| Ameesha Patel does drink alcohol. |
| Her birth name, Amisha, is a combination of parts of her parents' names. |
| Ameesha Patel was born into a Gujarati family with a notable grandfather. |
| She started learning Bharatanatyam at the age of five and quickly excelled in it. |
| After declining a job offer from Morgan Stanley, she pursued acting in India. |
| Her debut film, "Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai" was a box office hit. |
| She was selected for the role after Kareena Kapoor rejected it. |
| "Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai" brought her acclaim, as did "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha." |
| In the early 2000s, she appeared on popular talk shows. |
| Ameesha Patel joined PETA in 2004 and supports animal rights. |
| She performed at a charity concert for tsunami victims in 2005. |
| She joined an NGO helping villagers learn through film songs in 2006. |
| In 2007, she supported the fight against human trafficking in India. |
| Ameesha Patel learned scuba diving for a song in 2008. |
| She reconciled with her brother in 2009 after a family feud. |
| Ameesha Patel has been recognized as one of Bollywood's sexiest actresses. |
| She has graced the cover of Maxim India three times. |
