Mallika Sherawat was born on October 24 1976 in Rohtak District, Haryana. Her birth name was Reema Lamba but she re-christened herself to Mallika Sherawat to avert possible confusion by the name Reema in the filmindustry. She chooses Mallika to feel like queen and Sherawat, being her mother’s last name. She belong to an orthodox family and her family members, specially her father is not supportive over her idea of becoming an actress or turn to the world of glamour. But she was so determined to realize her dream; she even defied his father’s wish and move to Mumbai to pursue her dream.

Is estranged from her parents and family, who are very religious and don't agree with Mallika working in the movies.

After graduating from college, Mallika got married to Karan Singh Gill, a pilot for Jet Airways. The marriage quickly ended in divorce. It was after the divorce that Mallika, then known as Reema, decided to try her luck at movies.

For a while, Mallika worked as an air hostess.

Filmography

2002 Jeena Sirf Merre Liye
2003 Khwahish
2004 Kis Kis Ki Kismat
2004 Murder
2005 Bachke Rehna Re Baba
2005 The Myth
2006 Pyaar Ke Side Effects
2006 Shaadi Se Pehle
2006 Darna Zaroori Hai
2007 Guru
2007 Aap Ka Suroor - The Real Love Story
2007 Preeti Yeke Bhoomi melide
2007 Welcome
2008 Dasavathaaram
2008 Ugly Aur Pagli
2008 Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam
2010 Hissss
2010 Politics of Love
2010 Dhamaal 2