Nargis Fakhri
Nargis Fakhri | |
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.jpg) Nargis Fakhri at Women's Health Magazine launch | |
| Born | October 20, 1979 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Model, Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | www |
Nargis Fakhri (born October 20, 1979)[1][2][3] is an Pakistani American fashion model and actress.nargis She has appeared on America's Next Top Model and made her Bollywood debut with 2011 Bollywood film Rockstar, and consequently starred as a war correspondent in the 2013 political thriller Madras Cafe.
In addition to acting, she is the brand ambassador of Pakistan's network service Mobilink along with Ali Zafar.
Early life
Fakhri was born in Queens, New York to a Pakistani father Mohammed A. Fakhri and a Czech mother Marie A. Fakhri.[4][5] Her parents divorced each other when she was six or seven years old.[6][6][7] She has one sister Aliya Fakhri. According to Fakhri she and her sister raised up following Islamic culture.
Modeling
Fakhri appeared on America's Next Top Model Cycles 2 and 3 in 2004.[8] She posed for the 2009 Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar.[8]
Acting career
2011-12: Debut with Rockstar
In 2011, she made her feature film debut in the musical romantic drama Bollywood film, Rockstar, directed by Imtiaz Ali. She played the female lead role of Heer Kaul, the girl who falls in love with Jordan (played by Ranbir Kapoor), who eventually becomes a famous international artist, but their relationship is obstructed by her marriage and a series of health problems. She ends up breaking his heart and dying whilst pregnant with his child.[9][10] The film was a hit, performing well at the box office, however Fakhri's performance received mixed reviews, with some stating that she was overshadowed by Kapoor, but with others branding her as "promising." She received nominations at several award ceremonies, including the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
Fakhri is currently signed on for a three film contract with Akshay Kumar's Hari Om Productions, and was signed for the 2012 action comedy Khiladi 786 opposite Kumar, but later dropped out, and was replaced by Asin.[11]
2012-present: Madras Cafe and upcoming projects
Fakhri received critical acclaim for her role as a British war correspondent, Jaya Sahni, in Shoojit Sircar's political espionage thriller Madras Cafe, where she featured alongside John Abraham. Her performance was branded "exceptional" by one critic and it was stated that she "strikes the right notes."[12] Fakhri did extensive research for the role, and was widely appreciated for having come a long way in terms of performance. She made a special appearance in the item number "Dhating Naach" in Phata Poster Nikhla Hero, which was released on September 20, 2013. She is currently filming for Main Tera Hero, a David Dhawan film co-starring Varun Dhawan and Ileana D'Cruz, to be released in April 2014. She has also been signed on for the remake of the 1982 comedy film Shaukeen, which is currently in the pre-production stages.
Non-acting career
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Nargis sits on the Board of Advisors for the MindShare Ventures Group, a New York City-based company that dwells in several business areas, including fashion, tech, healthcare, commodities, real estate,and entertainment.[13]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rockstar | Heer Kaul | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut | |
| 2013 | Madras Cafe | Jaya Sani | ||
| 2013 | Phata Poster Nikhla Hero | Herself | Special appearance in song "Dhating Naach"[14] | |
| 2014 | Main Tera Hero | Ayesha | (Releasing April 4, 2014) | |
| 2014 | Shaukeen | Pre-production[15][16] | ||
| 2014 | Hello 2 | Esha | Pre-production | |
| 2014 | Shivam | Telugu film | ||
| 2015 | Bade Bhaiya | Pre-production |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut | Rockstar | Nominated |
| 2012 | Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut | Rockstar | Nominated |
| 2012 | Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow - Female | Rockstar | Nominated |
| 2012 | 13th IIFA Awards-Hottest Pair Award (with Ranbir Kapoor) | Rockstar | Won |
| 2013 | BIG Star Most Entertaining Actor in a Social Role - Female | Madras Cafe | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Nargis Fakhri bio and profile". Bollywood Inside. 2011-10-20. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
- ^ "Ranbir's birthday surprise for Nargis in air". India Today. 2011-10-21. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
- ^ "Nargis Fakhri, Ranbir Says, Nargis Fakhri in Rockstar, Added Advantage, Actress Nargis Fakhri, Rockstar | Mumbai". YReach.com. 2011-09-21. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
- ^ ""Rock Star" To Decide Career Nargis Fakhri". ukbbcnews.com. 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
- ^ "Nargis Fakhri | Pakistani actresses in Bollywood". Hindustan Times. 2011-11-07. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
- ^ a b The Film Street Journal - Where's Nargis Fakhri?(Article)
- ^ Fashion Central, PK - Imtiaz Ali to launch Pakistani babe Nargis Fakhri in 'Rockstar'
- ^ a b "Nargis Fakhri - | Photos | | India Today |". India Today. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
- ^ "Nargis Fakhri says Ranbir Kapoor is just a good old buddy : Bollywood: News India Today". India Today. 2011-09-07. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
- ^ "Ranbir's busy shooting in Delhi". The Times of India. 30 Dec 2010. Retrieved 19 Mar 2011.
- ^ "Khiladi 786 is a comedy: Nargis Fakhri". Hindustan Times. 2012-05-02. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
- ^ "Madras Cafe review". Bollywood3. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ http://mindshareventuresgroup.com/board_of_advisors
- ^ Posted Tue, Apr 30, 2013 Rate Story (2013-04-30). "What's cooking Nargis and Shahid?". Filmfare.com. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Box Office India (2013-05-11). "20 Days, 45 Crore | Box Office India : India's premier film trade magazine". Box Office India. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar gets Rs 40 crore for Rumi Jaffery's film?". Indicine.com. 2013-05-11. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
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