Ameesha Patel Biography[1]
Ameesha Patel, 48, is an Indian actress, best known for playing Sonia Chopra in the film Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000) & Sakeena “Sakku” Ali Singh, Tara Singh’s wife, in Box Office hit film of 2001, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. She will reprise her role in the upcoming movie Gadar 2: The Katha Continues, which marks the 22nd anniversary of the film Gadar. Ameesha was born on 9 June 1975 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. Her father Amit Patel, is a Businessman, and her mother Asha Patel, is an actress. She has a younger brother, Ashmit Patel, who also appears in Bollywood films.
Ameesha attended Cathedral and John Connon High School in Bombay, then she went to Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.A for a degree in Economics. After graduation, she worked for a finance company and modelled part-time. Ameesha was introduced to acting at the age of five in Satyadev Dubey’s Theatre, appearing in several plays including a play titled ‘Neelam’. She was offered the lead role in “Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai,” by her father’s schoolmate, film-maker and actor, Rakesh Roshan, during a family lunch.
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Famous As: Actress
Recent Fame: Gadar 2: The Katha Continues, a sequel to the 2001 movie, Gadar, is set to release on 11 August 2023.
▪️ For its opening day, “Gadar 2” sold approximately 56,000 tickets worth INR 1.47 crore.
▪️ Other Gadar 2 casts are Simrat Kaur, Utkarsh Sharma & Sunny Deol.
| Biography | |
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| Real Name | Ameesha Patel Her name is a combination of the first three letters of her father's name Amit and the last three letters of her mother's name Asha. |
| Name | Ameesha Patel  |
| Nickname(s) | •Princess •Amypoo •Amu •Angel |
| Date Of Birth | 09 June 1975 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 48 Years Old |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharastra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Home Town | Mumbai, Maharastra, India |
| Profession | •Actress •Model •Producer •Her goal was not to become an actress but during a family lunch, She was offered the lead role in "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai," by her father's schoolmate, film-maker and actor, Rakesh Roshan. Amisha accepted the offer, the movie became a blockbuster, and she became a star. •The actress rejected a job offer from Morgan Stanley in order to pursue a career in Bollywood. •Since the age of five, she has been a trained Bharat Natyam dance. |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height(approx) | •In Centimeter- 163 cm •In Meter- 1.63 m •In Feet- 5' 4" |
| Weight(approx) | •In Kg- 54 Kg •In Pound- 119 Lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown Known for her long hair, wonderful eyes and beautiful smile. |
| Hair Colour | Black •Her natural hair color is Black. |
| Body Shape | Slim |
| Body Measurement(approx) | •Bra- 34 inches •Waist- 29 inches •Hips- 32 inches |
| Family |
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| Parents | •Father- Amit Patel (Businessman) •Mother- Asha Patel (a actress)  She is the granddaughter of former Indian Justice, Rajni Patel, who was an Indian freedom fighter and lawyer. |
| Siblings | •Brother- Ashmit Patel (Actor) •Sister- None |
| Husband | N/A |
| Childrens | N/A |
| Affairs & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend | •Vikram Bhatt (Producer and Director, 1998-2008) •Kanav Puri (London and Delhi-based businessman; 2008-2010)  |
| Education & Qualifications | |
| School | Cathedral and John Cannon School, Mumabai She was Head girl at the same school for the academic year 1992-1993. |
| College | Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts She studied bio-genetic engineering at Tufts University for two years before changing majors to economics. |
| Educational Qualifications | Graduate in Economics (1997) •After graduation from Tufts University, she worked for a finance company and modelled part-time. •Awarded a gold medal for a university paper in Economics. •Served as an economic analyst for Khandwala Securities Limited |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Actor | Akshay Kumar |
| Favourite Actress | Priyanka Chopra |
| Favourite Food | •Chole Bhature •Chinese Food |
| Favourite Place | •New York |
| Hobbies | •Shopping •Travelling •Dancing |
| Net Worth & Collections | |
| Networth 2023 | •In Rupee- 262.40 Crores INR (approx.) •In Dollar- $32 million (approx.) The above figures are based on Celebrity Networth reports. |
| Car | •Mercedes •BMW 730 LD •Audi Q7 |
| Bike | N/A |
| Movies ,songs & TV Shows | |
| Debut | •Movie-Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai(2000) •Television-Bigg Boss 13(2019) •Theatre-NA •Video game-NA •Music Video-"Hai Kasam Tu Na Ja" & "O Meri Jaan"(2004) |
| Movie List(s) | •Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai(2000) •Gadar: Ek Prem Katha(2001) •Humraaz(2002) •Bhool Bhulaiyaa(2007) •Race 2(2013) •Aakatayi(2017) •Bhaiaji Superhit(2018) •Mystery of Tattoo(2023) •Gadar 2 (2023) [2] |
| Latest Movie/Show(s) | Movies •Aakatayi(2017) •Bhaiaji Superhit(2018) •Mystery of Tattoo(2023) Television •Bigg Boss 13(2019) |
| Upcoming Movie(s) | Movies •Gadar 2 (releasing on 11 August 2023.) Television •NA |
| Famous TV Show(s) | •Bigg Boss 13(2019) |
| Career Highlights | |
| She made her debut in 2000 with Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, which earned her the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut. She then starred in several successful films, including Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001), Humraaz (2002), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), and Race 2 (2013). Additionally, she has been nominated for a Filmfare Best Actress Award for Humraaz as well as a Filmfare Special Performance Award for Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. Aside from acting in some South Indian films, she has also been a model for a number of companies. She is the granddaughter of lawyer-politician Rajni Patel and sister of actor Ashmit Patel. In the Hindi film industry, Ameesha Patel is one of the most popular and versatile actresses [3]. | |
| Awards & Nominations |
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| Till now she has won 7 awards and nominated for 24. Won-7-Special Award, Zee Cine Awards, Sansui Awards, Kalashree Awards, etc. Nominated-24-Planet-Bollywood People's Choice Awards, Stardust Awards, IIFA Awards, Bollywood Movie Awards, etc. [4] |
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| Social Media Accounts | |
| Visit profile As of August 2023 she has 4.9m followers on her insta page. |
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| Youtube | Visit Channel |
| Twitter | Visit Page |
Ameesha Patel Age
Ameesha Patel was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India on 9 June 1975. As of 2023, she is 48 years old.
Ameesha Patel Height
Ameesha is approximately 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) tall. Her height adds an elegant presence to her notable Bollywood performance and public appreances.
Ameesha Patel Net worth
The Indian actress Ameesha Patel has a net worth of $30 million. Amisha Amit Patel was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India in June 1976. When she was five, she began training in Bharatnatyam dance. At Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, Ameesha studied economics. Patel turned down an offer from Morgan Stanley in order to become an economic analyst. Upon returning to India, Patel began acting in plays and also appeared in advertising campaigns[5].
Gadar 2 Cast, Trailer & Release Date
The teaser for Gadar 2 was released on 15 October 2021 (Dusshera), announcing the release date of the film as 11 August 2023. In the teaser, Sunny Deol is shown wielding a hammer and saying “Hindustan zindabad tha, zindabad hai, aur zindabad rahega” (India is great, has been great, and will remain great). The trailer for the film was released on 26 July 2023, and the audience responded positively to it. In the trailer, glimpses were shown of the action-packed scenes, the romance between Jeete and Muskaan (played by Simrat Kaur), and the emotional bond between Tara and Sakeena.
Gadar 2 is an upcoming Bollywood film, which is a sequel to the blockbuster Gadar: Ek Prem Katha from 2001. It stars Sunny Deol, Ameesha, and Utkarsh Sharma, reprising their roles from the first film as Tara Singh, Sakeena, and Charanjeet “Jeete” Singh. Anil Sharma directed and produced the film, while Shaktimaan Talwar wrote it. The film takes place in 1971 during the Pakistani army’s “Crush India” campaign, and follows Tara Singh’s journey to rescue his son Jeete from their clutches. Additionally, Manish Wadhwa, Gaurav Chopra, Luv Sinha, Simrat Kaur, and others appear in supporting roles.
As the sequel to one of the most successful Indian films of all time, Gadar 2 is one of the most anticipated films of 2023. It was a historical romance film that told the story of Tara and Sakeena during the partition of India in 1947. In addition to being a huge hit at the box office, the film has received several awards and accolades. It is also considered to be one of Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel’s finest performances.
Ameesha Patel Controversies
▪️ Amid controversy over Simrat’s intimate and bold work in prior films, Ameesha Patel defended her co-star Simrat Kaur on Twitter. After a Twitter user slammed Anil Sharma for casting Simrat in Gadar 2, Patel responded by saying, “Hey my lovely fans !! Pls, Stop speculating!! Humbly request u to watch Gadar 2 in the theatres on August 11 and give it all ur love !!”
Hey my lovely fans !! Pls
— ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) July 12, 2023
Stop speculating!! Humbly request u to watch Gadar 2 in the theatres on August 11 and give it all ur love !!💖 https://t.co/D8Aq7v4Gro
▪️ According to an Air India employee, who filed a police complaint in August 2006, Patel misbehaved with her after her companion was not upgraded to first class on a Mumbai-New York flight. However, The parade organizers apologized and clarified to Ameesha after the incident. The booking for two first-class seats for Ameesha and her companion was automatically switched from one flight to another, creating confusion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
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Who is Ameesha Patel?
She is an Indian actress, best known for playing Sonia Chopra in the film Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000) & Sakeena “Sakku” Ali Singh, Tara Singh’s wife, in Box Office hit film of 2001, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha.
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What is the height of Ameesha Patel?
In Centimeter- 163 cm (1.63mt).
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How old is Ameesha Patel?
47 Years old (born on 9June 1976).
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What are the qualifications of Ameesha Patel?
After completing her schooling in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Ameesha Patel attended Tufts University in Boston, United States, where she studied bio-genetic engineering.
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What is Ameesha Patel doing now?
The last time Ameesha Patel appeared in a film was almost five years ago, in 2018. Before that, she had been away from films aside from cameos in ‘Race 2’ and ‘Shortcut Romeo’ (both released in 2013). She’s excited about the August 11 theatrical release of ‘Gadar 2’.
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Is Ameesha Patel married or not?
She has been involved in several relationships but has never married.
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Where does Ameesha Patel live?
She lives in Mumbai, India.
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