I have seen my mom … [40][41] Later that year, she starred in Paul Feig's action comedy Spy, her first project in Hollywood. Subsequently, she modelled professionally in America and worked for a freelance agency and appeared on fashion shows. Bollywood is a part of the larger journey — I don’t spend a lot of time here and hardly have more than two friends. [49][50][51] The song, described as a peppy "bar number", was choreographed by Raju Sundaram, and featured hundred extras. [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]. [26] Saibal Chatterjee said Fakhri "strikes the right notes",[27] whereas Rajeev Masand called her "pleasantly competent". Nargis Mohammed Fakhri is an American actress and model of Pakistani origin, who mainly appears in Hindi and English-language films. 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. [38] She next appeared in a popular item number titled "Yaar Naa Miley" with Salman Khan for Sajid Nadiadwala's action thriller Kick. 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. I am totally OK now and I call Mumbai home”, When I was modelling, there was this college edition Playboy magazine thing. Nargis grew up in Projects in Queens, and her family was very poor. Nargis Fakhri likes doing gardening, travelling, and yoga. Talking about the difficulties of those times, she said. Height: 5′ 9″ [1]Vogue India jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_40976_1_1').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_40976_1_1', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [0, 0], }); Hair Colour: Black (dyed red, blonde, and brown). She has a younger sister, Aliya. 2-min read. It’s taken about 6 months or more to lose that weight the right way! [58] Namrata Joshi of Outlook noted that she was "likeable" in her part, however, Devesh Sharma of Filmfare wrote that she brought "plasticky expressions". But I said no thanks, I’m good”. 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. Explaining her stance, she says. 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. She contested for the second and third cycles (seasons) of the American reality television show “America’s Next Top Model” (2004). In 2017, she made her singing debut with the single “Habitaan Vigaad Di” featuring Indo-Canadian singer Parichay and Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall. To support for her family, Nargis Fakhri soon started her modeling career at 16. When asked about her father's homeland, she revealed t At the age of 16, Nargis Fakhri started her career as a model. Fakhri's parents divorced when she was six, and her father died a few years later. 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". Reportedly, she got irritated of the media because they kept on asking about her personal life (break up with Matt Alonzo and Uday Chopra). She rose to fame after her appearance in the Indian print campaign for the 2009 Kingfisher Calendar. "[75] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV noted that her part in the drama is the film's "biggest undoing. Fakhri's parents divorced when she was six, and her father died a few years later. 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. 100 crore worldwide in mere three days", "Special Features: Box Office: Worldwide Collections and Day wise breakup of Housefull 3 – Box Office, Bollywood Hungama", "Nargis Fakhri to do cameo in John Abraham's 'Dishoom, "Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri's 'Banjo' goes on floors", "Banjo review round-up: Here is what critics have to say about Riteish Deshmukh film", "Box Office: Worldwide Collections and Day wise breakup of Banjo", "Banjo Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Banjo by Times of India", "Banjo Movie Review: Riteish Deshmukh's Film is a Pale Shadow of Rock On - NDTV Movies", "Nargis Fakhri, Rajkummar Rao Are Co-Stars of This New Hollywood Film", "REVEALED: Nargis Fakhri gears up for a horror film next – Bollywood Hungama", "After Anushka Sharma, Nargis Fakhri To Star in a Horror Flick! [5] The film follows the transformation of desk-bound CIA analyst Susan Cooper (McCarthy) into a field agent who attempts to foil the black market sale of a suitcase nuke. Unfortunately, things did not work out well between her parents, and they got separated, and her mother was left with two daughters to raise. [1] Her appearance in the Kingfisher Calendar attracted the attention of Indian filmmaker Imtiaz Ali. Copy link. [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". Has a younger sister: Aliya Fakhri. Despite that, I ensured I was present and promoting the film within the mutually agreed upon time. [16] The film received overwhelming responses from critics, but their opinions toward her were mixed, though she was praised for her looks. "[76] In October 2017 Fakhri was selected as a One Young World counselor, alongside Kofi Annan, Doutzen Kroes, and Cher to speak at their summit in Bogota. https://www.goprofile.in/2017/02/nargis-fakhri-profile-family-wiki-age.html "[74] Koimoi wrote that "Why would you waste your money to watch Nargis' acting and Riteish juggling between his Lai Bhaari and Rockstar character. [77][78] Fakhri next starred in her second Hollywood production, the romantic comedy 5 Weddings (2018), opposite Rajkumar Rao. Nargis is signed to these modeling agencies – Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. However, this became an outrage amongst wildlife conservationists, as the award was meant to be given out to only ministers or high ranking officers. [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. She also appeared on America's Next Top Model in 2004. Actress, model. The news about her relationship surfaced the internet when the photos of the two, spending a vacation together got leaked. Reportedly, the duo began dating in 2014 and broke up at the end of 2017. They were given seven days for promotions by my team well in time which they used. Her genuine warmth. [61] The ensemble comedy film saw her playing a rich brat who convinces who falls in love with a con-man (Abhishek Bachchan). Nargis was born as Fatima Rashid in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British Indian Empire (now Kolkata, West Bengal, India) in a Bengali Muslim family. [36][37] Taran Adarsh however, disagreed, and said though she "looks great", she needs to "polish her acting skills". [43] John Boone of Entertainment Tonight noted how much she stood out in the "fewer quieter scenes" of the film. She is the followers of She does not follow any religion but considers herself a spiritual person. While working at the restaurant, her mother met her father. She was once rumoured to be in a relationship with Ranbir Kapoor. with a Major in Fine Arts and Minor in Psychology from Queens College, City University of New York. Nargis is seen covered in mud and has her hair secured in a messy bun. 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 is Pakistani, and her mother is Czech. Family. [39] The song was well received by critics and was immensely popular among the audience. [80] Fakhri begun 2019 with Bhushan Patel-directed horror thriller Amavas. [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". [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. She recently gave her followers a … The key is being consistent. We have to agree that Nargis can make anyone swoon with just a blink, what do you think? With her fearlessness. ", "Housefull 3 box office collections: Akshay Kumar's movie grosses Rs. In an interview, she confessed that if not an actress, she would have been a naturopathic or ayurvedic doctor. After coming to India, she spent her time learning Kathak and Bollywood dance, and Hindi diction. Nargis Fakhri Bio Nargis Fakhri Image. Clearing her stance in the controversy, Nargis said. 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. SHARE; However, the hot bombshell … Fakhri made her acting debut with a female lead role in Imtiaz Ali's musical romantic drama Rockstar in 2011. Fakhri's fame increased when she appeared in a popular Indian print campaign for the 2009 Kingfisher Calendar. Nothing in life comes easy. ", "Moving over Uday Chopra, Nargis Fakhri confirms relationship with Matt Alonzo! My real friends are in the US, Europe, Dubai, and Thailand. [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. Nargis recognizes herself as a Global Citizen because of her mixed Pakistani-Czech ethnicity and American citizenship. [6] She has one younger sister, Aliya. ", "How Uday Chopra broke up with Nargis Fakhri and their relationship timeline! Born to a Pakistani father and Czech mother in the United States, the gorgeous Nargis Fakhri started her career as a model. [46] Spy emerged as one of top-grossing productions of the year, earning $235.7 million worldwide. 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. 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. Her gyaan. Recently Nargis was treated to a scrumptious dinner cooked by him. Info. The nickname is Nargi. 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Picture courtesy: Suresh Natarajan. Fakhri is a U.S. citizen. Father – Mohammed A. Fakhri (is Pakistani) Mother – Marie A. Fakhri (is Czech) Siblings – Aliya Fakhri (Younger Sister) (Model) Manager. My agent said they are asking for girls, they have chosen to see you if you would want to do something like that. Her mother was born in the former Czechoslovakia. Her zodiac sign is Libra. [8] She subsequently modeled professionally in America, working for freelance agencies, and appearing regularly at fashion shows. The film and her performance received praise from critics. Nargis Fakhri’s father, Mohammed Fakhri was a Pakistani, and her mother, Nargis. Nargis’s mother was born in former Czechoslovakia and was a mechanical engineer and drafter by profession. Nargis Fakhri Giving Auditions for America’s Next Top Model. It took me a long time to adjust and digest the changes, but that is the beauty of it all. 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. During her modelling days, she lived in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Germany, the UK, Greece, Costa Rica, Cape Town, and Denmark. [23] Her portrayal was of a British war correspondent in Sri Lanka, and was inspired by many war correspondents, including Anita Pratap. 6 of 20 . Nargis Fakhri’s father was a businessman named Mohammed Fahkri and her mother [7] Because of her mixed Pakistani-Czech ethnicity and American nationality, Fakhri describes herself a "global citizen". To be honest, I wasn’t informed about the film’s release being pushed nor was I updated on their promotional plans and activities. [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. [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". Are They True? Nargis Fakhri is 39 years old actress/model has done B. Slowly, she started to work for her living. I’m on my way to a fitter me! Nargis Fakhri is madly in love with NewYork based chef Justin Santos and ever since she spilled the beans about being in a relationship with him, she has been dropping some interesting pictures and videos as they spend quality time. She made her Hollywood debut with Paul Feig’s (American Actor & Director) directorial “Spy” (2015) in which, she played the role of ‘Lia.’. 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