Biography

Born in Hong Kong^[2] on July 16, 1984, One of eight siblings, Kaif was born to an Indian Kashmiri father and British mother^{[citation needed]}, was brought up in Hawaii, and started modelling at the age of 14, when she was approached for a jewellery campaign. After that she continued modeling in London. She is currently dating actor Salman Khan.

Professional life

At the age of 14, Kaif started modeling for a jewellery campaign in London, and was subsequently discovered by filmmaker Kaizad Gustad, who gave her a part in his film Boom (2003).^{[citation needed]}

She moved to Mumbai and was offered a number of modelling assignments.^{[citation needed]} However, filmmakers were at first hesitant to sign her because of her linguistic shortcomings ^[3]. Films that did feature her usually had her voice dubbed over by a native speaker of the film’s language.^{[citation needed]}

• 2008: Sabsay Favourite Heroine Award^[4]
• 2006: Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female), Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
• 2008: British-Indian Actor award, Zee Cine Awards
• 2008: IIFA Awards: Best Female Style Icon [1]
• 2008: Voted at the No. 1 spot in FHM India’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll [2]

Filmography