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Celina Jaitley(Hindi)
Born :November 24, 1981
Kabul, Afghanistan Occupation :Model, actress Years active : 2001 - present Spouse(s) :None
Celina Jaitley (Hindi, Punjabi, Pashto, born 24 November 1981, is a Bollywood actress. She was crowned Miss India in 2001. She has appeared in several movies and music videos (including the Bombay Vikings' "Zara Nazron Se Kehdo" video).
Early life
Jaitley was born to a Punjabi family in Kabul, Afghanistan. Her father, V.K Jaitley, is a retired Indian Army Colonel,[1][2] and her mother, Meeta, was a nurse in the Indian army, as well as an Afghani beauty queen.[1][2] She has one brother, who is serving in the Indian army.
She grew up in different cities and mostly spent her time in Kolkata, India. Jaitley was raised as a Hindu. She has said that when she was young, she wanted to join the army herself, either as a doctor or a pilot. She graduated with a degree in commerce from Indira Gandhi National Open University .[3]
Career
Jaitley was a finalist in the Miss Universe 2001 contest.[3] In addition to her title of Miss India, Celina has won the Miss Margo Beautiful Skin, Indiatimes Surfer's Choice, and MTV's Most Wanted award.
In 2003 she made her debut in the movie industry with Feroz Khan's Janasheen. In 2007 Jaitley flew to New Zealand and shot her first international movie Love Has No Language, a romantic comedy. Whilst there she was targeted by a stalker who had followed her from India. Jaitley was said to be traumatised by the experience.
Jaitley is slated to play the character of an Iranian princess in the film Quest of Sheherzade along with actors Sean Connery and Orlando Bloom. The film is based on Arabian Nights and will be directed by Ken Khan. This will be Celina's first venture into Hollywood. She is also the brand ambassador of Egyptian tourism and D'damas.
Filmography
* Khel (2003 film) as Saanjh Batra * Janasheen (November 28, 2003), Jessica Pereira * Silsiilay (June 17, 2005), Preeti * No Entry (August 26, 2005), Sanjana Saxena * Suryam (2005) A Telugu film. * Jawani Diwani (January 6, 2006), Roma Fernandes * Zinda (January 12, 2006), Nisha Roy * Tom, Dick, and Harry (May 12, 2006), Celina * Apna Sapna Money Money (November 10, 2006), Saania Badnaam * Red: The Darrk Side (January 2007) (Released) * Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007) (Released) * Heyy Babyy (Special Appearance) * Unusual Love Story (2006) (To Go On Floor) * One Night (film) (2007) ( (To Go On Floor), Anarkali * Kabul Ka Gangster (2007), Nazia Khan (Javeed's wife) * Paying Guest (2008) * "C Kkompany", (Item Number) * Money Hai Toh Honey Hai as Shruti (2008) * Golmaal Returns as Meera (2008)
Kabul, Afghanistan Occupation :Model, actress Years active : 2001 - present Spouse(s) :None
Celina Jaitley (Hindi, Punjabi, Pashto, born 24 November 1981, is a Bollywood actress. She was crowned Miss India in 2001. She has appeared in several movies and music videos (including the Bombay Vikings' "Zara Nazron Se Kehdo" video).
Early life
Jaitley was born to a Punjabi family in Kabul, Afghanistan. Her father, V.K Jaitley, is a retired Indian Army Colonel,[1][2] and her mother, Meeta, was a nurse in the Indian army, as well as an Afghani beauty queen.[1][2] She has one brother, who is serving in the Indian army.
She grew up in different cities and mostly spent her time in Kolkata, India. Jaitley was raised as a Hindu. She has said that when she was young, she wanted to join the army herself, either as a doctor or a pilot. She graduated with a degree in commerce from Indira Gandhi National Open University .[3]
Career
Jaitley was a finalist in the Miss Universe 2001 contest.[3] In addition to her title of Miss India, Celina has won the Miss Margo Beautiful Skin, Indiatimes Surfer's Choice, and MTV's Most Wanted award.
In 2003 she made her debut in the movie industry with Feroz Khan's Janasheen. In 2007 Jaitley flew to New Zealand and shot her first international movie Love Has No Language, a romantic comedy. Whilst there she was targeted by a stalker who had followed her from India. Jaitley was said to be traumatised by the experience.
Jaitley is slated to play the character of an Iranian princess in the film Quest of Sheherzade along with actors Sean Connery and Orlando Bloom. The film is based on Arabian Nights and will be directed by Ken Khan. This will be Celina's first venture into Hollywood. She is also the brand ambassador of Egyptian tourism and D'damas.
Filmography
* Khel (2003 film) as Saanjh Batra * Janasheen (November 28, 2003), Jessica Pereira * Silsiilay (June 17, 2005), Preeti * No Entry (August 26, 2005), Sanjana Saxena * Suryam (2005) A Telugu film. * Jawani Diwani (January 6, 2006), Roma Fernandes * Zinda (January 12, 2006), Nisha Roy * Tom, Dick, and Harry (May 12, 2006), Celina * Apna Sapna Money Money (November 10, 2006), Saania Badnaam * Red: The Darrk Side (January 2007) (Released) * Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007) (Released) * Heyy Babyy (Special Appearance) * Unusual Love Story (2006) (To Go On Floor) * One Night (film) (2007) ( (To Go On Floor), Anarkali * Kabul Ka Gangster (2007), Nazia Khan (Javeed's wife) * Paying Guest (2008) * "C Kkompany", (Item Number) * Money Hai Toh Honey Hai as Shruti (2008) * Golmaal Returns as Meera (2008)
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