In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood its usually the glitzy and dazzling lives of celebrities that come to the forefront. However what happens behind the curtain the struggles and challenges are often swept under the carpet. One such similar tale is of a leading actress in Bollywood who despite having no film connection had a rocky start in cinema emerged as Bollywoods most successful and beloved heroine. Katrina Kaif: Childhood Early Life and More The actress that we are talking about is none other than Katrina Kaif. Katrina was born on 16th July 1983 in Hong Kong. She is originally from London. Her father Mohammad Kaif is of Kashmiri descent and her mother Suzanne Turquotte is British. Katrina saw struggles from a very young age. Her parents got separated when she was still very young. After their separation Katrina lived with her mother and was raised by her single mother. Since her mother was a social activist Katrina and her siblings lived a nomadic life. They kept relocating and making homes in different countries. She lived in 18 different countries in her childhood which led her to never attend a formal school. She completed her education by self schooling and home tuition. How Did Katrina Kaif Enter the Film Industry? At just the age of 14 she ventured into modelling. During a fashion show in London an Indian filmmaker Kaizad Gustad discovered Katrina Kaif and later cast her in her debut film called Boom. The film couldnt make a mark and flopped at the box office. However Katrinas striking look caught everyones attention and soon she started getting offers. Later she also entered South Indian cinema with the Telugu film Malliswari (2004) which gave her some initial recognition. When was Katrina Kaifs Breakthrough Moment? Although Katrina did many films she rose to fame with the romantic comedy Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005) followed by the much-loved Namastey London (2007). Over the years Katrina delivered a streak of hits and even worked on her Hindi speaking skills with her electrifying dance moves creating an undeniable magic. Later she also delivered hits like Race (2008) Rajneeti (2010) Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and Dhoom 3 (2013). Today Katrina is among the top heroines in Bollywood. She has not only captivated everyone with her striking beauty but also strong screen presence resilience and growth. From her journey of having no godfather failed debut to top heroine Katrinas journey speaks of her talent and determination.