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Born Bipasha Basu Singh Grover on the 7th January 1979 in New Delhi, India, the lady is an actress and model, best known to the world for appearing in horror and thriller films of Bollywood production, such as “Raaz” (2002), “Aatma” (2013), and “Alone” (2015), among other appearances. Her career started in 1996.

Have you ever wondered how rich Bipasha Basu is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Basu’s net worth is as high as $15 million, an amount earned through her successful career in the entertainment industry.

Bipasha Basu Net Worth $15 Million

Bipasha is a daughter of Bengali father, Hirak, who worked as a civil engineer, and Mamta, a homemaker; Bipasha has a younger and an older sister. She lived in Delhi until she turned eight and during that time she went to Apeejay High School. After that, she and her family moved to Kolkata where she was educated at Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, located in Bidhannagar.

As early as 1996 her career began as a model; she was spotted by Mehr Jesia Rampal, former Miss India at one of the hotels in Kolkata, and soon Bipasha participated in the Godrej Cinthol Supermodel Contest – not just participated, but also won the contest, which enabled her to represent India at Ford Models Supermodel of the World contest, held in Miami. Bipashu’s name quickly became more known in the fashion world, and she did commercials for several popular brands, including Calida, among others. After the initial success, she had appeared in several magazines, er net worth was established, and she soon tried herself as an actress.

She made appearances in several short films from 1998 until 2000, and then in 2002 had her breakthrough with the role of Sanjana Dhanraj in the horror film “Raaz”, in which she was teamed up with Indian star Dino Morea, followed by several other appearances in 2002, but without any major success. Instead, in 2003 she portrayed Sonia Khanna in the erotic thriller “Jism”, starring John Abraham and Gulshan Grover. and then continued with success in films “Rudraksh” (2004) and “Rakht”, the same year, and then in 2005 appeared in the comedy drama “Sachein”, for which she received positive reviews, and also appeared in the crime drama “Apaharan”, directed by Prakash Jha. Her next successful venture was the role of Bobby in the musical comedy “No Entry” (2005), which grossed $750 million at the box office, and significantly increased her net worth. Thanks to the high praise for her acting in “No Entry”, Bipasha then starred in “Phir Hera Pheri” (2006), which became the ninth highest grossing film of the year, increasing further her net worth. Also, the same year she featured in the films “Corporate”, “Omkara”, and “Dhoom 2”, all of which became successes, which added a substantial amount to Basu’s net worth. Bipasha continued successfully with the film “Race” (2008), which grossed over $650 million, and also appeared in the romantic drama “Bachna Ae Haseeno”, further increasing her wealth.

Later that decade, she featured in the drama “Bachna Ae Haseeno” a rather more unconventional role for her as Radhika, a Bengali woman who wore sari, but the public and critics were delighted with her performance, and the film on the whole.

From 2010 onwards, her career began to decline, but still she managed to appear in such successful films as “Dum Maaro Dum” (2011), and also “Raaz 3” (2012), and an English language film “The Lovers” (2013), directed by Roland Joffé.

Most recently, Bipasha released a series of fitness DVDs, entitled “DVD Unleash”, the sales of which have also increased her wealth.

Regarding her personal life, Bipahsa has been married to actor Karan Singh Grover since 2016. Over the years, Bipasha became known for her high-profile relationships, as she has dated such celebrities as Dino Morea, John Abraham, and Harman Baweja.



Full Name Bipasha Basu
Net Worth $15 Million
Date Of Birth January 7, 1979
Place Of Birth New Delhi, India
Height 5′ 7″ (1.7 m)
Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Music Department
Education Bhawanipur Education Society College, Bhavan’s Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir
Nationality Indian
Spouse Karan Singh Grover
Parents Mamta Basu, Hirak Basu
Siblings Bidisha Basu, Bijoyeta Basu
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BipashaBasu
Twitter https://twitter.com/bipsluvurself
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bipashabasu/
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0060607/
Movies Sawan Aaya Hai (Remix), Katra Katra, Lucky Boy, Alone, Raaz 3, Dhoom 2, Jism, Raaz, Ajnabee, Creature 3D, Jodi Breakers, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Doublegangers, Madhoshi, Phir Hera Pheri, Aatma, Omkara, No Entry, Barsaat, Dum Maaro Dum, Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, The Lovers, Aetbaar, Rakht, Gunaah, Zameen, …
Trademark
1 Deep Sultry Voice
2 Sexy Smile
Quote
1 Some will like me, some won’t. For every Ameesha Patel there is a Rani Mukerji. I’d rather focus on Rani.
2 “I have always believed that if you need to take your clothes off to get your man, you’ve begun to lose the battle. If you pull it off right, you can do it in a very classy way…Being sexy is about suggestion; it’s about the tease. It’s not about being obvious and forcing yourself out in the open. That takes all the fun out of being a woman.” (March 2007)
3 When asked if she has become an expert in the comedy genre: “I can’t say that I’ve become an expert in comedy, but yes my confidence level is certainly high post the success of the film [No Entery (2005)]. I’ve learned how to improvise in the genre. And by the time I do my third or fourth comedy film, my ability to improvise would definitely be much more. Then maybe you could say that I’m an expert.” (Stardust magazine, July 2006)
4 “For me chilling out is when I can stay at home, order food from outside and watch a film with my friends. Listening to music and watching films are my idea of perfect relaxation.” (Movie Mag, May 2006)
5 “An unforgettable experience happened on December 15, 1996 when I won the Supermodel contest while still in school. I was just seventeen years old then. Winning that competition was the turning point of my life. That’s how I got into modeling and later started acting.” (Movie Mag, May 2006)
6 “I already have a dream man (John) but if I had to make a choice, I wouldn’t mind someone like Brad Pitt! I would like him to have qualities like my father, very chilled-out, because I’m over sensitive and hyper and I want someone who is very calm with a great sense of humor. Someone who has energy like me, who can work the whole day and party right through the night and have a blast without a bother, someone who is very secure and confident of his woman.” (Movie Mag, May 2006)
7 “See, some time back I did films such as Madhoshi (2004) and Chehraa (2005), both solo-heroine projects, but unfortunately it didn’t work at the box-office. And the reason I feel is that the makers didn’t have enough money to promote the film and all my hard work was wasted. I realized then that it’s better to work with established makers who have the capacity to take the film right through till the end and who know their job.” (Stardust magazine, July 2006)
8 Corporate (2006) has been a great experience. Madhur is a very good director and technician. I’m happy that a director like him who has worked with Konkana and Tabu has cast me. Although it’s a serious film, we shot it like a fun film. I portray today’s women in the film. My character Nishigandha Dasgupta is tough, but at home she’s simple and vulnerable. The balance is the essence of the woman, which I think has come out beautifully in the film. I hope every career-oriented woman will relate to her. (Stardust magazine, July 2006)
9 Every other girl is taking off her clothes just for the heck of it and I don’t want to be in that category. I can never be cheap or vulgar.
10 “If a girl wears a shirt and a skirt, does she become more sensuous? I think a girl in a sari is more sensuous than a girl in a skirt. In my opinion, a wet sari is the most sensuous.” (2005)
11 “Somebody cheated me when I was a young model. I had a bad experience, and was running from court to court. So I understand what a contract is. I sit with my lawyer and chartered accountant before signing a contract. I learned very early in life how one gets cheated. So I am very careful now when it comes to money issues.” (2005)
12 “I am doing pretty well for myself, and I am proud to be the person I am. If people write that I am a mean person when it comes to money, then let them write it!” (2005)
13 “I am the boss in my life. I decide when to charge more and when not to. I live in my own zone. I don’t hurt anyone and I am very transparent. I don’t keep people hanging in life.” (2005)
14 I actually wanted to be a doctor. But doing all those horrid rat dissections made me faint. I studied science till the 12th standard and later took up commerce. I was planning to do chartered accountancy, but fate had something else in store for me.
15 I think my first film will create an image, which I will immediately try to break away from. I have a sexy, glamour doll image which I want to get out of. But if nothing else works out, I shall cash in on it. I don’t have any dream role in mind, I want to try out everything.
16 Sexy in India, is not considered positive. But, with today’s crop of fresh faces, in the modeling arena, being sexy is an asset.
Fact
1 She won the Filmfare Best Debute award in 2001 for “Ajnabee”.
2 The music composers of her movie Jodi Breakers 2012 wrote a song called “Bipasha”, also performed by Bipasha herself and sung by Shradha Pandit.
3 In Bollywood she is referred to as a Bengali Bombshell and Fitness Queen, especially in the news & many of her magazine covers and articles.
4 Was 1st approached for The Pink Panther 2, but she let it go. The role was later given to another Bollywood actress, Aishwarya Rai.
5 Bipasha and John Abraham were in a relationship from 2002-2011. They were often referred to as a ‘super couple’ in the Indian media.
6 Diagnosed with osteoarthritis at an early adult age, which made her decide to workout. She has released a fitness DVD and is working on another called ‘Unleash’ and ‘Break free’.
7 Won the Ford’s Godrej Cinthol Supermodel contest in 1996.
8 Named the “Sexiest Woman in Asia” by UK magazine Eastern Eye in 2005 and 2007.
9 Listed as number 7 of ‘Top Bollywood Actresses’ of 2006. (rediff.com, 8-25-2006)
10 Once said that she wished she were a boy, then she would get those roles which bypass her due to her image.
11 Was one of the judges for the 2004 ‘Femina Miss India’ pageant.
12 Bipasha means deep dark desire.
13 Actually wanted to be a doctor

Actress

Title Year Status Character
Most Welcome 2 2014 Special Appearance
Doublegangers 2014 Nikita
The Lovers 2013 Tulaja Naik
Aatma 2013 Maya Verma
Race 2 2013 Sonia
Raaz 3: The Third Dimension 2012 Shanaya
Jodi Breakers 2012 Sonali
Players 2012 Riya
Dum Maaro Dum 2011 Zoe
Mind Blowing 2011 Short
Aakrosh 2010 Geeta
Lamhaa: The Untold Story of Kashmir 2010 Aziza Abbas Ansari
Pankh 2010 Nandini
All the Best: Fun Begins 2009 Jhanvi P. Chopra
Dance Premier League 2009 TV Series Official Supporter
Shob Charitro Kalponik 2009 Radhika
Aa Dekhen Zara 2009 Simi Chatterjee
Stolen 2009/III Short
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi 2008
Bachna Ae Haseeno 2008 Radhika / Shreya Rathod
Race 2008/I Sonia
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal 2007 Rumana
No Smoking 2007 Dancer / Singer (uncredited)
Nehlle Pe Dehlla 2007 Pooja Sahni
Dhoom 2 2006 A.C.P. Sonali Bose / Monali Bose
Jaane Hoga Kya 2006 Aditi Chopra
Omkara 2006 Chamanbahar ‘Billo’
Corporate 2006 Nishiganda Dasgupta
Alag: He Is Different…. He Is Alone… 2006 Special Appearance (Song)
Phir Hera Pheri 2006 Anuradha
Darna Zaroori Hai 2006 Varsha
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye 2006 Sonia Berry
Shikhar 2005 Natasha
Apaharan 2005 Megha Basu
No Entry 2005 Bobby
A Sublime Love Story: Barsaat 2005 Anna Virwani
Viruddh… Family Comes First 2005 Special appearance (uncredited)
Sachein 2005 Manju
Chehraa 2005 Megha Joshi / Megha Diwan
Mujhe Mere Yaar Se Matlab 2005 Short
Madhoshi 2004 Anupama Kaul
Rakht 2004 Dhristi
Rudraksh 2004 Dr. Gayetri
Aetbaar 2004 Ria Malhotra
Ishq Hai Tumse 2004 Khusboo
Zameen 2003 Nandini J. Rai
Footpath 2003 Sanjana Srivastav
Jism 2003 Sonia Khanna
Tujhe Meri Kasam 2003 Friendly Appearance
Gunaah 2002 Inspector Prabha Narayan
Chor Machaaye Shor 2002 Inspector Ranjita
Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai 2002 Ria
Aankhen 2002 Raina (Special Appearance)
Raaz 2002 Sanjana Dhanraj
Takkari Donga 2002 Panasa
Choron Ka Chor 2002
Ajnabee 2001 Sonia
Tera Milna Pal Do Pal Ka 2000 Short
Sauda Khara Khara 1999 Short
Tu 1998 Short
No Entry Mein Entry announced Bobby (rumored)
Alone 2015/VI Anjana / Sanjana
Creature 2014/I Ahana Dutt

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
Dhoom 2 2006 performer: “My Name is Ali”
Ajnabee 2001 performer: “Kaun Main Haan Tum”

Music Department

Title Year Status Character
Dhoom 2 2006 playback singer

Thanks

Title Year Status Character
Love Breakups Zindagi 2011 special thanks
Om Shanti Om 2007 very big thanks
No Smoking 2007 special thanks

Self

Title Year Status Character
The Kapil Sharma Show 2016 TV Series Herself
C.I.D. 2012-2014 TV Series Herself
Super Fight League 1 2012 Video Herself – guest star
55th Idea Filmfare Awards 2010 TV Special Herself
Om Shanti Om 2007 Herself
The New 7 Wonders of the World 2007 TV Movie Herself – Host
52nd Fair One Filmfare Awards 2007 TV Special Herself – Performer
49th Manikchand Filmfare Awards 2003 2004 TV Special Herself – Performer
Koffee with Karan 2004 TV Series Herself – Guest
Bollywood Remixed – Das indische Kino erobert den Westen 2004 Documentary Herself
Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula 2003 Herself (special appearance)
Bollywood Sirens: Aishwarya’s Greatest Hits 2003 Video Herself (bonus songs)

Archive Footage

Title Year Status Character
Koffee with Karan 2004 TV Series Herself

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2008 Fun Fearless Award Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Awards Film Actor Category
2003 Dynamic Duo Zee Cine Awards
2002 Special Award Awards of the International Indian Film Academy Face of the Year

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2015 Ghanta Award The Ghanta Awards Worst Actress Humshakals (2014)
2013 Popular Award Awards of the International Indian Film Academy Best Performance in a Negative Role Raaz 3: The Third Dimension (2012)
2009 Apsara Award Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards Best Actress Race (2008)
2009 Popular Award Awards of the International Indian Film Academy Best Actress in a Leading Role Race (2008)
2009 Popular Award Awards of the International Indian Film Academy Best Actress in a Supporting Role Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
2009 Filmfare Award Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actress Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
2007 Popular Award Awards of the International Indian Film Academy Best Actress in a Supporting Role Dhoom:2 (2006)
2007 Filmfare Award Filmfare Awards Best Actress Corporate (2006)
2006 Filmfare Award Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actress No Entry (2005)
2004 Popular Award Awards of the International Indian Film Academy Best Performance in a Negative Role Jism (2003)
2004 Filmfare Award Filmfare Awards Best Actor in a Villainous Role Jism (2003)
2003 Filmfare Award Filmfare Awards Best Actress Raaz (2002)
2002 Popular Award Awards of the International Indian Film Academy Actress in a Supporting Role Ajnabee (2001)
2002 Screen Screen Weekly Awards Most Promising Female Newcomer Ajnabee (2001)
2002 Popular Award Zee Cine Awards Best Debut – Female Ajnabee (2001)

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