Birth Name: Ayesha Takia
Ayesha is one of the most gorgeous and beautiful actresses much sought after by movie makers and a force to be reckoned with, especially for other leading ladies of Bollywood.
Date Of Birth: 10 April, 1986
Biography:
Ayesha Takia was born in Mumbai to Nishit, a Gujarati father and Faridah, who is half Maharashtrian and half Caucasian British mother.
Ayesha started her career with the "I am a Complan Girl!" advertising campaign. She then appeared in the video, Shake It Daddy when she was sixteen, which helped her in getting many offers.
She signed a contract for Socha Na Tha (2004). However, there were delays in making Socha Na Tha so the film Taarzan (2004) released first and was therefore her "debut" film.
She earned critical acclaim for her performance in Nagesh Kukunoor's Dor (2006).
Ayesha's latest release was Wanted costarring Salman Khan. It emerged as the one of the biggest blockbusters of 2009.
Personal Life:
On 1 March 2009, Ayesha married Farhan Azmi, a restaurateur and the son of politician Abu Azmi, a Samajwadi Party leader.
Box Office Collection:
Wanted: Rs 91 Crores (Total Gross Collection)
Filmography:
As An Actor
- Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai (2012) (Announced)
- Delhi Safari (August 26, 2011) (Under Production) ...... Voiceover
- Mod (2011) (Under Production)
- Yahan Ke Hum Sikander (2011) (Under Production)
- Blood Brothers (2011) (Under Production)
- Bemisaal (2011) (Under Production) ...... Special Appearance
- Aap Ke Liye Hum (2011) (Under Production)
- Paathshaala (April 16, 2010) (Released) ...... Teacher Anjali Mathur
- Wanted (September 18, 2009) (Released) ...... Jhanvi
- 8x10 Tasveer (April 3, 2009) (Released) ...... Sheela Patel
- De Taali (June 20, 2008) (Released) ...... Amu
- Sunday (January 25, 2008) (Released) ...... Sehar
- No Smoking (October 26, 2007) (Released) ...... Anjali / Honey
- Cash (August 3, 2007) (Released) ...... Ria / Priti
- Fool N Final (June 1, 2007) (Released) ...... Tina
- Kya Love Story Hai (April 20, 2007) (Released) ...... Kaajal
- Salaam-E-Ishq (January 26, 2007) (Released) ...... Gia Bakshi
- Dor (September 22, 2006) (Released) ...... Meera
- Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota (July 21, 2006) (Released) ...... Khushboo
- Shaadi Se Pehle (April 6, 2006) (Released) ...... Rani
- Jewellery Box (2006)
- Home Delivery (December 2, 2005) (Released) ...... Jenny
- Shaadi No.1 (November 2, 2005) (Released) ...... Bhavna
- Socha Na Tha (March 4, 2005) (Released) ...... Aditi Malhotra
- Dil Maange More (December 31, 2004) (Released) ...... Shagun
- Taarzan - The Wonder Car (August 6, 2004) (Released) ...... Priya
Awards:
Winner: : Zee Cine Award for Best Actress (2007)
Movie: Dor
Winner: : IIFA Award for Best Female Debutante (2005)
Movie: Taarzan - The Wonder Car
Winner: : Filmfare Award for Best Female Debutante (2004)
Movie: Taarzan - The Wonder Car
Winner: : Screen Award for Best Actress (2007)
Movie: Dor
Nominated: Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female (2005)
Movie: Taarzan - The Wonder Car
Nominated: Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female (2005)
Movie: Dil Maange More