Jagmohan Singh Barhok
On Her Birth Anniversary
Reema Lamba,better known as Mallika Sherawat, is an Indian model & actress who predominantly works in Hindi language films.She is mod, liberated and has no hang ups about slipping into and out of a skimpy dress or two-piece micro bikini. Known for her bold onscreen attitude in films like “Khwahish” (2003) and “Murder” (2004). “Bheege Hont Tere” was much publicized song from film “Murder” produced by none other than Mahesh Bhatt. The film proved a hit. Sherawat had established herself as a sex symbol and as one of the most popular celebrities in Bollywood. She also appeared in a successful romantic comedy “Pyaar Ke Side Effects” (2006) & earned critical acclaim.She kept herself in the news for her kissing scenes with co -stars.
Sherawat holds a degree in philosophy from Miranda House, New Delhi. She was married to Jet Airways pilot (she herelf was an air hostess in late 1990s) Karan Singh. The marriage could not survive longer & ended in a divorce. Her father disapproved of her activities thinking she had tarnished the image of his family. Resultantly, he disowned her. She later adopted her mother’s name & became Mallika Sherawat from earlier Reema Lamba.
Sherawat hit the headlines when she was cast in “The Myth”(2005),a martial art fantasy drama along side Jackie Chan.She flaunted in low cleavage during the promotion of the film at Cannes, rasing many an eye brow.Jackie Chan kissed her more than once during the promotion of his film. She, too,reciprocated the gesture in a manner similar.
In October 2013 Mallika appeared in a reality dating show called ‘Bachelorette India – Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika’ was aired which was adopted from The Bachelorette to find the perfect match for herelf. Her searvh for a potential soulmate came to an end after Vijay Singh emerged as the winner of the show.The marriage ,however,did not take place.She also dated French real estate agent Cyrille Auxenfans in 2017 and reportedly spent weeks in his flat in Paris.
Sherawat had a sumptuous lunch with USA President Obama.She also met Bill Gates & other celebrities during her visits to Cannes and later her stay in America.Sherawat also starred in another American movie “Politics of Love”, directed by William Dear.She plays a devoted local Obama volunteer named Aretha Gupta.It was a romantic comedy set during Obama’s campaign or the US presidency.She ws also cast in a Chines film “Time Raiders’ ( 2016) featuring Jing Boran,Ma Sichun & Mallika Sherawat.
Sherawat also appeared in television commercials with Amitabh Bachchan & Shah Rukh Khan before she raced to fame. She also did a few music videos during this period. .”Aap Ka Suroor”, & “Welcome” (2007) were her prominent films, the latter being her most successful film. Shaadi Se Pehle , Darna Zaroori Hai, ,Ugly Aur Pagli, Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam, &’ Dirty Politics’-starring Naseeruddin Shah,Jackie Shroff, & Ashutosh Rana & are some of her other films besides teleserials. She also did a few Tamil films. Born this Day in 1976 at Moth in Haryana.
