Celina Jaitley
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Celina Jaitley | |
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Born | November 24, 1981 Mumbai, India |
Occupation | Model, actress |
Years active | 2001 - present |
Spouse(s) | None |
Celina Jaitley (Hindi: सेलीना जेटली, Punjabi: ਸੇਲੀਨਾ ਜੇਟਲੀ), born 24 November 1981, is a Bollywood actress. She was crowned Miss India in 2001. She has appeared in several movies and music videos (including the Bombay Vikings' "Zara Nazron Se Kehdo" video).
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[edit] Early life
Jaitley was born to a Punjabi family in Kabul, Afghanistan. Her father is a former Indian Army Officer, and her mother is an Afghan child psychologist, as well as a former beauty queen. She has one brother, who is serving in the Indian army.
She grew up in different cities and mostly spent her time in Kolkata, India. Jaitley was raised as a Hindu. She has said that when she was young, she wanted to join the army herself, either as a doctor or a pilot. She graduated with a degree in commerce from Indira Gandhi National Open University.[1]
[edit] Career
Jaitley was a finalist in the Miss Universe 2001 contest.[1] In addition to her title of Miss India, Celina has won the Miss Margo Beautiful Skin, Indiatimes Surfer's Choice, and MTV's Most Wanted award.
In 2003 she made her debut in the movie industry with Feroz Khan's Janasheen. In 2007 Jaitley flew to New Zealand and shot her first international movie Love Has No Language, a romantic comedy. Whilst there she was targeted by a stalker who had followed her from India. Jaitley was said to be traumatised by the experience.
Jaitley is slated to play the character of an Iranian princess in the film Quest of Sheherzade along with actors Sean Connery and Orlando Bloom. The film is based on Arabian Nights and will be directed by Ken Khan. This will be Celina's first venture into Hollywood. She is also the brand ambassador of Egyptian tourism and D'damas.
[edit] Filmography
- Golmaal Returns as Meera (2008)
- Money Hai Toh Honey Hai as Shruti (2008)
- "C Kkompany", (Item Number)
- Paying Guest (2008)
- Kabul Ka Gangster (2007), Nazia Khan (Javeed's wife)
- One Night (film) (2007) ( (To Go On Floor), Anarkali
- Unusual Love Story (2006) (To Go On Floor)
- Heyy Babyy (Special Appearance)
- Shakalaka Boom Boom (2007) (Released)
- Red: The Darrk Side (January 2007) (Released)
- Apna Sapna Money Money (November 10, 2006), Saania Badnaam
- Tom, Dick, and Harry (May 12, 2006), Celina
- Zinda (January 12, 2006), Nisha Roy
- Jawani Diwani (January 6, 2006), Roma Fernandes
- Suryam (2005) A telugu film.
- No Entry (August 26, 2005), Sanjana Saxena
- Silsiilay (June 17, 2005), Preeti
- Janasheen (November 28, 2003), Jessica Pereira
- Khel (2003
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Celina Jaitley". The Times of India (2002-12-10). Retrieved on 11 November 2008.
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Preceded by Lara Dutta |
Miss India Universe 2001 |
Succeeded by Neha Dhupia |