ABOUT NARGIS FAKHRI

Nargis Fakhri Nargis Fakhri walks for Ritu Kumar at LFW 2013 (3) (cropped 2).jpg Fakhri at the Times Of India Film Awards, 2013 Born20 October 1979 (age 35) Queens , New York , USA NationalityAmerican OccupationModel, Actress Years active2004–present Website www.nargisfakhri.com *Nargis Fakhri* (born 20 October 1979) is an American model and actress who works mainly in Bollywood  films.[1]  She has appeared on "America's Next Top Model " and made her acting debut with the 2011 film "Rockstar ". She gained further success for her roles in "Madras Cafe " (2013), "Main Tera Hero " (2014) and"Spy " (2015). Early lifeActing career Fakhri made her Bollywood  film debut playing the female lead in Imtiaz Ali 's musical romantic drama "Rockstar " in 2011. Film critic Taran Adarsh wrote, "Nargis is a stunner as far as looks are concerned, but isn't persuasive in poignant moments", however, he praised her on-screen chemistry with co-star Ranbir Kapoor .[7] She starred opposite John Abraham  inShoojit Sircar 's political thriller "Madras Cafe " (2013). Film critic Saibal Chatterjee said Fakhri "strikes the right notes",[8] whereas Rajeev Masand called her "pleasantly competent".[9]  Later that year, she made a special appearance in the action comedy "Phata Poster Nikhla Hero " to perform the item number "Dhating Naach" with the film's lead actor Shahid Kapoor . Taran Adarsh commented saying Fakhri "sizzles in the dance number, matching steps with Shahid".[10] In 2014, Fakhri appeared alongsideVarun Dhawan  and Ileana D'Cruz  inDavid Dhawan 's comedy "Main Tera Hero ". The film was a financial success, but received mixed reviews from critics.[11] [12]  For her performance in the film, Rohit Khilnani said that Fakhri "is not bad" and that "she fits well in this masala comedy and doesn't disappoint".[13]  Taran Adarsh however disagreed, and said though she "looks great", she needs to "polish her acting skills".[14]  The same year, Fakhri performed with Salman Khan  in the item number "Yaar Na Miley" which featured in the film "Kick ". In a review,"The Times Of India " stated that she "makes the proceedings hotter with her dance moves".[15] Fakhri appeared in Paul Feig 's action comedy "Spy " (2015).[16] FilmographyKeyFilms that have not yet been releasedDenotes films that have not yet been released YearFilmRoleNotes 2011"Rockstar "Heer Kaul 2013"Madras Cafe "Jaya Sahni 2013"Phata Poster Nikhla Hero "HerselfSpecial appearance in song "Dhating Naach" 2014"Main Tera Hero "Ayesha 2014"Kick "HerselfSpecial appearance in song "Yaar Na Miley" 2015"Spy "LiaHollywood film[16] TBA"Saahasam "Film has yet to be releasedTBATamil  film Special appearance in song "Kaarathil Kaarathil Chilli Iva"[16] 2016"Azhar "Film has yet to be releasedSangeeta BijlaniPre-Production Awards and nominationsYearFilmAwardCategoryResult 2012"Rockstar "IIFA Awards Hottest Pair (shared withRanbir Kapoor )Won[17] Filmfare Awards Best Female Debut Nominated[18] Stardust Awards Superstar of Tomorrow – Female Nominated[17] Zee Cine Awards Best Female Debut Nominated[18] 2013"Madras Cafe "BIG Star Entertainment Awards Most Entertaining Actor in a Social/Drama Film - FemaleNominated[19] 2014"Main Tera Hero "Stardust AwardsBreakthrough Supporting Performance - Female