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Husband: Karan Singh Grover
Age: 45 Years
Hometown: Kolkata

Bipasha Basu

Bio/Wiki
Nickname(s)Bippy, Bipsy, B, Bip, BB, Bipshaw, Bhopu, Basu, Baby Basu, Bona, and Beeps [1]The Times of India
Profession(s)Actor, Model
Physical Stats & More
[2]Rediff Height in centimeters- 173 cm
in meters- 1.73 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 8”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 60 kg
in pounds- 132 lbs
Figure Measurements (approx.)36-28-34
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack (dyed brown)
Career
DebutFilm (Hindi): Ajnabee (2001) as Sonia Bajaj/Neeta
Ajnabee
Film (Tamil):Takkari Donga (2002) as Panasa
Takkari Donga
Fitness DVD: Love Yourself: Fit & Fabulous You (2010)
Bipasha Basu's Love Yourself- Fit Fabulous You
TV: Darr Sabko Lagta Hai (2015) as host; aired on &TV
Darr Sabko Lagta Hai (2015)
Web Series: Dangerous (2020) as Neha Singh; streamed on MX Player
Dangerous
Awards2001: Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for the Hindi film Ajnabee
Bipasha Basu with her Filmfare Award
2002: International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Debut (shared with Arjun Rampal and Gracy Singh) for the Hindi film Ajnabee
2002: International Indian Film Academy Award Fresh Face of the Year for the Hindi film Ajnabee
Bipasha Basu with her IIFA award
2003: Zee Cine Award for Dynamic Duo (with Dino Morea) for the Hindi film Raaz
Bipasha Basu with her Zee Dynamic Duo award
2003: Bollywood Movie Award for Best Villain for the Hindi film Jism
2003: MTV Asia Award for Most Stylish Female Icon
2004: Sabsey Favourite Kaun Award for Sabsey Favourite Nayi Heroine for the film Jism
2005 and 2007: Sexiest Woman of Asia by Eastern Eye
2006: Anandalok Puraskar Award for Best Actress for the Hindi film Corporate
2006: Global Film Award Best Actress for the Hindi film Corporate
2006: Global Film Award Best Actress Critics Award for Best Actress for the Hindi film Corporate
2007: Bollywood Movie Award for Best Actress for the Hindi film Corporate
2009: Anandalok Puraskar Award for Best Actress for the Hindi film Bachna Ae Haseeno
2009: Annual Central European Bollywood Award for Best Supporting Actress for the Hindi film Bachna Ae Haseeno
2009: Sexiest Woman of Asia by FHM
2009: International Indian Film Academy Award for Style Diva of the Year
2009: Sabsey Favourite Kaun Award for Sabsey Favourite Fashion Icon for the Hindi film Bachna Ae Haseeno
2010: Durban International Film Festival for Best Actress – Critics Choice for the Bengali film Shob Charitro Kalponik
2010: NDTV Indian of the Year for Entertainer of the Decade for the Hindi film Bachna Ae Haseeno
2010: Sabsey Favourite Kaun Award for Sabsey Favourite Fit Heroine for the Hindi film All the Best: Fun Begins
2010: ET Retail Award
Bipasha Basu with her ET Retail Award
2011: Bramptonshire Walk of Fame – Contribution to Indian Cinema
2012: Stardust Award for Best Actress in a Thriller or Action for the Hindi film Dum Maaro Dum
2012: Global Film Award- Special Award for Gitanjali Style Icon (Female)
2013: Stardust Award for Style Icon of the Year
2013: Kolkata International Film Festival – Pancha Kanya Memorial Honour
2013: NDTV Fittest Icon of the Year
2013: Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role for the Hindi film Raaz 3
2013: Dainik Bhaskar Bollywood Web Award for Antisocial Character of the Year for the Hindi film Raaz 3
2014: Scariest Performer of the Year – South African Horror Fest – Aatma
2014: Kolkata International Film Festival Special Jury Award for Pancha Kanya Memorial Honor
2016: The Ghanta Award for the Worst Couple (Bipasha Basu’s double role) in the Hindi film Alone

Note: She has many more awards and honours to her name.
Personal Life
Date of Birth7 January 1979 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2024) 45 Years
BirthplaceNew Delhi
Zodiac signCapricorn
SignatureBipasha Basu’s autograph
NationalityIndian
HometownNew Delhi
School(s)• Apeejay High School, Delhi (class 1- class 4)
• Bhavans Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, Bidhannagar, West Bengal (class 5-class 12 in science)
College/UniversityBhawanipur Education Society College, Kolkata, West Bengal
Educational QualificationBCom [3]Telegraph India
ReligionHinduism [4]Kayastha Samaj
CasteKayastha [5]Kayastha Samaj
EthnicityBengali [6]Kayastha Samaj
Food HabitNon-vegetarian [7]Slurrp
Address105/B, Ashiyana Estate, John Bapist Road, Bandra, Mumbai
HobbiesDancing, Reading Books, Doing Pilates, Travelling
ControversiesCriticised for a TV Commercial
She once appeared in a TV commercial of Calida undergarment along with the Indian actor Dino Morea. The ad was quite sensuous and was not well received by the public. A few people from women's organisations even protested infront of her house for working in such indecent TV commercial. [8]Rediff In an interview, while talking about it, Bipasha said,
"I regret doing that advertisement. The truth is I am not very comfortable with my body. I was roped into doing it because my boyfriend Dino Morea and the ad-photographer, Prabhudda Dasgupta, who is a friend, were a part of the campaign. Now, I had worn a proper t-shirt and underwear, but while taking the photographs, there were some personal snaps taken as well, which were not meant to be used. The agency released one such photograph.”
Bipasha Basu's controversial advertisement
Feud with Kareena Kapoor
In 2001, the Indian fashion designer Vikram Phadnis was working for Kareena Kapoor in the Hindi film ‘Ajnabee.’ However, Vikram once tried to help Bipasha with her outfit on which Kareena got very angry. According to the sources, Kareena and Bipasha had a verbal and physical fight over this, and Kareena even called her Kaali Billi (black cat). The two avoided talking to each other for some time, but in 2008, when Kareena invited Bipasha to Saif Ali Khan’s birthday party, they cleared their misunderstandings. [9]India Today

Criticised for Promoting Indecency
She was again criticised for her photoshoot. This time, she did a photoshoot with the Indian actress Ameesha Patel in which they were posing quite seductively. Some people even protested infront of Bipasha’s house for promoting vulgarity. [10]India Herald
The controversial photoshoot of Bipasha Basu and Ameesha Patel
Adult Audio Clip
In 2006, she was accused of having adult talks with the Indian politician Amar Singh in an audio chat. The audio went viral in media. Bipasha was badly trolled for her this act. However, when Amar Singh came in media and cleared that the man in the audio was him but the girl was not Bipasha Basu, then people stopped passing negative comments on her. [11]The Times of India

Bashed for Hiring Child Labour
In 2013, she was bashed by the netizens for one of her Instagram photos in which she was seen getting her shoelaces tied by two girls. Netizens criticised her for hiring child labour. However, she clarified that the girls were her sisters, but the netizens commented that from the picture it was clear that photo was of two minor girls and not her sisters. [12]The New Indian Express
Bipasha Basu’s controversial photo of girls tying her laces
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsMilind Soman (rumoured; model and actor) [13]Bollywood Shaadis
Bipasha Basu's rumoured boyfriend Milind Soman
Dino Morea (model and actor)
Bipasha Basu with John Abraham
John Abraham (model and actor) (2003-2011)
Bipasha Basu with John Abraham
• Josh Hartnett (rumoured; actor) [14]India Today
Bipasha Basu with Josh Hartnett
Rana Daggubati (rumoured; actor) [15]Bollywood Shaadis
Bipasha Basu's rumoured boyfriend Rana Daggubati
Saif Ali Khan (rumoured; actor) [16]Bollywood Shaadis
Saif Ali Khan
Harman Baweja (actor) [17]Dainik Bhaskar
Harman Baweja with Bipasha Basu
Karan Singh Grover (actor)
Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover
Marriage Date30 April 2016
Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu's wedding photo
Marriage PlaceSt Regis hotel in Mumbai
Family
Husband/SpouseKaran Singh Grover
Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover
ChildrenDaughter- Devi Basu Singh Grover (born on 12 November 2022)
Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover's daughter, Devi
ParentsFather- Hirak Basu (civil engineer)
Mother- Mamata Basu (homemaker)
Bipasha Basu with her father and mother
SiblingsBrother- None
Sister(s)- Bidisha Basu (elder) and Vijayeta Basu (younger)
Bipasha Basu with her sisters
Favourites
Actor(s)Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Brad Pitt, Aamir Khan
Actress(es)Kajol, Manisha Koirala, Tabu, Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai, Michelle Pfeiffer, Julia Roberts
Film(s)The Godfather (1972), Masoom (1983)
TV Show Sex and the City (1998)
Beverage(s)Lemon Iced Tea, Coconut Water, Tea, Peach Flavoured Ice Tea
FoodBiryani, Teh Poshto, Prawn Curry, Mustard Fish
Dessert(s)Crème Brulee, Hot Gulab Jamun, Hot Jalebi, Motichoor Laddu
SaladFresh fruits mixed with curd, a dash of sugar, salt, mustard paste and chaat masala
Cuisine(s)Thai, South Indian, Bengali, Hyderabadi
Restaurant(s)Thai Connection, Olive, China Gate, Tian, Marriott coffee shop, Only Fish (all in Mumbai), Grand Kakatia in Hyderabad, Bheema’s in Bangalore
Travel Destination(s)Paris, Maldives
ColourPink
Fashion Label(s)Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, The Honest Company by Jessica Alba
Author(s)Robin Cook, John Grisham
Fashion Era1960s
Style Quotient
Car Collection• Audi Q7
Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover with their Audi Q7 car
• Mercedes S-class [18]MensXP
• Porsche Cayenne [19]MensXP
• Volkswagen Beetle
Bipasha Basu sitting in her car
• Toyota Fortuner
Bipasha Basu with her car
Money Factor
Salary/Fees (approx.)Rs 1-3 crore per film and Rs 2 crore for each stage show (as of 2023) [20]News 18
Net Worth (approx.)Rs 110 crore (as of 2023) [21]News 18

Bipasha Basu

Some Lesser Known Facts About Bipasha Basu

  • She lived in Delhi until the age of 8, and then her family moved to Kolkata.

    Bipasha Basu's childhood photo

    Bipasha Basu’s childhood photo

  • While Bipasha Basu was in school, she was the head girl as she was good at studies and sports.
  • She dreamt of becoming a doctor in school so she took science in class 11 and class 12. However, while doing a dissection of rats in the school practicals, she used to faint. So, in graduation, she decided to change her subject to commerce. She then decided to complete her MBA and prepare for chartered accountant exams.
  • In 1996, while she was in a hotel in Kolkata, the Indian model Mehr Jesia Rampal spotted her and advised her to try modelling. Mehr also suggested her to participate in the Godrej Cinthol Supermodel Contest (organised by Ford) in Mumbai. Bipasha agreed to it and won the title.

    Bipasha Basu in Godrej Supermodel Contest

    Bipasha Basu in Godrej Supermodel Contest

  • In an interview, she shared that after winning the contest no media house talked about her talent and all they were talking about was that a dark-skinned girl from Kolkata became the winner. [22]Amar Ujala
  • After winning the contest, she even received offers of skin care advertisements, but she rejected them all.
  • She then participated in the Ford Models Supermodel of the World contest in Miami and worked with the Ford modelling agency in New York for a few months. She has walked the ramp in various national and international fashion shows.

    Bipasha Basu walking the ramp in a fashion show

    Bipasha Basu walking the ramp in a fashion show

  • Bipasha then received an offer of the Hindi film ‘Himalayaputra’ opposite Akshaye Khanna, but she denied it. [23]Rediff
  • She was then approached for the Hindi film Aakhri Mughal’ opposite Abhishek Bachchan, but later, the script and cast of the film changed. The film was released with the name ‘Refugee.’ [24]Rediff
  • During her modelling days, she appeared in various Hindi music videos like “Tu” (1988 by Sonu Nigam), “Sauda Khara” (1999 by Sukhbir), “Tera Milna Pal Do Pal Ka” (2000 by Sonu Nigam), and “Stolen” (2004 by Jay Sean).

    Bipasha Basu with Dino Morea in Sauda Khara Khara

    Bipasha Basu with Dino Morea in Sauda Khara Khara

  • In 2003, she was featured in the Hindi music video “Hum Ko To Hai Poora Yakeen.” MSN Cricket released the video for supporting the Indian Cricket team for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003.

    Bipasha Basu in Hum Ko To Hai Poora Yakeen song

    Bipasha Basu in Hum Ko To Hai Poora Yakeen song

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

    Raaz

    Raaz

  • After the release of her Hindi film ‘Jism,’ the Indian actress Ameesha Patel said that she would never do so much of skin show in any film, to which Bipasha replied that she did not have the right body to do such roles. [25]Hindustan Times
  • While working in Jism, she started dating the Indian actor John Abraham. For their on-screen and off-screen chemistry, they were considered as one of the hottest couples in Bollywood.
  • Bipasha has also appeared in many TV commercials for brands like Clinic All Clear, Coca-Cola, Levi’s, Pantene, La Opalla, and Reebok.

  • She has sung a few Hindi songs like “Kaun Main Haan Tum” from the film ‘Ajnabee’ (2001) and “My Name Is Ali” from the film ‘Dhoom 2’ (2006).
  • In Rediff’s Top 10 Top Bollywood Actresses of the Year, she has been listed in various years including 2005 (no. 6), 2006 (no. 4), 2008 (no. 1), and 2009 (no. 7).
  • Bipasha, along with John Abraham, released a fitness DVD named ‘Bollywood Bodies’ in 2005.

    Bollywood Bodies

    Bollywood Bodies

  • She gained immense popularity for her various Hindi item songs such as “Ishq Di Galli Vich” from the film ‘No Entry’ (2005), “Beedi” from the film ‘Omkara’ (2006), “Namak Isaq Ka” from the film ‘Omkara’ (2006), “Touch Me” from the film ‘Dhoom 2’ (2006), and “Bipasha Bipasha” from the film ‘Jodi Breakers’ (2012).

    Namak Isaq Ka

    Namak Isaq Ka

  • She acted in the Tamil film ‘Sachein’ in 2005.

    Sachein

    Sachein

  • In 2007, while she was in Lisbon, attending the event of the naming of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’ at Luz Stadium, she met the Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. After the event, they went to a party where they were spotted dancing closely and lip-kissing. Some British media company even released their photos in newspapers. She was dating the Indian actor John Abraham at that time.

    A collage of Bipasha Basu and Cristiano Ronaldo’s party pictures

    A collage of Bipasha Basu and Cristiano Ronaldo’s party pictures

  • In 2009, she appeared in the Bengali film ‘Shob Charitro Kalponik’ as Radhika Mitra.

    Shob Charitro Kalponik

    Shob Charitro Kalponik

  • In 2009, she rejected the offer of the Hollywood film ‘The Pink Panther 2’ which later went to Aishwarya Rai.
  • In the same year, in Maxim’s Hot 100 list, she was ranked no. 1.
  • In the Times 50 Most Desirable Women list, she was ranked 8th in 2011, 13th in 2012, and 7th in 2013.
  • In 2011, she released her second fitness DVD ‘Break Free’ followed by its third version ‘Unleash’ which was released in 2014. The DVD was later released on the YouTube channel, Shemaroo Good Health 24/7.

    Unleash

    Unleash

  • In Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list, she was ranked 25th in 2012.
  • In 2013, she acted in the Belgian film ‘Singularity’ as Tulaja Naik.

    Singularity

    Singularity

  • In an interview, she shared that in 2014, she did not attend the promotions of the Hindi film ‘Humshakals.’ She said that the behaviour of the film director Sajid Khan was not good with the female actors on the sets. [26]The Times of India
  • She launched a shopping portal “The Label Life” along with Malaika Arora and Sussanne Khan. Bipasha handled The Trunk Label in it.

    The Label Life

    The Label Life

  • In 2015, she started dating the Indian actor Karan Singh Grover. Although, it was not easy for Bipasha to convince her parents to get married to Karan as he had two failed marriages at that time. Later, her parents agreed to their marriage. Bipasha and Karan lovingly call themselves #MonkeyCouple.
  • She once shared that her name meant, “deep, dark desire,” and it is also a river’s name. She further said that she used to be an angry child and her friends used to call her ‘Lady Goonda.’ [27]The Times of India
  • She likes swimming, doing workout, doing yoga, and visiting Kolkata. She dislikes waiting on the sets of the film after putting on makeup.

    A picture of Bipasha Basu doing yoga

    A picture of Bipasha Basu doing yoga

  • In an interview, she said that she had once become a sugar addict. She said that due to her eating habits, she gained a lot of body weight and to get rid of it, she started exercising without taking the help of professionals which resulted in symptoms of Osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease in her knees. She then took the help of a fitness trainer and followed a workout regimen to strengthen her knee bones. [28]Hindustan Times
  • Bipasha and her husband Karan have appeared together in various TV commercials for brands like Oppo, Spring Fit Mattress, and Playgard Condoms.

  • In August 2023, Bipasha revealed that Devi was born with two holes in her heart, and Devi had to undergo open heart surgery when she was three months old. She also revealed that Karan was initially not sure about the surgery; however, she later convinced him, and eventually, the surgery was successful.
  • She is not a brand person, she even picks her clothes from roadside stores.
  • Reportedly, she underwent a few surgeries like botox, otoplasty, rhinoplasty, rectification of bones, and breast augmentation. [29]Divine Cosmetic Surgery

    Before and after pictures of Bipasha Basu

    Before and after pictures of Bipasha Basu

  • She once shared that she was an acrophobic (fear of heights).
  • She has appeared in various magazine covers like Femina, Cosmopolitan, Filmfare, Maxim, and Elle.

    A collage of magazine covers on which Bipasha Basu has featured

    A collage of magazine covers on which Bipasha Basu has featured

  • She once shared that her mother wanted a son and named him Karan. Later, Bipasha and her younger sister got married to boys named Karan.
  • She got the name ‘Sex Symbol’ by her fans for her bold looks. [30]The Indian Express
  • She loves collecting soft toys and has even named them.
  • She once became the face of the Delhi Marathon.
  • She did not like consuming alcohol, however, she consumes wine occasionally. [31]Hindustan Times
  • She is a spiritual person and has a deep faith in god.

    Bipasha Basu while doing pooja

    Bipasha Basu while doing pooja

  • She once had a pet dog named Poshto.

    Bipasha Basu with her pet dog

    Bipasha Basu with her pet dog