Elnaaz Norouzi (Persian: الناز نوروزی; born 9 July 1991 in Tehran)[1][2] is an Iranian model, actress and singer who mainly works in Bollywood.[3] She is known for playing the role of Zoya Mirza in Indian crime thriller Sacred Games.[4] She made her Hollywood debut with Gerard Butler in Kandahar, a movie by Ric Roman Waugh.[5]
Elnaaz Norouzi | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 9 July 1991 Tehran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Model |
Early life
editElnaaz Norouzi was born in Tehran. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Hanover.[6] Norouzi has German citizenship.[7] She started working as a model when she was fourteen. She went to school, while weekend photoshoots became a daily occurrence for her. She travelled around Asia and Europe until she was 19. After graduating from the Goetheschule in Hanover, she decided to move to India.[8]
Career
editShe started her career as a model at the age of 14 in Germany.[9] In 2017, she made her debut in a Pakistani film Maan Jao Na, playing the role of a young girl Raania.[10] She entered the Indian film industry by playing the role of Zoya in Netflix Bollywood web series Sacred Games.[11] Later, Norouzi worked in many movies and series, including Hello Charlie, Chutzpah, Tehran 2, Abhay, Khido Khundi and Made in Heaven.[12][13] She performed a dance number in Rashtra Kavach Om and JugJugg Jeeyo, produced by Karan Johar.[14] In July 2022, she made her singing debut with 'La La Love'.[15] She marks special appearance in the Marathi song "Hridayi Vasant Phultana", an item number from the Malind Kavde's directorial 2022 film Takatak 2.[16]
Biography
editElnaaz Norouzi was born in Iran.[17] Her family shifted to Germany, where she grew up and spent her teenage years.[18] In 2015, she found a new home in India.[19] Norouzi can speak English, German, French, Persian, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, which has helped her to act in various film industries.[20]
In 2018, she accused director Vipul Shah for sexual harassment.[21][22]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Maan Jao Na | Raania | Urdu |
| Khido Khundi | Naaz Grewal | Punjabi | |
| 2021 | Hello Charlie | Mona | Hindi |
| 2022 | Jugjugg Jeeyo | Russian Party Girl | |
| Rashtra Kavach Om | Dancer | Hindi | |
| Takatak 2 | Guest appearance in the song "Hridayi Vasant Phultana"[23] | Marathi | |
| 2023 | Kandahar | Shina Asadi | English |
| Devil: The British Secret Agent | Rosy | Telugu |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | Sacred Games | Zoya Mirza | Hindi |
| 2019 | Abhay | Natasha | Hindi |
| 2021 | Chutzpah | Sara Khan | Hindi |
| 2022 | Tehran | Yasaman Haddadi | Persian |
| 2023 | Made in Heaven | Leila Shirazi | Hindi |
| 2024 | Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond | Fahima Naqvi |
References
edit- ^ "Sacred Games actor Elnaaz Norouzi: My character has similarities with Katrina, but not inspired by her". 18 July 2018.
- ^ Bisht, Bhana. "Not Allowed Entry In Iran, But It Doesn't Stop Me From Fighting: Elnaaz Norouzi". www.shethepeople.tv. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
- ^ "Elnaaz Norouzi: 'Not being from a Bollywood family and India makes things harder for me'". The Indian Express. 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "After Making A Mark With Sacred Games, Elnaaz Norouzi Stars In Kandahar Alongside Gerard Butler". IndiaTimes. 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "Elnaaz Norouzi shares how it was to work with Gerard Butler in 'Kandahar'". The Times of India. 2023-04-06. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ بیوگرافی الناز نوروزی بازیگر و مدل ایرانی بالیوود. niksho.com (in Persian). Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- ^ "Elnaaz Norouzi reveals her first job, first crush, first movie - Sacred Games 2". Youtube. 27 July 2019. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Perrevoort, Cori (2019-01-21). "(Vom Flüchtlings-Mädchen zum Bollywood-Star - Elnaaz (26) kam als Kind aus dem Iran nach Hannover (From refugee girl to Bollywood star - Elnaaz (age 26) came to Hanover from Iran as a child)". www.bild.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Elnaaz Norouzi bags a role in Apple TV series Tehran, to star alongside Glenn Close". India Today. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "This Iranian supermodel is set to make her Pakistani film debut". The Express Tribune. 2017-03-01. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Mahamood, Neha. "Sacred Games' Elnaaz Norouzi opens up on her Bollywood journey". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "Elnaaz Norouzi shares how it was to work with Gerard Butler in 'Kandahar'". The Times of India. 2023-04-06. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "Elnaaz Norouzi to perform dance number in 'JugJugg Jeeyo'". The Times of India. 2022-05-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "Elnaaz Norouzi to perform dance number in 'JugJugg Jeeyo'". The Times of India. 2022-05-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "Elnaaz Norouzi announces new single 'La La Love'; to release on July 27". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ "'Takatak 2' new song: Elnaaz channels her inner 'Marathi mulgi' in the evergreen chartbuster 'Hridayi Vasant Phultana'- Watch". The Times of India. 2022-08-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "Nawazuddin Siddiqui to star opposite 'Maan Jao Naa' actor Elnaaz Norouzi". The Express Tribune. 2020-10-26. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Sarym, Ahmed (2018-04-09). "Maan Jao Na's Elnaaz Norouzi opens up about Bollywood breakthrough". Images. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "Independence Day special | Elnaaz Norouzi: I am from Iran phir bhi dil hai Hindustani". Hindustan Times. 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Randall, Melissa. "Elnaaz Norouzi". NYFA. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ "'Vipul Shah tried to kiss me, he touched my butt'". Mid-day. 19 October 2018.
- ^ "MeToo Movement: Celebs Accused of Sexual Harassment". News18.
- ^ "'Takatak 2' new song: Elnaaz channels her inner 'Marathi mulgi' in the evergreen chartbuster 'Hridayi Vasant Phultana'- Watch". The Times of India. 2022-08-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-03-12.