Celina Jaitly

Template:Short description Template:Use British English Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox pageant titleholder Celina Jaitly<ref name=ows>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> (born 24 November 1981)<ref name="birth">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="on">Template:Cite news</ref> is an Indian beauty pageant titleholder and former actress. She mainly worked in Hindi cinema. She won the title of Femina Miss India 2001 and became 4th runner-up at Miss Universe 2001.<ref name="50megs.com">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> She made her acting debut with the 2003 thriller Janasheen.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Her notable roles include No Entry (2005), Apna Sapna Money Money (2006), Golmaal Returns (2008) and Thank You (2011), of which the former three were box office successes.

Early life

Jaitly was born in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India<ref name="CJ">Template:Cite tweet</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> to a Punjabi Hindu father, Colonel Vikram Kumar Jaitly and a Christian mother, Meeta Francis who was a professor of psychology and literature.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Her maternal grandfather, Colonel Eric Francis served in the Rajputana Rifles of the Indian Army.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Her maternal grandmother Usha belonged to a Punjabi Christian family, and also was a second-generation Afghan-Indian through her Afghan Hindu grandmother.<ref name="CJ"/><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

She wanted to grow up and join the army just like her father, either as a pilot or a doctor.<ref name="Hindustantimes">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Most of her childhood was spent in different locations due to her father being transferred in cities and towns all over India – as a result she ended up studying in over a dozen different schools.<ref name="Hindustantimes" /> She attended City Montessori School, Station Road, Lucknow and Canossa Convent School, Ranikhet<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> while her family was in respective cities. She graduated with a degree in Commerce with Accountancy (Hons.) from IGNOU (Khallikote College study centre) while her stay in Brahmapur, Odisha.<ref name="celina">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Her mother taught in the DePaul School there. After graduation, Jaitly worked in a cell phone company in Kolkata, West Bengal briefly as a marketing executive.<ref name="bollywoodshaadis.com">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The family is now settled in Mhow.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Career

2001–04: Debut and setback

Jaitly started her career with a marketing job in a mobile phone company in Kolkata before she decided to participate in a local beauty contest.<ref name="bollywoodshaadis.com"/> She won the title at Femina Miss India 2001.<ref name="50megs.com" /> She also won the Miss Margo Beautiful Skin, Indiatimes Surfer's Choice, and MTV's Most Wanted award.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> She was subsequently sent to the Miss Universe 2001 contest representing India where she finished 4th runner-up.<ref name="celina" />

In 2001, she featured in Jazzy B's music video of "Oh Kehri", which was immensely popular.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> She also featured in music videos for Bombay Vikings.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In 2003, she made her film debut in Feroz Khan's Janasheen.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The movie was a moderate box office success in India.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> For her second release, she had a starring role opposite Sunny Deol in the romantic action Khel, but the feature was poorly received and earned little at the box office.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In 2004, Jaitly turned down the lead role in Julie. In an interview with Stardust, Jaitly commented: "I turned down Julie because I didn't agree with the reasoning of the protagonist in the story, who resorts to prostitution because her man ditches her. I didn't see why any educated girl would take such a drastic step. I take up roles that I mentally agree with, and this was not such a role".Template:Citation needed The same years Celina appeared in the Telugu drama Suryam opposite Vishnu Manchu.

2005–08: Professional expansion

By 2005, under the direction of Khalid Mohamed, Jaitly played the role of Preeti, an air hostess, in Silsiilay. The movie was well received by critics.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Rediff.com reported that "Celina Jaitly sizzles in the song Belibaas". She next portrayed the character of Sanjana in No Entry, the film was received favourably by critics and became successful at the box office with gross earnings of Template:INRConvert.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The following year, Jaitly co-starred in Deepak Tijori's comedy Tom, Dick, and Harry. The film became successful at the box office with gross earnings of Template:INRConvert.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> She next appeared in Apna Sapna Money Money, directed by Sangeeth. It received mixed reviews, though it became a financial success, with a domestic total of Template:INRConvert.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 2006, Jaitly appeared in the music video for the Indian hit song "Zara Nazron Se Kehdo" performed by Bombay Vikings with Swedish music producers Soundism behind the studio work.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In 2007, Jaitly starred in Red: The Dark Side, directed by Vikram Bhatt, alongside Aftab Shivdasani. Her final release of 2007 was Suneel Darshan's comedy Shakalaka Boom Boom, with Bobby Deol, Upen Patel and Kangana Ranaut. Upon release it did moderately well at the box office but was critically panned.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In 2008, she took a supporting role in Golmaal Returns. It received mixed reviews, though it became a financial success, with a domestic total of Template:INRConvert.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Jaitly's performance was applauded, with critic Taran Adarsh writing: "Celina stays on your mind even after the show is over".<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Recent works (2009–present)

During 2009 and 2010, all three films in which she starred; Paying Guests, Accident on Hill Road and Hello Darling, were critically and commercially unsuccessful.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In 2011, Jaitly had two leading roles. Her first was Anees Bazmee's Thank You, a romantic comedy. The film was poorly received by critics but became a commercial success, earning over Template:INRConvert.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> <ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> She next appeared in Shrimathi, a Kannada film directed by Ravi Kumar. It proved a commercial success.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

There were reports in 2011 that Jaitly was slated to play a Persian princess in the film Quest of Scheherezade with actors Sean Connery and Orlando Bloom, and directed by Ken Khan.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> This has yet to be confirmed.

Personal life

Celina Jaitly is married to Austrian entrepreneur and hotelier Peter Haag. They became parents to twin boys born in March 2012.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Jaitly gave birth to a second set of twin boys in 2017, in which one boy died due to a heart defect.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Philanthropy

Jaitly is a supporter of the rights and equality of the LGBTQ community and supports the gay rights movement in India.<ref name="UNifeed">Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> She has also been involved in activities concerning human rights and women's rights.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Jaitly was a proponent of the abolition of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which criminalized homosexuality in India until 2018.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 2014, Jaitly made her singing debut in a music video on gay rights. The video titled 'The Welcome' was launched by the UN in April 2014 as a campaign against homophobia.<ref name="UNifeed" />

Media image

Jaitly in 2008

In the Times Most Desirable Women list, Jaitly was placed 18th in 2009 and 48th in 2010.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Jaitly has been a celebrity endorser for several brands such as Sepang Circuit Malaysia 2002, Ayur (ayurvedic hair shampoos) 2002–2004, Ponds (Dreamflower talc) 2001–2004, Margo (skin soap) 2001–2003, Gitanjali (Diamond jewels) 2003–present, Jashn (Leading Indian apparels) 2006–present, Proactv (International skin solutions) 2008–present, RICHFEEL (trichology clinics) 2012–present, 18 Again (women's intimate care) 2012–present, PETA 2005–present, United Nations Equality Champions 2013–present.

Filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2003	Janasheen	Jessica Pereira
	Khel – No Ordinary Game	Saanjh Batra
2004	Suryam	Madhulatha "Madhu"	Telugu-language film
2005	Silsiilay	Preeti
	No Entry	Sanjana Saxena		citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
2006	Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride	Roma Fernandes
	Zinda	Nisha Roy
	Tom, Dick, and Harry	Celina
	Apna Sapna Money Money	Sania Badnaam
2007	Red: The Dark Side	Anahita Saxena
	Shakalaka Boom Boom	Sheena
	Heyy Babyy	Herself	Special appearance in song "Heyy Babyy"
2008	C Kkompany		Special appearance in song "Speaker Baje"
	Money Hai Toh Honey Hai	Shruti Badola
	Golmaal Returns	Meera Iyer		<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
2009	Paying Guests	Kalpana Singh
	Accident on Hill Road	Sonam Chopra
2010	Hello Darling	Candy D'Souza
2011	Thank You	Maya Mathur
	Shrimathi	Sonia Roy	Kannada film
2012	Will You Marry Me?	Vaishali Kapoor	Special appearance	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
2020	Season's Greetings	Romita	Short film	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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