Biography
Who is Bipasha Basu?
Early life and background
Bipasha Basu was born in New Delhi, India, on January 7, 1979, into a Bengali family. Her father worked as a civil engineer, while her mother was a homemaker. She grew up alongside her elder sister Bidisha and her younger sister Vijayeta. During her early years, she lived in Delhi and studied at Apeejay High School before her family relocated to Kolkata.
In Kolkata, she attended Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir. School officials appointed her as the head girl, and peers often called her Lady Goonda due to her commanding and strong personality during her youth. Later, she continued her education by attending the Bhawanipur Education Society College.
Modelling career and breakthrough
In 1996, Bipasha Basu was spotted at a hotel in Kolkata by a model scout who suggested she pursue modelling. She entered and won the Godrej Cinthol Supermodel Contest, which led to her representing India at the Ford Models Supermodel of the World contest in Miami. She also appeared in print and television campaigns, including a commercial with Dino Morea that sparked public debate.
Transitioning to the film industry, she made her acting debut in the action thriller Ajnabee in 2001. Her performance in a negative role earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Following this early success, she secured her major breakthrough by starring in Vikram Bhatt's supernatural horror film Raaz in 2002. Her role as a troubled wife brought her widespread acclaim and earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
Film career and major roles
Throughout the 2000s, Bipasha Basu established herself as a leading actress in Hindi cinema, particularly within the thriller and horror genres. In 2003, she starred in the erotic thriller Jism, playing the ambitious wife of a millionaire, which earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Villain. She also appeared in commercially successful movies such as No Entry, Dhoom 2, and Corporate.
As her career progressed into the 2010s, she continued to headline supernatural projects including Raaz 3D, Aatma, Creature 3D, and Alone. In addition to her film work, she focused heavily on fitness, releasing multiple workout videos and hosting the television horror series Darr Sabko Lagta Hai.
Personal life and family
Before her marriage, Bipasha Basu was in high-profile relationships with actors Dino Morea and John Abraham. She later married actor Karan Singh Grover in 2016. The couple has one daughter together. Outside of her acting profession, she remains actively involved in fitness promotion across India.
Birthday and age
Bipasha Basu was born on January 7, 1979, which makes Bipasha 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Bipasha shares the date with 63 other famous people.
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