Overview
Malaika Arora (born 23 October 1973) is an Indian actress, dancer, model, video jockey, and television personality known for her work in Hindi-language films. While she has appeared in a handful of feature films, she is best recognised for her on-screen performances in popular Hindi film songs and for her work behind the camera as a producer.
Key facts
| Born | 23 October 1973 |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | Actress, dancer, model, video jockey, television personality, film producer |
| Industry | Hindi cinema |
| Production company | Arbaaz Khan Productions (co-founded, 2008) |
| Notable franchise | Dabangg film series |
Career
Acting
Arora has acted in Hindi films including Kaante (2002) and EMI (2008).
Music video performances
She is widely recognised for her appearances in several popular film songs and music videos, among them:
- "Chaiyya Chaiyya" (1998)
- "Gur Naalo Ishq Mitha" (1998)
- "Maahi Ve" (2002)
- "Kaal Dhamaal" (2005)
- "Munni Badnaam Hui" (2010)
Production
In 2008, Arora made her debut as a film producer together with her former husband Arbaaz Khan, with whom she co-founded Arbaaz Khan Productions. The company went on to create the Dabangg film series, one of the most commercially successful franchises in contemporary Hindi cinema.
Significance
Arora occupies a distinctive place in Hindi cinema as a performer whose visibility has been driven primarily by item numbers and music video appearances rather than lead acting roles. Her involvement in establishing Arbaaz Khan Productions also marks her transition from on-screen performer to film producer.
Related topics
References
- Malaika Arora — English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item: Q290322