Mallika Sherawat was born on May 1, 1981, in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India. She began her acting career in 2002 with the film "Daya" and gained recognition with her role in "Mishawaka" (2003).

After a few years in Hollywood (see below), Mallika returned with this gritty political drama. Based on a real-life scandal, this is for those who say she is "only a dancer." Her performance as an item-girl-turned-politician earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

Mallika Sherawat began her career as a model, participating in various beauty pageants and fashion shows. Her breakthrough came in 2002 when she was selected as one of the finalists in the Femina Miss India contest. This led to her entry into the film industry, and she made her Bollywood debut with the film "Dheebare" in 2003.