Malaika Arora
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1973-08-23
    • Born Place: Thane, Maharashtra, India
  • Also Known As:

    Malaika Arora Khan

Malaika Arora

Malaika Arora is a prominent Indian actress, dancer, model, video jockey (VJ), and television personality who primarily works in Hindi cinema. Born on October 23, 1973, in Thane, Maharashtra, she began her career in the mid-1990s as a VJ for MTV India, co-hosting popular shows like Love Line and Style Check with Cyrus Broacha. She quickly rose to fame and became a cultural icon for her stunning dance numbers in films, most notably the chartbusters "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from Dil Se (1998), which she performed on top of a moving train, and "Munni Badnaam Hui" from Dabangg (2010). Her career as a performer includes several other memorable item songs such as "Maahi Ve" and "Kaal Dhamaal."Beyond her dance and occasional acting roles in films like Kaante and EMI, Malaika has been a fixture on Indian television as a celebrity judge on numerous reality shows, including Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, India's Got Talent, and India's Best Dancer. In 2008, she co-founded the production company Arbaaz Khan Productions with her then-husband, Arbaaz Khan, which went on to produce the highly successful Dabangg film series. Malaika married Arbaaz Khan in 1998, and they have one son, Arhaan Khan. The couple announced their separation in 2016 and were officially divorced in 2017. Known for her impeccable sense of style and dedication to fitness, Malaika has also ventured into entrepreneurship, co-founding a lifestyle brand and a yoga studio, maintaining her status as a major influence in the Indian entertainment and wellness space.

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