Mallika Sherawat's sensational outfits at Cannes made sure she occupied prominent news space.
After the world premiere of her film with Jackie Chan, The Myth, the actress' next Bollywood movie Bachke Rehna Re Baba hits theatres June 17.
And Mallika is up against the ultimate diva, Rekha.
So, it's a good time to test your Mallika quotient and find out how well you know the very bold bombshell.
1. What is Mallika's real name? a. Reema Lamba b. Reena Saigal c. Seema Kaur
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Wrong! The correct answer is A. Did you know? Reena Lamba changed her name to Mallika Sherawat with her launch film, Khwahish, in 2003. The actress claims she changed her name because there were too many similar names around like Reema Sen, Raima Sen and Rimii Sen.
Correct! Did you know? Reena Lamba changed her name to Mallika Sherawat with her launch film, Khwahish, in 2003. The actress claims she changed her name because there were too many similar names around like Reema Sen, Raima Sen and Rimii Sen.
2. Mallika Sherawat has starred in six films so far, out of which three were with the same director. Name the director. a. Anurag Basu b. Govind Menon c. Mahesh Bhatt
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Wrong! The correct answer is B. Did you know? Mallika made her debut as a heroine in Menon's Khwahish. It was his second film, the first being Danger, starring Tara Deshpande and Jas Arora. Danger disappeared without a trace at the box office. Khwahish clicked at the BO, and in a year's time, the director-actress duo announced another film together -- Kis Kis Ki Kismat. It bombed. Now, they reunite in Bachke Rehna Re Baba, which releases on June 17.
Correct! Did you know? Mallika made her debut as a heroine in Menon's Khwahish. It was his second film, the first being Danger, starring Tara Deshpande and Jas Arora. Danger disappeared without a trace at the box office. Khwahish clicked at the BO, and in a year's time, the director-actress duo announced another film together -- Kis Kis Ki Kismat. It bombed. Now, they reunite in Bachke Rehna Re Baba, which releases on June 17.
3. What was The Myth's earlier title? a. Kung Fu King b. Indian Princess and Chinese King c. Project So4
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Wrong! The correct answer is C. Did you know?The Myth is set in an imaginary country called Sadai, located between India and China. Mallika plays an Indian princess.
Correct! Did you know?The Myth is set in an imaginary country called Sadai, located between India and China. Mallika plays an Indian princess.
4. What was the cost of the diamonds that Mallika wore at Cannes? a. Rs 2 million b. Rs 20 million c. Rs 45 million
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Wrong! The correct answer is C. Did you know? The gems, sponsored by Orra Diamonds, had become the talk of the town. Apparently, Mallika did not want to take any chances after Aishwarya Rai faced a lot of flak for her dress sense at Cannes earlier.
Nine sets of jewellery were especially designed for Mallika, including diamond studded necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
Correct! Did you know? The gems, sponsored by Orra Diamonds, had become the talk of the town. Apparently, Mallika did not want to take any chances after Aishwarya Rai faced a lot of flak for her dress sense at Cannes earlier.
Nine sets of jewellery were especially designed for Mallika, including diamond studded necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
5. In which film did Mallika feature as a supporting actor? a. Yaadein b. Jeena Sirf Mere Liye c. Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai
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Wrong! The correct answer is B. Did you know? Mallika was a second lead heroine in Jeena Sirf Mere Liye, starring Kareena Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor. Mallika had a song in the film too, but it was edited out. The film bombed.
Correct! Did you know? Mallika was a second lead heroine in Jeena Sirf Mere Liye, starring Kareena Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor. Mallika had a song in the film too, but it was edited out. The film bombed.
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