Mallika Sherawat is an Indian actress and model known for her bold screen presence, glamorous image, and work in Hindi cinema as well as international films. She became one of Bollywood's most talked-about actresses in the 2000s.
Personal details
| Full name - | Reema Lamba |
| Date of birth - | 24 October 1976 |
| Birthplace - | Rohtak, Haryana, India |
| Profession - | Actress and model |
| Education - | Miranda House, University of Delhi |
| Nationality - | Indian |
Acting career of Mallika Sherawat
2003 – Khwahish
Mallika made her Bollywood debut with Khwahish, opposite Himanshu Malik. The film attracted attention for its bold romantic scenes and introduced her to a wider audience.
2004 – Murder
Her breakthrough came with Murder, in which she starred opposite Emraan Hashmi. The film was a major commercial success and established her as a prominent Bollywood name.
2006 – Pyaar Ke Side Effects
She appeared opposite Rahul Bose in this romantic comedy, demonstrating a lighter and more humorous side to her acting.
2007 – Welcome
She played Sanjana in the popular comedy Welcome, alongside Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor.
2005 onward – International films
Mallika appeared in The Myth with Jackie Chan and later starred in the Hollywood comedy Politics of Love (2011). Her international projects helped raise her profile beyond Indian cinema.
Other notable films include Hisss (2010), Double Dhamaal (2011) and Dirty Politics (2015).
Family and personal life
Mallika generally keeps her private life away from the public eye. She has spoken publicly about the challenges of pursuing an independent career and dealing with social expectations.
She was previously married to pilot Karan Singh Gill, before her film career became prominent. She has no publicly established record of having children. Details about her current relationship status should be treated cautiously because public reports can be inconsistent.
Awards and achievements of Mallika Sherawat
- Gained widespread recognition for Murder (2004).
- Built a career spanning Bollywood and international cinema.
- Became known for challenging conventional expectations of female sexuality and public image in Indian films.
- Appeared at major international film events and developed a profile as an Indian actress working across different film industries.
Reema Lamba
Yes, she married commercial pilot Karan Singh Gill at age 21 in a love-cum-arranged setup. Later separated.
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