Born to a Punjabi father and Malayali Catholic mother, Malaika Arora embarked on a remarkable journey in the entertainment industry, starting as a MTV VJ when the channel was first launched in India. Recognizing her immense potential, MTV India bestowed upon her prime time roles in their popular shows "LoveLine" and "Style Check", further solidifying her status as a rising star. Her exceptional hosting skills also earned her the opportunity to host prestigious award ceremonies and concerts on the television channel.
As her career flourished, Malaika ventured into the world of modeling, and her success in this field was just as remarkable. She bagged numerous lucrative advertisements and item numbers in Bollywood, cementing her status as a versatile and talented performer. Her iconic hits, including "Chaiyya Chaiyya" and "Munni Badnaam Hui", continue to be celebrated to this day.
Malaika's personal life is just as fascinating as her professional one. She met her husband, Bollywood actor-director-producer Arbaaz Khan, during a coffee ad shoot, and the couple has a son named Arhaan together. Her sister, Amrita Arora, is also a successful actress, and her brothers-in-law, Salman Khan and Sohail Khan, are prominent figures in the Bollywood industry. Her father-in-law, the renowned scriptwriter Salim Khan, is a legendary figure in Indian cinema.
Malaika has also made a significant impact on Indian television, serving as a judge on several popular dance shows, including "Nach Baliye" alongside choreographer Saroj Khan and actor-director-singer Farhan Akhtar, "Nach Baliye 2" with Saroj Khan and director Kunal Kohli, "Zara Nachke Dikha" with actor Chunkey Pandey, and "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" with actress Madhuri Dixit and choreographer Remo D'Souza.
