Ameesha Patel is a popular actress from the Bollywood film industry. Apart from having acted in numerous Hindi movies, Ameesha Patel has also starred in several Tamil and Telugu movies as well.
Besides being a renowned actress Ameesha Patel is also a popular model and has appeared in several TV advertisements as well.
Although she was termed as the ‘Sexiest Actress’ in the early 2000s currently Ameesha Patel is more focused on film production after founding Ameesha Patel Productions, in 2011.
About Ameesha Patel
Bio | |
| Real Name | Ameesha Amit Patel |
| Nickname | Ami |
| Date of Birth | 9th June 1975 |
| Age (as of October 2018) | 43 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai |
| Education | Graduate from Tufts University (Boston, US) |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 4" (162 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 110 lbs (50 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Amit Patel |
| Mother | Asha Patel |
| Brothers | Ashmit Patel (Actor) |
| Marital Status | Single |
| ex-Boyfriend | Kanav Puri (Businessman) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actress/Model |
| Net Worth | INR 228,00,00,000 (USD 31 Million) |
| Famous for | Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Badri (2000), Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar (2001), Kranti, Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai, Aap Mujhe Acche Lagne Lage, Humraaz, Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002), Pudhiya Geethai, Parwana (2003), Suno Sasurjee (2004), Vaada, Elaan, Narasimhudu, Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005), Mere Jeevan Saathi, Humko Tumse Pyar Hai, Teesri Aankh: Hidden Camera, Tathastu, Ankahee (2006), Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd, Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (2008), Parama Veera Chakra, Chatur Singh Two Star (2011), Race-2, Shortcut Romeo (2013) |
| First Movie | Kaho Na Pyaar Hai (2000) |
| Favorite Food | Chinese cuisine, Thai cuisine, home-cooked Indian food |
| Favorite Actors | Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan |
| Favorite Actresses | Madhuri Dixit, Julia Roberts and Angeline Jolie |
| Hobbies | Singing, dancing and shopping |
Ameesha Patel is renowned for her acting in some of the most commercially super hit movies, especially in the 2000s.
Ameesha Patel’s age is around 43 years as Ameesha Patel was born on the 9th of June, 1975, in Mumbai. Ameesha Patel’s height is around 5 ft 4 inches (162 cm) while Ameesha Patel’s weight is around 50 kg (110 lbs). In her spare time, Ameesha Patel loves to dance, sing and go shopping as part of her hobbies.
Ameesha Patel’s father is Amit Patel, whereas Ameesha Patel’s mother is Asha Patel. Although Ameesha Patel does not have any sisters, Ameesha Patel’s elder brother is Bollywood actor, Ashmit Patel. Earlier, Ameesha Patel’s boyfriends included Bollywood filmmaker, Vikram Bhatt and later, businessman Kanav Puri.
Talking about her commercial success as an actress, Ameesha Patel’s net worth is estimated to be around INR 228 crores (USD 31 Million).
As for her success as a talented actress, Ameesha Patel is the winner of the Filmfare Awards’ Special Performance Award for her box office super hit movie performance in ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ (2002). Besides winning this, Ameesha Patel also has 3 Filmfare Award nominations as well.
Ameesha Patel won the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut for her initial movie ‘Kaho Naa.. Pyaar Hai’ (2000), and also had 1 Zee Cine Award nomination too.
Ameesha Patel also won the Sansui Awards’ Face of the Year award for her debut role in ‘Kaho Naa.. Pyaar Hai’ (2001) and also won the Sansui Awards’ Best Actress – Jury’s Choice award for her amazing performance in ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ (2002).
Besides these, Ameesha Patel is also the winner of the Annual Filmgoers’ Awards’ Best Female Debut award and the Kalashree Awards’ Sensational Discovery award for her debut role in ‘Kaho Naa.. Pyaar Hai’ (2001) and won the Annual Filmgoers’ Awards’ Best Actress award for her impressive performance in ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ (2002). Besides winning these awards, Ameesha Patel also had 1 Salaam-E-Comedy Award nomination to her credit as well. Apart from these, Ameesha Patel has also had over 10 award nominations to her name in her film career.
Interesting Facts About Ameesha Patel
- It is not known whether Ameesha Patel is a smoker or if she drinks alcohol.
- Ameesha Patel is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer who started training at the tender age of 5 years only.
- After completing her studies in the US, Ameesha Patel returned to India and joined Satyadev Dubey’s theater group, appearing in several stage plays.
- Ameesha Patel has also starred in advertisements for popular luxury brands in India, including Lux, Fem, Cadbury’s and Fair & Lovely.
- Ameesha Patel’s debut movie ‘Kaho Naa.. Pyaar Hai’ (2001), was a box office super hit.
- Ameesha Patel is also a popular philanthropist and animal-lover and is known to be part of PETA and raising relief funds for victims of natural calamities in the country.
