Ameesha Patel (; born
Amisha Amit Patel; 9 June 1975) is an is an Indian
actress and model who predominantly appears in
Bollywood. She has also appeared in few
Telugu films. Making her acting debut in the blockbuster
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000), Patel won critical praise for her performance in (2001), which became one of the biggest hits in the history of Hindi cinema, earning her a
Filmfare Special Performance Award. Her performance in the 2002 film "
Humraaz" received critical acclaim & it was one of the biggest hits of the year receiving her a nomination of
Best Actress .