Katrina Kaif is a British actress who predominantly works in the Bollywood film industry. Kaif is the recipient of over 20 accolades including Stardust Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Screen Awards, IIFA Awards and 3 Filmfare Award nominations into her credit. Kaif has also topped various listings of India's most attractive people, being named "World's Sexiest Woman" by FHM 5 times, Eastern Eyes "Sexiest Asian Woman" 4 times, The Times of Indias "Most Desirable Woman" in 2010 and Peoples "Most Beautiful Woman" (India) in 2011.
Kaif's feature film debut was in Kaizad Gustad's box office flop Boom (2003), after which Kaif was written off due to her poor Hindi and thick British accent. She then starred as the titular character in the successful Telugu film Malliswari. After a small role in Sarkar (2005), Kaif found commercial success in Bollywood with the romantic comedy Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? (2005), in which Kaif received her first acting award — the Stardust Award for Breakthrough Performance – Female; this proved to be her breakthrough in Hindi cinema. In 2007, Kaif received critical praise for her performance in Namastey London (2007). This was followed by a string of box office hits in which Kaif was often cast in glamorous roles. In 2009, Kaif appeared in the drama thriller New York, earning her first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. The same year, she appeared in the romantic comedy Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. Both films earned her the Entertainer of the Year Award at Screen and the Best Actress - Popular Award at Stardust.
In 2010, Kaif featured in Raajneeti and Tees Maar Khan, receiving the Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice) for both of them. In 2011, Kaif's performance as a free-spirited bride in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan earned her a second Filmfare nomination in the Best Actress category. She also received her second Screen Award for Best Actress (Popular Choice) for her roles in Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) and Ek Tha Tiger (2012). Her films Ek Tha Tiger, its 2017 sequel Tiger Zinda Hai, and Dhoom 3 (2013) rank among the highest-grossing Bollywood films of all time. Her roles in Zero (2018) and the commercially successful drama Bharat (2019) garnered her widespread critical praise; her portrayal of an alcoholic actress Babita Kumari in the former is one of the most acclaimed of her career, earning her a Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female and a third Filmfare Award nomination in the same category. Katrina Kaif has also been awarded the Smita Patil Memorial Award in 2016 - for her contribution to Indian Cinema.
BIG Star Entertainment Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2010 Raajneeti Most Entertaining Actor (Film) - Female New Talent of the Decade 2012 Ek Tha Tiger Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Thriller Film - Female Jab Tak Hai Jaan Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Film - Female Best On-Screen Jodi (shared with Shah Rukh Khan) 2014 Dhoom 3 Most Entertaining Dancer Bang Bang! Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Film - Female
International Indian Film Academy Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2008 Style Diva of the Year Namastey LondonBest Actress 2009 Singh Is Kinng 2011 Raajneeti 2025Merry Christmas
Filmfare Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2010 New YorkBest Actress 2012 Mere Brother Ki Dulhan 2019 Zero Best Supporting Actress
Screen Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2010 Entertainer of the Year New York Best Actress Best Actress (Popular Choice) Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani 2011 Raajneeti & Tees Maar Khan 2013 Ek Tha Tiger & Jab Tak Hai Jaan 2014 Dhoom 3 2015 Bang Bang! 2018 Best Real Star On Social Media 2019BharatBest Actress
Star Guild Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2008 Style Icon of the Year 2009 Race Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2011 Hindustan Times Reader's Choice Entertainer Of The Year Award 2012 Mere Brother Ki Dulhan Best Actress in a Leading Role
Stardust Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2006 Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? Breakthrough Performance – Female 2007 Humko Deewana Kar Gaye Superstar of Tomorrow – Female 2009 Race Best Actress In A Negative Role Singh Is Kinng Star of the Year – Female 2010 New York & Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Best Actress - Popular Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani Star of the Year – Female 2011 Raajneeti & Tees Maar Khan Raajneeti Best Actress in a Drama Tees Maar Khan Best Actress in a Comedy or Romance 2012 Mere Brother Ki Dulhan & Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Star of the Year – Female Mere Brother Ki Dulhan Best Actress in a Comedy or Romance Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Best Actress in a Drama 2013 Ek Tha Tiger & Jab Tak Hai Jaan Star of the Year – Female Ek Tha Tiger Best Actress in a Thriller or Action Jab Tak Hai Jaan Best Actress in a Comedy or Romance
Zee Cine Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2006 Sarkar Best Female Debut 2007 Namastey London Best Actor – Female 2008 British Indian Actor Award 2011 Raajneeti Best Actor – Female 2012 International Icon Female Award Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Best Actor – Female 2013 International Icon Female Award 2019 Zero Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female 2025Merry ChristmasBest Actor – Female Best Actress Viewers' Choice
ETC Bollywood Business Awards Year Nominated work Category Result 2013Ek Tha Tiger & Jab Tak Hai JaanMost Profitable Actress 2011Raajneeti & Tees Maar Khan
NDTV Indian of the Year Year Nominated work Category Result 2011Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraEntertainer of the Year
Other awards and recognition Year Award Nominated work Category 2013 People's Choice Awards India Ek Tha Tiger Favorite Movie Actress 2011Lions Gold AwardsRajneetiBest Actress 2023Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Most Stylish Actor (Female) Most Stylish Entrepreneur
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