From Down Under to B’wood

Oct 06, 2012 - Age Correspondent

From the day model-turned-actor Kristina Akheeva stepped in India, she has snapped up some A-list modelling projects. And now, she has bagged a leading role in the next outing of the Deols’ successful franchise Yamla Pagla Deewana.

Russian-born Kristina, who moved to Australia at the age of seven, started modelling around five years ago and has been travelling extensively around the world.
Speaking about her Bollywood dreams, Kristina says, “I have always wanted to act ever since I was a kid. So it’s not completely a surprise because it’s something I’ve been working towards. I wasn’t sure if Bollywood was meant for me because it was very different from what I was used to doing. But in the span of a year I started falling in love with it — especially with the colours and the music”
She admits being an ardent fan of Aishwarya Rai. She says, “I think she’s absolutely stunning and is the total package. I’ve seen a lot of her films.” While her parents always pushed her to follow in the footsteps of other foreign beauties like Amy Jackson and Katrina Kaif, Kristina wasn’t entirely sure if that was the way to go. But despite leaving India and settling in Thailand for a little while, she continued to receive offers from India.
Kristina is overwhelmed by the support of the Deols. She says, “These guys have been in the industry for a very long time and they have a lot to teach me as I’m just starting out. I’m happy that I’m working with people who can guide me well.”

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