Perizaad Zorabian Biography

Perizaad Zorabian Biography 

Perizaad was born in a Zorashtrian family on October 23, 1973. Her family runs a poultry farm. Her name means 'Fairy's daughter'. Her family roots trace back to Iran.

She made her first appearance as a model for Clearisil, & a music video titled 'Nahin Raktha Dil Mein Kuch', then she re-located to New York, in the United States of America to study and obtain a degree in MBA. While there, she took part in theatrical plays with Lee Strasberg.

After obtaining her MBA she returned home to assist her dad at their poultry farm, and also appeared in a TV play called 'Hum Pardesi Ho Gaye', where she played the character of a woman named Maya.

'Bollywood Calling' was her debut on the tinsel screen during the year 2001, thereafter this attractive young Parsi went on to act in 11 more movies, including the Hollywood flick 'Exitz' where she portrays the character of an Indian model. She has also acted the role of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in a Chinese movie 'Bandung Sonata'.

On December 9, 2006 Perizaad got married to Boman Rustom Irani, who is a Board Director of Rustomjee Builders. She continues to accept offers and appears in movies.
Trivia
Her favorite cricketers are Swaz and Waz. She says she knows them more as friends and less than cricketers.

Her favorite movie is Flashdance (1983) and her favorite dance number too is from the same film.

Her favorite co-star is Shabana Azmi.

Is a huge Paulo Coelho fan because she loves his work. She loves The Alchemist, Eleven Minutes, The Zahir, Veronica Decides To Die.

She loves reading, dancing, hanging out with friends at their houses, and watching films in a theatre.

Is a western classical ballet dancer and has been trained for 12 years.