Actor Bipasha Basu.
SUN SIGN
Capricorn
DATE OF BIRTH
January 7
SCHOOL/COLLEGE
Apeejay High school, Delhi/ Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Vidya Bhavan, Kolkata.
PLACE OF BIRTH
New Delhi
HOME TOWN
Kolkata
FIRST BREAK
When after my board exams i was offered to participate in the ford supermodel of the World contest.
HIGH POINT OF YOUR LIFE
The transition from being a model to a recognised and loved actor completely on my own is certainly a high. being an outsider is tough, especially for someone like me who is very stubborn and not very pushy.
LOW POINT OF YOUR LIFE
For a couple of years, i was behaving foolishly by refusing work that was coming my way. but that phase made me realise the value of work.
CURRENTLY I AM
On the lookout for interesting roles, hopefully a comedy or action film. also, i want to start my ‘love yourself’ gym and studio soon.
If you had just 10 minutes to get dressed, what would you put on?
An easy breezy short dress and a tank top.
One word you use often?
All my sentences start with, “You know...”
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