Deepika Padukone
1. It may sound ironical but as a child Deepika never wanted to be an actress. She says even the thought of joining the film industry did not cross her mind.
2. Deepika was born in Copenhagen (Denmark) in 1986 to badminton legend Prakash Padukone. Her family moved to Bangalore when she was just 11 months old. Deepika's mother Ujjala is a travel agent.
3. Deepika learned acting under Anupam Kher and dance under Shiamak Davar .
4. Her first film was a Kannada flick titled 'Aishwarya'. When Bollywood director Farah Khan first approached Deepika, it was for a movie titled 'Happy New Year'. However, that project was scrapped and Deepika was signed for 'Om Shanti Om'.
5. On the personal front, Deepika has been linked with model Nihar Pandya, actor Ranbir Kapoor , and cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh.
Sonam Kapoor
1. She assisted Sanjay Leela Bhansali during the filming of ‘Black’ and often went to Mumbai’s notorious Chor Bazar near Grant Road Railway Station to shop for props.
2. Weighed over 80 kilograms (about 180 pounds) when offered Saawariya (2007). After she returned from Singapore, she got into weight training with Shervir and Monisha as well as artistic yoga with Bharat Thakur.
3. Sonam was never interested in acting. Direction and writing were her basic interests, but Sanjay Leela Bhansali showed so much confidence in her that he wanted her to be in his film.
Ranbir Kapoor
1. Never leaves home without his cell phone.
2. Has his mom on the speed dial.
3. Continues to take Rs 1,500 per week pocket money from Mom.
4. Cries often but not ashamed to admit
Imran Khan
1. His birth name is Imran Khan Pal.
2. He is the grandson of Nasir Hussain who was a noted director and producer.
3. While living in India, he studied at Bombay Scottish School, Mahim in Mumbai, and for a brief period in Bangalore.
Katrina Kaif
1. Was born in Hong Kong and then moved to Hawaii till she was about 14, then she moved to London. Presently, she lives in Mumbai.
2. She was discovered at age 14 as a model for a jewelry campaign.
3. When moving to India, she worked for photographer Atul Kasbekar and did commercials for Fevicol, Lakme and Veet among others.
4. Favorite Indian food is dahi and rice.
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