Amrita Rao

Amrita Rao is an Indian model and Bollywood actress.
Beginning her career as a model, Rao made her acting debut with Ab Ke Baras (2002), which went unnoticed. However, she grew into prominence when she starred in Ken Ghosh’s love-story, Ishq Vishk (2003) and earned her first Filmfare nomination in the Best Female Debut category. Delivering acclaimed performances and commercial success with films like Main Hoon Na (2004) and Vivah (2006), her biggest commercial success so far, she has established herself as one of the most promising actresses of Bollywood.
Born June 17, 1981 (1981-06-17) (age 28)
Chitrapur, Karnataka, India
Occupation Model, actress
Years active 2002 – present
Personal life
Amrita Rao was born in Chitrapur to Deepak Rao. She belongs to the Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family in Karnataka. She speaks English, Marathi, Hindi and her mother tongue, Konkani.
Filmography
Year Title Role Other notes
2002 Ab Ke Baras Anjali Thapar/Nandini 
The Legend of Bhagat Singh Mannewali 
2003 Ishq Vishk Payal Mehra Nominated, Filmfare Best Female Debut Award
2004 Masti Aanchal Mehta 
Main Hoon Na Sanjana (Sanju) Bakshi Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
Deewaar Radhika 
2005 Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi Priya 
Shikhar Madhvi 
2006 Pyare Mohan Piya 
Vivah Poonam 
2007 Heyy Babyy  Special appearance in song Heyy Babyy
Athidhi Amrita Telugu film
2008 My Name is Anthony Gonsalves Riya 
Shaurya Neerja Rathode Cameo appearance
Welcome to Sajjanpur Kamla Winner, Stardust Best Actress Award
2009 Victory Nandini 
Short Kut: The Con is On  Mansi