Malaika Arora is an Indian actress, model, and television personality who has been active in the entertainment industry since the late 1990s.
She was born on October 23, 1973, in Thane, Maharashtra, India, to a Punjabi family.
Malaika gained fame after appearing in the song "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from the film Dil Se (1998), which became a massive hit and helped launch her career.
She has appeared in numerous films throughout her career, including Kaante (2002), Kangana Ranaut's Queen (2013), and Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016).
Malaika is also a successful model and has walked the ramp for various designers at fashion shows.
She has hosted several TV shows, such as Nach Baliye and India's Next Top Model, and has judged reality shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and India's Got Talent.
Malaika is known for her fitness regime and often shares pictures and videos of her workouts on social media, inspiring many fans to follow suit.
She is divorced from actor Arbaaz Khan, with whom she has a son named Arhaan. The couple separated in 2016 and their divorce was finalized in 2017.
Despite facing criticism for her personal life and controversial statements, Malaika remains a popular figure in Bollywood and continues to thrive in her career.
Malaika has been linked to several actors over the years, including Arjun Kapoor, who she reportedly started dating after her separation from Arbaaz.