Bipasha Basu: A Career in Film and Beyond Bipasha Basu, born January 7, 1979, is a prominent Indian actress primarily known for her contributions to Hindi cinema. Her career, spanning two decades, showcases a notable trajectory from a successful modelling career to a prominent position in Bollywood. Early Success and Genre Dominance: Basu's acting debut in the thriller Ajnabee (2001) garnered her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She quickly established herself, notably through roles in the horror genre (Raaz, 2002) and erotic thriller (Jism, 2003). Her appearances in commercially successful films like No Entry (2005), Dhoom 2 (2006), Race (2008), and Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) cemented her status as a leading actress. The 2010s saw her continue to explore the horror genre with films such as Raaz 3D (2012), Aatma (2013), Creature 3D (2014), and Alone (2015). Later Career and Personal Life: After a period of relative inactivity, Basu appeared in the thriller series Dangerous (2020). Beyond acting, she is a fitness advocate and has featured in fitness videos. She also hosted the horror series Darr Sabko Lagta Hai in 2015. Basu married actor Karan Singh Grover in 2016, and the couple have one child. Her iconic roles frequently featured her as a sex symbol and scream queen, shaping her public image during the peak of her career.
