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Geeta Basra: Lesser known facts about the actress

Last updated on - Feb 19, 2016, 17:51 IST
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Geeta Basra: Lesser known facts about the actress

PIC: Geeta Basra's bridal look

Geeta Basra and Harbhajan Singh's D-Day is finally here. Renowned designer Archana Kochhar, who has designed the lovely couple’s wedding outfits took to Twitter to share Basra’s bridal look. She tweeted, "revealing the first bridal look of the future Mrs.Harbhajan Singh @harbhajan_singh @Geeta_Basra #archanakochhar.” Well, we must admit, Geeta looks breathtaking in this bridal avatar.

Let's take a look at few lesser known facts of Geeta's life...
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Geeta Basra: Lesser known facts about the actress

Geeta Basra and Harbhajan Singh are all set to tie the knot in a glizty and glamorous affair. The duo will get married on October 29, 2015 and a lot of details of their grand wedding are pouring in. Rumour mills had always linked the duo, but Geeta and Harbhajan never really came out in the open about their relationship. However, now that the Indian spinner and Bollywood actress are ready to take the vows, we bring to you some interesting facts about Geeta Basra.
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Geeta Basra: Lesser known facts about the actress

Geeta Basra was born and brought up in England

Geeta Basra was born and brought up in Portsmouth, England. However her dream to become a Bollywood actress landed her in the city of Mumbai. Apparently, Geeta had shifted to the city of dreams at a very early age. In an interview with Bombay Times, Geeta was quoted as saying that she had always felt comfortable in Bollywood as the industry had welcomed her with open hands. Geeta has worked in several Bollywood films like The Train, Mr Jor B Carvalho and was recently seen in Second Hand Husband.
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Geeta Basra: Lesser known facts about the actress

Geeta Basra was studying to become a criminal psychologist

Geeta Basra apparently gave up on her plans to become a criminal psychologist to get into Bollywood and become a successful actress. In an interview with the Timesofindia.com, Geeta was quoted as saying that she was studying psychology as the human mind had always fascinated her. However, she claimed that acting had been in her DNA since she was two years old. The actress was further quoted in the report as saying that she had performed on stage when she was all of two and had also done theatre during her school days in Portsmouth.
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Geeta Basra: Lesser known facts about the actress

Geeta Basra serves customers at her parent's shop in England

Despite having made a place for herself in Bollywood, Geeta continues to be grounded. According to a report on Dailymail.co.uk, Geeta helps out at her parent's shop in Portsmouth. Geeta's father was quoted in the report as saying that their customers have no idea that they are being served by a star! In the interview, Geeta Basra also stated that she enjoys being in Portsmouth, which she describes as more calm and peaceful in comparison with the hectic life in Mumbai.
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Geeta Basra: Lesser known facts about the actress

Cricket fraternity calls Geeta Basra as Bhabhiji

Rumours about Geeta Basra and Harbhajan Singh being a hot favourite couple never died down, even when the duo has not been very vocal about their relationship. And now, as they are set to tie the knot, Geeta and Harbhajan will define yet another successful relationship between a Bollywood star and a cricketer. According to a report on India.com, the entire cricket fraternity refers to Geeta Basra as ‘Bhabhiji’! Seems like everyone knew that the couple was soon going to marry.
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Geeta Basra: Lesser known facts about the actress

Harbhajan and Geeta never discuss films

While Geeta Basra comes from a filmi background, she doesn’t discuss films with Harbhajan. In an interview with PTI, Geeta was quoted as saying, "I don't know if he has seen any of my films. We really don't discuss about films." Geeta further described her Mr Right in the report by saying, "He is a very strong headed person and that shows on-screen (in matches)... He got success at an early age and still he is so grounded and humble. He loves his game. I want to learn that from him."
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Geeta Basra: Lesser known facts about the actress

Geeta Basra was called the ‘Ek do teen’ girl

Geeta Basra is a huge fan of Madhuri Dixit and apparently used to dance like her. In an interview with Dnaindia.com, Geeta was quoted as saying that Madhuri was her favourite actress and that she used to dress up like the dancing diva and pose in front of the mirror. Geeta further revealed that she used to perform to Madhuri's songs on stage and was known as the ‘Ek do teen’ girl.

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