Biography
Malaika Arora was born on October 23, 1973, in Thane, India, to a Punjabi father and a Malayali Catholic mother. She began her career as a model and gained prominence as a VJ on MTV India. Malaika made her Bollywood debut with the iconic song "Chaiyya Chaiyya" in the film Dil Se (1998), which catapulted her to fame. Over the years, she has appeared in several hit songs like "Munni Badnaam Hui" (Dabangg, 2010) and "Pandey Ji Seeti" (Dabangg 2, 2012). She also ventured into acting and film production, co-founding Arbaaz Khan Productions with her former husband, Arbaaz Khan.

Career Life
Malaika Arora's career spans modeling, television, and film. She gained initial fame as a VJ on MTV India, hosting shows like Club MTV and Love Line. Her breakthrough in Bollywood came with her performance in "Chaiyya Chaiyya" (Dil Se, 1998). She continued to deliver memorable dance numbers in films such as "Munni Badnaam Hui" (Dabangg, 2010) and "Pandey Ji Seeti" (Dabangg 2, 2012). In addition to her acting career, Malaika co-founded Arbaaz Khan Productions, which produced the successful Dabangg film series. She also served as a judge on various reality television shows.

Personal Life
Malaika Arora was married to Bollywood actor-producer Arbaaz Khan in 1998, and they have a son named Arhaan Khan, born in 2002. The couple announced their separation in 2016, and their divorce was finalized in 2017. Following her separation, Malaika was in a relationship with actor Arjun Kapoor, which ended in 2024. In early 2025, she began a relationship with actor Dino Morea. Malaika is known for her fitness regimen, including yoga and a vegan diet, and has been open about her experiences with public judgment regarding her career and personal life.