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Quick Info
Date of birth24 October 1976
Age50 Years
BirthplaceMoth, Hisar, Haryana
ProfessionActress, Model
NationalityIndian
Marital statusDivorced
SpouseKaran Singh Gill
FamilyFather - Mukesh Kumar Lamba; Mother - Santosh Sherawat; Brother - Vikram Lamba
Mallika Sherawat Biography
Mallika Sherawat (born Reema Lamba) is an Indian actress and model known for bold screen choices and a cross‑border film career spanning Hindi, regional, a
Early life and backgroundMallika Sherawat was born Reema Lamba on 24 October 1976 in Moth, Hisar, Haryana, and grew up in Rohtak, Haryana. She attended Delhi Public School on Mathura Road and later studied at Miranda House, Delhi University, where she earned a degree in philosophy. Raised in a middle‑class joint family, she has described experiencing the gender biases common in her household; those tensions contributed to her decision to leave home and pursue a career in entertainment. She adopted the professional name Mallika Sherawat, taking her mother’s maiden name after family disagreements.
Career
Sherawat began her entertainment career appearing in short Hindi videos and television commercials, including work that helped raise her profile after a TV advertisement with Shah Rukh Khan. Her mainstream Hindi film debut came in 2002 with Jeena Sirf Merre Liye, and she first gained widespread attention a few years later for her performance in the 2004 film Murder.
Over the following years she expanded into multiple film industries and international projects. Her film credits include appearances in the Chinese film The Myth (2005), a special appearance in the Kannada film Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide (2007), the Tamil film Dasavathaaram (2008), the English language film Hisss (2010) and the English film Politics of Love (2011). She has worked on television as well, appearing in the Hindi sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2005) and in an episode of the American series Hawaii Five‑0 (2014). On digital platforms she appeared as herself in the Hindi web series The Story (2018). More recent screen work noted in her profile includes the 2016 Chinese film Time Raiders (in which she played a Snake Empress), the 2022 film RK/RKay, and the 2024 Tamil film Pambattam.
Sherawat has also been prominent for item numbers and song appearances in Hindi cinema, featuring in tracks such as Mayya Mayya (from Guru), Jalebi Bai (Double Dhamaal), Shalu Ke Thumke (Bin Bulaye Baraati), Laila (Tezz) and Ghaghara (Dirty Politics). Beyond film roles she participated in the world concert tour Rock Stars in 2006 and has been featured in music videos, including an appearance in a Bruno Mars video in 2012.
Public profile
Mallika Sherawat’s public persona has been shaped by high‑profile red carpet appearances, media coverage of bold film choices, and involvement in social campaigns. She has walked the red carpets at Cannes and the Oscars multiple times and has been featured on magazine covers including Cosmopolitan, Filmfare and Femina. Her jewellery at Cannes in 2005 was widely reported in the press.
She has received several honours recognizing her international visibility and contributions to film and the arts, including the Renaissance Artist Award at the 2008 Annual Diversity Awards, an honorary Los Angeles citizenship in 2009, a Kalaakar Award for Hisss in 2010 and other awards and recognitions through the 2010s.
Sherawat has also used public platforms for social causes. In 2018 she participated in a Cannes campaign for the Free A Girl India NGO, symbolically locking herself in a cage to draw attention to the cause. She has been associated with polio awareness campaigns and other public service work.
Personal life
Born into a Hindu Jat family, Sherawat lists her nationality as Indian and follows a vegan diet. She has described practising yoga regularly and is an animal lover who keeps a pet dog. Her father worked as a senior engineer in Haryana’s irrigation department; she has one younger brother, Vikram Lamba, who is involved in film production. Sherawat was married to Karan Singh Gill, a Jet Airways pilot; that marriage ended in divorce. Publicly reported relationships have included a former boyfriend, Cyrille Auxenfans.
Sherawat has spoken openly about the challenges she faced in the industry, including incidents she says involved being pressured for roles, and has turned down projects she felt were not right for her career. She once refused a nude magazine offer out of concern it might affect her Bollywood prospects. She has been connected with public figures and has met international personalities at events.
Controversies and public reactions
Over the years Sherawat’s career has generated controversy at times, often linked to provocative promotional material, on‑screen scenes, and outspoken remarks. Reports have recorded disputes around promotional imagery, objections to scenes in certain films, and public comments that drew criticism. Legal complaints and public debate have followed some appearances and statements, reflecting the polarizing reaction her public image has occasionally provoked.
Latest updates
Latest work listed in available information includes the 2022 film RK/RKay and the 2024 Tamil film Pambattam. Sherawat continues to remain active in film, public events and advocacy projects, maintaining a visible presence on social media and at international film festivals.
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Recent Work
Feature film appearance
2022Tamil film
2024Career Highlights
- Debut in Hindi cinema with Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002)
- Breakthrough attention for Murder (2004)
- International film work including The Myth (2005), Hisss (2010) and Politics of Love (2011)
- Honorary Los Angeles citizenship (2009)
- Multiple international festival red carpet appearances
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