Shivani Kapoor in London

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, England

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 is a British

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 model.

Shivani Kapoor attended school in Sydenham

Sydenham

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, South London

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, until the age of 14, when she moved to India

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 to pursue a career in modelling. While at school, she trained as a classical singer. Her secret passion: "To sing. I have trained for four years in London to sing for operas. I love music; it’s my form of expression. I love trance. On the [runway] ramp, if the music is good my performance is much better."

A cousin of Karishma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor , often informally referred to as Bebo, is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. During her career, Kapoor has received six Filmfare Awards, among nine nominations, and has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres; these include her work from contemporary...

, Shivani Kapoor started modelling at the age of 14, when she modelled for the Asian Woman & Bride magazine. At 17, she has won the Lakme "Face of the Year" in 2001, and is now the face of the brand. She took part in the Lakme India Fashion Week in Mumbai

Mumbai

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Shivani Kapoor signed with the director Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

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to appear in his film Bajirao Mastani, a story about the King Peshwa Bajirao and a courtesan.