Mallika Sherawat, born as Reema Lamba, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Hindi language films. Known for her bold onscreen attitude, Sherawat has established herself as a sex symbol and one of the most popular celebrities in Bollywood.
This blog post delves into the life and career of this enigmatic actress, shedding light on her early life, rise to stardom, career highlights, and some lesser-known facts.
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Interesting Facts About Mallika Sherawat
- Mallika Sherawat’s real name is Reema Lamba.
- She was the first Indian woman to get an offer by Playboy magazine to pose nude which she refused.
- She wore diamonds worth Rs 45 Million at the Cannes Film Festival 2005 which were sponsored by Orra Diamonds.
- She has a huge social media fan base with more than 500k followers on Instagram, more than 3 million followers on Twitter, and more than 3 million followers on Facebook.
- She has a degree in philosophy from Miranda House, Delhi University.
- She is one of the few Bollywood stars trying to cross over to Hollywood.
Early Life and Upbringing
Sherawat was born on 24 October 1976 in Moth, a small village in Hisar district of Haryana, to a Jat family. Her father is named Mukesh Kumar Lamba. She adopted the screen name “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 the support that her mother has provided her.
Sherawat went to Delhi Public School, Mathura Road. She has a degree in philosophy from Miranda House, Delhi University. During the initial days of her career, she claimed to be from a very conservative small-town family and that she faced many hurdles from them in pursuing her career.
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Family Background
Sherawat was married to airline pilot Karan Singh Gill for a brief period of time. However, after the media presented irrefutable proof of their marriage, she reluctantly accepted that they were married. She is currently in a relationship with French businessman Cyrille Auxenfans.
Spouse
Karan Singh Gill
Mother
Santosh Sherawat
Father
Mukesh Kumar Lamba
Siblings
Vikram Lamba
Rise to Stardom: How Mallika Sherawat Became a Recognized Actor
Before entering films, Sherawat appeared in television commercials with Amitabh Bachchan for BPL and Shah Rukh Khan for Hyundai Santro. She debuted in films with a small role in Jeena Sirf Merre Liye. Sherawat attracted notice with her appearance in the 2003 film, Khwahish.
In 2004, she starred in Murder, a film inspired by Hollywood’s Unfaithful. She received a nomination for ‘Best Actress’ at the Zee Cine Awards for her performance in Murder.
Controversies Involving Mallika Sherawat
- Condom controversy in the film ‘Khwahish’.
- Drape in tricolor in the film Dirty Politics.
- Intimate scenes controversy in the film Dirty Politics.
- Offensive comment on India at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Pornographic dance video in 2006.
Net Worth of Mallika Sherawat: Income Sources & Assets
Physical Appearance: Height, Weight, and Body Stats
Career, Awards, and Achievements
Sherawat has appeared in several successful films such as Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006), Aap Ka Suroor, Welcome (both 2007) — her biggest commercial success so far — and Double Dhamaal (2011). She is one of the few Bollywood stars trying to cross over to Hollywood, with films like Hisss (2010) and Politics of Love (2011).
Top Movies of Mallika Sherawat — (Ranked)
Debut Film
Film: Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002)
TV: The Bachelorette India (2013)
Debut Film: Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002)
Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002) Image / Poster
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Breakthrough & Critical Acclaim: Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006)
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Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006) Video
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This profile was researched by Aditee Singhi using verified sources including Wikipedia, IMDb Pro, Forbes, and news archives. Net worth is estimated from publicly reported earnings.