Gayatri Joshi (born 20 March 1977) is a model turned Bollywood actress. Her first film, Swades, gained her instant popularity.

Biography

Early life

Gayatri Joshi is a Maharashtrian, native Marathi speaking Bachelor of Commerce graduate from Sydenham College, Mumbai. She began her modeling career in 1996 when she was still at college.
Career

She was one of the last five in the Femina Miss India beauty pageant in 1999 and was chosen to represent India at the Miss International in Japan in the year 2000. She has worked as an advertising model and in several music videos: She appeared in music videos of Jagjit Singh’s Kaghaz Ki Kashti and Hansraj Hans’ Jhanjaria. Gayatri made her Bollywood debut in December 2004 in Ashutosh Gowarikar’s film Swades opposite Shahrukh Khan. The film created a mixed response from the audience.
Personal life

Gayatri married Vikas Oberoi in Mumbai on 27 August 2005. She gave birth to a baby boy on 1st Sepetember 2006.
Awards

2005, Bollywood Award, Best Female Debut, Swades.
2005, Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female, Swades.
2005, Zee Cine Award Best Female Debut, Swades.