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background	solo_singer
name	Lil' Mo
genre	R&B;, neo soul, hip hop
birth date	November 19, 1975
years active	1998–present
label	The Inc. (2000-2002) Elektra (2001-2004) Cash Money (2004-2006) H.C.E (2007-present)
associated acts	Fabolous
website	http://www.thelilmoshow.com }}

Cynthia Loving (born November 19, 1975), also known by her stage name Lil' Mo, is an American R&B; singer, Washington, D.C. radio personality, songwriter & record producer. She is best known for collaborating with artists such as Ja Rule, Tamar Braxton, Angie Martinez, Sacario, Missy Elliott, Ol' Dirty Bastard and Fabolous, and for her hit single "Superwoman Pt. II".

Early life[link]

Born into a military family, Loving was raised primarily on Long Island, but moved about regularly as her family followed her father's military assignments. Along with her parents, Bishop Jacob and First-Lady Cynthia Loving Sr., she lived in Texas, Atlanta, Georgia, and Fayetteville, North Carolina before settling in Baltimore, Maryland. Dreams of becoming a famous singer began early and she always remained focused on this goal, performing in talent competitions wherever her family would settle.

Music career[link]

Beginnings[link]

Signed with Elektra Records Loving entered the music industry as a protégé of then-labelmate Missy Elliott. Her debut single was entitled "5 Minutes" from the ''Why Do Fools Fall In Love'' soundtrack, co-written by Kelly Price. She appeared on tracks for Elliott's ''Da Real World'' in 1999. "Hot Boyz" became Loving's breakout appearance. She was featured in the music video for the song's remix alongside guest rappers Nas and Eve, and Elliott subsequently became a trusted adviser and friend. She was featured on rapper Jay-Z's song "Parking Lot Pimpin'" from the 2000 ''The Dynasty: Roc La Familia'' album. Not very well known, she was the female voice on the 2000 hit "Wifey" by Next. She has performed with and written songs for many artists including Blackstreet, Next, Bow Wow, Keith Sweat, Changing Faces, Canela Cox, 3LW, Nicole Wray, Mocha and ODB.

Loving's next big exposure came in early 2001, when she was featured on Ja Rule's single "Put It On Me" alongside Ja Rule's Murder Inc. Records labelmate Vita. The single was a hit on both urban and pop radio, and reached number eight on the US pop charts, and more collaborations by Ja Rule and Lil' Mo followed, including "I Cry", which repurposed The O'Jays' 1978 hit "Cry Together". In the Summer of 2002 Loving collaborated with label mates Angie Martinez & Sacario on "If I Could Go".

''Based On A True Story'' (1999 - 2002)[link]

In 2001, Lil' Mo released her debut album ''Based On A True Story'', on Elektra Records, and had a successful single of her own, "Superwoman (Part II)". The "Part II" remix, featuring hip-hop newcomer Fabolous, was an up-tempo, hip-hop flavored record, using an instrumental track producer DJ Clue had originally intended for M.O.P. reached #9 on the R&B; charts. The video was also a huge hit on MTV2 and BET. The album's second single, "Gangsta", contained a sample of Snoop Dogg's "Gin And Juice", was less successful reaching #57 on the R&B; charts.Her cousin Fabulous was also her adviser.

After a falling out with Ja Rule and Irv Gotti, caused by Loving's accusations that they now favored using new Murder Inc. artist Ashanti for collaborations instead of her, she ended all associations with Murder Inc. in 2002. Since, Ja Rule has taken some shots at former friend, Loving, calling her a "bitch", and crediting himself as the reason why she had any hits. She refused to fire back, calling the whole thing "juvenile."

''Meet the Girl Next Door'' (2003)[link]

During the mid-2003, Mo appeared on two important singles with Fabolous, who partially had Mo to thank for his own break into the industry, and who has since been more successful on both urban and mainstream charts than Mo herself. Their first duet was "Can't Let You Go", the first single from Fabolous' ''Street Dreams'' LP, was one of 2003's biggest rap and mainstream pop hits. The other duet, "4 Ever", the first official single from Lil' Mo's own second album, ''Meet The Girl Next Door'', was a major urban and R&B; hit, but did not achieve pop success.

''Pain & Paper'' (2007)[link]

Under her independent label "Honeychild Entertainment" she finally released a new album, with support from Ike Morris and Morris Management Group. ''Pain & Paper'' was released on August 28, 2007 with production from Joey Cutless, Bryan-Michael Cox, Jules "Judah," Mike Moore, Troy Taylor, Adam "Streets" Arwine, Daniel "D-Up" Allen, Wesley "Mister Wes" Toone, among others. Along with recording her new album, Lil' Mo, together with Faith Evans, Fantasia, and R&B-turned-gospel; singer Coko (of SWV fame), appeared on the remake of The Clark Sisters' "Endow Me" from Coko's gospel album ''Grateful'', released October 31, 2006. Loving's ''Pain & Paper'' was released on August 28, 2007 distributed by Koch Entertainment. The first single off the album is "Sometimes I" featuring rapper Jim Jones). The video was directed by Gabriel E. Hart of Drew Barrymore's "VH-1's Shoot to Kill." She recently announced that her second single is "Lucky Her". She stated that "Lucky Her" is the final single from ''Pain & Paper''. She is currently working on a new album tentatively titled ''Tattoos & Roses: The Rebellion Against My Pain'' (confirmed by Lil' Mo herself in an interview), a mixtape, and a reality show for 2008.

2008 - 2010[link]

With ''Pain & Paper'' sales at barely below one-hundred thousand, Lil' Mo signed to Global Music Group for a two-album contract. She has said in a recent interview that the album will be a double disc; half of it being a live production. The album is currently titled ''P.S. I LOVE Me''. In a 2010 interview, Mo confirmed that guest appearances on the album would include MC Lyte, Tweet, Fabolous and other performers that she has admired in the music industry. In early 2010, Loving ended her feud with Ja Rule which started in 2001. The album made its release at November 1, 2011.

2011 - present[link]

P.S. I Love Me is the fourth studio album from American recording artist Lil' Mo, released on November 1, 2011 on the Bronx Bridge Entertainment independent label.

Superwoman Lil Mo declares the month of November "Movember" with the release of her forthcoming studio album 'PS I Love Me.' Prior to prepping the release of the album, Lil Mo hosted a radio show in Washington D.C. and insist the album dives into "everything I have been through on my hiatus."

For the second single "I Love Me," Lil Mo brought back long time friend Tweet into the studio for a duet.

'PS, I Love Me' hit stores on November 1, 2011 and will also boast features from Dawn Richard (Danity Kane/Diddy Dirty Money), P.J. Morton and rapper Maino.Till this day.

Personal life[link]

In 2001, she met her first husband, Al Stone, at a Washington, D.C. gas station; she initiated a conversation and asked for his number. He proposed to her in May, and they wed on August 29, 2001, after dating for only 5 months. Just two months later, Loving became pregnant, and on August 19, 2002, she gave birth to a daughter, Heaven Love'on Stone. Her second daughter, God'Iss Love Stone, was born on February 24, 2005. In December 2005, she filed for divorce from Al Stone.

She is currently married to Gospel recording artist Phillip Bryant; the couple welcomed a son, Justin McKenzie Phillip, on January 16, 2009. She currently lives in Odenton, Maryland. Lil Mo is expecting their second .

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

Year	Album	Chart positions		Notes
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Mixtapes[link]

2011: ''P.S. I Love You''

Singles[link]

{|class="wikitable" |- !rowspan="2"| Year !rowspan="2"| Single !colspan="2"| Chart positions !rowspan="2"| Album |- !style="width:3em;font-size:90%"| U.S. !style="width:3em;font-size:90%"| U.S. R&B; |- || 1998 | "5 Minutes" (feat. Missy Elliott) | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — || ''Why Do Fools Fall in Love Soundtrack'' |- || 2000 | "Ta Da" | style="text-align:center;"| 95 | style="text-align:center;"| 21 |rowspan="3"| ''Based on a True Story'' |- |rowspan="2"| 2001 | "Superwoman Pt. II" (feat. Fabolous) | style="text-align:center;"| 11 | style="text-align:center;"| 4 |- | "Gangsta" | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| 57 |- |rowspan="3"| 2003 | "4 Ever" (feat. Fabolous) | style="text-align:center;"| 37 | style="text-align:center;"| 13 |rowspan="2"| ''Meet the Girl Next Door'' |- | "Ten Commandments" (feat. Lil' Kim) | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| 101 |- | "21 Answers" | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — || ''Promo Single'' |- |rowspan="4"| 2005 | "Yeah Yeah Yeah" (feat. Miri Ben-Ari) | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — |rowspan="4"| ''Syndicated: The Lil' Mo Hour'' (Unreleased Album) |- | "Hot Boys, Hot Girls" (feat. Lil Wayne) | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| 28 |- | "Mother of Your Child" | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — |- | "Dem Boyz" | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| 86 |- |rowspan="2"| 2007 | "Sumtimes I" (feat. Jim Jones) | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — |rowspan="2"| ''Pain & Paper'' |- | "Lucky Her" | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — |- | 2011 | "I Love Me (feat. Tweet)" | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — | ''P.S. I Love Me'' |- | colspan="5" style="text-align:center; font-size:8pt;"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. |}

Guest singles[link]

{|class="wikitable" |- !rowspan="2"| Year !rowspan="2"| Single !colspan="4"| Chart positions !rowspan="2"| Album |- !style="width:3em;font-size:90%"| U.S. !style="width:3em;font-size:90%"| U.S. R&B; !style="width:3em;font-size:90%"| U.S. Rap !style="width:3em;font-size:90%"| NL |- || 1999 | "Hot Boyz" (Missy Elliott feat. Nas, Eve & Lil' Mo) | style="text-align:center;"| 5 | style="text-align:center;"| 1 | style="text-align:center;"| 1 | style="text-align:center;"| — || ''Da Real World'' |- |rowspan="3"| 2000 | "I'll Trade (A Million Bucks)" (Keith Sweat feat. Lil' Mo) | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| 36 | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — || ''Didn't See Me Coming'' |- | "Whatever" (Ideal feat. Lil' Mo) | style="text-align:center;"| 102 | style="text-align:center;"| 11 | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — || ''Ideal'' |- | "Put It On Me" (Ja Rule feat. Lil' Mo & Vita) | style="text-align:center;"| 8 | style="text-align:center;"| 2 | style="text-align:center;"| 11 | style="text-align:center;"| 7 |rowspan="2"| ''Rule 3:36'' |- |rowspan="2"| 2001 | "I Cry" (Ja Rule feat. Lil' Mo) | style="text-align:center;"| 40 | style="text-align:center;"| 11 | style="text-align:center;"| 25 | style="text-align:center;"| — |- | "Lay It Down" (Jermaine Dupri & R.O.C. feat. Lil' Mo) | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| 117 | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — || ''Instructions'' |- |rowspan="3"| 2002 | "Pray For Me" (Mobb Deep feat. Lil' Mo) | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — || ''Infamy'' |- | "Where's My..?" (Adam F feat. Lil' Mo) | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| 100 || ''Single Only'' |- | "If I Could Go" (Angie Martinez feat. Lil' Mo & Sacario) | style="text-align:center;"| 15 | style="text-align:center;"| 26 | style="text-align:center;"| 11 | style="text-align:center;"| — || ''Animal House'' |- || 2003 | "Can't Let You Go" (Fabolous feat. Lil' Mo & Mike Shorey) | style="text-align:center;"| 4 | style="text-align:center;"| 2 | style="text-align:center;"| 2 | style="text-align:center;"| 10 || ''Street Dreams'' |- || 2004 | "Thick & Thin" (E-40 feat. Lil' Mo) | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| 120 | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — || ''The Best of E-40: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow'' |- || 2006 | "Endow Me" (Coko feat. Lil' Mo, Fantasia & Faith Evans) | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — || ''Grateful'' |- |rowspan="2"| 2008 | "Bulletproof Love/One Love" (Foxy Brown feat. Lil' Mo) | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — || ''Brooklyn's Don Diva'' |- | "Cry" (LL Cool J feat. Lil' Mo) | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| 119 | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — || ''Exit 13'' |- || 2009 | "It Ain't Love" (MSTRKRFT feat. Lil' Mo) | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — | style="text-align:center;"| — || ''Fist of God'' |- | colspan="7" style="text-align:center; font-size:8pt;"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. |}

References[link]

External links[link]

http://www.thelilmoshow.com

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occupation	Actress, Model
birth date	June 02, 1987
education	Fashion Designing course from SNDT, Mumbai
birth place	Patna
birth name	Sonakshi Sinha
website
parents	Shatrughan Sinha Poonam Sinha
relatives	Luv Sinha and Kussh Sinha (brothers)
years active	2010 - present

Sonakshi Sinha (born 2 June 1987) is an Indian Bollywood actress and model. She is popular for her role of Rajjo in 2010 hit film ''Dabangg'' opposite Salman Khan. The film also marked her debut in the Hindi film industry.

Early life[link]

She is the daughter of actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha and Punam Sinha. She has two brothers, Luv Sinha and Kussh Sinha. Luv is also an aspiring actor. She studied fashion designing at SNDT in Mumbai.

Career[link]

Early career and film debut (2008–2011)[link]

Sinha started her career as a model and walked the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week 2008 and then again in Lakme Fashion Week 2009. Sonakshi Sinha is also a fashion designer. She designed costumes for movie ''Mera Dil Leke Deko'' in 2005.

She made her acting debut in the 2010 film ''Dabangg'' co-starring Salman Khan. The film went on to become one of the highest grossing Bollywood films. Salman had seen her at a function engaging in dancing and offered her the role.. Speaking about it, she said that she had lost a weight of 30 kg over a period of two years in order to prepare for her character of a village girl by "a combination of proper diet and vigorous exercise". She also added that she had been "observing people and trying to pick up nuances" as a step of further preparation. She also featured as the cover girl of Indian edition of ''Maxim'' magazine for the month December 2010.

Although Sinha had no film release in 2011, she won quite a few awards for her debut. This included the Filmfare Award among others.

Breakthrough and initial success (2012–present)[link]

Sinha is expected to feature in a total of five films in 2012. They include, ''Rowdy Rathore'', ''Joker'', ''Lootera'', ''Son Of Sardar'' and ''Dabangg 2'', the sequel to her immensely successful debut film, ''Dabangg''. Sinha has also been signed opposite her ''Rowdy Rathore'' and ''Joker'' co-star, Akshay Kumar for ''Once Upon a Time Again'', the sequel to ''Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai'', set for release in 2013.

Sonakshi Sinha and Akshay Kumar starrer Rowdy Rathore released on Ist June 2012.Rowdy Rathore has got thumbs up from the critics.Sonakshi plays a lovable, charming yet impish character.

Filmography[link]

''Rowdy Rathore'' ''Joker (2012 film) ''Son Of Sardar'' ''Dabangg 2'' ''Lootera'' ''Once Upon a Time Again'' ''Judwaa 2''

Year !! Movie !! Role !! Notes
2010	''Dabangg''	Rajjo Pandey
2012	|	Priya Neeraja
2012	Joker'' ||	Diva	Post-production
2012	|	Jiya	Filming
2012	|	Rajjo Pandey	Filming
2013	|	Rani	Filming
2013	|	Yasmin	Pre-production
2013	|		Pre-production

Awards and nominations[link]

Year	Award	Category	Film	Result
	Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards
BIG Star Entertainment Awards	Most Entertaining Film Actor – Female
Filmfare Awards		rowspan="7"
Global Indian Film and Television Honours	Most Promising Fresh New Face- Female
International Indian Film Academy Awards
Lions Gold Awards	Favourite Debutant Actress
	Lions Favourite Actress
Star Screen Awards
Stardust Awards
Zee Cine Awards
Zee Cine Awards	Best International Female Icon
FICCI Frames Excellence Awards	Best Debut Actress

; Other Awards 2011: Aaj Tak Award for Best Debutante Actress; ''Dabangg'' 2011: Dadasaheb Phalke Awards for Best Debutant Actor - Female; ''Dabangg'' 2011: Bollywood Hungama Surfers Choice Movie Awards for Best Debut Actress; ''Dabangg''

References[link]

External links[link]

Category:1987 births Category:Indian actors Category:Indian film actors Category:Hindi film actors Category:Indian female models Category:Indian costume designers Category:People from Mumbai Category:Living people

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name	Kareena Kapoor
birth date	September 21, 1980
birth place	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
occupation	Film actress, Model
years active	2000–present
partner	Saif Ali Khan (2007–present)
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Kareena Kapoor (pronounced ; born on 21 September 1980), often informally referred to as Bebo, is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. During her career, Kapoor has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres; these include her work from contemporary romantic dramas to comedies, period films to major Bollywood productions, as well as less publicised independent films.

Born into a family where her parents, Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and elder sister Karisma were actors, Kapoor faced the media spotlight from a very young age, but did not make her acting debut until the 2000 film ''Refugee''. Her melodrama ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' became India's highest-grossing film in the overseas market in 2001, and is one of her biggest commercial successes to date. After receiving negative reviews for a series of repetitive roles, Kapoor accepted more demanding parts in order to avoid being typecast, and was consequently recognized by critics for displaying greater versatility as an actress. Her portrayal of a sex worker in ''Chameli'' (2004) proved to be the turning point in her career and she was later noted for her performances in the critically acclaimed projects ''Dev'' (2004) and ''Omkara'' (2006). She went on to play the lead female role in the Imtiaz Ali-directed romantic comedy ''Jab We Met'' (2007), for which she received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, and the drama ''3 Idiots'' (2009), which became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time.

Inspired by Bollywood actresses like Nargis and Meena Kumari, as well as her sister Karisma, Kapoor is well-recognized for her fashion style and her film roles, both of which have contributed in making her a style icon for young girls and women. Her contributions to the film industry have garnered her numerous achievements including six Filmfare Awards, among nine nominations, making her a leading actress of Hindi cinema. In addition to film acting, Kapoor is a regular stage performer and has launched her own clothing line in association with being the former brand ambassador for the retail chain Globus. Her off-screen life, including her relationship with actor Saif Ali Khan, is the subject of wide media coverage in India.

Early life and background[link]

Born in Mumbai, India, on 21 September 1980, into the Kapoor film family, Kapoor is the younger daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita (''née'' Shivdasani); her elder sister Karisma, is also an actress. Often informally referred to as ''Bebo'', she is the granddaughter of actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor and niece of actor Rishi Kapoor. According to Kapoor, the name "Kareena" was derived from the book ''Anna Karenina'', which her mother read while she was pregnant with her. She is of Punjabi descent from her father's side and on her mother's side she is Sindhi.

As a child, she had strong aspirations to become an actress, and was particularly inspired by watching the films of Bollywood actresses Nargis and Meena Kumari. Kapoor, who describes herself as a "very naughty [and] spoilt child", would regularly dress up in her mother's clothes and perform in front of the mirror. Despite her family background, her father disapproved of women entering the acting profession because he believed it conflicted with the traditional maternal duties and responsibility of women in the family. This led to a conflict between her parents and resulted in Kapoor's mother leaving the house with her daughters. After her parents' separation, she was raised in Lokhandwala by her mother, who worked several jobs to support her daughters until Karisma debuted as an actress in 1991. In an interview with Vir Sanghvi, Kapoor said that growing up in a household filled with women helped her become strong and independent. Following her parents' reconciliation in October 2007, Kapoor explained that they "were never officially divorced ... [but] ... liv[ed] separately." Asked about the relationship she shared with her father, Kapoor remarked, "My father is ... an important factor in my life. [Al]though we did not see him often in our initial years, we are a family now."

Kapoor attended Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai before progressing to Welham Girls Boarding School in Dehradun. She later recalled, "I learnt so much from being at Welham", and described her experience there as "one of the finest parts of my life". According to Kapoor, she was a good student and received first-class honours in all subjects except mathematics. Upon graduating from the boarding school, she studied commerce for two years at Mithibai College in Vile Parle, Mumbai, but later confessed that she only studied there because she was close to her family. Kapoor then registered for a three-month summer course in microcomputers at Harvard University in the United States. She later developed an interest in law and enrolled at the Government Law College in Churchgate; during this period she became immersed in law books and developed a long-lasting passion for reading. However, after completing one year at Churchgate, Kapoor realized that she was not inclined towards academics and returned to her initial plan to become an actress. She began training at an acting institute in Andheri, mentored by Kishore Namit Kapoor, a member of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).

Acting career[link]

2000–03: Debut and breakthrough[link]

Kapoor was initially scheduled to make her debut in Rakesh Roshan's ''Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'' (2000), opposite the director's son Hrithik Roshan. Several days into the filming, however, she abandoned the project and later explained that, "it was probably destined that I was not to be in the film. After all, it was a launch for his son. The whole focus was on the boy. Now I am glad I did not do the movie."

She made her debut later that year in J.P. Dutta's war drama ''Refugee'', alongside Abhishek Bachchan. Set during the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971, the film centers on a man known simply as "Refugee", who illegally transports civilians back and forth across the Indo-Pakistani border. Kapoor portrayed Naaz, a Bangladeshi girl who falls in love with Refugee while illegally migrating to Pakistan with her family. Her performance was acclaimed by critics; Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama wrote that Kapoor "has a magnetic personality, which will make the viewer fall in love with her instantly. What surprises you is the ease with which she emotes the most difficult of scenes [...] There is no denying the fact that she is a natural performer who is very camera friendly." On the experience of making her first film, she described it as "...tough ... [but] also a great learning experience." ''Refugee'' became the fifth highest-grossing film in India in 2000, and Kapoor's performance earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

In 2001, Kapoor appeared opposite Tusshar Kapoor in the romantic drama ''Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai'', which became one of the highest earners of the year. A review in ''The Hindu'', in regards to her performance, noted that she was "definitely the actress to watch out for, if her debut with Abhishek in ''Refugee'' and now ''Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai'' are any indication [...] Kareena shines throughout the flick, with the grace of a seasoned sizzler already." She next starred in Subhash Ghai's family drama ''Yaadein'' alongside Jackie Shroff and Hrithik Roshan. The drama centers on the character of Raj Singh Puri, a middle-class man, and his daughters' marriages. Kapoor played the part of the youngest daughter and Roshan's love interest, Isha Singh Puri. The film was met with negative reactions from reviewers and garnered poor box office returns. Kapoor then appeared in the Abbas-Mustan thriller ''Ajnabee''. The feature was adapted from the 1992 American thriller film ''Consenting Adults'', and was a moderate box office success in India.

Later in the year, she played the female lead in Santosh Sivan's period epic ''Asoka'', a partly fictionalized account of the life of Ashoka the Great. It was widely screened across the United Kingdom and North America, and was also selected for screening at the Venice Film Festival and the 2001 Toronto International Film Festival. Featured opposite Shahrukh Khan who played Ashoka, Kapoor portrayed the character of Kaurwaki—a princess of Kalinga with whom Ashoka falls in love—and received her first Filmfare Best Actress nomination. While the film received generally positive reviews, Kapoor's performance received a mixed reaction from critics. Rediff.com concluded that "while a large portion of the first half is focused on the emerging romance between the runaway prince and herself and to their credit they do manage to whip up some on-screen chemistry, I am still unsure as to her acting abilities." Meanwhile, David Rooney from ''Variety'' wrote, "Kapoor plays ornately tattooed Kaurwaki as a lively mix of flirtatious coquette and feisty warrior woman, kind of like J.Lo meets Michelle Yeoh."

Her final release of 2001 was ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'', a melodrama, in which she featured as part of an ensemble cast that included Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Kajol and Hrithik Roshan. Directed by Karan Johar, the film was a major financial success and became India's second highest-grossing film of the year, as well as Kapoor's highest-grossing film up until then. It also performed well internationally and became one of the biggest Bollywood success of all time in the overseas market, earning over worldwide. Kapoor's performance as "Poo", a good-natured but superficial girl, was described as "one of the main ... highlights of the film", and her portrayal earned her a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress nomination.

During 2002 and 2003, Kapoor experienced a setback in her career. She was in six films—''Mujhse Dosti Karoge!'', ''Jeena Sirf Merre Liye'', ''Talaash: The Hunt Begins...'', ''Khushi'', ''Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon'', and the four-hour war epic ''LOC Kargil''—all of which proved critically and commercially unsuccessful in India. Kapoor's performances were often identified by critics as unoriginal and repetitive, with little inspiration. They expressed concern that she was becoming typecast, but these negative reviews were fundamental in motivating her to improve her integrity as an actress in subsequent years by accepting more demanding roles.

2004–06: Critical acclaim[link]

Following the negative period in Kapoor's career, 2004 marked the beginning of her work in more serious films, most of which would bring her critical acclaim rather than commercial success. Under the direction of Sudhir Mishra, Kapoor portrayed the role of a prostitute in ''Chameli''. The film relates the story of a young prostitute who meets with a widowed investment banker (played by Rahul Bose), and follows the development of their relationship as they share their devastating life experiences. When Kapoor was initially offered the film, she refused it, stating that she wouldn't be comfortable playing the role. However, when the director again approached her a year later, she agreed to do the film and viewed it as an opportunity to show the range of her acting skills. To prepare for the role, she visited several of Mumbai's red-light areas at night to study the dress and mannerisms of sex workers. Upon release, the film and Kapoor's performance opened to predominantly positive reviews by critics, with the ''Indiatimes'' praising her "intuitive brilliance" and stating that she had exceeded all expectations. Another reviewer, however expressed concern that they found her portrayal unconvincing and excessively stereotypical, describing her as "sounding more like a teenager playacting than a brash, hardened streetwalker", and likening her mannerisms to that of a caricature. Nonetheless, Kapoor's portrayal of Chameli garnered her the Filmfare Special Performance Award and the film marked a significant turning point in her career as an actress.

She next co-starred in Mani Ratnam's bilingual project ''Yuva'' alongside Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, Vivek Oberoi, Rani Mukerji and Esha Deol. The film, consisting of three chapters, tells the story of six individuals linked by a car accident. Kapoor is featured in the third chapter as Oberoi's love interest, Mira, a young witty woman. In a review published by ''The Times of India'', film critic Subhash K Jha described her role as "fey and insubstantial", but further stated that "she turns these character traits to her own advantage to create a girl who is at once enigmatic and all-there, a bit like the film itself which is both mysterious and voluptuous". She then appeared alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Fardeen Khan in Govind Nihalani's critically acclaimed film ''Dev'', which revolved around the 2002 Hindu-Muslim riots in the Indian state of Gujarat. Kapoor's role was that of a Muslim victim named Aaliya, modelled after Zaheera Sheikh, a key witness in Vadodara's Best Bakery case. It earned her a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress, as well as nominations for ''Best Actress'' at various award ceremonies. Taran Adarsh commented, "Kareena Kapoor is first-rate. Sporting a deglamorized look, the actress takes a giant leap with this film. Her scene with Amitabh Bachchan (when the latter asks for witnesses to come forward) is an example of superb acting."

Shortly afterwards, she was cast for the first time as a villain in the thriller ''Fida''. The film follows the story of an on-line robbery and the Mumbai underworld with which her character Neha Mehra becomes involved. During the filming of ''Fida'', Kapoor entered into a relationship with actor Shahid Kapoor, whom she later described as having "a major positive influence in my life." Although the film did not succeed at the box office, Kapoor garnered positive reviews for her performance, with some critics noting a distinct progression from her earlier roles. Her subsequent releases that year included Abbas-Mustan's thriller ''Aitraaz'' and Priyadarshan's comedy ''Hulchul'', both of which did well at the Indian box office. Following the success of her last two releases, she was cast as the protagonist in the 2005 drama ''Bewafaa''. The feature received mostly negative reviews and Kapoor's portrayal of Anjali Sahai, an unfaithful woman, was not well-received. Nikhat Kazmi of ''Indiatimes'' believed that in an effort to become a serious actress, Kapoor was embodying a maturer, more jaded character ahead of her years in ''Bewafaa'' which appeared peculiar for a young woman of her age. She then starred in Priyadarshan's romantic drama ''Kyon Ki'', a film that relates the love story of a mentally ill patient, played by Salman Khan, and his physician, played by Kapoor. The film was a box office failure, though Kapoor's performance was generally enjoyed by critics, with the ''BBC'' reporting that she is "[...] a pure natural when it comes to acting."

In 2006, Kapoor appeared in three films. She first starred in the thriller ''36 China Town'' followed by the comedy ''Chup Chup Ke''; both films performed reasonably well. She next portrayed the Shakespearean character of Desdemona in ''Omkara'', the Hindi adaptation of William Shakespeare's ''Othello''. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film is a tragedy of sexual jealousy set against the backdrop of the political system in Uttar Pradesh. The film premiered at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival and was also selected for screening at the Cairo International Film Festival. ''Omkara'' was embraced by critics and Kapoor's portrayal earned her a fourth Filmfare Award and first Screen Award; her performance was later included in the 2010 issue of the "Top 80 Iconic Performances" by ''Filmfare''. Kapoor herself considers her role in ''Omkara'' as a "new benchmark" in her career and has made comparisons between her portrayal of Dolly and her own evolving maturity as a woman.

Following ''Omkara'', she stopped acting for a short time, as she felt that "nothing [was] challenging enough for me to say yes". In an interview with ''The Times of India'', Kapoor commented, "In my initial years in the industry, I pushed myself to do a lot of work because I was greedy. I did some films – which I now regret – purely for the money. Today, I want to do selective films"; she later described this period as a way of "finally getting to do the things I have always wanted to do."

2007–present: ''Jab We Met'' and other works[link]

Kapoor returned to film as the female protagonist Geet Dhillon, a vivacious Sikh girl with a strong zest for life, in the Imtiaz Ali directed romantic comedy ''Jab We Met'' (2007). Featured opposite Shahid Kapoor, the film relates the story of two people with contrasting personalities who meet on a train and eventually fall in love. The film was received favourably by critics and became one of the year's most successful films, with a domestic box office of . Kapoor won several awards for her performance, including her second Screen Award as well as the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Rajeev Masand from ''CNN-IBN'' noted, "Uninhibited and spontaneous, Kareena Kapoor is the soul of this picture, its biggest strength, as she brings alive her character with not just those smart lines, but with the kind of candor actors seldom invest in their work." While shooting for ''Jab We Met'', Kapoor and Shahid ended their three-year relationship. Asked in ''Mumbai Mirror'' about their well-publicized break-up, she stated that "I hold him in utmost regard, and I hope one day we could be good friends. He is a great guy." During this period, speculation began to surface that she was dating actor Saif Ali Khan, her co-star in the film ''Tashan''; Khan later confirmed their relationship to the media during Manish Malhotra's grand finale show at the ''2007 Lakme Fashion Week''.

The following year, she co-starred alongside Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor in Vijay Krishna Acharya's action-thriller ''Tashan''. Though a poll conducted by Bollywood Hungama named it as the most anticipated release of the year, the film eventually became a commercial and critical failure. She next provided her voice for the character of Laila, the love interest of a street dog named Romeo, in the Yash Raj Films and Walt Disney Pictures animated film ''Roadside Romeo''. It was the second Bollywood film to receive a North American release by a Hollywood studio. In preparation for the role, Kapoor viewed several Hollywood animated films to analyse how actors delivered their dialogues. Kapoor then appeared in Rohit Shetty's comedy ''Golmaal Returns'', the sequel to the 2006 film ''Golmaal: Fun Unlimited''. A part of an ensemble cast that included Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi and Tusshar Kapoor, Kapoor played a distrustful wife who believed her husband to be unfaithful. The film received an ambivalent reception from critics and Kapoor herself received mixed reviews. ''The Indian Express'' believed the screenplay was unoriginal, concluding, "There is nothing particularly new about a suspicious wife keeping tabs on her husband, and there is nothing particularly new in the way Kareena plays it." ''Golmaal Returns'' was nonetheless a major financial success, with revenues of internationally.

In 2009, Kapoor was cast as Simrita Rai opposite Akshay Kumar in Sabbir Khan's battle of the sexes comedy ''Kambakkht Ishq''. Set in Los Angeles, California, it became the first Indian film in history to be shot within Universal Studios Hollywood, California, and featured several cameo appearances from Hollywood actors. The film earned over worldwide, but was a critical failure. ''The Times of India'' described her performance as "a complete let-down" and further stated that "despite her haute-coutured look, micro minis [and] pencil heels, she comes across as a completely unconvincing supermodel cum surgeon." She next played the leading female role in the dramatic thriller ''Kurbaan'', alongside Saif Ali Khan and Vivek Oberoi. The film, which marked the directorial debut of Rensil D'Silva, featured Kapoor in the role of Avantika Ahuja, a woman who is confined to house arrest after finding out that her husband is a terrorist. She described the film as "an emotionally draining experience", which did not let her disconnect from her character during shooting. Upon release, the film was critically embraced and Kapoor received her fourth Filmfare Best Actress nomination. According to Subhash K Jha, "''Kurbaan'' belongs to Kareena Kapoor. In her most consistently-pitched performance to date she pulls out all stops to play a betrayed wife with splendid sensitivity. Kareena accommodates her radiant beauty into an utterly credible character and performance. At her best, Kareena is incomparable. She proves it in ''Kurbaan''."

Her final release of the year was Rajkumar Hirani's drama ''3 Idiots'', a film loosely based on the novel ''Five Point Someone'' by Chetan Bhagat. Co-starring alongside Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi, Kapoor starred as Pia, an independent-minded medical student and Khan's love interest. On acting alongside Khan, Kapoor revealed that it was "a dream come true" and further stated that her journey as an actress was "finally complete". The feature received much critical devotion and emerged as the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time, grossing at the Indian box office. It also did well internationally and earned over , the biggest Bollywood success of all time in the overseas market. ''The Deccan Herald'' opined that Kapoor "brings a dollop of sunshine and feminine grace to an otherwise masculine tale. She is so spunky and spontaneous you wish there was room for more of her." During the 55th Filmfare Awards, Kapoor received another ''Best Actress'' nomination for her role.

In 2010, she appeared in the romantic comedy ''Milenge Milenge'', a production that had been delayed since 2005. The feature garnered negative reviews and poor box office returns. Kapoor's role was small and was not well-received. She next took the supporting role of the career-oriented Shreya Arora in ''We Are Family'', the Hindi adaptation of the 1998 Hollywood release ''Stepmom''. Prior to working on the project, Kapoor explained that she did not want to watch the original film in an attempt to "interpret the role...in my own style". Reaction to the film was mostly lukewarm, but Kapoor's performance drew positive reviews and ultimately won her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress; Priyanka Roy of ''The Telegraph'' wrote: Kapoor "breathes life and a new-found maturity into what is largely a uni-dimensional character lacking depth." At the end of the year, she reunited with director Rohit Shetty for his sequel to the 2008 release ''Golmaal Returns''. Like its predecessor, the project was met with mixed reactions from reviewers, though became the most successful entry in the ''Golmaal'' film series, earning more than domestically. For her portrayal of the tomboy Daboo, Kapoor went on to receive several ''Best Actress'' nominations at a number of award ceremonies, including Filmfare.

Kapoor received further success in 2011 by starring as the love interest of Salman Khan in the romantic drama ''Bodyguard'', a remake of the 2010 Malayalam film of the same name. The project opened to mixed reviews upon release, though became the most popular film of the year, with a domestic total of . In a review published by ''Mint'', film critic Sanjukta Sharma dismissed Kapoor's role as the "sacrificial, ornamental [and] submissive female" whilst ''MiD DAY'' referred to her as "bright", arguing that she "actually manages to bring her caricature of a role alive." She next appeared in Anubhav Sinha's science fiction film ''Ra.One'', alongside Shahrukh Khan. The film, which follows the story of a London-based videogame designer who creates the strongest villain—only to later realize that it has escaped from the game, saw the use of several new visual effects never seen before in the cinematic history of Bollywood, and became the most expensive Hindi film ever produced. With revenues of over worldwide, ''Ra.One'' went on to become one of the highest earners of the year and Kapoor's fourth major success in three consecutive years.

She followed it by playing the female lead in Shakun Batra's directorial debut ''Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu'' (2012), alongside Imran Khan. Produced by Dharma Productions, the romantic comedy is set in Las Vegas and tells the story of two strangers who accidentally get married one night after getting drunk. Kapoor essayed the role of the quick-witted hairstylist Riana Braganza. In an interview with ''The Times of India'', Kapoor explained that she was drawn to the relatable qualities of her character: "Riana knows what she is doing. Even though she does not have a house or a job, she is a positive person... very similar to the way I am." Upon release, the film was greeted with positive reviews and was an economic success, earning over internationally. ''The Hollywood Reporter'' found her "endearingly natural" while Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com asserted that "after doing ornamental roles in films like ''Bodyguard'' and ''Ra.One'', it is nice to see the spunky actress in her element again since ''Jab We Met''. Though vivacious, her Riana isn't a child-woman like Geet but a free-spirited, unflappable adult armed with plucky impulses and scrumptious smile that helps Rahul come-of-age and ''Ek Main Au Ekk Tu'' worth a helping."

Following the completion of Sriram Raghavan's ''Agent Vinod'', Kapoor began working on Madhur Bhandarkar's drama ''Heroine'' in November 2011. Originally the first choice for her role, she was initially not able to take on the project due to a scheduling conflict with ''Bodyguard'' and ''Ra.One'', and was later replaced by Aishwarya Rai. Several days after production began, Rai left the film due to her pregnancy, enabling Kapoor to rejoin the film.

Off-screen work[link]

Stage performances[link]

Kapoor has been part of several stage shows and world tours since 2002. Her first world tour, the ''Heartthrobs: Live in Concert'', was successfully performed across the United States and Canada alongside Hrithik Roshan, Karisma Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, and Aftab Shivdasani. At the end of the year, she performed alongside several Bollywood stars at the Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa, for the show ''Now or Never''. Four years later, Kapoor took part in the ''Rockstars Concert'' world tour, along with Salman Khan, Zayed Khan, John Abraham, Shahid Kapoor, Esha Deol and Mallika Sherawat. The concert was showcased in 19 cities across the United Kingdom, United States and Canada, and went on to become a success. In 2008, Kapoor participated in Shahrukh Khan's ''Temptation Reloaded 2008'', a series of concerts showcased across several different countries. The show, which also featured Arjun Rampal, Katrina Kaif, Ganesh Hegde, Javed Ali and Anusha Dandekar, took place at the Ahoy Rotterdam venue in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Several months later, she again joined Khan, Rampal and Kaif to perform for 15,000 spectators at Dubai's Festival City Arena.

Humanitarian work[link]

During her years in the film industry, Kapoor has been involved with various humanitarian causes. In November 2003, Kapoor performed at the ''Marco Ricci Each One Reach One Benefit Concert'', a fundraiser for the World Youth Peace Summit, while in 2005, along with other Bollywood stars, she took part in the ''HELP! Telethon Concert'', to help raise money for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Later that year, she visited the desert heartland of Rajasthan to boost the morale of the jawan troops for a special Holi weekend episode on the NDTV show, ''Jai Jawan''. The show consists of entertainers and stars visiting Indian troops in isolated regions along with the NDTV team. During her 2010 appearance at the ''NDTV Greenathon'', Kapoor adopted the village of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh to provide them with electricity. While there, she also raised awareness on creating a greener future for the environment. Several months later, Kapoor was roped in by UNESCO and FIFA for their international campaign, ''1GOAL Education for All''. The project consisted of a group of individuals raising public awareness and involvement in achieving education for children. Upon joining the project, she said: "Education is a way to emancipation. It is not just freedom from poverty but also from hopelessness. Countries in Southeast Asia have a high level of poverty [...] and we should do something to help erase this. I would like to contribute in some way or other to help spread this awareness." In March 2011, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, Kapoor was appointed as the brand ambassador of the ''Shakti'' campaign, a project launched by the television company, NDTV, to help fight violence against women.

Clothing line[link]

In August 2007, Kapoor replaced actress Soha Ali Khan, when she was hired as the brand ambassador for the clothing chain Globus on a two-year contract. Vinay Nadkarni, CEO of Globus Stores Pvt Ltd, explained that in an attempt to move away from being a multi-branded retail chain to adopting a single brand strategy for its stores, the clothing chain decided to appoint a different brand ambassador for its new business ventures. On being appointed by Globus, Kapoor commented, "I am delighted to be the face of Globus [...] I look forward to spreading this new language of fashion across the nation". Since her start, it was reported that the brand had experienced a 75 percent increase in sales.

Several months later, Kapoor announced that she would be launching her own line of clothing, thus becoming the first Indian actress to do so. She said, "I will be launching my exclusive line of clothes soon and I am quite sure people will like it. My clothing line is very reflective of my personal sense of style and will have my label on it. Just like I am pretty casual about my dressing, my line will also consist of an extremely wearable yet stylish collection. I am taking out this line in association with Globus, a brand that I am also the ambassadress for". Kapoor further stated that she would also be involved in the planning and designing process of the clothing as well. Her clothing line debuted several months later in stores across India and was well-received by the public. Following the end of her contract with Globus, Kapoor expressed her desire of working with an international design house to release her clothing line internationally; she later explained that her plans had to be put on hold due to prior commitments.

In the media[link]

Hailing from a family deeply involved in the Bollywood film industry, Kapoor faced the media spotlight from a very young age. As a child, Kapoor regularly attended award ceremonies and events with her mother Babita and sister Karisma Kapoor, and would also accompany her sister on set during filming. In an interview with ''Filmfare'', she said that growing up in a film family helped her develop a sense of professionalism towards her work and remain grounded as a human being. Kapoor's off-screen life has been subject to wide media coverage in India with frequent press coverage of her weight and diet. She also created headlines with her much publicized breakup with Shahid Kapoor and her subsequent relationship with actor Saif Ali Khan. Often referred to as India's "Brangelina" ("Saifeena") by the press, her relationship with Khan has become one of the most reported celebrity stories in India since 2007. In recent years, in response to media speculation, Kapoor has developed a nonchalant relationship with the media and has gained a reputation for discussing her professional or private life with the press with no reservations.

As one of her most distinctive physical features, Kapoor's lips have been cited by the Indian media as her trademark. Her off-screen image has been open to much debate and criticism. While a section of the press has described her as friendly and extremely close to her family, others have described her as arrogant and vain, an image she gained after the portrayal of her snobbish character "Poo" in ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' (2001). She subsequently went on to play similar characters in her films from 2002–03, which further established her off-screen as well as her on-screen image as an actress. Prior to the release of ''Chameli'' (2004), in which she played the role of a sex worker, Kapoor stated that, "there is a certain image that people identify you with. It always follows you whichever role you play. I am trying to transgress this image and become more screen-friendly than image-friendly." Following the release of ''Chameli'', which helped her gain a new on-screen image, Kapoor was asked about her off-screen image. During an interview, she explained that as a child she was always taught to be self-confident, a trait she says was often misunderstood by the media for her arrogance.

In 2004, Kapoor appeared third on Rediff's list of "Top Bollywood Female Stars". She was later ranked seventh and fifth in 2005–2006 respectively, and came back to the third position in 2007. She has been featured frequently on other Rediff lists, including "Bollywood's Most Beautiful Actresses", "Bollywood's Best Dressed Women" and "Women of Many Faces". Today, Kapoor is considered as one of the most popular Bollywood celebrities in India. Her look and performances have established her as a style icon for young girls and women. In a 2009 poll conducted by the newspaper ''Daily News and Analysis'', she was voted as one of India's most popular icons. According to the UK magazine ''Eastern Eye'', Kapoor was ranked fourth in the list of "Asia's Sexiest Women" in 2009; she had been previously ranked eighth in 2007 and third in 2008. She became the only actress to be featured on CNNGo's list of "Who Mattered Most in India" and was described as "India's Most Beautiful Woman" by ''People'' in 2010. In July 2010, Kapoor was placed eighth in ''Filmfare Magazine'''s annual power list, an achievement she repeated from the previous year, where she was ranked at number ten.

Filmography[link]

! Year	! Film	! Role	Notes
2000		Nazneen "Naaz" Ahmed	Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut
2001	''Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai''	Pooja Saxena
2001		Isha Singh Puri
2001		Priya Malhotra
2001		Kaurwaki	Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress
2001	''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...''	Pooja "Poo" Sharma	Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
2002	''Mujhse Dosti Karoge!''	Tina Kapoor
2002	''Jeena Sirf Merre Liye''	Pooja / Pinky
2003	''Talaash: The Hunt Begins...''	Tina
2003		Khushi Singh (Lali)
2003	''Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon''	Sanjana
2003	''LOC Kargil''	Simran
2004		Chameli
2004	''Yuva''	Mira
2004		Aaliya	Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress
2004	''Fida''	Neha Mehra
2004	''Aitraaz''	Priya Saxena / Malhotra
2004		Anjali
2005	''Bewafaa''	Anjali Sahai
2005	''Kyon Ki''	Dr. Tanvi Khurana
2005	''Dosti: Friends Forever''	Anjali
2006	''36 China Town''	Priya
2006	''Chup Chup Ke''	Shruti
2006		Dolly Mishra	Filmfare Critics Award for Best ActressNominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress
2006		Kamini	Cameo
2007	''Kya Love Story Hai''	Herself	Special appearance in song "It's Rocking"
2007	''Jab We Met''	Geet Dhillon	Filmfare Award for Best Actress
2008	''Halla Bol''	Herself	Special appearance
2008		Pooja Singh
2008	''Roadside Romeo''	Laila	Voice
2008	''Golmaal Returns''	Ekta
2009	''Luck by Chance''	Herself	Special appearance
2009	''Billu''	Herself	Special appearance in song "Marjaani"
2009	''Kambakkht Ishq''	Simrita Rai
2009	''Main Aurr Mrs Khanna''	Raina Khanna
2009		Avantika Ahuja / Khan	Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress
2009	''3 Idiots''	Pia Sahastrabudhhe	Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress
2010	''Milenge Milenge''	Priya Malhotra
2010		Shreya Arora	Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress
2010	''Golmaal 3''	Daboo	Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress
2011		Divya
2011	''Ra.One''	Sonia Subramaniam
2012	''Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu''	Riana Braganza
2012		Iram Parveen Bilal / Dr. Ruby Mendes
2012	''Rowdy Rathore''		Special appearance in song "Chinta Ta"
2012		Mahi Arora	Filming (Releasing on September 14, 2012)
2012			Post-production (Releasing on November 30, 2012)

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Brad Neely is an American comic book artist and television writer/producer known for his work on books such as ''Wizard People, Dear Reader'', ''I Am Baby Cakes'', ''The Professor Brothers'', and TV series such as ''South Park'' and ''China, IL''.

Life and career[link]

Brad Neely is originally from Fort Smith, Arkansas and now resides in Los Angeles. Neely attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Neely's work includes the comic series "Creased Comics" and the Harry Potter spoof ''Wizard People, Dear Reader'', which consists of an alternate soundtrack of narration in the style of a book on tape, which viewers can play over the muted movie. Neely is featured in the documentary ''We Are Wizards''.

Neely is the creator of the cartoon ''Cox & Combes' Washington''. Aside from occasional one-off videos, he has also created three series: ''I Am Baby Cakes'', ''The Professor Brothers'', and ''China, IL'', all of which take place in the fictional location of China, Illinois. ''Baby Cakes'' shorts are typically in the style of diary entries narrated in the first person by Mark "Baby" Cakes, a philosophical and likely autistic 30-year-old man. ''The Professor Brothers'' follows the professional and personal misadventures of Frank and Steve Smith, two brothers who are professors at a local community college whose mascot is a panda bear. ''China, IL'' interweaves the two other stories, as Baby Cakes falls in love with Frank's recently dead girlfriend after finding her diary, and the two men attempt to come to terms with their emotional pain upon learning of her death.

Neely worked on a comedy novel about the Civil War, but when asked about it at an event at the Alamo Draft House in Austin, Texas said, "I realized about 500 pages in that it wasn't that funny," and said that he is no longer planning on releasing the book. He has also produced ''America Now'', a 12-part series of 30-second musical shorts for Adult Swim, which is now available on the station's website.

Neely was a consultant on the animated series ''South Park'' for the second half of season eleven.

On May 5, 2008, Super Deluxe began releasing a four-part mini-series by Neely entitled ''China, IL''. The site published an installment once a week, culminating on May 25 with a broadcast of the entire series as one 11-minute episode on Adult Swim. The show is the first original Brad Neely work to be shown on television. On May 23, 2011, Adult Swim announced that ''China, IL'' would be one of the new full-length premiers for the fall line-up with Neely having creative and executive producer credits. The first episode was broadcasted on October 2, 2011 on Adult Swim.

References[link]

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External links[link]

Creased Comics Home Page

Neely's official Youtube channel

Wizard People, Dear Reader

Article by The Daily Texan

Neely interviewed by Bostonist

Neely profiled at NewTeeVee Station

Neely interviewed by Metabunker.dk

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