Amisha Patel is a famous Indian actress. She was born in Mumbai on June 9, 1976. Born to Amit and Asha Patel, Amisha Patel is presently one of the reigning heroines of Bombay film industry. Her brother Ashmit Patel is also a budding actor in Bollywood.
Being the only daughter, Amisha Patel was brought up with great care in a traditional but modern way. As the head girl of her school she took part in most extra curricular activities and went on to win several awards in her school and college.
Her brilliant academic performance brought her a chance to study economics at Tuft's University in Boston, U.S.A. She came out with flying colors and won a gold medal in Economics. During her holidays in Mumbai she took up modeling as a part time profession.
After her return to India, Amisha joined a financial company but was soon bored by the nine to five schedule. Her creative instinct which was so far latent, finally came to the fore and she joined a theatre group. But destiny had something else in store for her.
Director Rakesh Roshan, who had spotted the talent in her offered her the role of Soniya in Kaho Na Pyar Hai opposite his son Hritik Roshan. After overcoming stiff resistance from her family, Amisha's career as a film star finally got flagged off with this film. Thereafter she never looked back.
Some of her popular movies are Kaho Na Pyar Hai, Gadar-Ek Prem Katha,Vaada Humraaz, Mangal Pandey - The Rising, Mera Jeevan Sathi and Honey Moon Travels Pvt Ltd.
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