Guide Note:
Bipasha Basu is a model/actress whose performance in the 2003 film Jism sparked her rise to fame. She recently appeared in the box office smash hit Dhoom 2.
Fast Facts
- Born: January 7, 1979
- Breakthrough Film: Jism
- Dating John Abraham
- Notable Film: Dhoom 2
- Filmfare Awards: 2
- Supermodel of the World winner
Brief Background
Bipasha Basu was born in Delhi, India, but her family moved to the city of Kolkata when she was still in her youth.
She had originally intended to pursue being a doctor or chartered account but was persuaded by a friend to enter into a model contest which she won. After winning the contest, she embarked on a career in modeling.
She appeared in her first film Ajnabee in 2001, but it was her appearance in 2003's Jism that made audiences take notice of her. Since then she has been working steadily in Bollywood films.
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