Happy Birthday Bipasha Basu: Here are some of lesser-known facts about Bollywood Bombshell

Bipasha Basu started off with modelling at a very early age. She also regrets quitting studies, in order to pursue a glamorous career.

NEW DELHI: Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu is defiantly among one of the most gorgeous actresses in the industry. Born on 7 January 1979, the actress worked in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali films and is well known for her bold and seductive image in the film industry. Bipasha stepped into the Bollywood industry when she made her debut in 2001 with a negative role in the thriller Ajnabee. The movie was such a hit that it won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

As the actress turns a year older on Friday (January 6), w bring to you some of the lesser-known facts about her:

Bipasha had never planned to take up a modelling career, until she met model Mehr Jessia Rampal at a hotel in Kolkata who suggested her to take up modelling. In fact, she wanted to become a doctor and pursue medical stream after clearing her board exams.