Indian actress Katrina Kaif is celebrating her 42nd birthday today, and on this occasion, her fans and prominent personalities from the showbiz industry are congratulating this lively and cheerful actress.
On social media, fans are showering Katrina Kaif with messages of love and well wishes. Katrina Kaif was born on July 16, 1983. Her father, Mohammed Kaif, is a British national of Kashmiri descent, and her mother is Suzanne Turquotte, which is why her original name was Katrina Turquotte.
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Katrina is one of eight siblings, which includes six sisters and one brother. When she was very young, her parents got divorced. After that, her mother raised her alone. In a past interview, Katrina said she has never maintained contact with her father.
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Katrina’s childhood was spent in various countries because her mother taught English as a foreign language. They lived in Hong Kong, China, Japan, France, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, Hawaii, and eventually moved to England, where she spent three years starting at the age of 14.
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In an interview, she shared that due to constant travel, she felt a lack of attachment during childhood. However, when she came to India, she felt a strange sense of belonging.
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Despite early setbacks in the Indian showbiz industry, Katrina did not give up. She continued modeling and in 2005 worked with Salman Khan in the film Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, which was her first major step in Bollywood.
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Her role in this film earned her the Stardust Award for Breakthrough Performance (Female). After that, the 2007 film Namastey London established her as a solid actress.
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Katrina carved a place for herself in Bollywood and worked in numerous hit films, including Singh Is Kinng (2008), Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Dhoom 3 (2013), and Tiger Zinda Hai (2017).
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She is known for her dance skills and action roles. She has won several awards in recognition of her performances as a leading lady. Apart from acting and dubbing, Katrina Kaif has also been consistently praised for her gymnastics and belly dancing abilities.
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