Born in Ludhiana, Punjab, India on 13th of November 1967

Height: about 5'5" (1.65 m)
Weight: ideal

Attended J.J. Montessori primary school, Bombay
later Convent of Jesus & Mary and/or St. Xaviers College
Started her career with a stage play at school
as Mala in Mala Meri Jaan
Tried a bit of modelling and acted in a TV ad
for Rich Instant Coffee

Was crowned Miss India in 1984
Also in 1984 won the best costume award
in the Miss Universe contest

Joined the film industry in 1986 to do Sultanat
Did about 50 movies from then on
Won the Filmfare Award in 1994 for Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
Earns some rupees 25-30 lahk per movie these days (1996)