Never Say No To Benegal - Amrita Rao

Amrita Rao

Actress Amrita Rao takes director Shyam Benegal on a high esteem. She worked with him for Welcome To Sajjanpur and since then she took Benegal as khaas. But it was surprise to know that she turned down a role in Benegal’s next film Abba Ka Kua.
It seems that Amrita don’t want to cast in similar kind of role (a rural girl) all over again. When asked to her, she replied angrily, “I dare not say no to Mr Benegal.”
“Working with him has been the biggest high of my career. It also got me a nomination at one of the awards,” added Amrita.
So the truth is that Amrita has not been offered the role at all. Instead, Minisha Lamba has been signed for the film. Minisha was so excited about the role that she immediately jumped into the offer.

Amrita Rao - Bollywood Actress Profile

Amrita Rao - Bollywood Actress Profile

Sweet and dainty Amrita Rao, from a Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family was always fascinated by acting. Her first modeling assignment was for Fairever fairness cream and within a couple of months, she became a model for many top brand companies and did nearly 35 ad films. Cadbury's Perk and Bru coffee ads offered her a platform to step into the film industry.

The pretty lass debuted in the film 'Ab Ke Baras' (2002), but shot into public notice with 'Ishq Vishk Pyaar Vyaar'. 'Mein Hoon Na', 'Deewar' and 'Masti' are her other films. With her typical girl-next-door image, this graduate in Psychology stands on a different course, she feels that if not in films there are other fields to excel in.

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Awards and Nominations:

Winner
2007: Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award - Vivah

Filmfare Awards

Nominated
2004: Filmfare Best Female Debut Award - Ishq Vishk
2005: Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award - Main Hoon Na

Star Screen Awards

Nominated
2003: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female - Ab Ke Baras
2004: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female - Ishq Vishk
2007: Star Screen Award Best Actress - Vivah
2007: Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 along with Shahid Kapoor - Vivah

Zee Cine Awards

Nominated
2004: Zee Cine Award Best Female Debut - Ishq Vishk

International Indian Film Academy Awards

Winner
2004: IIFA Awards, Best Female Debut - Ishq Vishk

Stardust Awards

Winner
2004: Stardust Awards, Superstar of Tomorrow - Female; Ishq Vishk

Other Awards:

2004: Sansui Awards, Best Debut - Female - Ishq Vishk
2007: GR8 Women Awards, Young Achiever
2007: Anandalok Puroshkar Awards, Most Promising New Talent - Vivah
2007: Sports World Awards, Jodi of the Year along with Shahid Kapoor - Vivah
2007: Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award - Vivah

Name : Amrita Rao
Birth Name : Amrita Deepak Rao
Date Of Birth : 17, June, 1981
Birth Of Place : Chitrapur, Karnataka, India
Father : Deepak Rao
College Days : Sophia College, Mumbai
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Marathi & Konkani
Hobbies : Reading short stories
Profession : Actress, Model
Debut Film : Ab Ke Baras (2002) Hindi