Mallika Sherawat

Mallika Sherawat - Bollywood Actress
Mallika Sherawat Aliases (Nicknames & Misspelled names): Controversy Queen of Bollywood, Reema Lamba, Rema Lamba, Mallika Sehrawat, Mallika Sheravat, Malika Sherawat

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Personal and family Information :: Biography :: Awards :: Filmography :: Mallika Sherawat Photo Gallery :: Mallika Wallpapers :: Mallika Sherawat Trivia :: Quotable quotes ::Sherawat in the News :: Endorsements

Mallika Sherawat Profile & Family:
Birth Name                 Reema Lambha
Known as                 Mallika Sherawat
Date of Birth             She claims to be born on October 24, 1981, but there is a controversy saying her
                                birth date is 24th October 1972.
Sex                          Female
Height                      5' 6½"
Nationality                Indian
Ethnic Background   Jat
Birth Place               Rohtak, Haryana, India
Current Residence   Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Star Sign                 Scorpio
Languages              English, Hindi
Occupation           Actress, Model, Air hostess
Education              Schooling - Jindal public school Rohtak, Haryana, India
                             Graduation in Philosophy - Miranda House, Delhi University, India

Debut Film

Khwahish (2003)

Father

M K Lamba(is posted as the Superintendent Engineer, Irrigation Department in Delhi)

Mother

Sherawat

Brother

Vikram ( is taking care of financial part of the new production company started with his sister)

Relationships:

Spouse : Captain Karan Singh Gill - Jet Airways pilot

Mallika Sherawat was born in a very conservative and orthodox family of Haryana. She was married to Jet Airways pilot Captain Karan Singh Gill in Delhi. Their marriage lasted for a short tenure of one year. She got divorced to pursue her dream.

Mallika Sherawat Biodata:

Who is Mallika Sherawat?

Mallika Sherawat born on October 24th 1981 in Rohtak, Haryana is the most prominent sexy actress in Bollywood. We can’t help but admire Mallika Sherawat’s dedication and perseverance, and there’s little doubt that her hard work is finally starting to pay off -- not many Bollywood actresses can say they’ve costarred alongside someone as world-renowned as Jackie Chan. As the first Indian woman ever to be offered the chance to pose in Playboy, Mallika Sherawat has certainly come a long way from her humble beginnings. Despite opposition from her fiercely old-fashioned father, Mallika has successfully followed her dream to become an acclaimed actress and she’s certainly weathered her fair share of controversy over the years.

Mallika Sherawat Family Background and childhood:

She worked as an air hostess prior to entering films and it was around this time that she married a pilot, Karan Singh Gill. They are now divorced.

Sherawat's birth name is Reema Lamba; she says that adopted the screen name of "Mallika", meaning "empress" to avoid confusion with other actresses named Reema. "Sherawat" is her mother's maiden name. She has stated that she uses her mother's maiden name because of all the support her mother has provided for her. There is also a controversy regarding her age. A news channel in India had alleged that she was already a graduate before starting to work as an airhostess and hence she can't be as young as she claims. She has also a degree in philosophy from Miranda House, Delhi University.

Mallika Sherawat – Bollywood’s sex symbol:

Struggling to acquire the tag of India's sex symbol, Mallika Sherawat has virtually dropped her clothes to clinch the 'coveted'(?) title. Mallika started out as a small-time model and actress from Delhi called Reema Lamba before she re-christened herself Mallika Sherawat (the second name is reportedly her maiden one). The rumour is that she was already married to one, Capt. Gill from Delhi, but sadly, the marriage didn't exactly work!

A small-town girl (from Rohtak in Haryana), Mallika always had stars in her eyes and was determined to pursue the glamour profession and give it all it took to make it! Even though her conservative father was dead against her decision (he still is!), Mallika defied his wishes and moved to Mumbai to carve a niche for herself in the big bad world of showbiz! But with small yet pivotal roles in increasingly prominent films, it seems obvious that she’s on her way to being recognized all over the world.

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Mallika Sherawat Career:

Mallika's onscreen debut was in Lak Tunoo, a music video by Surjit Bindrakhia. She attracted wide notice with her appearance in the 2003 movie Khwahish. By Indian standarts the movie was quite racy, however it was known for its naturalistic and realistic topic. In 2004, she starred in Murder, a film inspired by Hollywood's Unfaithful that again challenged Indian film standards. She received a nomination for Best Actress at the Zee Cine Awards ceremony for her performance in Murder. The film went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year.

Since then, Sherawat has been known for her courage to express her opinions in public[citation needed] and went on to make headlines through her outfits and blunt statements.

She also made news when she won a small role in a Jackie Chan movie, The Myth, where she again appeared in revealing costumes. She made a widely publicized appearance at the Cannes Film Festival to promote The Myth.

Since her debut, Mallika was often accused of simply being a sexy woman without talent. However, her performance in the 2006 film Pyaar Ke Side Effects co-starring Rahul Bose won her praise from around the industry, and the film also garnered decent collections. The movie stamped Mallika as an actress who started off as an item girl and joined the main stream later on.

She is now beginning to work in the Kollywood (Tamil) film industry as well. She plays the second fiddle in Dasavatharam starring Kamal Haasan, Asin and Jayapradha.

Her latest project is a 10-minute role in Himesh Reshammiya's Aap Ka Suroor - The Real Love Story, which has been called a "vampish role". Mallika herself has protested, saying that it is a negative role but not a vamp role. With Aap Ka Suroor she has become the most expensive "Item Girl", as she charged Rs. 1.5 crore for her Item number in the movie.

Sherawat has been voted as one of Asia's 100 most beautiful people by the Hong Kong based fashion and beauty magazine, Cover.

Mallika Sherawat Movies:

Year

Film

Language

Role

Notes

2002

Jeena Sirf Merre Liye

Hindi

Sonia (Special appearance)

credited as Reema Lamba

2003

Khwahish

Hindi

Lekha Khorzuvekar

2004

Kis Kis Ki Kismat

Hindi

Meena Madhok

2004

Murder

Hindi

Simran Saigal

2005

Bachke Rehna Re Baba

Hindi

Padmini

2005

The Myth

Chinese

Indian Princess

Chinese film

2006

Pyaar Ke Side Effects

Hindi

Trisha

2006

Shaadi Se Pehle

Hindi

Sania

2006

Darna Zaroori Hai

Hindi

2007

Guru

Hindi

Jhumpa (Special Appearance)

Item number

2007

Dasavatharam

Tamil

Jasmine

Tamil film

2007

Preeti Eke Bhoomi Melide

Kannada

Item number

2007

Aap Ka Suroor - The Real Love Story

Ruby

Item number

2007

Fauj Mein Mauj

Hindi

Sunehri Dhanda

2007

Unveiled

Hindi

Announced

2007

Welcome

Hindi

Isika

In production

Mallika Sherawat's Quotable Quotes:

The following are some of the Quotes by Mallika Sherawat. It is collected from various interviews of her.

'Why are you known for your notorious darebare stunts rather than some acting skills?'

What did Mallika said to that?

“Filmmakers should get more imaginative with me” . “I think you should direct this question to the filmmakers of Bollywood” she shoots off. “If they have an iota of imagination to their credit, they will use me in a more creative manner and peel other aspects of me. On the contrary I believe that you don't need to expose to look hot!” she leaves us stumped and continues.

What is the link between the Bachchans, Ms. Sherawat and one of the classiest show on television - Koffee with Karan? Well nothing you can think of? we'll tell you one. Tomorrow's episode has the Big B and the Junior B as guests and if you are a regular watcher you would know the segment where a lot of quotes can be heard.

One of those people will be Ms. Sherawat and when asked whom does she find more sexier amongst the two Bachchans, she quickly replies, "The Big B, especially when he runs in slow motion he is an eye candy. (?!). You can't take your eyes off him, I hope that someday I will have a scene where we get to run together in slow motion".

Mallika Sherawat Trivia:

Mallika Sherawat bears a resemblance to actress Halle Berry.

Some of her favorite films are Sholay (1975), Silsila (1981) and Masoom (1983).

Is the first Indian woman to get an offer to pose nude for Playboy magazine. Mallika, however, refused the offer due to her morals and upbringing.

Mallika Sherawat is the first Indian woman to get an offer to pose nude for Playboy magazine. Mallika, however, refused the offer due to her morals and upbringing.

Mallika Sherawat is the first Indian actress to star opposite Asian super star Jakie Chan.

Mallika Sherawat has grown in a jat atmosphere with a countryside upbringing.

Mallika Sherawat studied in Hindi medium school.

Mallika Sherawat's real name is 'Reema Lambha' and she changed her name because there are many reema's in industry.

Sherawat is her mother's last name and mallika sound like queen so she changed her name to Mallika Sherawat.

The cost of the diamonds that Mallika wore at the Cannes Film Festival 2005 was Rs 45 million. They were sponsored by Orra Diamonds. Nine sets of jewelery were especially designed for Mallika, including diamond studded necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

Mallika Sherawat accepted the Advisory Board membership of the Asian Academy of film and television supporting the film education in India.

In April 2006, Mallika went on her first world tour of concert performances called Rock Stars along with Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, and Zayed Khan.

Mallika Sherawat completed her graduation from Miranda House, Delhi University and has worked as a part time airhostess.

Mallika Sherawat has a degree in Philosophy from Miranda House, Delhi University.

Some of Mallika Sherawat's favorite films are Sholay (1975), Silsila (1981) and Masoom (1983).

Mallika Sherawat is the first Indian woman to get an offer to pose nude for Playboy magazine and appear on the cover.

Mallika turned down the offer in an attempt to avoid the risk of being blacklisted in the Indian film industry.

The cost of the diamonds that Mallika wore at the Cannes Film Festival 2005 was Rs 45 million. They were sponsored by Orra Diamonds. Nine sets of jewelery were especially designed for Mallika, including diamond studded necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

Mallika Sherawat changed her name from Reema Lamba to Mallika Sherawat when she did her first film, Khwahish (2003). • Mallika Sherawat claims to have changed it because there were already too many actresses in the industry with similar names like Reema Sen, Raima Sen, and Rimii Sen.

Mallika Sherawat accepted the Advisory Board membership of the Asian Academy of film and television supporting the film education in India.

In April 2006, Mallika went on her first world tour of concert performances called Rock Stars along with Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Zayed Khan, Esha Deol, and John Abraham.

Mallika Sherawat turned down the role of Sira in Private Moments (2005).

Although little about her past is known, Mallika Sherawat has admitted that she was once married prior to entering the film industry.

Mallika Sherawat was listed as number 9 of 'Top Bollywood Actresses' of 2006. (rediff.com, 8-25- 2006)

Mallika Sherawat was listed #4 by UK magazine Eastern Eye one of "Asia's Sexiest Women" (Sept/2006).

Mallika Sherawat's performance at the televised 2006 New Year's Eve show at the hotel J.W. Marriot, in Mumbai, caused social activist Vinod Jain to urge police to take immediate action against the actress for wearing suggestive clothing. Mallika was dressed in a body-hugging skin suit and a silver bikini to top it. He said that Mallika's dancing was distasteful and and portrayed Indian women indecently. Jain approached the Santa Cruz police station about the matter, but they told him that no one filed a complaint against her.

Mallika Sherawat was invited and attended the wedding of Princess Myasa, King Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa's daughter, in Qatar. Mallika is good friends with the Princess. (Jan 2007).

Mallika Sherawat is estranged from her parents and family, who are very religious and don't agree with Mallika working in the movies.

Mallika Sherawat Scandals and Controversies:

Mallika Sherawat caught in controversy over her skin-suit ...

Mallika Sherawat, after leaving many disappointed at her performance on New Year’s eve at a suburban hotel in Mumbai, is caught in another controversy. A social worker has approached the Mumbai police seeking an action against the celebrity for wearing ‘obscene clothes’.

Mallika Sherawat recently hit the headlines when she walked off the stage even after charging Rs 75 lakh for 45 minutes-long performance on New Year’s eve at a Mumbai hotel.This time she is hit by an obscenity case for the clothes she wore at the same show. Sherawat wore a skin-suit for her 45-minute performance at the hotel, which has now left the social worker fuming.

The social worker Vinod Jain had seen Sherawat’s performance on certain television channels and was offended. While talking to the news agencies he quoted, “The actress was wearing obscene clothes and dancing in a manner that was very offensive to our culture and women.” He also said that he has approached the Santa Cruz police station to take up the matter since the hotel lies within its jurisdiction.He has sought the filing of a complaint against Sherawat and the organisers of the function under the IPC and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act.

Additional Commissioner of Police Bipin Bihari said, “We received an application from Jain today. We will study the footage of the event and if the performance attracts the concerned sections of law, the complaint will be filed.”

Mallika Sherawat MMS Video Clip:

It came into news that there is yet another of those explicit MMS clips being circulated and this one is featuring the Sexy Mallika Sherawat.

Mallika had filed a case under Indian IT Act that it’s not her in the clip and someone is circulating the clip by her name. This under the IT Act is a serious offence and the guilty is punished profoundly. After few days of filing the complaint it was know that it’s not Mallika in the Clip but a look-alike know as Lolly who is infamous for such videos. The video is Six Minutes long and features Mallika Sherawat’s look-alike and a white man.

What is the age of Mallika Sherawat?

Yet another controversy has surfaced regarding Bollywood sex-kitten Mallika Sherawat and this one concerns her age.

The tabloids insist that Mallika cannot be 25 years old as claimed by her mother. Instead, she could well be 35 years old.

A private TV channel even aired Mallika's group photo taken in way back 1995 when she was working as an airhostess. Records show her age then to be 24 years old!

Mallika, is however amused by all the speculation.Talking to a leading news channel, she joked, "You know something. I'm 45 and I have two grandkids. “ It's just that about me there's more misinformation than information. And surprisingly, they inflate all my positives and negatives. They inflate my ego, my success, my failure -- and now they've inflated my age!"

Mallika Sheravat – Khwahish- 17 kisses controversy:

Mallika’s first movie as an actress was Govind Menon’s ‘Khwahish’; the movie generated controversy before the release as it had 21 smooch scenes and this stunt made the movie a hit.

Mallika Sherawat topless shot in The Myth:

The Myth has a scene where Mallika Sherawat's blouse falls off. She is facing Jackie Chan while the camera shows her back.

The Myth is Mallika Sherawat's movie with Jackie Chan, her maiden appearance in an international film. The movie has already been released at the Toronto film festival, where it received rather cold response. However, Mallika Sherawat had already managed to raise temperatures with her own unsolicited comments on her topless scene in The Myth.

Controversy over Mallika Sherawat's surname:

There was a Controversy over Mallika Sherawat's famous surname ‘sherawat’. But later she has stated that she uses her mother's maiden name because of all the support her mother has provided for her. She adopted the screen name of “Mallika”, meaning “queen”, to avoid confusion with other actresses named Reema. “Sherawat” is her mother’s maiden name. She uses her mother’s name as a tribute to her mother’s love and support.

Mallika Sherawat Sponsors and Endorsements:

Cool drink 7up

Popular cold drink, 'Fido' fame

Photo shoots for Maxim Magazine