Bipasha Basu Wiki, Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Children, Family, Biography, etc.

Bipasha Basu is an Indian actress and model known for her work in Hindi films. She is known for her work in Hindi films ‘Raaz’ (2002), ‘Jism’ (2003), ‘Corporate’ (2006) and ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ (2008).

Wiki/Biography

Bipasha Basu was born on Sunday, January 7, 1979.45 years old; As of 2024) in New Delhi. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.

From first to fourth grade, she attended school at Apeejay High School, Delhi. She attended Bhavans Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir in Bidhannagar, West Bengal from grades 5 to 12. She studied science in grades 11 and 12. However, in college, she changed her major to Commerce and obtained a BCom from Bhawanipur Education Society College in Kolkata, West Bengal.

physical appearance

key: 5 feet 8 inches

Weight (approx.): 60kg

Hair Color: Black (dyed brown)

Eye Color: dark brown

Picture measurements (approx.): 36-28-34

family

She belongs to the Bengali Hindu Kayastha family.

parents and siblings

Her father Hirak Basu is a civil engineer. Her mother Mamata Basu is a housewife. She has an older sister, Bidisha Basu, and a younger sister, Vijayeta Basu.

husband and children

In 2015, she was paired opposite Indian actor Karan Singh Grover in the Hindi film ‘Alone’. While filming the movie, the two became good friends and soon fell in love with each other. In an interview, Bipasha said that she had to convince her parents to let her marry Karan Singh Grover as it was Bipasha’s first marriage and Karan had two failed marriages at that time. The two expressed their love as #MonkeyLove. On April 30, 2016, Bipasha and Karan got married in a Bengali wedding style at the St. Regis Hotel in Mumbai.

On November 12, 2022, the couple was blessed with the birth of a daughter named Devi. In August 2023, Bipasha said Devi was born with two holes in her heart, which had been operated on through open-heart surgery when she was just three months old.

relationship/event

Milind Soman

While working as a model, she met Indian actor and supermodel Milind Soman during her modeling assignments. Soon they started dating each other. However, the two broke up after less than a few months of dating.

Dino Morea

She then met Indian model and actor Dino Morea. They started dating each other while working together as models. The two also appeared together in the famous Hindi film ‘Raaz’ in 2002. However, the two broke up that same year.

john abraham

In 2003, she met fellow actor John Abraham while appearing in the Hindi film ‘Jism’. At first they became friends and soon fell in love with each other. The couple dated for over a decade and were considered one of the sexiest couples in Bollywood. However, when marriage rumors arose in 2011, the two announced their separation. In an interview, John said that Bipasha wanted to get married but was not ready to get married yet.

Josh Hartnett

After her breakup with John, several media outlets claimed that it was Bipasha who cheated on him for Hollywood actor Josh Hartnett, with whom she worked in the British film ‘Singularity’.

Rana Daggubati

In 2011, she met Indian actor Rana Daggubati on the sets of the Hindi film ‘Dum Maaro Dum’. There were rumors that they were dating each other. It was reported that Lana broke up with him after cheating on him.

Saif Ali Khan

It is reported that they began dating Indian actor Saif Ali Khan in 2012 while filming the movie ‘Race 2’. However, this turned out to be a rumor when Saif married Indian actress Kareena Kapoor in the same year.

Harman Baweja

On February 19, 2014, Bipasha Basu confirmed her relationship with Indian actor Harman Baweja through her Twitter account. Here are her tweets:

Yes, Haman and I are a couple 🙂 I finally met a person who is much better than me. blessed.”

However, this relationship did not last long, and they broke up after six months.

address

105/B, Ashiyana Estate, John Bapist Road, Bandra, Mumbai

autograph

job

modeling

In 1996, she was spotted by Indian model Mehr Jesia Rampal in a hotel in Kolkata. Mehr suggested that Bipasha participate in the Godrej Cinthol Supermodel Contest (organized by Ford) in Mumbai. She entered the competition and won.

Afterwards, she entered the Ford Models Supermodel of the World contest in Miami. She also worked at a modeling agency called Ford in New York. She then walked the ramp at various national and international fashion shows. Soon she became one of India’s most popular supermodels.

Bipasha has appeared in TV commercials for many brands such as Clinic All Clear, Coca-Cola, Levi’s, Pantene and Reebok.

Along with her husband Karan Singh Grover, Bipasha Basu has appeared in TV commercials for various brands such as Oppo, Spring Fit Mattress and Playgard Condoms.

movie

Hindi

In 2001, she made her Bollywood debut with the film ‘Ajnabee’ in which she played the role of Sonia Bajaj/Neeta.

She has appeared in various popular Hindi films including ‘Raaz’ (2002), ‘Aankhen’ (2002), ‘Jism’ (2003), ‘Corporate’ (2006), ‘Race’ (2008) and ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ (2008).

telugu

In 2002, she made her Tamil film debut playing the role of Panasa in the film ‘Thakari Donga’.

In 2005, she appeared in another Tamil film ‘Sachain’.

Other languages

In 2009, she played the role of Radhika Mitra in the Bengali film ‘Shob Charitro Kalponik’.

She played the role of Tulaja Naik in the 2013 Belgian film ‘Singularity’.

TV

In 2015, she made her TV debut as a host in the Hindi TV series ‘Darr Sabko Lagta Hai’, which aired on &TV.

web series

In 2020, Bipasha made her web series debut with MX Player’s Hindi web series ‘Dangerous’. She played the role of Neha Singh in the series.

Item song

Bipasha is known for many popular Hindi item songs such as "Ishq Di Galli Vich” from the movie ‘No Entry’ (2005), ‘Beedi’ from the movie ‘Omkara’ (2006), ‘Namak Isaq Ka’ from the movie ‘Omkara’ (2006), ‘Touch Me’ from the movie ‘Dhoom 2’ (2006) and ‘Bipasha Bipasha’ from the movie. ‘Jordy Breakers’ (2012).

music video

She has appeared in various Hindi music videos such as "Tu” (Sonu Nigam, 1988), "Sauda Khara” (Sukhbir, 1999), "Tera Milna Pal Do Pal Ka” (Sonu Nigam, 2000), and "Stolen” (Jay Sean, 2004).

In 2003, she appeared in MSN Cricket’s Hindi music video "Hum Ko To Hai Poora Yakeen”, supporting the Indian cricket team in the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup.

fitness video

In 2005, she launched a fitness DVD titled ‘Bollywood Bodies’ with Indian actor John Abraham.

She released her debut solo fitness DVD ‘Love Yourself: Fit & Fabulous You’ in 2010.

Her second fitness DVD ‘Break Free’ was released in 2011. In 2014, the third series of fitness DVDs titled ‘Unleash’ was released.

That same year, her DVD was released for free on her YouTube channel, Shemaroo Good Health 24/7.

Other duties

She has lent her voice to several Hindi songs, "Kaun Main Haan Tum” from the film ‘Ajnabee’ (2001) and "My Name Is Ali” from the film ‘Dhoom 2’ (2006). In 2015, Bipasha launched the shopping portal “The Label Life” along with Malaika Arora and Sussanne Khan. She handled The Trunk Label on the portal.

Awards

• 2001: She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for the Hindi film Ajnabee.
  

  Bipasha Basu, winner of the 47th Filmfare Awards

• 2002: International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Debut for Hindi film Ajnabee (shared with Arjun Rampal and Gracy Singh)
  

  Bipasha Basu receives IIFA award

• 2002: The Hindi film Ajnabee won the International Indian Film Academy Award for Fresh Face of the Year.

• 2003: Zee Cine Award for Dynamic Duo (with Dino Morea) for the Hindi film Raaz.
  

  Bipasha Basu wins Zee Dynamic Duo Award

• 2003: He won the Bollywood Film Award for Best Villain for his Hindi film Jism.

• 2003: MTV Asia Awards Most Stylish Female Icon

• 2004: Sabsey’s Favorite Kaun Award Sabsey’s Favorite Nayi Heroine from the Movie Jism

• 2005 and 2007: Asia’s sexiest woman selected by Eastern Eye

• 2006: Anandalok Puraskar Award for Best Actress in Corporate Category, Hindi Film

• 2006: Global Film Awards Best Actress in Hindi Film Corporate Category

• 2006: Global Film Award Best Actress Critics Award Best Actress in Hindi Film Corporate Category

• 2007: Bollywood Film Awards: Best Actress in a Hindi Film Corporate Category

• 2009: Anandalok Puraskar Award for Best Actress for Hindi film Bachna Ae Haseeno.

• 2009: Annual Central European Bollywood Awards for Best Supporting Actress for Hindi film Bachna Ae Haseeno

• 2009: Sexiest woman in Asia selected by FHM

• 2009: International Indian Film Academy Style Diva of the Year Award

• 2009: Sabsey’s Favorite Kaun Award Sabsey’s Favorite Fashion Icon from Hindi Movie Bachna Ae Haseeno

• 2010: Durban International Film Festival Best Actress Award – Critics’ Choice for Bengali film Shob Charitro Kalponik

• 2010: Named NDTV Entertainer of the Year for Hindi film Bachna Ae Haseeno

• 2010: Sabsey Favorite Kaun Award – Sabsey Favorite Fit Heroine from Hindi Movie All the Best: Fun Begins

• 2010: ET Retail Awards
  

  Bipasha Basu with ET Retail Award

• 2011: Bramptonshire Walk of Fame – Contribution to Indian Cinema

• 2012: Stardust Award for Best Actress in a Thriller/Action category for the Hindi film Dum Maaro Dum

• 2012: Global Film Awards – Gitanjali Style Icon Special Award (Female)

• 2013: Stardust Awards Style Icon of the Year

• 2013: Kolkata International Film Festival – Panchakanya Memorial Award

• 2013: NDTV Fittest Icon of the Year

• 2013: Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role in Hindi Film Raaz 3

• 2013: Dainik Bhaskar Bollywood Web Award for Anti-Social Character of the Year for Hindi film Raaz 3

• 2014: Scariest Performers of the Year – South African Horror Festival – Aatma

• 2014: Special Jury Award, Pancha Kanya Memorial Honor, Kolkata International Film Festival

• 2016: Ganta Award for Worst Couple (Bipasha Basu’s dual role) in Hindi film Alone

memo: She has many more awards and honors to her name.

controversy

obscene TV commercials

Early in her career, she appeared in a TV commercial for underwear brand Calida with her then-boyfriend Dino Morea. In the advertisement, they did not receive a positive response from viewers due to their sensual poses. Some women’s group officials even staged a protest in front of her house, claiming that it promoted obscenity. In an interview, Bipasha said about this:

I regret doing that ad. Actually, I’m not very comfortable with my body. I got this job because my boyfriend Dino Morea and my friend and advertising photographer Prabhudda Dasgupta were involved in the campaign. I was now wearing a proper t-shirt and underwear, but it was useless as I also took personal snaps while taking pictures. “The agency released one such photo.”

Quarrel with Kareena Kapoor

While filming the Hindi film ‘Ajnavi’ with Indian actress Kareena Kapoor in 2001, the actresses got into an argument over fashion designer Vikram Padnis. Vikram was Kareena’s designer and when Vikram tried to help Bipasha, Kareena got very angry with Bipasha. It is reported that the two people fought verbally and even physically fought each other. In the interview, Kareena made some nasty comments to Bipasha, calling her Kaali Billi (black cat). After that, Bipasha decided never to work with Kareena again. However, in 2008, Kareena patched things up by inviting Bipasha to Saif Ali Khan’s birthday party.

Intimate Photoshoot with Ameesha Patel

Bipasha once had a photo shoot with Indian actress Ameesha Patel. In the pictorial, the two people took a slightly affectionate pose. After their photos were published in a magazine, they were criticized and criticized for promoting vulgarity. It is reported that some people even protested in front of Bipasha’s house.

Leaked Adult Audio Clips

In 2006, a recording of Indian politician Amar Singh having an adult conversation with a girl went viral. Various sources have speculated that the girl in the audio is Bipasha Basu. When Bipasha was asked about this, she got very upset and denied the false claims. Later, Amar Singh came to the media and accepted that the man in the audio was him but the woman was not Bipasha Basu.

child labor charges

In 2013, Bipasha shared a picture on her social media account showing two girls tying her shoelaces. She came under heavy criticism for this and was accused of hiring child laborers. Some netizens also appealed to the local police to take strict action against her. Bipasha later said that the two girls were her older sister and younger sister. People responded that it was clear from the photo that the girls in the photo were not her sisters’ age.

car collection

• Audi Q7
  

  Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover with their Audi Q7 car.

• Volkswagen Beetle
  

  Bipasha Basu sitting in her car

• toyota fortuner
  

  Bipasha Basu and her car

Salary/Commission

As of 2023, she charged Rs 1-3 crore per film and Rs 2 crore for each stage show.

net worth

As of 2023, her net worth is approximately Rs 110 crore.

Favorites

• movie: The Godfather (1972), Masum (1983)

• TV Shows: Sex and the City (1998)

• drink): Lemon ice tea, coconut water, tea, peach flavored ice tea

• food: Biryani, Te Poscito, Shrimp Curry, Mustard Fish

• dessert: Crème brûlée, hot gulab jamun, hot jalebi, moticor ladoo

• salad: Fresh fruits mixed with curd, little sugar, salt, mustard paste and chaat masala.

• cooking: Thai, South Indian, Bengali, Hyderabadi

• restaurant: Thai Connection, Olive, China Gate, Tian, ​​Marriott coffee shop, Only Fish (all in Mumbai), Grand Kakatia in Hyderabad and Bheema’s in Bangalore.

• Travel destination: Paris, Maldives

• Fashion Label: Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company

• Posted by: Robin Cook, John Grisham

Facts/Quiz

• She has many nicknames such as Bippy, Bipsy, B, Bip, BB, Bipshaw, Bhopu, Basu, Baby Basu, Bona and Beeps.

• In an interview, she revealed that her name means ‘deep, dark desires’ and is also the name of a river.

• She was called ‘Gunda Girl’ by her friends because of her anger and tomboyish appearance.
  

  Bipasha Basu’s childhood photos

• She was a bright student and good at sports at school, so she was selected as the school’s head girl.

• Until the age of eight she lived in Delhi. Afterwards, her family moved to Kolkata.

• In an interview, she said that her mother wanted a son named Karan. Interestingly, both Bipasha and her sister are married to a boy named Karan.

• While she was studying at school, she wanted to become a doctor. However, during school practice, he would faint while dissecting rats. So, after completing Grade 12, she decided to change her major to Commerce, become a Chartered Accountant and obtain an MBA.

• She was scheduled to debut with the Hindi film ‘Himalayaputra’ opposite Akshaye Khanna. However, she could not accept the film offer. She was offered a role in the Hindi film ‘Aakhri Mughal’ alongside Abhishek Bachchan. However, later, the script and cast of the movie changed and it was released under the name ‘Refugee’.

• Her hobbies include dancing, reading books, Pilates, and traveling.
  

  Bipasha Basu on vacation

• She loves swimming, working out, yoga and visiting Kolkata, but hates waiting on film sets after putting on makeup.
  

  Bipasha Basu doing yoga

• In an interview, Bipasha revealed that she was a sugar addict and worked hard to kick this habit.

• She revealed that she once gained weight and started working out without the guidance of a gym trainer to lose weight, which had a detrimental effect on her knees. Doctors diagnosed her with osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease. She was advised to have knee surgery. She then enlisted the help of a fitness trainer and followed a regular exercise regimen to strengthen her knee bones.

• In an interview, Bipasha said that she was often ridiculed because of her dark skin. She said that when she won the supermodel contest, almost all Indian newspapers published stories about a dark-skinned girl from Kolkata winning. Rather than appreciating her work, her skin color became more of a hot topic. Afterwards, she received various skincare recommendations, which she rejected.

• After the release of the 2003 Hindi film ‘Jism’, Indian actress Amisha Patel said she would never have appeared in a film that required her to show off her body. In response, Bipasha said that she could never play such a role because she does not have the right body shape.

• She was named one of Rediff’s Top 10 Bollywood Actresses of the Year in 2005 (6th), 2006 (4th), 2008 (1st) and 2009 (7th).

• In 2007, she was invited to the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’ naming ceremony held at the famous ‘Roos Stadium’ in Lisbon, Portugal, where she met Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. After the event, the two were seen together at a party. Later, a British media outlet published some pictures showing Bipasha and Cristiano kissing on the lips. The photos went viral in India as she was in a serious relationship with Indian actor John Abraham at the time.
  

  Collage of party photos of Bipasha Basu and Cristiano Ronaldo

• In 2009, he was offered a role in the Hollywood movie ‘Pink Panther 2’. But she couldn’t accept the offer. Later, Indian actress Aishwarya Rai was bagged the role.

• In 2009, it took second place. Ranked #1 on Maxim’s "Hot 100” list.

• She was ranked 8th in 2011, 13th in 2012, and 7th in 2013 on the Times’ list of the 50 Most Desirable Women.

• In 2012, she was ranked 25th on Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list.

• Bipasha is not brand conscious. She buys clothes from designer stores to street stores.

• She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
  

  Bipasha Basu eating burger and chicken wings

• She is said to have undergone various surgeries, including botox, ear plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, bone correction, and breast augmentation, to maintain her beautiful appearance.
  

  Before and after photos of Bipasha Basu

• In an interview, she revealed that she has a fear of heights.

• She has appeared on the covers of many popular magazines such as Femina, Cosmopolitan, Filmfare, Maxim and Elle.
  

  Collage of magazine covers featuring Bipasha Basu

• Her bold appearance in the film earned her the nickname ‘sex symbol’.

• She loves soft toys and has a huge collection of them. She also gave names to her stuffed animals.

• She was once the face of the Delhi Marathon.

• She has revealed that she does not like alcohol, but occasionally drinks wine.

• In 2014, filmmaker Sajid Khan withdrew from the promotions of the Hindi film ‘Humshakals’ because he was uncomfortable with the attitude towards the film’s actors. Later, Sajid was accused of #MeToo by various actresses and models.

• She is a spiritual person and frequents various religious places.
  

  Bipasha Basu at Vaishno Devi Temple

• She is an avid animal lover and used to have a dog named Poshto.
  

  Bipasha Basu with her dog