Ameesha Patel

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Ameesha Patel is an Indian actress who appears in mainly Bollywood movies. Making her acting debut in the blockbuster Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, Patel won critical praise for her performance in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, which became one of the biggest hits in the history of Hindi ci… IMDB Wikipedia $30 million 1976 5 ft 2 in (1.59 m) Actor Actors Ameesha Ameesha Patel Ameesha Patel Net Worth Amisha Amit Patel Amisha Patel Amit Patel Amu Amypoo Angel Asha Patel Ashmit Patel Film producer India Indian people June 9 Mumbai Princess The Cathedral & John Connon School Tufts University Tufts University (2007)

Ameesha Patel Quick Info

Full Name Ameesha Patel
Net Worth $30 Million
Date Of Birth June 9, 1976
Place Of Birth Mumbai, India
Height 5 ft 2 in (1.59 m)
Weight 110 lbs
Profession Actor, Film Producer
Education Tufts University (2007), The Cathedral & John Connon School
Nationality India
Parents Asha Patel, Amit Patel
Siblings Ashmit Patel
Nicknames Amisha Amit Patel , Angel , Princess , Amypoo , Ameesha , Amisha Patel , Amu
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ameesha_patel
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/ameeshapatel9
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0665349
Awards Filmfare Special Jury Award, Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut, Pehli Pehli Baar Hai, Meri Tarah Tum Bhi, LIfe Ban Jaayegi
Nominations Filmfare Award for Best Actress, IIFA Award for Best Actress, Zee Cine Award for Best Actress, Pehli Pehli Baar Hai, Meri Tarah Tum Bhi, LIfe Ban Jaayegi
Movies Pehli Pehli Baar Hai, Meri Tarah Tum Bhi, LIfe Ban Jaayegi, Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, Vaada, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Humraaz, Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai, Race 2, Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage, Yeh Hai Jalwa, Chatur Singh Two Star, Ankahee, Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai, Zameer, Shortcut Romeo, Kranti, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Des…
TV Shows Indian Idol

Ameesha Patel Trademarks

  1. Her long hair

Ameesha Patel Quotes

  • Success is an eye-opener. You learn a lot because you meet all kinds of people in this line of work. A hard fact is that nothing succeeds like success, more so in the film world. Also, nobody is here to do you a favor. Unless you are good, capable of selling a product and raking in money, nobody’s going to offer you work. I see a change even in the people and society that I’ve grown up in. Suddenly, they all want to know me. That’s nice but I also know that the same people will be the first ones to put me down if a film of mine flops.
  • Competition is necessary for me to improve, it helps to keep complacency at bay. Besides, there’s enough room for all of us. I can’t possibly suit every role conceived by each director. My physical structure and performance limits me to a certain category of films.
  • I treat each film like a child. I do not detach myself from a flop or go underground, nor float on cloud nine when I churn out a hit. Hits and flops are part and parcel of the game. You win some and lose some. When I look back, I feel perhaps I erred in judging scripts. But, I have no regrets. If all my films had clicked, I may have been scared to take up different roles.
  • Since I haven’t undergone formal training, KNPH was like an acting school for me. With that as a platform, I have to grow further. I know there are a lot of mistakes that I have made. I have to work on certain flaws that I’ve identified. Not just in terms of performance but also clothes, overall look, characterization, etc. Again, Gadar is a case in point. My character belongs to the 1940s; I have to be very particular about my clothes. I can’t arrive on the sets and wear whatever is available because that will eventually mar the authenticity of my character.
  • I became obsessed with my character of Sakina in Gadar. I became my character for two years. Somewhere I had a hunch Gadar would work, and it did.
  • All the credit [for] “Kaho Naa…” went to Hrithik Roshan. No one gave me my dues. Once Madhuri Dixit was also laughed at. But she didn’t allow anyone to discourage. She really slogged. That’s why she’s so humble and well-behaved. Madhuri is my ideal. I want to be like her. (Filmfare, Sep. 2001)
  • [on refusing a banking job for Bollywood] When you choose one path over the other, you always wonder what the other life would have been like. My lowest phase was when I was away from my family and I realized that in Bollywood it’s not always talent that gets you the job. Other girls were getting the roles that I deserved. At that time, I did think that I should have chosen a profession that was more fair. But I’m a fighter, I’ll get up and get going again.
  • I didn’t know what hit me when “Kaho Naa…” became such a huge hit. I was overwhelmed by the success. I wish I’d known how to handle it better. I didn’t know how to be a star. I still saw myself as Amisha. Whereas Hrithik [Hrithik Roshan], who grew up around stars, knew how to carry himself like one.
  • [on Power (2011)] It is such a big film with great actors – you feel so nervous in front of them! I was thinking, “How will I perform?” I wanted to do a good job and not let my director (Rajkumar Santoshi) down. In a film like this, obviously a girl gets hidden; the actress is not going to be the focus. But whatever scenes I have got are important. I am looking forward to it.
  • I am happy I have competition. It keeps me on my toes all the while and stops me from becoming complacent. So, it works to my advantage.
  • I have never done films where the spotlight is only on me. I say yes when I feel the audience can relate to my character in some way. When I played a mother in my second film, “Gadar”, and was covered from head to toe, people thought I was damaging my career. When I wore saris in “Humraaz”, many thought it would work against me. The same was repeated to me when I played a love-struck wife in “Honeymoon…” Even Adi [Aditya Chopra] was scared and told me to think twice before saying yes to “Thoda Pyaar…” as it was essentially the role of a dimwit. She was lovable but there could have been negative responses.
  • I don’t think two actresses from the same generation can be friends. When you are vying for the same role and competing with one another you cannot be friends. I’d never give up a role for anyone. But two actresses from different generations can be friends. Madhuri Dixit and I got along really well.
  • I’d never get into a relationship because it would benefit me career wise or monetarily. I’m not one of those who’d say, ‘He’s not successful, dump him’ and move on to the next one.
  • [on her relationship with Vikram Bhatt] People often felt that I was mismatched with Vikram. But for me it was all about the intellect and not about the outer facade.. ours was a dignified and amicable breakup. We were the best of friends and we remain so. We knew we had to move on. So, it was beautifully done. We talk to each other even now and help each other.
  • Believe in yourself and follow the path of honesty because there are no shortcuts in life.
  • You have to take life with a pinch of salt and enjoy what you have. There’s no point whining.
  • To join or not to join films was the biggest choice I had to make. I’d done two years of biogenetic engineering, was an economics graduate and a gold medalist. I had also been a Bharatanatyam dancer from age five, always won the best actress award in school. Finally I decided to do things for my soul, chose to act.
  • I feel French is very close to Urdu. Both languages are beautiful. Sadly, their beauty is lost in translation.
  • I love human beings. I believe that there is so much to learn from every person you meet including a child.
  • People bring you up so fast… But they bring you down even faster.
  • No one wants to touch you, if you don’t have a film background. Which is why outsiders like me have to work doubly hard to get noticed.
  • Films were never on my agenda, may be it was written in my destiny. And since I am here, I would like to give it my best try.
  • I would never deny the importance of the media, but I wouldn’t go out of the way to splash my pictures all over town. I’d rather let my work do the talking.
  • [on Hrithik Roshan’s and Sussanne Roshan’s new born child, Hrehaan] We were children together… now the child I knew, has a child. Such a long journey… in such a short time, now they embark on another journey. A journey of parenthood. I wish them all the best. Sussanne and Hrithik are beautiful people and now the most beautiful thing has happened to them.
  • [on item numbers] I don’t mind an item number like “Kajra Re” from Bunty Aur Babli (2005), it’s done well and the song seems like a whole lot of fun. But if I did a “Khallas,” my career would also be Khallas with it!

Ameesha Patel Important Facts

  • To prepare for her role as a prostitute in her film Paradise Street, she began chain smoking cigarettes and cigars heavily. She would have one to two packs a day and sometimes multiple cigars a day. She did this because she felt it would give her more feel to the role. However, now she finds smoking hard to stop and says she is addicted.
  • Starred in American director’ Navraj Kaur’s shelved film . This was in 2003. She was to play a actress names Zarina Khan from the 1930’s.She was going to learn Kathak dancing from Birju Maharaj.
  • Was signed for Piyush Pandya (American Desi) movie “The Arranged Marriage” (2003). The film was to be shot in New Jersey. Amisha later opted out and Perizaad Zorabian replaced her. Starring Perizaad Zorabian, Ayesha Dharker, Ajay Naidu, Russel Peters.
  • Starred in Tanuja Chandra shelved film opposite Karan Nath. This was in 2002.
  • Starred in Vikram Bhatt’s shelved film co starring her brother Ashmit Patil. The film was a thriller based on reincarnation Amisha was to die at the interval then be born as Ashmit in the next life time.
  • Starred in Shubi Mukherjee’s shelved film ” Dil Dekhe Dekho”. Directed by Lawrence Dsouza, co starring Fardeen Khan,Sucheta and Farida Jalal.
  • Mother Asha Patel is also a actress.
  • Studied at the Cathedral and John Connon School and was voted the head girl for the academic year 1992-1993.
  • Worked as an economic analyst for Khandwala Securities Limited post-graduation.
  • Turned down a job offer from Morgan Stanley for a career in Bollywood.
  • Acted in a play titled ‘Neelam’ in 1999.
  • Supports NGOs such as PETA, Planet Read and UN for human trafficking to name a few.
  • Trained Bharatnatyam dancer since the age of five.
  • Very close friends with actor Sanjay Dutt and his wife Maanayata.
  • Offered Kareena Kapoor’s role in Chameli (2003).
  • Was considered for the role of Bindiya in Billu (2009) but it was then decided she looked too young to play a mother of two.
  • Her favorite movies are Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Umrao Jaan (1981), Chandni (1989) and Pretty Woman (1990).
  • Dropped out of the role of Bhoomika Chawla in Tere Naam (2003) due to scheduling conflicts.
  • Turned down Bipasha Basu’s role in Jism (2003).
  • Attended Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Studied Economics and graduated as part of the class of 1997.
  • Daughter of Asha Patel and sister of Ashmit Patel
  • Economic graduate from Tufts University, Boston
  • Granddaughter of barrister politican, Rajni Patel.
  • Obtained Biogenetic Engineering degree in the United States.
  • Won gold medal for an Economics paper at her university.

Ameesha Patel Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Bhaiyyaji Superhitt filming Bhumika Actress
Desi Magic 2017 Sonia Saxena / Mahi Deol Actress
Shortcut Romeo 2013 Monica Actress
Race 2 2013 Cherry Actress
Chatur Singh Two Star 2011 Sonia Varma (as Ameesha) Actress
Parama Veera Chakra 2011 Rajni Actress
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic 2008 Malaika (as Ameesha) Actress
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2007 Radha Actress
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. 2007 Pinky Kapoor Actress
Aap Ki Khatir 2006 Shirani A. Khanna (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Ankahee 2006 Mrs. Nandita Saxena Actress
Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera 2006 Ammu (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai 2006 Durga Actress
Mere Jeevan Saathi 2006 Anjali (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Tathastu 2006 Sarita R. Rajput (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Mangal Pandey: The Rising 2005 Jwala Actress
Narasimhudu 2005 Subba Lakshmi (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Zameer 2005 Pooja D. Khanna / Pooja S. Chauhan (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Elaan 2005 Priya (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Vaada 2005 Pooja Sharma / Pooja R. Verma (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Naani 2004 Priya (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Suno Sasurjee 2004 Kiran Saxena (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Parwana 2003 Pooja (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Pudhiya Geethai 2003 Jo (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Humraaz 2002 Priya (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Yeh Hai Jalwa 2002 Sonia Singh (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage 2002 Sapna (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai 2002 Sandhya Patil (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Kranti 2002 Sanjana Roy (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar 2001 Sarena V. Devan (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha 2001 Sakeena (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Badri 2000 Sarayu (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai 2000 Sonia Saxena (as Amisha Patel) Actress
Desi Magic 2017 producer Producer
Om Shanti Om 2007 very big thanks – as Amisha Patel Thanks
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. 2007 special thanks Thanks
Suno Sasurjee 2004 thanks – as Amisha Patel Thanks
Om Shanti Om 2007 Herself Self
Heyy Babyy 2007 Herself (uncredited) Self
Indian Idol 2004 TV Series Herself Self
Shart: The Challenge 2004 Herself (as Amisha Patel) Self
Hai Kasam Tu Na Ja 2004 Short Herself Self
O Meri Jaan 2003 Short Herself Self
Rendevouz with Simi Garewal 2002 TV Series Herself Self
The Roshans: Hrithik Live in Concert 2001 TV Special documentary Herself (as Amisha Patel) Self
Koffee with Karan 2004 TV Series Herself Archive Footage

Ameesha Patel Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2014 Ghanta Award The Ghanta Awards Worst Supporting Actress Shortcut Romeo (2013) Won
2002 Special Award Filmfare Awards Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) Won
2001 Popular Award Zee Cine Awards Best Debut – Female Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000) Won
2014 Ghanta Award The Ghanta Awards Worst Supporting Actress Shortcut Romeo (2013) Nominated
2002 Special Award Filmfare Awards Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) Nominated
2001 Popular Award Zee Cine Awards Best Debut – Female Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000) Nominated