Actress Katrina Kaif turns 29 today

bollywood actress ''Katrina Kaif ''

The British Indian model-turned-actress took Bollywood by storm when she entered the glamour industry almost a decade ago.

Media reports suggest that actor Ranbir Kapoor might organise a birthday bash for his "good friend" Katrina.


Born to Kashmiri father Mohammed Kaif and British mother Susanna Turquotte, Katrina began her modeling career in Hawaii at the age of fourteen and her first assignment was for a jewelry campaign.

She continued modeling in London under a contract with the Models 1 Agency and did campaigns for houses such as La Senza and Arcadius, and even walked the ramp at the London Fashion Week.

Katrina made her Bollywood debut in the movie 'Boom' in 2003 and later on featured in hit films like 'Sarkar', 'Race', 'Raajneeti', 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan', 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', 'Ek Tha Tiger', 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' and others.

She is considered a 'lucky mascot' in Bollywood as producers are said to cash in the projects which has Katrina as the lead actress.

The British Indian model, who could hardly speak Hindi, has managed to grab the language well over the years and is determined to carve a niche for herself in the industry.

From acting to item songs, Bollywood's 'Sheila' has won accolades with her beauty and screen presence.

Katrina, one of the favourites in the ad world, endorses brands like Naskshatra, Veet, Lux, Sony Mobiles and others.

The actress will soon share the screen space with actor Aamir Khan in their upcoming film 'Dhoom 3: Back in Action'.