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PIX: Just How Old Are These Bollywood Actresses?

Last updated on: March 26, 2012 19:00 IST
Katrina Kaif

Here's finding out the real age of Bollywood's youthful actresses.

Like it or not, age is not just another number for most actresses.

Fabulous at 40-something Hollywood sweetheart Jennifer Aniston follows a religious routine of yoga, exercises, elaborate skincare rituals and specialized diets to maintain her constantly complimented good looks and smoking hot body.  And the one reaction she gets the most is how 'she doesn't look her age.'

Back in Bollywood, our glam girls too go through all sorts of trouble to look perennially 'sweet' and 'sixteen.' Go on, figure out if your favourite hottie is as old as you think.

Katrina Kaif

DOB: July 16, 1984

It's incredible how little the 27-year-old has changed since her debut debacle, Boom.

Except for becoming a top notch star of the industry with a seriously impressive success ratio, the Chikni Chameli hasn't lost an ounce of her dew fresh appeal.

Deepika Padukone

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Deepika Padukone

DOB: January 5, 1986

Padukone began working as a model while in her teens and has practically grown up in front of the camera.

The 26-year-old conveys a poise and confidence that stems from her independent but sensible temperament.

Sonam Kapoor

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Sonam Kapoor

DOB: June 9, 1985

For all her preoccupation with fashion and photo shoots, Sonam Kapoor's childlike fervor adds to her frothy allure. 

To think she'll turn 27 in a couple of months.

Anushka Sharma

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Anushka Sharma

DOB: May 1, 1988

A
nushka may have begun her career romancing a 40-something Shah Rukh Khan in Aditya Chopra's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.

But the 23-year-old is among his youngest co-stars.

Priyanka Chopra

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Priyanka Chopra

DOB: October 22, 1982

The ever-so-saucy Priyanka Chopra is all set to join the 30s club in July this year.

Of course her slender frame and lovely face makes that piece of information rather immaterial. 

Meanwhile her 23-year-old cousin Parineeti is hoping to hit big league with her ready-for-release Yashraj offering, Ishaqzaade.

Asin

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Asin

DOB: October 26, 1985

Barely 26, Asin has already completed a decade in show business.

No wonder her Bollywood stint has filmmakers casting her opposite senior actors like Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar.

Kareena Kapoor

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Kareena Kapoor

DOB: September 21, 1980

Blessed with a peaches 'n' cream complexion that sparkles even more radiantly without make-up, 31-year-old Bebo's exuberance and energy ensures she can easily work with younger heroes like Imran Khan on screen. 

Sonakshi Sinha

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Sonakshi Sinha

DOB: June 2, 1987

Don't be fooled by her convincing pairing with seasoned stars like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar.

Shatrughan Sinha's darling daughter is only months away from celebrating her 25th birth anniversary.

Nargis Fakhri

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Nargis Fakhri

DOB: October 20, 1979

While most girls start out as early as teenage, the fay-like Nargis Fakhri was already 30 when she made her debut in Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar.

Shut up, right?

Kangna Ranaut

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Kangna Ranaut

DOB: March 20, 1987

There's a tendency to associate an actor with the nature of roles they portray on screen.

And because Kangana acted in several author-backed, heavy-themed films like Gangster, Woh Lamhe, Life in a Metro, Raaz 2 and Fashion, one tends to assume she's mature than her 25 years.