About this person
Mallika Sherawat is an Indian actress born on 24 October 1976 in Hisar, Haryana. She became famous primarily through Hindi films and was among the first Bollywood actresses to establish a significant presence in international projects.
She began her film career in the early 2000s. Khwahish and Murder brought her considerable popularity. She also appeared in Pyaar Ke Side Effects, Welcome, Hisss and the international film The Myth with Jackie Chan.
In her public work, she comments on the status of women in Indian society. She has appeared at the Cannes Film Festival and worked with international organisations and film projects.