3, solidifying her position as a top actress in the Indian film industry.
Katrina has received several Filmfare Awards, particularly for her performances in Tiger Zinda Hai and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
Coming to her personal life, Katrina’s father is Mohammad Kaif, and her mother is Suzanne Turquotte. She has one brother, Michael Kaif, and six sisters, making her part of a large and close-knit family.
In terms of earnings, Katrina Kaif is among the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood, charging around ₹10 crores per film. A significant portion of her income also comes from brand endorsements, for which she charges approximately ₹4 crores per campaign. Additionally, she has invested about ₹36 crores in various sectors. Her net worth is estimated to be around ₹125 crores, and her income has seen a steady 30% increase over the past three years. She also owns a luxurious house in Mumbai, valued at around ₹25 crores.