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Born: June 7, 1981, Mumbai

Height: 1.65 m

Parents: Deepak Rao

Siblings: Preetika Rao

Education: Canossa Convent High School, Sophia College, Mumbai

Amrita Rao is an Indian actress and model.

Amrita made her acting debut with Ab Ke Baras (2002). She was then noticed in romance Ishq Vishk (2003) which was followed by commercial successes like Masti and Main Hoon Na (both 2004). Her biggest commercial success was the blockbuster romance Vivah (2006). Her other successful films include comedies Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008) and Jolly LLB (2013).

She has won and been nominated for several awards including two nominations of Filmfare in Best Debut and Best Supporting Actress categories.

Amrita belongs originally to Karnataka, but raised in Mumbai, India. Her father owns an advertising agency in Mumbai. She studied in Sophia College to pursue a degree in Psychology. Her younger sister, Preetika Rao, is a model and well-known film journalist.

Filmfare Awards

Nominated

2004: Filmfare Best Female Debut Award for Ishq Vishk

2005: Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Main Hoon Na

Star Screen Awards

Nominated

2003: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female for Ab Ke Baras

2004: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female for Ishq Vishk

2007: Star Screen Award Best Actress for Vivah

2007: Star Screen Award Jodi No. 1 along with Shahid Kapoor for Vivah

Zee Cine Awards

Nominated

2004: Zee Cine Award Best Female Debut for Ishq Vishk

International Indian Film Academy Awards

Winner

2004: IIFA Awards, Best Female Debut for Ishq Vishk

Stardust Awards

Winner

2004: Stardust Superstar of Tomorrow - Female for Ishq Vishk

2009: Stardust Searchlight Best Actress Award for Welcome to Sajjanpur

Other awards won

2004: Sansui Awards – Best Debut – Female for Ishq Vishk

2007: GR8 Women Awards – Young Achiever

2007: Anandalok Puroshkar Awards – Most Promising New Talent for Vivah

2007: Sports World Awards – Jodi of the Year along with Shahid Kapoor for Vivah

2007: Dada Saheb Academy Awards

2012: Kalakaar award for Best Actress Category (Bollywood) for Love You Mr. Kalakaar in Kolkata