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.
| Born | 23 October 1973 |
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| 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 |
Arora has acted in Hindi films including Kaante (2002) and EMI (2008).
She is widely recognised for her appearances in several popular film songs and music videos, among them:
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.
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.