Malaika dazzles on the ramp

If you had any doubts that Malaika Arora Khan is Bollywood's million dollar baby, this should put them at rest. Malaika walked the ramp for jewellery brand ORRA wearing a diamond-studded bustier costing Rs 6 crores or $US 1.3 million.

  • If you had any doubts that Malaika Arora Khan is Bollywood's million dollar baby, this should put them at rest. Malaika walked the ramp for jewellery brand ORRA wearing a diamond-studded bustier costing Rs 6 crores or $US 1.3 million. (Photo: AP)
    If you had any doubts that Malaika Arora Khan is Bollywood's million dollar baby, this should put them at rest. Malaika walked the ramp for jewellery brand ORRA wearing a diamond-studded bustier costing Rs 6 crores or $US 1.3 million. (Photo: AP)
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  • The bustier has been crafted from more than five hundred carats of the finest Belgian diamonds. These multi-million dollar 'one of a kind' creations have only been seen on lingerie giant Victoria Secret's runways sported by supermodels such as Heidi Klum, Marissa Miller, Miranda Kerr and Alessandra Ambrosio. (Photo: AFP)
    The bustier has been crafted from more than five hundred carats of the finest Belgian diamonds. These multi-million dollar 'one of a kind' creations have only been seen on lingerie giant Victoria Secret's runways sported by supermodels such as Heidi Klum, Marissa Miller, Miranda Kerr and Alessandra Ambrosio. (Photo: AFP)
  • Bollywood actress Malaika Arora poses wearing an Orra bustier during a fashion show in New Delhi on September 1, 2010. Apart from Malaika, popular models like Carol Gracias, Indrani Dasgupta and Krishna Somani also showcased jewellery, crafted by ORRA's design centres in London, New York, Tokyo, Antwerp and Mumbai.(Photo: AFP)
    Bollywood actress Malaika Arora poses wearing an Orra bustier during a fashion show in New Delhi on September 1, 2010. Apart from Malaika, popular models like Carol Gracias, Indrani Dasgupta and Krishna Somani also showcased jewellery, crafted by ORRA's design centres in London, New York, Tokyo, Antwerp and Mumbai.(Photo: AFP)
  • The show was held to mark the launch of Orra's flagship store in Delhi. (Photo: AFP)
    The show was held to mark the launch of Orra's flagship store in Delhi. (Photo: AFP)
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  • The bustier seems inspired by the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra that has acquired an iconic status in the fashion world. But unlike the diamond-studded bra, Malaika wore a bustier that she matched with a pink saree. (Photo: AP)
    The bustier seems inspired by the Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra that has acquired an iconic status in the fashion world. But unlike the diamond-studded bra, Malaika wore a bustier that she matched with a pink saree. (Photo: AP)
  • Malaika Arora poses wearing an Orra bustier at a fashion show in New Delhi on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
    Malaika Arora poses wearing an Orra bustier at a fashion show in New Delhi on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
  • Malaika Arora, center, poses wearing an Orra bustier along with other models at a fashion show in New Delhi, on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
    Malaika Arora, center, poses wearing an Orra bustier along with other models at a fashion show in New Delhi, on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
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  • Bollywood actress Malaika Arora, center, poses wearing an Orra bustier along with other models at a fashion show in New Delhi, on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
    Bollywood actress Malaika Arora, center, poses wearing an Orra bustier along with other models at a fashion show in New Delhi, on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. (Photo: AP)
  • Malaika, seen here alongside other models as she wears an Orra bustier during a fashion show in New Delhi on September 1, 2010, is doing a sizzling item number <i>Munni Badnam</i> for <i>Dabangg</i>, a film starring brother-in-law Salman Khan. Here's a pictorial look at the Bollywood bombshell's jounry so far. (Photo: AFP)
    Malaika, seen here alongside other models as she wears an Orra bustier during a fashion show in New Delhi on September 1, 2010, is doing a sizzling item number Munni Badnam for Dabangg, a film starring brother-in-law Salman Khan. Here's a pictorial look at the Bollywood bombshell's jounry so far. (Photo: AFP)
  • Malaika Arora Khan was born on 23 August 1973, is a model, actress, television personality and former MTV VJ.
    Malaika Arora Khan was born on 23 August 1973, is a model, actress, television personality and former MTV VJ.
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  • Malaika was born in Mumbai to a Punjabi father and a Malayali Catholic mother.
    Malaika was born in Mumbai to a Punjabi father and a Malayali Catholic mother.
  • She has done her schooling from Mumbai.
    She has done her schooling from Mumbai.
  • She lived opposite Basant Talkies before starting her modeling career.
    She lived opposite Basant Talkies before starting her modeling career.
  • Malaika was chosen as one of the first MTV VJs when MTV India was launched in India.
    Malaika was chosen as one of the first MTV VJs when MTV India was launched in India.
  • She became an interviewer for the channel and then went on to become the most prominent non-movie, non-model female in India.
    She became an interviewer for the channel and then went on to become the most prominent non-movie, non-model female in India.
  • Malaika then began co-anchoring <i>Love Line</i> and <i>Style Check</i> with Cyrus Broacha.
    Malaika then began co-anchoring Love Line and Style Check with Cyrus Broacha.
  • She also became an instant hit at award ceremonies and concerts on the television channel.
    She also became an instant hit at award ceremonies and concerts on the television channel.
  • It was later that Malaika entered the world of modeling and here too she was successful.
    It was later that Malaika entered the world of modeling and here too she was successful.
  • She has appeared in a number of advertisements, in print and on television.
    She has appeared in a number of advertisements, in print and on television.
  • Then came her first hit Bollywood item number, <i>Chaiya Chaiya</i> in Mani Ratnam's <i>Dil Se</i> which made her the industry's most sought after item girl.
    Then came her first hit Bollywood item number, Chaiya Chaiya in Mani Ratnam's Dil Se which made her the industry's most sought after item girl.
  • In 2005, she did yet another item number in <i>Kaal</i> again with Shah Rukh Khan.
    In 2005, she did yet another item number in Kaal again with Shah Rukh Khan.
  • Then she did an item number in Mahesh Babu's Telugu film.
    Then she did an item number in Mahesh Babu's Telugu film.
  • In 2007, she did a title song in <i>Heyy Babyy</i> directed by Sajid Khan.
    In 2007, she did a title song in Heyy Babyy directed by Sajid Khan.
  • Then she was seen in the popular song from <i>Om Shanti Om</i> along with a host of other known stars.
    Then she was seen in the popular song from Om Shanti Om along with a host of other known stars.
  • In 2008, she did an item number <i>Hoth Rasiley</i> in the film <i>Welcome</i> with Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor. Her scintillating moves made the song an instant hit.
    In 2008, she did an item number Hoth Rasiley in the film Welcome with Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor. Her scintillating moves made the song an instant hit.
  • In 2009 she played a judge on reality show <i>Lux Perfect Bride</i>.
    In 2009 she played a judge on reality show Lux Perfect Bride.
  • And now she is <i>Munni Badnam</i> in <i>Dabangg</i>. The song features her with brother-in-law Salman Khan. The song has become a rage all over.
    And now she is Munni Badnam in Dabangg. The song features her with brother-in-law Salman Khan. The song has become a rage all over.
  • Malaika is married to Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan whom she met during a coffee ad shoot.
    Malaika is married to Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan whom she met during a coffee ad shoot.
  • The couple has a son, Arhaan.
    The couple has a son, Arhaan.
  • She has a sister Amrita Arora, who was also an MTV VJ before turning to acting.
    She has a sister Amrita Arora, who was also an MTV VJ before turning to acting.