6 Model Turned Bollywood Actresses!

Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 15:44

Who says that models only know how to flaunt their size zero figure and pretty faces on the ramp? In Bollywood, many actors were models in their past lives. So, the cliché “models can't act” has undergone some modifications. These are few models who turned into successful Bollywood actresses.

Katrina Kaif: The new Barbie doll started her modeling career at the age of 14. After walking the ramp at London Fashion Week, Katrina Kaif entered Bollywood with her debut movie, Boom. Although, Katrina's film was a flop, she survived in the industry by learning Hindi and taking acting classes. At this time, she is one of the top and highest paid Bollywood actresses.

Bipasha Basu: The Bengali beauty became a supermodel after winning Ford Supermodel Contest in 1999 at the age of 17. This model turned Bollywood actress balanced modeling and acting in a phenomenal way. Her rise to fame was from the film Jism.

Anushka Sharma: This young model from Bengaluru started her modeling career at an early age. Her debut film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi introduced her acting skills. Anushka is one of the best model turned actresses. She is also considered as a promising actor in the industry.

Freida Pinto: She is one of the most successful Indians in west. Freida Pinto became famous worldwide with her debut film, Slumdog Millionaire. Freida was a model before and also anchored 'Full Circle' on Zee International Asia Pacific channel. She has appeared in several magazine covers and has walked the ramp for 4 years before acting.

Deepika Padukone: This successful model debuted in Om Shanti Om. The movie was a blockbuster hit and everyone in Bollywood spoke about her beauty and acting skills. The Kingfisher Calendar photo-shoot model is one of the highly paid Bollywood model turned actresses.

Monikangana Dutta: She is one of the angels of the lingerie giant, Victoria's Secret. This Assamese beauty has proved that models can act by gaining compliments for her short role in her debut film, Guzaarish.

From ramp to reel, these model turned actresses are not only successful but also highly paid celebrities. There are many more such as Kangna Ranaut, Mugdha Godse, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Giselle Monteiro.