Nargis Fakhri is a well known model as well as good actress from the United States who predominantly works in Hindi-language films in India. Nargis debut film performance was in the romance movie Rockstar, for which she received a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Female Debut.
Early life
Fakhri , the famous actress, was born in Queens, New York City, on October 20, 1979, to Mohammed Fakhri and Marie Fakhri, a former police officer. Libra is her zodiac sign. Fakhri’s mother is Czech, and her father is Pakistani. Aliya, her younger sister, is her only sibling. When Fakhri was six years old, her parents divorced, and her father died a few years later.
Queens College, City University of New York, awarded her a B.A. with a major in Fine Arts and a minor in Psychology. Fakhri defines herself as a “global citizen” because of her mixed Pakistani-Czech heritage and American citizenship. Fakhri is not a religious person. They are explicitly stating her position.
Career
Nargis began her profession when she was 16 years old. In 2004, she competed in America’s Next Top Model, but she did not receive teak for a long time. Nargis spent several years in the United States doing freelance modelling and fashion shows. Nargis first appeared on Kingfisher’s calendar in 2009, and she quickly rose to prominence. And it drew Imtiaz Ali’s notice.
Nargis’ film career began with the film Rockstar, directed by Imtiaz Ali. In this film, he was paired with Ranbir Kapoor. At the box office, the picture was a smash hit. The IIFA Hottest Pair Award was given to both leads for this picture. She appeared in several films, including Madras Cafe, Main Tera Hero, Azhar, ‘Housefull 3’ Banjo, and others.
Apart from that, Nargis has acted as an item girl in two films. One was an item song with Shahid Kapoor, while the other was a collaboration with Salman Khan. Fakhri also starred in the Spy comedy flick from Hollywood.
Personal life
In 2013, Fakhri began dating actor Uday Chopra. In India, the connection drew much attention and speculation about a possible marriage. The couple, however, split up towards the end of 2017. Fakhri is still single.
List of movies
- Rockstar.
- Kick
- Housefull 3
- Hari Hara Veera Mallu
- Amavas
- Banjo
- Torbaaz
- Dishoom
- 5 Weddings
- Saagasam
- Azhar
- Phata Poster Nikhla Hero
- Spy
- Madras Cafe
- Main Tera Hero
List of music videos
- Tere Vaaste.
- Woofer
- If My Indian Dad Was A Rapper
- Habitat Vigaad Di
Relationships
Nargis has been dating Uday Chopra since 2014. It was thought that they were about to marry, but that was not the case. In 2017, they divorced. Nargis revealed her relationship with filmmaker Matt Alejo in 2018.
Filmography
- Banjo – 2016
- Main Tera Hero – 2014
- Saagasam – 2016
- Madras Cafe – 2013
- 5 Weddings – 2018
- Hari Hara Veera Mallu – 2022
- Rockstar – 2011
- Azhar – 2016
- Spy – 2015
- Amavas – 2019
- Phata Poster Nikhla Hero – 2013
- Torbaaz – 2020
Awards & nominations
Filmfare, Stardust, and Zee Cine Awards honoured Nargis with the Best Female Debut Award for Rockstar. Big Star Entertainment awarded Nargis the Most Entertainment Award in Social Drama Film for Madras Cafe. Fakhri was nominated for Best Supporting Role on multiple occasions for Main Tera Hero.
Controversies
In the film ‘Rockstar,’ Nargis made her Bollywood debut alongside Ranbir Kapoor. Dating rumours about Ranbir and Nargis have circulated in the industry and on social media. Following his tragic breakup with Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor was rumoured to be having an affair with the actress, which shook the internet.
Nargis was the subject of numerous conversations concerning her plastic surgery. She was both lauded and chastised for it. She explained that by talking about it, she was able to help others “I understand that women of all ages want to feel and look beautiful. Along these lines, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with choosing various operations or meds. Each car requires maintenance, and I am not opposed to this.”
Salman Khan, as usual, aided Nargis in obtaining the item song of her dreams, and shortly after, rumours about the two began to spread like wildfire. Because he would pull her leg and boss her around everywhere, it was assumed that she shared frigid vibes with him during several interviews.
The sexy images from Nargis Fakhri’s holiday in the Maldives with her beau, Uday Chopra, slipped out. However, the lover’s lane was not going so well, and there were whispers that they were breaking up. Years later, she accepted their connection and referred to Uday as “a beautiful spirit.”
Nargis drew a lot of attention when she was roaming around Mumbai with a bathrobe and slippers in broad daylight. Everyone was taken aback when they saw the actress in that costume, and many issues ensued. She was severely mocked on the internet, but it was eventually revealed that it was a scene from Banjo’s upcoming film.
Net Worth
Nargis Fakhri’s net worth is reported to be Rs 88 crore ($12 million) at the age of 40. This is due to her tireless efforts as a model and actor from when she was a teenager until now. Nargis Fakhri also works as a brand ambassador in several television advertisements, which pays her well. However, the majority of Nargis Fakhri’s net fortune comes from her films. Nargis receives a salary of Rs 2 crore for each film. Depending on the director’s obligations, Nargis Fakhri’s remuneration could rise.
Unknown Facts of Nargis Fakhri
- Nargis loves Indian food & Mughlai
- Nargis’ hobbies are yoga, meditation & cooking.
- Nargis is 5ft 9in.
