Ameesha Patel

Ameesha Patel

Born: June 9, 1975
in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Grand-daughter of Indian freedom fighter, lawyer, and former Justice Rajni Patel, Amisha, a Gemini, was born in Bombay's Breach Candy Hospital. She is nicknamed Angel and Princess. Her younger brother Ashmit Patel is also a Bollywood film actor and her name is a blend of the first three letters of her father's name Amit and the last three letters of her mother's name Asha.

She studied at the Cathedral and John Connon High School in Bombay, and went on to obtain a degree in Economics from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.A. After graduation she worked for a Finance company and also modeled on the side.

She has studied Bharat Natyam dance form since the age of five, and had acted in several plays in Satyadev Dubey's Theatre including a play titled 'Neelam'.

She did not have any plans of being an actress, but when Amit's friend, film-maker and actor, Rakesh Roshan, met her during a family lunch, he offered her the lead role in 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'. Amisha accepted the offer, the movie went on to become a blockbuster, and made her a star overnight.

She went on to star in movies like 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha', 'Kranti', 'Kya Yehi Pyar Hai', 'Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar', 'Aap Mujhe Aache Lagne Lage', 'Yeh Hai Jalwa', 'Humraaz', 'Parwana', 'Suno Sasurjee', 'Vaada', 'Elaan', 'Zameer', 'Mere Jeevan Saathi', 'Mangal Pandey', 'Humko Tumse Pyar Hai', 'Teesri Aankh', 'Tathastu', 'Ankahee', Aap Ki Khatir', 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' & 'Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic'.

She has also acted in three Telugu films and a Tamil film.

Amisha has been the recipient of four awards for her performances in 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai', and 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha'.

She has co-starred with Akshaye Khanna, Sunny Deol, Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Aftab Shivdasani, Hrithik Roshan, Arjun Rampal amongst others.

Her personal life has been marred with misunderstandings with her parents and brother, so much so that she has sought the intervention of the courts. She dated Bollywood director, Vikram Bhatt, for five years since the release of their first film together, 'Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage', but they had broken-up in 2007. Patel started dating London and Delhi-based businessman Kanav Puri after her break-up, but they eventually broke up two years later in 2010.

She has many critics, who have described her as inconsistent, but have since then bitten their lips when they were proved wrong by this petite, and beautiful actress - who has, and continues to enthrall her fans with a variety of performances on the silver screen.

Movies for Ameesha Patel...

Title: Madness Machayenge - India Ko Hasayenge
Character: Guest
Released: March 9, 2024
Type: TV
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride as comedians present sketches, gags, roasts, spoofs and stand-up acts. Along with comedy champion Huma Qureshi and hosted by Harsh Gujral, 'Madness Machayenge' features Snehil, Ankita Shrivastav, Paritosh Tripathi, Kushal Badrike, Inder Sahni, Gaurav Dubey and Kettan Singh.
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Tauba Tera Jalwa
Title: Tauba Tera Jalwa
Character: Laila
Released: January 5, 2024
Type: Movie
Self-obsessed real estate tycoon Romi Tyagi fears no one except God. The very beautiful Rinku believes in fairy tales and awaits her Prince Charming. Their lives become intertwined as Laila comes between them.
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Mystery of Tattoo
Title: Mystery of Tattoo
Released: September 1, 2023
Type: Movie
An art therapist befriends her new neighbor. Soon after which she starts experiencing deadly psychological and hallucinating events, only to realize later that they were all a set-up by her neighbor to apprehend an old killer.
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Gadar 2
Title: Gadar 2
Character: Sakina
Released: August 11, 2023
Type: Movie
When Tara Singh goes missing during a skirmish and is believed to be captured in Pakistan, his son Jeete sets out to rescue him and enters a labyrinth from which they both must escape at all costs.
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Bhaiaji Superhitt
Title: Bhaiaji Superhitt
Character: Mallika
Released: November 23, 2018
Type: Movie
A kind-hearted goon decides to get his wife back by making a film on their love story, while his arch nemesis tries to thwart his plans.
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Aakatayi
Title: Aakatayi
Character: Item Number
Released: March 10, 2017
Type: Movie
Vikrant, a tech-savvy student, figures out that he is not the biological son of his parents. When his foster parents get mysteriously murdered, he decided to find who his actual dad and mom are.
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Kaagaz Ki Kashti
Title: Kaagaz Ki Kashti
Character: Herself
Released: October 25, 2016
Type: Movie
Documentary on the life of ghazal samrat Jagjit Singh, who changed the landscape of Indian Music.
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Title: The Kapil Sharma Show
Character: Self
Released: April 23, 2016
Type: TV
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Shortcut Romeo
Title: Shortcut Romeo
Released: April 4, 2013
Type: Movie
Shortcut Romeo is an Indian romantic thriller film to be directed and produced by Susi Ganeshan, under the banner Susi Ganesh Productions. It is the Hindi remake of the director's own Tamil film Thiruttu Payale (2006), starring Neil Nitin Mukesh in the title role with Puja Gupta as his love interest and Ameesha Patel in a negative character.
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Race 2
Title: Race 2
Character: Cherry
Released: January 25, 2013
Type: Movie
Ranveer Singh (Saif Ali Khan) travels to exotic locales and confronts the Turkish mafia on a mission to avenge the death of his lover Sonia in this action-packed sequel. In the process of seeking her killers, Ranveer crosses Armaan Mallick (John Abraham) and Aleena (Deepika Padukone) -- two of the most feared figures in the Turkish underworld. Meanwhile, Ranveer's loyal friend RD (Anil Kapoor) and his new partner Cherry (Amisha Patel) offer a helping hand in a world where love is cheap and trust is a luxury most agents can't afford.
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Chatur Singh Two Star
Title: Chatur Singh Two Star
Character: Sonia Varma
Released: August 19, 2011
Type: Movie
Bumbling cop Chatur Singh is sent on a special mission to South Africa to solve a high profile case involving the murder of a politician and a cache of diamonds. But before he can redeem his botched up career he must deal with a bunch of loonies which include a crazy mafia don, a weird taxi driver, a hysterical boss and a pretty damsel in distress.
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Parama Veera Chakra
Title: Parama Veera Chakra
Released: January 12, 2011
Type: Movie
Major Jayasimha (Balakrishna) is a great patriot and he is proud of his profession. With the help of a covert, he catches a terrorist Afzhal Ghani and puts him behind bars. A crooked politician gets himself kidnapped and the terrorists demand the release of Ghani from custody. Again Major enters the scene and brings back the politician along with a girl called Razia from the terrorists" base camp. Though, he believes that Razia is the daughter of the politician, she is a member of the terrorists gang. She robs information about Ghani"s movement from Jayasimha"s personal computer and takes him away from the army custody, while he is being shifted from one jail to another.
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Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
Title: Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
Character: Mallaika
Released: June 27, 2008
Type: Movie
One day they pray to God for help and he does help them. He sends his most mischievous, childlike, lovable angel to the rescue, with a mission to bring Ranbeer and the kids together. Geeta (Rani Mukerji) comes bicycling down a rainbow… and bursts into Ranbeer's house as the selfproclaimed new nanny. And then starts the roller coaster ride of fun, emotions, magic and love.
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Om Shanti Om
Title: Om Shanti Om
Character: Self
Released: November 7, 2007
Type: Movie
Reincarnated 30 years after being killed in a suspicious on-set fire, a small-time actor is determined to punish the person who ignited the blaze.
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Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Title: Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Character: Radha
Released: October 12, 2007
Type: Movie
An NRI and his wife decide to stay in his ancestral home, paying no heed to the warnings about ghosts. Soon, inexplicable occurrences cause him to call a psychiatrist to help solve the mystery.
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Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Title: Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Character: Pinky
Released: February 23, 2007
Type: Movie
Six newly-married, diverse, honeymooning couples face marital bliss and discord, finding out more about themselves, their significant others and life in this happy-go-lucky, quirky drama.
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Aap Ki Khatir
Title: Aap Ki Khatir
Character: Shirani Khanna
Released: August 25, 2006
Type: Movie
Widowed Arjun Khanna lives a wealthy lifestyle in London, England, along with his daughter, Shirani. He decides to re-marry widowed Betty, who also lives in London with her daughter, Anu. Years later both daughters have grown up and are of marriageable age. Anu has fallen in love Danny Grover, and both are expected to marry soon.
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Ankahee
Title: Ankahee
Character: Mrs. Nandita Saxena
Released: May 19, 2006
Type: Movie
A femme fatale sinks her claws into the life of a married doctor and his family.
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Tathastu
Title: Tathastu
Character: Sarita R. Rajput
Released: May 13, 2006
Type: Movie
Circumstances force a mill worker with a sick child to take the law into his own hands. It is only when he arms himself with a gun and storms into the hospital that people begin to notice his plight.
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Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera
Title: Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera
Character: Ammu (as Amisha Patel)
Released: March 3, 2006
Type: Movie
About women who are trapped, used and abused by hidden cameras.
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Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai
Title: Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai
Character: Raj
Released: February 24, 2006
Type: Movie
Jaipur-based Durga has been blind as far as she can remember, and helps her dad make clay statues of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. When her dad passes away, she and her mom continue making clay statues to make a living. Then one day Durga is involved in an accident and is rescued by a young man named Babu. Both of them fall in love with each and want to get married. But before that could happen, Dubai returned Rana, another man who wants to marry Durga, kills her mom and then Babu himself. A devastated Durga undergoes eye surgery through Swiss-based Dr. R.K. Prasad and regains her sight. Dr. Prasad takes her with him to live in Switzerland and this is where multi-millionaire Raj enters her life and wants to marry her.
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Mere Jeevan Saathi
Title: Mere Jeevan Saathi
Character: Anjali
Released: February 3, 2006
Type: Movie
Vicky (Akshay Kumar) is an aspiring singer who is devoted to his true love, Anjali (Amisha Patel). He gets a big offer from a music company in Canada and accepts it. In Canada, he meets the owner of the company, Natasha (Karisma Kapoor). Natasha helps Vicky become a star, however, Vicky is unaware of Natasha's hidden motives. Natasha knew Vicky in college and harboured a deep infatuation for him. Natasha's father had warned her that her love for Vicky can never be, as Vicky loved Anjali, but she refused to listen. When Natasha's father died in a car accident, Natasha, with no one else to love, put all her love and devotion on Vicky aside, and has been alone ever since.
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Mangal Pandey - The Rising
Title: Mangal Pandey - The Rising
Character: Jwala
Released: August 12, 2005
Type: Movie
The film begins in 1857, when India was ruled by the British East India Company. Mangal Pandey is a sepoy, a soldier of Indian origin, in the army of the East India Company. Pandey is fighting in the Anglo-Afghan Wars and saves the life of his British commanding officer, William Gordon. Gordon is indebted to Pandey and a strong friendship develops between them, transcending both rank and race.
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Narasimhudu
Title: Narasimhudu
Character: Subbalakshmi
Released: May 20, 2005
Type: Movie
A young, orphaned boy is adopted by the villagers and he grows up striving for their wellbeing. When the sons of two corrupt men rape an 11-year-old, the young man vows to punish them for the crime.
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Zameer
Title: Zameer
Released: March 4, 2005
Type: Movie
A spoiled brat gets married to her professor despite several challenges. Soon after, he learns that his wife was responsible for the separation of his former girlfriend and he leaves her, never to return.
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Elaan
Title: Elaan
Character: Priya
Released: January 14, 2005
Type: Movie
India is held at ransom by international extortionist, Baba Sikander and his brothers. It is up to five heroes to stop him.
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Vaada
Title: Vaada
Character: Pooja Sharma / Pooja R. Verma
Released: January 7, 2005
Type: Movie
Rahul and Puja are married and totally devoted to each other. One day they meet with a terrible accident and Rahul loses his eyesight. On a business trip abroad Rahul meets a friend Karan. Impressed by his dynamism and business acumen, Rahul asks him to join his business. They return to India and Puja is stunned to see her husband with her friend Karan. Rahul's love for Puja is blind and unquestioning. Karan's love for Puja is obsessive and uncontrollable. Puja is trapped between a blind husband and a sighted lover.
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Shart: The Challenge
Title: Shart: The Challenge
Character: special appearance
Released: August 13, 2004
Type: Movie
Karan's girlfriend challenges him to woo any woman and make her marry him. He chooses a woman named Saryu, only to find out that she has an overprotective brother.
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Suno Sasurjee
Title: Suno Sasurjee
Character: Kiran Saxena
Released: July 30, 2004
Type: Movie
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Naani
Title: Naani
Character: Priya
Released: May 14, 2004
Type: Movie
An impulsive youngster, who is furious with his mother, seeks assistance from a scientist for a way to become an adult overnight. His wish is granted and he begins look like a 28-year-old man. How will he deal with the complexities of adulthood? How will his relationship with his mother evolve?
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Parwana
Title: Parwana
Character: Pooja
Released: September 12, 2003
Type: Movie
A con-man/thief robs a suitcase containing explosives belonging to terrorists.
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Puthiya Geethai
Title: Puthiya Geethai
Character: Jo
Released: May 8, 2003
Type: Movie
Sarathy is a brilliant and carefree young man who is unaware that an astrologer has predicted his death at the age of 27. Eventually, he comes to loggerheads with Reddiar over a land deal gone bad.
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Humraaz
Title: Humraaz
Character: Priya
Released: July 26, 2002
Type: Movie
A wealthy industrialist and business man named Raj Singhania lives in Bombay, India. He reaches up with a music band in which Karan Malhotra is the leader and Priya is his right-hand and sweetheart. Karan finds that it is not easy to achieve one's merit. A contract made between the two for his band to sing on a crusade for Raj. He agrees to do so and later on conspire with his girlfriend Priya to take over Raj vast estate by setting up his girlfriend to marry Raj fakely. On a chance encounter one day Raj and Priya both meet, where by Raj fall head over heals in love with Priya.
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Yeh Hai Jalwa
Title: Yeh Hai Jalwa
Character: Sonia Singh
Released: July 25, 2002
Type: Movie
Raj Saxena goes to London, expecting his long lost Dad to warmly greet him. But things do not go as planned.
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Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage
Title: Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage
Character: Sapna Dholakia
Released: April 19, 2002
Type: Movie
Sapna Dholakia desires nothing more than to be married to her love Rohit, but her conservative family and stubborn father will stop at nothing to make sure she marries the son of a friend of the family.
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Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai
Title: Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai
Released: April 10, 2002
Type: Movie
A college slacker pursues the girl of his dreams and will do just about anything to get her to like him.
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Kranti
Title: Kranti
Character: Sanjana Roy
Released: March 27, 2002
Type: Movie
Inspector Abhay Pratap Singh is a young, honest and diligent police inspector, serving with Bombay Police, and comes from a respectable family, which consists of sister Anu; mom Sushma; and dad, Awadesh, who is also the Commissioner of Police. Abhay has long suspected Mahendra Pratap Rana of being a criminal don, who also has links with terrorists, but thus far has been unable to gather any material evidence for the police to lay charges. The Commissioner is unable to accept his son's word, as Mahendra is well-known, influential, and wealthy. Abhay continues to pursue his investigation despite of warnings from his superiors, and is ultimately suspended from duty. Now even after suspension, Abhay has come to know that the life of Coloney Krishnakanth is threatened by Mahendra, and reaches out to his dad, who will not have anything to do with him anymore. It will upto Abhay to save the life of Krishnakanth, against all odds that are stacked up against him.
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Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar
Title: Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar
Released: November 16, 2001
Type: Movie
Hindi pop-star, Sarina Devan, lives a wealthy lifestyle with her widowed businessman father, Vivek. She soon achieves considerable success and becomes immensely popular.
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Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
Title: Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
Character: Sakeena
Released: June 15, 2001
Type: Movie
Amongst the communal riots that erupt in the city, Tara shelters a wayward Sakina from a crazed mob and a bond that blossoms into love is created. The two eventually get married and have a son. The happy family, now living in Amritsar, gets the shock of their lives when Sakina learns that her father (Amrish Puri), whom she previously believed died in the riots back in Amritsar, is still alive after seeing his picture in a tattered, old newspaper. Upon contacting him, Sakina's father, now the mayor of Lahore in Pakistan, arranges for his daughter to arrive in Lahore to see him. Sakina leaves for Lahore minus Tara and her son, and upon reaching the city, learns of her father's plans for her - plans that include forcing Sakina to forget about her family and start life anew in Pakistan. Then begins an extraordinary journey which will lead Tara to cross the border into Pakistan to find his love Sakina
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Badri
Title: Badri
Character: Sarayu
Released: April 20, 2000
Type: Movie
Vennela accuses Badri of not loving her sincerely and challenges him that no one can love him like she does. However, their lives take a turn when he meets Sarayu and she falls madly in love with him.
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Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Title: Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Character: Sonia Saxena
Released: January 14, 2000
Type: Movie
Life is paradise for an upright young man and a sweet-natured girl until fate intervenes. Now they're separated by circumstances beyond their control.
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Dil To Pagal Hai
Title: Dil To Pagal Hai
Character: Backstage Speaker
Released: October 30, 1997
Type: Movie
Rahul, the director of a successful dance troupe, considers Nisha his best friend, though secretly, she is madly in love with him. He then falls for Pooja, who is engaged to Ajay.