Scintillatingly sleek, model- cum actor Katrina Kaif was a find of the film maker Kaizad Gustad in London. Born on 16th July 1984, in Hong Kong of an Indian father and an English mother, the actress was primarily based in London. She attracted the notice of the director during one of her modelling assignments. Kaizad Gustad offered to introduce her in the film "Boom".

Her break in the film "Boom" was a major turning point in her life. Having spent much of her childhood in Hawaii and a part of her professional life in London, the actress decided to change over to Mumbai. Her chiselled features, perfect physique and tall frame were added advantages, in bagging modelling assignments. She endorsed the beauty and the jewellery products of several brands. In 2005 she was chosen as the face of the year by Lakme.

Though her European accent was a major drawback, she managed to bag a minor role opposite Abhishek Bachhan in the film "Sarkar". She tasted her first commercial success in 2007 with Bipul Shah's "Namaste London". Akshay- Katrina chemistry worked well with the Indian audience. This pair was also applauded in some of the films such as "Hum Ko Dewana Kar Gaya", and "Singh is Kinng". The audience was bowled over by the fresh combination. In "Ajaab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani" the sensational duo of Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor was also a major treat.

Despite being unwilling to share much about herself, her link ups, break ups and conflicts are not lost track of. Be it a liaison with senior pro Salman Khan or the more contemporary Ranbir Kapoor, media holds her in constant focus.