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Bipasha Basu
Active Bollywood Actor
- FromNew Delhi
- Based inMumbai, India.
- Age47 years
- Active1996 – 2020
- Updated
Bipasha Basu biography
Bipasha Basu’s full information
- Full Name: Bipasha Basu
- Date of Birth: 7 January 1979
- Birthplace: New Delhi, India
- Raised In: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actress, former fashion model, fitness enthusiast
- Years Active: 1996 – 2020
Family background
- Father: Hirak Basu (civil engineer)
- Mother: Mamta Basu (homemaker)
- Husband: Karan Singh Grover (married in 2016)
- Child: Daughter, Devi Basu Singh Grover (born November 2022)
Siblings:
- Bidisha (elder sister)
- Vijayeta (younger sister)
Education Details
- School 1: Apeejay High School, New Delhi (she lived in Delhi until the age of eight)
- School 2: Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, Bidhannagar, Kolkata — where she was head girl
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Note / Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Godrej Cinthol Supermodel Contest | Won; represented India at Ford Models Supermodel of the World |
| 2001 | Ajnabee | Film debut in a negative role; won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut |
| 2002 | Raaz | First leading role; earned a Filmfare Best Actress nomination |
| 2003 | Jism | Erotic thriller; Filmfare Best Villain nomination |
| 2005 | No Entry | Highest-grossing Hindi film of the year |
| 2005 | Apaharan | Critical and commercial success |
| 2006 | Corporate | Critically acclaimed performance; Filmfare Best Actress nomination |
| 2006 | Dhoom 2 | Highest-grossing Hindi film of the year and the biggest grosser of her career |
| 2006 | Omkara | Played Billo Chamanbahar; the dance number “Beedi” became a hit |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Comedy; eighth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year |
| 2007 | Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal | Her only release of the year; a box-office failure |
| 2008 | Race | Fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year |
| 2008 | Bachna Ae Haseeno | Supporting role; Filmfare Best Supporting Actress nomination |
| 2009 | All The Best: Fun Begins | Comedy success |
| 2012 | Raaz 3D | Return to horror; commercially successful |
| 2013 | Aatma | Lead role in a horror film |
| 2013 | The Lovers | Her international film debut and only foreign film to date |
| 2014 | Creature 3D | Monster-horror film; a critical and commercial failure |
| 2015 | Alone | Dual role opposite Karan Singh Grover, whom she later married |
| 2015 | Darr Sabko Lagta Hai (TV) | Television debut, hosting a horror anthology series |
| 2020 | Dangerous (web series) | Her most recent screen appearance |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film/Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Ajnabee | Won |
| 2002 | IIFA Awards | Best Debut | Ajnabee | Won |
| 2002 | IIFA Awards | Fresh Face of the Year | Ajnabee | Won |
| 2003 | Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Villain | Jism | Won |
| 2003 | MTV Asia Awards | Style Icon of the Year | — | Won |
| 2003 | Zee Cine Awards | Dynamic Duo (with Dino Morea) | Raaz | Won |
| 2004 | Sabsey Favourite Nayi Heroine | Favourite New Heroine | Jism | Won |
| 2006 | Global Film Awards | Best Actress | Corporate | Won |
| 2006 | Global Film Awards | Critics Award for Best Actress | Corporate | Won |
| 2006 | Star Sabsey Stylish Heroine | Stylish Heroine | Dhoom 2 / Corporate | Won |
| 2006 | Anandalok Puraskar Awards | Best Actress | Corporate | Won |
| 2006 | MTV Immies | Best Performance in a Song | Omkara | Won |
| 2007 | Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Actress | Corporate | Won |
| 2007 | All India Filmgoers Awards | Queen of Hearts | Omkara | Won |
| 2008 | Cosmopolitan Fearless Awards | Most Fearless Bollywood Actress | — | Won |
| 2009 | Durban International Film Festival | Best Actress | Shob Charitro Kalponik | Won |
| 2009 | Anandalok Puraskar Awards | Best Actress | Bachna Ae Haseeno | Won |
| 2009 | Sabsey Favourite Fashion Icon | Fashion Icon | Bachna Ae Haseeno | Won |
| 2009 | Annual Central European Bollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Bachna Ae Haseeno | Won |
| 2009 | IIFA Awards | Style Diva of the Year | — | Won |
| 2009 | FHM | Sexiest Woman of Asia | — | Won |
| 2009 | Star Sabsey Fit Heroine | Fit Heroine | — | Won |
| 2010 | NDTV Indian of the Year | Entertainer of the Decade | Bachna Ae Haseeno | Won |
| 2011 | Bramptonshire Walk of Fame | Contribution to Indian Cinema | — | Won |
| 2012 | Stardust Awards | Best Actress in a Thriller or Action | Dum Maaro Dum | Won |
| 2012 | Global Film Awards | Gitanjali Style Icon | — | Won |
| 2013 | Stardust Awards | Style Icon of the Year | — | Won |
| 2013 | Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Raaz 3 | Won |
| 2013 | Kolkata International Film Festival | Pancha Kanya Memorial Honour | — | Won |
| 2013 | NDTV Awards | Fittest Icon of the Year | — | Won |
| 2014 | South African Horror Fest | Scariest Performer of the Year | Aatma | Won |
| 2016 | GeoSpa AsiaSpa Awards | Fitness Icon of the Year | — | Won |
| 2024 | Pride of Bengal | Contribution to Hindi Cinema | — | Won |
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About Bipasha Basu
Who is Bipasha Basu?
She is an Indian actress, former supermodel, and fitness enthusiast known for her work in Bollywood films.
When was Bipasha Basu born?
She was born on 7 January 1979.
What is Bipasha Basu best known for?
She is best known for her roles in horror and thriller films like Raaz, Jism, Raaz 3D, and Alone.
What was her debut film?
Her debut film was Ajnabee in 2001.
Who is Bipasha Basu married to?
She is married to actor Karan Singh Grover.
Do Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover have children?
Yes, they have a daughter named Devi, born in 2022.
Is Bipasha Basu still active in acting?
Her most recent screen appearance was the 2020 web series Dangerous. No return to acting has been confirmed by an authoritative source.
Why is she often associated with fitness?
She has released fitness DVDs and promotes a healthy lifestyle, which made her a fitness icon.
Which film made her famous?
Raaz (2002) was her breakthrough film.
What type of roles is she popular for?
She is known for bold, glamorous roles and strong characters in thrillers and horror films.
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