Amrita Rao (born 7 June) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films. Rao made her acting debut with
Ab Ke Baras (2002), which earned her a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Rao won the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female, for her portrayal of a college student in the romantic drama
Ishq Vishk (2003), her first commercial success. She is the recipient of such accolades including a IIFA Award and two Stardust Awards. Rao received praise for her portrayals in commercially successful films - the masala film
Main Hoon Na (2004), the romance
Vivah (2006), the comedy thriller
Masti (2004) and the comedy
Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008), winning the Stardust Award for Best Actress for her performance in the lattermost. Rao also made her Telugu film debut with
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