Bipasha Basu is an Indian actress. Primarily known for her work in Hindi films, she has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and English films. Basu is the recipient of numerous accolades, including one Filmfare Award. Particularly known for her work in the thriller and horror film genres, and for several item numbers, she is frequently cited in the media as a sex symbol and a scream queen.

Born in Delhi and raised in Kolkata, Basu pursued a successful career as a fashion model. She then began receiving offers for film roles, and made her acting debut with the thriller Ajnabee (2001), which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Basu's first leading role was in the horror film Raaz (2002), which earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Her career progressed with a leading role in the erotic thriller Jism (2003) and with her roles in the top-grossing films No Entry (2005) and Dhoom 2 (2006).

Early life and modelling career

• Bipasha Basu was born on 7 January 1979 to a Bengali family in Delhi.[citation needed] Her father, Hirak, is a civil engineer, and her mother, Mamta, is a homemaker. She has one elder sister, Bidisha, and one younger sister, Vijayeta. According to Basu, her name means "dark deep desire", and is also a river's name.
• In Delhi, Basu lived at Pamposh Enclave, Nehru Place, till the age of eight and studied at Apeejay High School. Her family then shifted to Kolkata, where she attended Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, located in Bidhannagar. In her school, Basu was appointed as the head girl and was fondly called 'Lady Goonda' due to her short and commanding personality.
• In 1996, Basu was spotted at a hotel in Kolkata by the model Mehr Jesia Rampal, who suggested she take up modelling. That year, she participated in and eventually won the Godrej Cinthol Supermodel Contest (organised by Ford), thereby representing India at Ford Models Supermodel of the World contest in Miami. She later appeared in the Calida commercial with her then-boyfriend Dino Morea, which was controversial for picturing them sultrily; she had some protesters outside her house after that. With appearance on several magazine covers, Basu continued to pursue a career in fashion modeling during her late teens, until she became an actress.

Acting career

Vinod Khanna, one of the judges of the Godrej Cinthol Supermodel Contest in which Bipasha Basu competed, wanted to cast her alongside his son Akshaye Khanna in Himalay Putra, but she rejected the offer because she thought she was too young, and the part ultimately went to Anjala Zaveri. Bipasha Basu was persuaded by Jaya Bachchan to star alongside her son Abhishek Bachchan in J. P. Dutta's Aakhari Mughal when she got home. The movie was canceled, though, and Dutta created Refugee with Kareena Kapoor after altering the script. A part in Refugee opposite Sunil Shetty was also offered to Basu, but she turned it down. Bipasha Basu finally made her acting debut in 2001, co-starring with Akshay Kumar in Vijay Galani's Ajnabee.

Bipasha Basu featured in Raaz, the most popular thriller of 2002. It made Bipasha Basu a name for herself in the Hindi film business under Vikram Bhatt's direction. For the role of Raaz, she received a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Actress. With the success of No Entry, Corporate, and Dhoom 2, Basu, who played the lead in the Tamil film Sachein, made a name for herself as an actor.  Basu plays the cameo part of Bianca in Vishal Bharadwaj's Othello adaption, Omkara. She attracted recognition with her dance number Beedi, which was well-known both in India and abroad.

In addition to acting, Bipasha Basu created the Tu music video for Sonu Nigam's album Kismat. She had a cameo appearance in Jay Sean's Stolen music video.
Bipasha Basu is an enthusiast for physical fitness in addition to movies. Her debut workout DVD, Bollywood Bodies, which she co-produced with John Abraham, was released in 2005. Love Yourself: Fit & Fabulous You, her debut fitness DVD, which emphasized strength, health, and self-love, was released in 2010. She also represents the Delhi Marathon, which was motivated by her enthusiasm for fitness.

Personal life

• Basu was in a relationship with actor Dino Morea from 1996 to 2002. During the filming of Jism in 2002, Basu began to dating her co-star John Abraham, with whom she had a very high-profile relationship from 2002 to 2011. She briefly dated Harman Baweja, but they broke up in 2014.
• Basu met co-star Karan Singh Grover on the sets of Alone in 2014 and they fell in love. The couple got married on 30 April 2016. In August 2022, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child. Their daughter, Devi Basu Singh Grover, was born on 12 November 2022.

Controversy

Kareena Bipasha Cat-fight

Everyone was drawn to a leaked snapshot of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Bipasha because it appeared as though they were sharing a kiss. But it was a false impression. In reality, the two principal ladies were involved in a major argument at the time. Kareena even referred to Bips as Kalli Billi as a result.

Relationship between Ronaldo and Bipasha Basu

The talented football player Ronaldo was photographed making out with the actress Bipasha Basu. Despite the fact that none of them ever put an end to the rumors, pictures that spread told a different tale.

In the BBC nightclub Belem, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is well-known worldwide, was seen making out with Bipasha Basu. As soon as their kissing images started to become viral, controversy erupted. It was allegedly said that Bipasha Basu was dating Ronaldo.

Bipasha Basu sex chat with Amar Singh

One of Bollywood's biggest scandals is undoubtedly this one. The audio recording of Amar Singh and Bipasha that was leaked caused a media uproar. The audio clip, which was ultimately determined to be a Fake, allegedly captured the two having a Naughty conversation.

Amar Singh, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, however, acknowledged that although his voice could be heard on the audio that was leaked, Bipasha was not the woman on the other end. Amar Singh stated, I am not someone who runs away from relationships of any kind, in an interview with ETimes.

Facts and Trivia

• When Bipasha Basu passed her Class XI board examinations, she knew she wanted to be a doctor.
• Bipasha's favorite actor is Brad Pitt. She even admitted once that she wanted her ideal partner to resemble Brad Pitt.
• Bipasha Basu got her start in modeling at a young age. Additionally, she regrets giving up her schooling to pursue a flashy career.
• In the 2012 list of the 50 most attractive women, Bipasha Basu was ranking 13 after ranking 8 in 2011.
• Bipasha adores Bengali cuisine, particularly poshto.
• Bipasha Basu had a very dominant personality when she was younger and was very short and dark. Her friends used to call her Lady Goonda with affection.
• Bipasha Basu likes to workout and has released dvd of her workout too.