Katrina Kaif is one of eight siblings, 7 girls and 1 boy, from a mother who is a Caucasian of British Nationality, and a father who was formerly from Kashmir, India, but who has since acquired British citizenship. Her mother is now re-settled in Chennai - making her top the list of the highest paid actresses during a South Indian movie debut. Not done with South Indian movies, she has been signed in a Tamil movie 'Bheema' opposite National Award Winner Vikram. She has received decent reviews for her part in "Maine Pyar Kyon Kiya", as well as a brief appearance in 'Sarkar'. Katrina had made Mumbai her base, didn't mind singing and dancing around trees and as a result is now one of the biggest mega-stars, perhaps one of the highest paid female-lead actresses in Bollywood, and a crowd-puller whenever she makes an appearance for a live song and dance number.
Is half English and half Indian.
Indian supermodel
Has seven siblings: six sisters and one brother.
Was born in Hong Kong and then moved to Hawaii till she was about 14, then she moved to London. Presently, she lives in Mumbai.
Unlike other artistes from foreign lands, Katrina did not experience any difficulties in getting a visa nor of getting it extended in India.
She was discovered at age 14 as a model for a jewelry campaign.
When moving to India, she worked for photographer Atul Kasbekar and did commercials for Fevicol, Lakme and Veet among others.
She is very particular about her clothes which she wears a bold outfit on screen or for ads, but she feels more comfortable in not-so-revealing clothes in personal life. And the one thing she hates is make up.
She refuses to speak about her personal life in the media.
Besides walking the ramp for several top designers and being on magazine covers, Katrina has also been the stunning face of Estelle jewelery, Lakme, Pantene, Veet, Kodak cameras, LOreal, Samsung, LG etc.
She doesnt do ramp shows anymore.
She was chosen as the face of the year for the Lakme India Fashion Week .
Her favorite Indian designers are Rina Dhaka, Tarun Tahiliani, Rocky S.
Her favorite international designers are Armani, Miu Miu, Prada, Versace.
Her favorite actors are Robert Pattinson , Brad Pitt , Leonardo DiCaprio , Johnny Depp , Ryan Reynolds , Clark Gable , Charlton Heston , Salman Khan , Rishi Kapoor , Shah Rukh Khan , Hrithik Roshan and Aamir Khan. Her favorite actresses are Kajol , Madhuri Dixit , Sridevi , Hema Malini and Madhubala.
Favorite cricketer is Irfan Pathan.
Her favorite movies are Man of La Mancha , Gone with the Wind , Singin in the Rain (1952) , The Sound of Music , Ben-Hur , Casablanca , La mme , Inside Out , Deadpool , Mughal-E-Azam , Umrao Jaan , Chandni , Tere Naam , Guru , Jab We Met , Kaminey , Paa , Udta Punjab , Namastey London and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara .
Prefers acting over modeling.
She enjoys modeling, acting, dancing, playing chess, watching movies, painting, resting, cooking, going to spas, going to the gym, meeting new people, and getting together with friends.
The famous Rs. 2 lakh ($4,814) worth silver dress she flaunts in the movie Welcome (2007/I) was gifted to her by Emilio Pucci.
Voted at the No. 1 spot in FHM Indias 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll.
Won Best Female Style Icon at the IIFA Awards.
Won Sabsay Favourite Heroine Award.
Won the British-Indian Actor award for the Zee Cine Awards.
Won the Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female) for Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya .
Is the most photographed woman in India.
Is the most searched Bollywood celebrity as per Googles 2008, 2009, and 2010 data.
Is active in various charities and often visits orphanages and hospitals.
The unit of De Dana Dan was shooting in the Sentosa Nature Park in Singapore when a 10-year-old spotted Kaif. The boy didnt realize that there were some production vehicles moving around the set and started running towards the actress. While running across, he was accidentally hit by a unit van. The boy was bruised but there was no major injury. When Kaif found out about the incident, she immediately asked him to be brought on the sets. She then met him, spent a lot of time and even gave him some chocolates.
She was voted the sexiest Asian woman in the world by Eastern Eye in the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Her favorite bands are Muse , Radiohead and Coldplay.
Father Ronald Turcotte has remarried and settled in Montreal, Quebec Canada. He is now married to Beet Turcotte and has 2 step children, Kevin and Nicole Maurits. Beet was previously married to Johannes Maurits.
Katrinas siblings are Stephanie Turcotte, Michael Duran (born 1978, he has a different father), Christine Raphael Duran Spencer (born 1981, she and Michael have the same father), Natacha Turcotte , Melissa Turcotte Roberts , Isabelle Ann Turcotte (born 1986), Sonia Lee Turcotte (born 1989).
Step father is Jesse Joesph Tincher. Her mother Suzanne has recently remarried.
Her fathers name is not Mohammed Kaif. That story was given to the media when she was signed for Boom. It was made up so she could find acceptance with the Indian audience. The name Kaif was given to her by director Kaizad Gustad and Ayesha Shroff. They were opting for the name Katrina Kazi but felt it sounded to religious. She was given Kaif because cricketer Kaif was very famous in 2002.
Sister of porn film actress Christine Turner aka Cindy Taylor aka Christine Turcotte aka Christine Duran aka Christine Raphael Spencer. Christine is elder to Katrina Kaif and worked with Terry Stephens (One Eyed Jack) production company in 2001.She now works as a teacher and has a son. She got married in 2011 to Raphael Spencer. The movie she starred in was called "Backdoor Raider" and co starred UK porn star Omar Williams. She starred in "Booblicious (Booblicious Viewers Wives)", "Xtra Kinky Viewers Wives", "Viewers Wives 28 (Filthy English Fuckers 5) Christine and Katrina have different fathers. Christines fathers name is Jean Louis Duran.
Katrina Kaifs brother, Sebastien (Michael) Turcotte is a Bespoke Furniture Maker. He blogs his creativity online.
Appeared in a music video by Nitin Bali from the album "Baliwood". This was in 2004.
Her favorite TV shows are "Suits" , "Wolf Hall" , "Peaky Blinders" , "Girls" , "Game of Thrones" and "House of Cards" .
Her family use to be part of the organization " Family International" aka "Children of God".
Good friends with Britian based adult film actor/producer Terry Stephens (One Eyed Jack). She befriended him prior to entering films. Terry Stephens had produced a film that starred Katrinas sister Christina in 2001.
Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005) came at the right time. I had done,kathak training which apart from teaching you about dancing also,teaches you about emotions. After that experience, I feel this year,will be a much better year for me.
I think I have been very lucky so far. I have done a lot of ads and also,some films down south. People have liked me. I guess I have found a,balance.
Wait and watch. Jee Karda should be on air later this month. We shot at,4am every day to capture the light and it was scorching. To keep cool,we would stay in shades and sip fruit juice or mint tea.
I unwind myself by taking off the costume and make-up as soon as the,shoot is over! And get a spa treatment. It is extremely relaxing.
Unfortunately, the kind of lifestyle and schedule we have, we hardly,get time. Not only actors, but I have seen a lot of directors and,journalists with skin problems and believe me, all that can be cured by,a spa treatment.
For me, physical beauty is never the reason for attraction to anyone.
I feel it is important not to get overly obsessed and overly carried away with just the physical aspect. There is more to beauty than just the physical appearance. You are also a complete person, and a woman should have an identity beyond just the way she looks.
