Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif Biography

Basic Information

• Birth Name: Katrina Rosemary Turcotte (also spelt Turquotte) — she later took her father’s surname, Kaif
• Date of Birth: 16 July 1983
• Birthplace: British Hong Kong
• Citizenship: United Kingdom
• Profession: Actress, businesswoman
• Years Active: 2003–present

Family Background

• Father: Of Kashmiri descent; Muslim. Her parents divorced when she was a child.
• Mother: A British social activist (surname Turcotte) who runs the charity Relief Projects India, which helps underprivileged children. She is Christian.
• Siblings: Seven — six sisters, including the model and actress Isabel Kaif, and one elder brother.
• Faith: Kaif has said she was allowed to practise a faith of her own choosing and describes herself as a firm believer in God.

Personal Life

• Husband: Vicky Kaushal (actor)
• Marriage date: 9 December 2021, at Six Senses Fort Barwara in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
• Son: Vihaan Kaushal, born 7 November 2025

Early Life

• Her family moved frequently during her childhood. By her own account the sequence ran from Hong Kong to China, Japan, France, Switzerland, several Eastern European countries, Poland, Belgium, Hawaii and finally London.
• She began modelling as a teenager and worked professionally in London, appearing regularly at London Fashion Week.
• Indian filmmaker Kaizad Gustad cast her in Boom (2003) after seeing her at a London fashion show.
• She initially struggled to secure film roles in India because of her limited command of Hindi.

Katrina Kaif – Career Highlights

• 2003 – Boom (debut film; a critical and commercial failure)
• 2004 – Malliswari (Telugu), which earned her a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress – Telugu
• 2005 – Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, her first commercial success in Hindi cinema
• 2005 – Sarkar
• 2006 – Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
• 2007 – Namastey London, Partner, Welcome, Apne
• 2008 – Race, Singh Is Kinng, Yuvvraaj
• 2009 – New York, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, De Dana Dan
• 2010 – Raajneeti, Tees Maar Khan
• 2011 – Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
• 2012 – Ek Tha Tiger, Jab Tak Hai Jaan
• 2013 – Dhoom 3
• 2014 – Bang Bang!
• 2015 – Phantom
• 2016 – Fitoor, Baar Baar Dekho
• 2017 – Jagga Jasoos, Tiger Zinda Hai
• 2018 – Thugs of Hindostan, Zero
• 2019 – Bharat
• 2021 – Sooryavanshi
• 2022 – Phone Bhoot
• 2023 – Tiger 3
• 2024 – Merry Christmas

Katrina Kaif – Other Work

• Cosmetics: She launched her cosmetics line, Kay Beauty, in 2019.
• Endorsements: She is a regular brand endorser and has appeared consistently in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list through the 2010s.
• Charity: She is involved with her mother’s charity, Relief Projects India.
• Stage: She performs regularly at stage shows and live tours.

Katrina Kaif Awards List