Meet the actress who faced 20 flops after a dream debut; fought a legal battle against her own father, but her smile tells a different story
instantly became a star with her blockbuster debut 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' opposite
Hrithik Roshan
in 2000,. She quickly followed up with the Telugu film Badri and then the historic success 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' in 2001, cementing her status as a household name.
However, after her promising start, her career gradually lost momentum.
Between 2002 and 2010, most of her films struggled at the box office. She later took on supporting roles in big films like 'Race 2' and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', but none could replicate her early triumphs. Over the years, she has appeared in more than 20 films that failed commercially.
Ameesha Patel's personal life has seen its share of struggles, something not many are aware of.
In 2004, she found herself in a legal battle against her own father, accusing him of mismanaging her finances. As per a report in DNA India, She alleged that he had misused around ₹12 crore of her earnings and took the matter to court. Defending her decision, Ameesha stated, 'Why should I feel ashamed? That money was mine. Even parents have no right to take what belongs to their children.
' She also revealed that her parents had misled her grandmother, who ultimately stood by Ameesha's side throughout the legal fight.
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She is one of Bollywood's most talked-about actresses, has spent over two decades in the industry. Celebrated not just for her acting but also for her ageless beauty, she's experienced her fair share of highs and lows, both professionally and personally. For years, fans assumed she remained single and unmarried. However, in a recent interview, Ameesha surprised everyone by revealing that while she hasn't married officially, her heart is already taken.
In a playful confession, she admitted her admiration for Hollywood star
Tom Cruise
, calling him her dream man. Ameesha even joked that, in her heart and mind, she already considers him her husband — a revelation that left her fans both surprised and entertained.
Setbacks are a part of life and everyone has to endure it. What is important is how resilient someone is to come from that. In 2023, Ameesha made a strong comeback with 'Gadar 2' alongside
Sunny Deol
. After the tremendous success of 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha', the sequel also marked one of the biggest milestones in Ameesha Patel's successful career in Indian cinema.
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