[24] Unlike her debut film, Fakhri dubbed her own dialogues and was approached for the film because Sircar wanted "a girl who looked Indian but had an [English] accent". Her genuine warmth. [2][3] Her first role in film came with the 2011 romantic drama Rockstar, for which she was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She has gone through cosmetic surgery. She rose to fame after her appearance in the Indian print campaign for the 2009 Kingfisher Calendar. I have seen my mom … [7] Because of her mixed Pakistani-Czech ethnicity and American nationality, Fakhri describes herself a "global citizen". She is an avid dog lover and owns a pet dog. The film follows the journey of an aspiring musician from a humble background to international stardom after the death of his passionate lover. ", "How Uday Chopra broke up with Nargis Fakhri and their relationship timeline! [23] Her portrayal was of a British war correspondent in Sri Lanka, and was inspired by many war correspondents, including Anita Pratap. Fakhri's fame increased when she appeared in a popular Indian print campaign for the 2009 Kingfisher Calendar. Born Place. And now, seeing them release statements like that about my professional commitment is something that is extremely disheartening and unacceptable when it’s the film team who haven’t held up their end of the bargain.”, It was in upstate New York where we had to live in tents, fetch water, cook our meals, and even dig our own toilet bowls. Father – Mohammed A. Fakhri (is Pakistani) Mother – Marie A. Fakhri (is Czech) Siblings – Aliya Fakhri (Younger Sister) (Model) Manager. When she was six, her parents divorced while her father passed away just a few years later. Talking about it, she said. 5 of 20 . Nargis Fakhri, Actress: Spy. The story unfolds as their quest for the truth reveals a deeper conspiracy, by a faceless enemy, united to seize a common nemesis - India. Nargis Fakhri Family Details: Father Name: Late Mohammed Fakhri: Mother Name: Marie Fakhri: Siblings (Brothers & Sisters): Brother- N/A Sister- Aliya Fakhri: Chidrens ( Son & Daughter): Not Known: Spouse / Partner / Husband:: Unmarried: Relatives: Not Known Nargis Fakhri during TOIFA Awards 2013 Sun Sign. This monochrome wallpaper of Nargis Fakhri is immensely hot. Due to her poor diction in Hindi, her voice in the film was dubbed by the Indian voice-over artist and singer, Mona Ghosh Shetty. [55] In an interview with Mid Day, Azharuddin said that the film is about his God, marriage and match-fixing. Nargis grew up in Projects in Queens, and her family was very poor. 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Ex-CBI official to keep an eye on Azhar the movie", "Emraan Hashmi turns Azharuddin on 'Azhar' poster", "Housefull 3 trailer: Expect a laugh riot from this Akshay Kumar starrer, watch", "Housefull 3 song Pyaar Ki: Akshay, Jacqueline, Nargis, Abhishek, Riteish and Lisa's love track is absolutely fabulous! In 2011, she made her Bollywood debut with Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar alongside Ranbir Kapoor. Talking about her surgery, she said. In 2019, she shared her inspiring story of losing 179 lbs (81.2 kg) to 152 lbs (69 kg) in just six months, on her Instagram account, through her workout videos from the gym. She also appeared on America's Next Top Model in 2004. Has a younger sister: Aliya Fakhri. Her mother didn’t know English, and her professional credentials were not accepted, therefore, she started working as a cleaner at a restaurant. [60] She then took on a supporting role for the third installment of the Housefull film series. Her mother is a police officer in the US at that time. I am very attached to anything that represents spirituality or a higher being. [40][41] Later that year, she starred in Paul Feig's action comedy Spy, her first project in Hollywood. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She made her Hollywood debut with Paul Feig’s (American Actor & Director) directorial “Spy” (2015) in which, she played the role of ‘Lia.’. Nargis was born as Fatima Rashid in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British Indian Empire (now Kolkata, West Bengal, India) in a Bengali Muslim family. I am totally OK now and I call Mumbai home”, When I was modelling, there was this college edition Playboy magazine thing. Nargis Fakhri is 39 years old actress/model has done B. I’m on my way to a fitter me! You will see a lot of Buddha and Ganesha idols in my house, though. [6] She has one younger sister, Aliya. Nargis Fakhri Bio Nargis Fakhri Image. 4 of 20 . Share. She even won a Filmfare nomination for Best Female Debut for the film. The key is being consistent. "[75] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV noted that her part in the drama is the film's "biggest undoing. [72][73] Writing for the Times of India, Renuka Vyavahare thought that she "overdoes the American accent but grows on you eventually. Nargis Fakhri Giving Auditions for America’s Next Top Model. [58] Namrata Joshi of Outlook noted that she was "likeable" in her part, however, Devesh Sharma of Filmfare wrote that she brought "plasticky expressions". [6] Her father is Pakistani, and her mother is Czech. She started her career as an American model, even appearing in America's Next Top Model Cycles 2 and 3 in 2004. Nargis was born to multi-cultural parents in Queens, New York City on 20 October 1979. The news about her relationship surfaced the internet when the photos of the two, spending a vacation together got leaked. Nargis’s mother was born in former Czechoslovakia and was a mechanical engineer and drafter by profession. Explaining her stance, she says. According to her birthplace, She is American by birth. Recently Nargis was treated to a scrumptious dinner cooked by him. Nargis Fakhri is one of the sexiest actors in Bollywood. [36][37] Taran Adarsh however, disagreed, and said though she "looks great", she needs to "polish her acting skills". [28] Anuj Kumar of The Hindu was particularly impressed with the film and thought that Fakhri has proved that she has more to her than just a "prominent pout". Subsequently, she modelled professionally in America and worked for a freelance agency and appeared on fashion shows. Nargis is seen covered in mud and has her hair secured in a messy bun. When she was 12 years old, her mother put Nargis and her sister in a summer camp, which was meant to be for the children of low-income families. Her gyaan. Nargis. Her first role in film came with the 2011 blockbuster romantic drama Rockstar, for which she received a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut nomination. Her father Abdul Rashid, formerly Mohanchand Uttamchand ("Mohan Babu"), was originally a wealthy Bengali Hindu heir from Bankura, Bengal Presidency who had converted to Islam. In 2017, she made her singing debut with the single “Habitaan Vigaad Di” featuring Indo-Canadian singer Parichay and Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall. [29][30] Later that year, she made a special appearance in the action comedy Phata Poster Nikhla Hero to perform in the item number "Dhating Naach" with the film's lead actor Shahid Kapoor. At the end of our 14-day camp, a bear came and broke our tents and pooped all over it. [13] Rockstar was the first film in India to show a Kashmiri Pandit wedding, and saw Fakhri as a free-spirited rich brat, hailing from the Kashmiri Pandit background. Nargis Fakhri was born on October 20 in 1979 in New York to a Pakistani father and a Czech mother. This was a really awesome experience. [17][18] 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. [67] Her portrayal was of star Saqib Saleem's friend, which she described as a "cameo". In 2014, it was reported that she was honoured with the Gaurd of Honour by the Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) for her campaign for endangered tigers. She funded her own education and did her BA with a Major in Fine Arts and Minor in Psychology. Talking about her experience of India, she said. Nargis Fakhri is currently whiling away time in the Big Apple with boyfriend and American chef Justin Santos, and on Tuesday she uploaded a video where he prepares a sumptuous dinner for her. It took me a long time to adjust and digest the changes, but that is the beauty of it all. The relationship attracted substantial media coverage in India and they speculated on an impending marriage. 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Her appearance on the Kingfisher Calendar garnered the attention of the Indian filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who decided to cast Nargis in his film “Rockstar” (2011). She even participated in the popular show American’s Next … Nargis decided to move to India in 2012. I’m really grateful for those experiences because I met a lot of amazing adults.”, When I first arrived, there were a lot of things that reminded me of my Dad, certain smells, the food, the colours and even the clothes, but it was a culture-shock for sure. My father did not raise me, so I was extremely American and unaware of how things were in India. To support for her family, Nargis Fakhri soon started her modeling career at 16. Fakhri is a U.S. citizen. Fakhri's parents divorced when she was six, and her father died a few years later. Watch later. Reportedly, the duo began dating in 2014 and broke up at the end of 2017. SHARE; However, the hot bombshell … [31], The following year, Fakhri collaborated with Varun Dhawan and Ileana D'Cruz for the romantic comedy Main Tera Hero, a remake of the 2011 Telugu film Kandireega, produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and directed by David Dhawan. In 2019, it was reported that Nargis left the promotions of the film “Amavas” (2019) mid-way and left the country. Born to a Pakistani father and Czech mother in the United States, the gorgeous Nargis Fakhri started her career as a model. with a Major in Fine Arts and Minor in Psychology from Queens College, City University of New York. In 2015, after her advertisement for Pakistani mobile carrier, Mobilink, appeared on a leading Pakistani newspaper, Jang, Pakistanis showed their outrage on social media, where they called the advertisement cheap and absurd. Nargis Fakhri’s father was a businessman named Mohammed Fahkri and her mother [34][35] 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". But I said no thanks, I’m good”. She has received praise for her role in the films, Madras Cafe (2013), Main Tera Hero (2014), Azhar (2016), Amavas (2019), and more. [42] Featuring alongside Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham and Jude Law, Fakhri was cast in her first antagonist role, portraying Lia, a secret agent. One of her Instagram posts read. Info. In 2018, she appeared in her second Hollywood film “5 Weddings” as ‘Shania Dhaliwal’ opposite Rajkummar Rao. Fakhri made her acting debut with a female lead role in Imtiaz Ali's musical romantic drama Rockstar in 2011. Nargis Fakhri is an American actress, singer, and model who works in Bollywood and Hollywood. [8] She subsequently modeled professionally in America, working for freelance agencies, and appearing regularly at fashion shows. In an interview, she revealed that during her modelling days, she was offered a huge sum to pose naked for Playboy Magazine, but she turned down the offer because she was not comfortable baring it all for an adult magazine. SHARE; Nargis, the one-film old actress admits being bothered by link-up news in the beginning, but has learned the tricks to handle them. [65][66] Fakhri then played a minor role in the adventure comedy Dishoom. Her fun facts. After coming to India, she spent her time learning Kathak and Bollywood dance, and Hindi diction. In 2017, she sang her second single “Woofer” featuring the famous American rapper Snoop Dogg, British musician Dr.Zeus, and Zora Randhawa. Occupation. Picture courtesy: Suresh Natarajan. Unfortunately, things did not work out well between her parents, and they got separated, and her mother was left with two daughters to raise. We'd do a long list but that would eat into the column space she deserves. [19] Raja Sen of Rediff noted that she is an "exotically ravishing heroine, one so pretty we forgive her occasionally stilted diction",[20] while Nikhat Kazmi praised her performance and said that Fakhri "stands tall as the delectable Heer who sizzles on screen with her unconventional ways". [68], Fakhri's final role in 2016 was as Christina, an American citizen in search of an instrumentalist capable of playing the banjo, in Ravi Jadhav's musical Banjo. I accept ladies need to feel and look delightful at any age. During her modelling days, she lived in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Germany, the UK, Greece, Costa Rica, Cape Town, and Denmark. [47][48], Fakhri began 2016 with a special appearance in the Tamil film Saagasam, to perform in the item number "Desi Girl" with the film's lead actor Prashanth. [9][10] He selected her for a role in the Hindi romantic drama Rockstar. She also posed for the 2009 Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar. While working at the restaurant, her mother met her father. Family. She has a younger sister, Aliya. The couple broke up in 2019. Despite that, I ensured I was present and promoting the film within the mutually agreed upon time. [56] Azhar generated controversy when a CBI officer, who investigated his case during match-fixing, claimed that he has a video tape in which Azharuddin had confessed his involvement in the match-fixing, however, he failed to prove it. [11][12] Fakhri later said that she agreed to work in India so that she could "relate to [her] culture" and get "close to [her] roots [Pakistan]", because India and Pakistan share similar cultures.[6][5][7]. [43] John Boone of Entertainment Tonight noted how much she stood out in the "fewer quieter scenes" of the film. ", "Moving over Uday Chopra, Nargis Fakhri confirms relationship with Matt Alonzo! Nargis Fakhri’s father, Mohammed Fakhri was a Pakistani, and her mother, I am a very spiritual person. Her mother dreamt of seeing the world, and in the process, left her country and moved to New York City and started living in a refugee camp. 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She is an American model and actress.Check out some of the best and latest Nargis Fakhri's hot, sexy and sensual pictures. [85] However, the couple broke up in the end of 2017. Initially, she wished to be a teacher or do art therapy for the elderly. [1] Her appearance in the Kingfisher Calendar attracted the attention of Indian filmmaker Imtiaz Ali. [26] Saibal Chatterjee said Fakhri "strikes the right notes",[27] whereas Rajeev Masand called her "pleasantly competent". Queens, New York, USA. [21] With a gross revenue of ₹1.07 billion (US$15 million), Rockstar was one of the top-grossing Hindi films of the year. My real friends are in the US, Europe, Dubai, and Thailand. Clearing her stance in the controversy, Nargis said. Education. Childhood Picture of Nargis Fakhri with her Family. [63] Writing for Firstpost, Subhash K. Jha criticized Fakhri for her inclination toward a film where she was "treated as [a] visual attraction [...] and nothing else". Her mother is Czech and her father is a Pakistani. Her mother used to go to school to learn language during the day, worked during the night, and took care of Nargis and her sister. [54] She portrayed Sangeeta Bijlani, an actress and the second wife of cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin. Talking about her professional life and friends, she said. Nargis Fakhri at the Launching Event of 2009 Kingfisher Calendar. So I don’t know where this debate about my leaving early etc comes in. In the social media post, Nargis Fakhri mentioned that she went to a red clay mud bath in California. [46] Spy emerged as one of top-grossing productions of the year, earning $235.7 million worldwide. She has one younger sister, Aliya. [52][53] Fakhri next appeared alongside Emraan Hashmi and Prachi Desai in the biographical sports drama Azhar. Nargis Fakhri might be away from the silver screen but she makes sure she keeps her fans updated and entertained through her Instagram posts. I pick up a lot of stuff whenever I am traveling. Have discipline and the ability to stay focused and you can reach any goal. I was like, Playboy is so huge and the money was so much! Are They True? A (major in Fine Arts and Minor in Psychology) from the City University of New York. Rumors have it that Nargis was dating Uday Chopra, son of famous movie maker Yash Chopra. [86] In May 2018, Fakhri confirmed and announced her relationship with filmmaker Matt Alonzo on Instagram. [83][84], Fakhri began dating actor Uday Chopra in 2014. Reportedly, she got irritated of the media because they kept on asking about her personal life (break up with Matt Alonzo and Uday Chopra). Nargis was living in Copenhagen with her boyfriend when. Her sparkling humour. Her next release was opposite John Abraham in the Shoojit Sircar's political thriller Madras Cafe (2013), a drama set during the time of the Indian intervention in the Sri Lankan civil war and the assassination of former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. Nargis Fakhri Interview: Bollywood, Casting Couch और Pornography से जुड़े नरगिस ने कई राज़ खोले. Many people including journalists, condemned the obscenity of the advertisement that showed Nargis in a red dress, lying down with a phone in her hand. [79] Reza Noorani of The Times of India disliked the chemistry between Fakhri and Rao, and said that she "doesn't bring much to the table". [33] The film was a financial success, but received mixed reviews from critics. The birth name of this Actress, Model & Singer is Nargis Fakhri. I was 179 lbs but today i am 152lbs. Nargis Fakhri says watching her mom beat cancer naturally, left an indelible impression on her. ", "Housefull 3 box office collections: Akshay Kumar's movie grosses Rs. https://www.goprofile.in/2017/02/nargis-fakhri-profile-family-wiki-age.html Her educational background is not known. Nargis Fakhri had a father (late) Muhammad Fakhri and mother Marie Fakhri, along with only sibling (sister) Aliya Fakhri. She subsequently played a war correspondent in the political thriller Madras Cafe (2013), and starred in the commercially successful comedies Main Tera Hero (2014), Spy (2015, her first Hollywood production) and Housefull 3 (2016). She recently gave her followers a … For me, I grew up listening to Snoop Dogg so when this came my way, I was completely thrilled to give it a shot and sing with someone as iconic as him.”, Nargis Fakhri Posing with her Bollywood Life Award, Nargis Fakhri Posing with her Filmfare Glamour and Style Award, The Controversial Picture of Nargis Fakhri on Pakistani Daily, The entire experience promoting this film, albeit brief, has been extremely taxing because of their (producer Sachin Joshi and the film’s team) total lack of communication and planning. [61] The ensemble comedy film saw her playing a rich brat who convinces who falls in love with a con-man (Abhishek Bachchan). [32] Set in Bangkok, she played Ayesha, a Don's daughter, who falls for an impetuous brat. She also appeared in the America’s Next Top Model series as a contestant for two times. Nargis Fakhri - Fakhri was born in Queens, New York to a Czech mother and a Pakistani father. Fakhri was born on October 20, 1979 in Queens, New York City, to Mohammed Fakhri, and Marie Fakhri, a former police officer. Recently, Justin took to his Instagram page to pen a mushy post for his ladylove, in which he spoke about how she is a beauty with an amazing sense of humour. With her fearlessness. So we had to travel to a new spot and sleep in sleeping bags. In her later years, she appeared as a contestant on the second and third cycle of America's Next Top Model (2004). Her mother was born in the former Czechoslovakia. My mom had breast cancer. [38] She next appeared in a popular item number titled "Yaar Naa Miley" with Salman Khan for Sajid Nadiadwala's action thriller Kick. [69][70] Co-starring Riteish Deshmukh, the film was described as a tribute to rappers living in Mumbai's ghettos. In the contest, she was selected for the first two challenges of both the cycle, but she failed to make it up to top twelve contestants in the third challenge. Fakhri's parents divorced when she was six, and her father died a few years later. Nargis Fakhri likes doing gardening, travelling, and yoga. She did her B.A. But I’m doing it. [22] Fakhri's performance in the film earned her several Best Female Debut nominations at various award ceremonies, including a Filmfare nomination. Nargis Fakhri, who is an American born Bollywood actress, keep sharing her pictures on social media to entertain her fans. [25] Upon release, Madras Cafe received acclaim from the critics, and the performances of the lead actors were praised. [64] Nevertheless, the film was a major commercial success, grossing ₹1.88 billion (US$26 million) billion worldwide. [49][50][51] The song, described as a peppy "bar number", was choreographed by Raju Sundaram, and featured hundred extras. [16] The film received overwhelming responses from critics, but their opinions toward her were mixed, though she was praised for her looks. Due to her Pakistani-Czech ethnicity and American citizenship, she identifies herself as a global citizen. The nickname is Nargi. Her zodiac sign is Libra. In an interview, she confessed that if not an actress, she would have been a naturopathic or ayurvedic doctor. ALSO READ: Nargis Fakhri Looks Beautiful Like Bright Yellow Summer's Day In Recent Pictures. Copy link. [6][7][1], Fakhri started her career as a model at the age of 16. [80] Fakhri begun 2019 with Bhushan Patel-directed horror thriller Amavas. She did jobs like shovelling snow, cleaning an old lady’s house, collecting bottles, and even bagging groceries. Nationality. Nargis made her acting debut with the film “Rockstar” as ‘Heer Kaul.’ The film is the first film in India to show a Kashmiri Pandit wedding. Slowly, she started to work for her living. Each vehicle needs upkeep and I’m not against up keeping. When she was six years old, her parents got divorced, and her father died a few years later. The actress is reportedly dating a New York-based chef named Justin Santos. 2-min read. Nothing in life comes easy. Nargis Fakhri was born on Saturday, 20 October 1979 (age 40 years; as in 2019) in the Queens Borough of the New York City, US. As she liked to travel, she eventually, chose modelling as her career. As her previous release, the film received mixed reviews and performed poorly at the box-office. [44][45] Fakhri's performance earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight nomination. At the age of 16, Nargis Fakhri started her career as a model. [81][82], As of March 2019, Fakhri has completed work on the action thriller Torbaaz, alongside Sanjay Dutt. Her parents divorced each other when she was barely six or seven years old. My agent said they are asking for girls, they have chosen to see you if you would want to do something like that. [62] Reviews of the film and her performance were largely negative. We all have to work for it. 6 of 20 . Fakhri was the first girl to be brought back twice on America's Next Top Model (2003) and also the first girl of Pakistani descent in the history of America's Next Top Model (2003). To be honest, I wasn’t informed about the film’s release being pushed nor was I updated on their promotional plans and activities. ", "Nargis Fakhri to play an Afghan girl in Sanjay Dutt starrer Torbaaz", "Nargis Fakhri bags Sanjay Dutt-starrer Torbaaz – Bollywood Hungama", "Nargis Fakhri And Uday Chopra Are Getting Married, Say Rumors. It looks like 'love is in the air' for Nargis Fakhri. "[74] Koimoi wrote that "Why would you waste your money to watch Nargis' acting and Riteish juggling between his Lai Bhaari and Rockstar character. It’s taken about 6 months or more to lose that weight the right way! Because of her mixed Pakistani-Czech ethnicity and American nationality, Fakhri describes herself a "global citizen". [77][78] Fakhri next starred in her second Hollywood production, the romantic comedy 5 Weddings (2018), opposite Rajkumar Rao. Along these lines, I don’t believe there’s anything the issue with picking surgeries or different medications. Bollywood is a part of the larger journey — I don’t spend a lot of time here and hardly have more than two friends. They were given seven days for promotions by my team well in time which they used. Nargis Mohammed Fakhri is an American actress and model of Pakistani origin, who mainly appears in Hindi and English-language films. She became the only girl from Pakistan to participate in the show. Actress, model. Nargis surprises us. Talking about her experience on working with Snoop Dogg, Nargis said, I really enjoyed working with Dr. Zeus and Zora and the entire BeingU team. The name of her home town is Queens, New York City, Us. In 2018, she confirmed her relationship with the American filmmaker and video editor, Matt Alonzo through her Instagram handle. [2]The Statesman jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_40976_1_2').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_40976_1_2', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [0, 0], }); According to Nargis, she does not follow any religion. Shopping. Nargis was born to Mohammed Fakhri, a Pakistani, and Marie Fakhri, a Czech. [39] The song was well received by critics and was immensely popular among the audience. [71] Upon release, the film received mixed reviews and under performed at the Box Office India. [14][15] Due to her poor command in Hindi, Fakhri's voice was dubbed over by the voice artist Mona Ghosh Shetty. Film is about his God, marriage and match-fixing singer, and appearing regularly at fashion shows ``! 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