DYK Katrina Kaif is first Indian star to have Barbie doll modelled on her? Know more facts

Katrina Kaif has achieved many milestones ever since she stepped into entertainment industry, with her almost 2-decade long career coming as an inspiration for many. Katrina has to her credit several table projects like Sooryavanshi, Ek Tha Tiger, and Rajneeti among many ors, and audiences have immensely loved wide range of characters she essayed. 

Katrina is also one of most stunning divas in Bollywood, with her charming persona making her first Indian actor to have a Barbie doll modelled after her. Back in day, makers of  toy-making company Mattel houred actor with a 'Katrina Kaif Barbie Doll'. As we celebrate Katrina's 39th birthday today, take a look at more such fun, rare facts about star. 

A look at some fun, lesser-kwn facts about Katrina Kaif 

• Katrina's official last name isn't Kaif, but Turquotte. actor was born with Turquotte as her last name, however, she used her far's surname as it was easier to prounce, according to Pinkvilla. 
• Sooryavanshi star is half-British and half-Indian. Her mor Susanna is a British lawyer, while her far Mohammad Kaif is a Kashmiri. 
• actor made her Bollywood debut in 2003 film Boom, which starred Amitabh Bachchan. However, it wasn't supposed to be her first project. She was reportedly cast in Mahesh Bhatt’s Saaya, however, was dropped out as she couldn't speak Hindi. 

• Katrina travelled immensely during her growing-up days. Born in Hong Kong, her family moved to China, Japan, France and n Switzerland. y furr shifted to Poland as well as Hawaii before settling in London. 
• Katrina's philanthropic efforts are t kwn by many, however, she has been involved with her mor’s charitable trust, Relief Projects India, which aims to work against female infanticide and rescue abandoned girls. 
• Kaif's modelling career began at early of 14. She reportedly got a jewellery brand ad after winning a contest in Hawaii. 
• Katrina reportedly charged Rs 75 lakh for her Telegu film Malliswari in 2004. It was highest remuneration given to a female actor in South at that time. 
• She has also passed off a trail of famous films during her career, some of which include Gunday, Chennai Express, Singham, Ram Leela and Half Girlfriend among ors. 

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