Nora Fatehi Explained

Nora Fatehi
Birth Date:6 February 1992
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Years Active:2014–present

Nora Fatehi (born 6 February 1992[1] [2]) is a Canadian dancer and actress based in India. She has appeared in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam films. Fatehi made her acting debut with the Hindi film .[3] [4]

Fatehi gained popularity in Telugu films for her special appearance songs in films like Temper, and Kick 2 and has also starred in two Malayalam films, Double Barrel and Kayamkulam Kochunni. In 2015, Fatehi participated as a contestant on the reality television show Bigg Boss. In 2016, she was a participant in the reality television dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. She appeared in the Bollywood film Satyameva Jayate where she was featured in the recreated version of the song "Dilbar" and the song crossed 20 million views on YouTube in the first 24 hours of its release, making it the first Hindi song to achieve such numbers in India. She also collaborated with the Moroccan hip-hop group Fnaïre to release an Arabic version of the Dilbar song.[5] [6]

In 2019, she collaborated with Tanzanian musician and songwriter Rayvanny to release her first international English debut song Pepeta. In October 2022, she was chosen to feature in Light The Sky, a song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, collaborating with artists, RedOne, Manal, Balqees and Rahma Riad.[7] Fatehi has since played supporting parts in Hindi films Street Dancer 3D (2020) and (2021). She has also judged television shows Dance Deewane Juniors and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10.

Early life

Fatehi was born and raised in Toronto, Canada,[8] [9] and is of Moroccan descent from both her father's and mother’s side.[10] She graduated from Westview Centennial Secondary School in Toronto. She studied political science and international relations at York University.[11] She has stated in interviews that she considers herself "an Indian at heart."[12]

Career

Debut and dancing roles (2014-2019)

Nora Fatehi began her career with her debut appearance in the Hindi film . She played CJ, in her acting debut.[13] She then ventured into Telugu films with item number, "Ittage Recchipodham", in Puri Jagannadh's film Temper.[14] She also made a special appearance in the film Mr. X directed by Vikram Bhatt and produced by Mahesh Bhatt, alongside Emraan Hashmi and Gurmeet Choudhary. Fatehi further appeared in item numbers for films such as s song "Manohari"[15] and in Kick 2s song "Kukkurukuru".[16]

In late June 2015, she signed a Telugu film Sher. In late August 2015, she signed a Telugu film Loafer which is directed by Puri Jagannadh starring opposite Varun Tej. She also appeared as an item number in Karthi's Bilingual film Oopiri/Thozha in late November 2015.[17] In December 2015, Fatehi entered the Bigg Boss house as a wild card entrant in the ninth season.[18] She spent 3 weeks inside the house before getting evicted in the 12th week (Day 83). She also participated in the reality television show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9 in 2016. She starred in the film My Birthday Song as the lead actress opposite Sanjay Suri.

In February 2019, she signed a contract with the record label T-Series as an exclusive artist, and will feature on their upcoming films, music videos, web series, and web films. In the same year, she appeared in Batla House, in the song "O Saki O Saki" and in Marjaavaan in the song "Ek Toh Kum Zindagani". Fatehi then played Suzan Vilayati Khan opposite Sunil Grover, in Bharat.[19]

Expansion to acting roles (2020-present)

Fatehi played Mia, a dancer in the 2020 dance film Street Dancer 3D, opposite Varun Dhawan. On 6 March 2021, Fatehi became the first African-Arab female artiste whose song "Dilbar" crossed one billion views on YouTube.[20] She also made her international single debut with the song "Dirty Little Secret" in collaboration with Zack Knight which was subsequently performed by her in the 22nd IIFA Awards.[21] [22] [23] In that year, she played a spy Heena in , replacing Parineeti Chopra.[24]

In 2022, Fatehi made appearances in the song "Manike" for the film Thank God, sung by Yohani, which is a remix of the original Sri Lankan song "Manike Mange Hite".[25] [26] She also appeared in the song "Jehda Nasha" from the film An Action Hero alongside Ayushman Khuranna.[27] [28] In the same year she gave a performance in the closing ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[29] [30] She also took on the role of a judge in dance shows like "Dance Deewane Juniors" (season 1) and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 alongside other judges.[31] In 2023, she made an appearance in the song "Achha Sila Diya" alongside Rajkummar Rao after her collaboration with him in the song "Kamariya" for the film Stree in 2018.[32] The song, composed and sung by B Praak with lyrics by Jaani, is a recreation of the film song "Achha Sila Diya Tune Mere Pyar Ka" which was featured in the 1995 Hindi film Bewafa Sanam.[33] [34]

In 2024, Fatehi took on more acting roles. She appeared as Alia, a social media influencer, in Crakk opposite Vidyut Jammwal.[35] The film received negative reviews and Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times stated, "Nora is used as a mere prop and even though her character arc takes the story forward, she doesn't get ample scope to perform."[36] Fatehi next played Tasha, opposite Divyenndu in Kunal Khemu's directorial debut Madgaon Express.[37] Mayur Sanap from Rediff.com noted, "For a change, Nora Fatehi gets a legit role to play and she is suitably affable."[38]

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Vedanshi Pathak of Filmfare noted, "One song after the other, Fatehi proved that there is no one in the industry who can dance with such conviction and look appealing while doing so."[39] She is an endorser for brands such as Dabur and CakeZone.[40] [41] Fatehi became the only actress to perform the second time at the IIFA Awards in 2023.[42] In March 2023, Fatehi performed in various cities in the United States for "The Entertainers" tour, alongside Akshay Kumar, Disha Patani, Mouni Roy, Sonam Bajwa, Aparshakti Khurana, Stebin Ben and Zahrah S Khan.[43]

Filmography

Films

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YearTitleRole(s)Language(s)NotesRef.
2014 CJ
2015 Crazy Cukkad FamilyAmy
Temper Herself Special appearance in song "Ittage Rechchipodam"
Mr. X Herself Hindi Special appearance in song "Alif Se"
Double Barrel Herself MalayalamSpecial appearance
Unnamed Special appearance in song "Manohari"
Kick 2 Herself Telugu Special appearance in song "Kiruku Kick"
SherHerself Special appearance in song "Napere Pinky"
LoaferHerself Special appearance in song "Nokkey Dochey"
2016 Rocky Handsome HerselfHindi Special appearance in song "Rock Tha Party"
Oopiri / Thozha Nemali Telugu / Tamil Special appearance in song "Door Number"
2018 My Birthday Song Sandy Hindi
Satyameva JayateUnnamed Special appearance in song "Dilbar"
StreeUnnamed Special appearance in song "Kamariya"[44] [45]
Kayamkulam KochuniHerselfMalayalamSpecial appearance in song "Nrithageethikalennum"
2019Bharat Suzan Vilayati KhanHindi
Batla HouseHuma / Victoria Special appearance in song "O Saki O Saki"
Marjaavaan Herself Special appearance in song "Ek Toh Kum Zindagani"
2020Street Dancer 3DMia [46]
2021Heena Rehman
Satyameva Jayate 2DilrubaSpecial appearance in song "Kusu Kusu"[47]
2022Thank GodHerselfSpecial appearance in song "Manike"
An Action HeroHerselfSpecial appearance in song "Jehda Nasha"
2024CrakkAlia[48]
Madgaon ExpressTasha[49]
MatkaSofiaTeluguTelugu debut[50] [51] [52]
TBATBA! scope="row" TBA Kannada Kannada Debut

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2015–2016Bigg Boss 9Contestant9th place
2016Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 910th place
2018MTV Dating in the DarkHost
2022Dance Deewane Juniors 1Herself Judge[53]
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10[54]
2023Hip Hop India 1

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2021Star vs Food (Season 2)HerselfEpisode 5[55]
2022Moving In With MalaikaEpisode 7[56] [57] [58]

Music videos

YearTitleSinger(s)Ref.
2017Pop The BottleVishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani, Akasa Singh, Badshah
NaahHarrdy Sandhu[59]
Baby Marvake MaanegiRaftaar[60]
2018 Dilbar Arabic VersionHerself, Fnaïre
2019PachtaogeArijit Singh
PepetaHerself, Rayvanny[61]
2020Pachtaoge (Female version)Asees Kaur[62]
Naach Meri RaniGuru Randhawa, Nikhita Gandhi[63]
Body (Dance Cover)Megan Thee Stallion[64]
2021Chhor DengeParampara Tandon[65]
Dance Meri RaniGuru Randhawa, Zahrah S Khan[66] [67]
2023Achha Sila DiyaB Praak[68]
2024ZaalimPayal Dev, Badshah[69]
PayalYo Yo Honey Singh, Paradox[70]
Aaye HaayeKaran Aujla, Neha Kakkar

Discography

YearTitleCo-singerRef.
2018 Dilbar Arabic VersionFnaïre[71]
2019PepetaRayvanny[72]
2022Dirty Little SecretZack Knight[73]
Light The SkyBalqees, Rahma Riad, Manal[74]
2023Sexy In My Dress[75]
Im Bossy
2024Who's Your MommySrushti Tawade, Sameer Uddin
Body On MeBadshah
NORA
It's TrueCKay

Awards

YearAwardCategoryResultRef.
2023Fashion Trailblazer[76]
Bollywood Hungama Style IconsMost Stylish Glam Star[77]

Notes and References

  1. News: Rumoured couple Nora Fatehi, Angad Bedi share the same birthday; wish each other in the sweetest way possible . The Times of India . 17 February 2017 . 3 January 2019 .
  2. News: Bigg Boss 9 contestant Nora Fatehi dances like crazy at her birthday party . 21 April 2016.
  3. Web site: Roar : Tigers Of The Sundarbans – Cast . roarthefilm.com . 8 January 2021.
  4. News: Make way for Moroccan model Nora Fatehi as she makes her debut with Roar . 3 February 2021 . India Today . 14 October 2014 . en.
  5. News: Nora Fatehi's Arabic version of Dilbar has set the internet on fire and how! Watch video . 3 February 2021 . Times Now . 5 December 2018 . en.
  6. Web site: Dilbar Arabic Version . 30 November 2018 . . 15 January 2019.
  7. Web site: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Soundtrack release: all-female line-up inspires the globe to Light The Sky . qatar2022.qa . 7 October 2022 .
  8. News: "I had a crush on Hrithik Roshan," Nora Fatehi gets candid . Hindustan Times . 20 April 2019 . 24 February 2021.
  9. News: 5 unknown facts about 'Dilbar' girl Nora Fatehi . The Times of India . 25 April 2019 . 24 February 2021.
  10. News: 2015-03-10 . Ready for the competition . 2024-09-11 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  11. Web site: 26 December 2022 . Who are Nora Fatehi's parents? Know everything about her family . 27 December 2022 . PINKVILLA . en.
  12. News: I'm an Indian at heart: Bigg Boss 9 contestant Nora Fatehi . 3 January 2019 . The Indian Express . 9 February 2016 . subscription.
  13. Web site: Roar-1st week Box Office Collection. https://web.archive.org/web/20140622170822/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/boxoffice/id/743721. dead. 22 June 2014. . 17 November 2014.
  14. News: Kumar . Hemanth . NTR dances like a dream: Nora Fatehi . 16 February 2021 . The Times of India . 15 January 2017 . en.
  15. News: Nora Fatehi signed for a special song in 'Baahubali' . https://web.archive.org/web/20150330020643/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/nora-fatehi-signed-for-a-special-song-in-baahubali/536504-8-66.html . dead . 30 March 2015 . CNN-IBN.
  16. News: Pasupulate . Karthik . Nora Fatehi to groove with Ravi Teja in Kick 2 . 16 February 2021 . The Times of India . 15 January 2017 . en.
  17. News: Jonnalagedda . Pranita . Nora Fatehi's item song will add a desi tadka to the Intouchables remake . 16 February 2021 . The Times of India . 16 January 2017 . en.
  18. News: Tungekar . Samreen . Bigg Boss is just entertainment, shouldn't be taken so seriously: Nora Fatehi's secrets . 16 February 2021 . Hindustan Times . 30 September 2017 . en.
  19. Web site: Bharat Box Office Collection till Now. Bollywood Hungama. 5 June 2019 . 7 July 2019. 26 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190626183519/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bharat/box-office/. live.
  20. News: Nora Fatehi is the first African-Arab female artiste to hit 1 billion mark with 'Dilbar' . IANS . 6 March 2021 . Mid Day . 6 March 2021.
  21. Web site: Nora Fatehi who turned director for 'Dirty Little Secret' opened up about challenges of being behind the camera . 24 April 2023 . Free Press Journal . en.
  22. News: Nora Fatehi's new international single 'Dirty Little Secret' out . The Times of India . 24 April 2023 . 0971-8257.
  23. Web site: Dhiman . Nikshey . 9 September 2022 . Nora Fatehi Video: Nora's 'Dirty Little Secret' is making records, Have you watched it yet? . 24 April 2023 . DNP INDIA . en-GB.
  24. News: 4 January 2020. Nora Fatehi replaces Parineeti Chopra in 'Bhuj: The Pride of India'. The Times of India. 29 June 2019.
  25. Web site: 16 September 2022 . Thank God song 'Manike': Ajay Devgn tells Sidharth Malhotra to control his lust for Nora Fatehi; he fails miserably . 24 April 2023 . The Indian Express . en.
  26. Web site: Not an item song! Sidharth Malhotra defends Thank God's Manike ft Nora Fatehi . 24 April 2023 . India Today . 27 October 2022 . en.
  27. Web site: Ayushmann Khurrana and Nora's Jheda Nasha to be out soon, disappointed fans react . 24 April 2023 . India Today . 16 November 2022 . en.
  28. Web site: 16 November 2022 . An Action Hero song Jehda Nasha teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana and Nora Fatehi sizzle in dance track . 24 April 2023 . The Indian Express . en.
  29. Web site: Nora Fatehi Dazzles Fans With Her Performance At FIFA World Cup 2022 Final . 27 December 2022 . NDTV.com.
  30. News: FIFA World Cup 2022: Nora Fatehi's sizzling performance burns the stage, watch video . The Economic Times . 27 December 2022.
  31. Web site: 18 July 2022 . Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit and Nora Fatehi to judge Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 . 24 April 2023 . The Indian Express . en.
  32. Web site: Rajkummar Rao, Nora Fatehi to star in heartbreak anthem Achha Sila Diya . 24 April 2023 . Free Press Journal . en.
  33. Web site: 19 January 2023 . Achha Sila Diya music video: Rajkummar Rao, Nora Fatehi face off . 24 April 2023 . Hindustan Times . en.
  34. Web site: Exclusive! Aakash Ahuja on working with Nora Fatehi, Rajkummar Rao in Achha Sila Diya: The duo are easy to work with . 24 April 2023 . Zoom TV . en.
  35. Web site: Nora Fatehi replaces Jacqueline Fernandez in Vidyut Jammwal's Crakk – Jeetegaa Toh Jiyegaa. 23 August 2023. Bollywood Hungama. 2 February 2024. 2 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240202155520/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/nora-fatehi-replaces-jacqueline-fernandez-vidyut-jammwals-crakk-jeetegaa-toh-jiyegaa-report/. live.
  36. Web site: Crakk movie review: An adrenaline junkie's guide to crack the code for messy, mindless action and sports. Hindustan Times.
  37. Web site: 'Madgaon Express' trailer: Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, Avinash's Goa trip dream turns into nightmare. 5 March 2024. Mid Day. 9 March 2024.
  38. Web site: Madgaon Express Movie Review: Silly Done Right . 22 March 2024 . Rediff.
  39. Pathak . Vedanshi . 21 September 2021 . Nora Fatehi on her ever growing fandom, films and her envious figure . Filmfare . 10 July 2023.
  40. News: Dabur ropes in actor Nora Fatehi as brand ambassador for cooling oil . 10 July 2023 . The Times of India . PTI . 13 June 2023.
  41. News: Bandwagon Online . 26 July 2022 . CakeZone announces actress Nora Fatehi as its brand ambassador . The Financial Express . 24 April 2023.
  42. News: Nora Fatehi set to make history with her second performance at the IIFA Awards 2023 . 26 May 2023 . Bollywood Hungama . 24 May 2023.
  43. Web site: Inside Akshay Kumar-led The Entertainers tour with Mouni Roy, Disha Patani and Sonam Bajwa . Indian Express . 5 March 2023 . 10 March 2023 . 9 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230309201223/https://indianexpress.com/photos/entertainment-gallery/inside-akshay-kumar-led-the-entertainers-tour-with-mouni-roy-disha-patani-and-sonam-bajwa-8480502/ . live .
  44. News: 'Stree' song 'Kamariya': Checkout the quintessential dance number featuring Nora Fatehi in an alluring avatar . 22 January 2021 . The Times of India . 9 August 2019 . en.
  45. News: Chaubey . Pranita . Stree New Song Kamariya: Nora Fatehi's Dance Moves Will Leave You Smitten . 22 January 2021 . NDTV.com . 9 August 2018.
  46. Web site: Street Dancer: Varun Dhawan kicks off second schedule of the film in snowy London . https://web.archive.org/web/20190213183815/https://www.in.com/entertainment/street-dancer-varun-dhawan-kicks-off-the-london-schedule-of-the-film-in-style-312957.htm . dead . 13 February 2019 . in.com . 14 February 2019.
  47. Web site: 11 November 2021 . Satyameva Jayate 2 song Kusu Kusu: Nora Fatehi is on fire and that's about it . 11 November 2021 . The Indian Express . en.
  48. News: Nora Fatehi commences shoot for song in Vidyut Jammwal starrer Crakk: Jeetegaa Toh Jiyegaa. 21 September 2023 . Bollywood Hungama. 21 September 2023 . en.
  49. News: It's a wrap for Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut 'Madgaon Express' . 10 July 2023 . The Times of India . ANI . 16 February 2023.
  50. News: Matka: Varun Tej Konidela and director Karuna Kumar's period backdrop film takes off with a grand pooja ceremony . 27 July 2023 . The Times of India . 27 July 2023.
  51. News: Shooting Of Varun Tej-starrer Matka Begins, Allu Aravind Graces Puja Ceremony . 28 July 2023 . News18 . 28 July 2023 . en.
  52. https://www.news18.com/movies/nora-fatehi-to-make-her-telugu-film-debut-with-varun-tej-report-8432215.html
  53. News: Nora Fatehi gushes on the sets of 'Dance Deewane Junior' . 2 April 2022 . Free Press Journal . 2 April 2022.
  54. News: Lalwani . Vicky . 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' Season 10 to air from September 2 - Exclusive . 6 August 2022 . The Times of India . 16 July 2022.
  55. Web site: 6 October 2021 . Star vs Food Season 2: Nora Fatehi cooks Moroccan food with Indian spices, Badshah 'blown away' . 19 November 2021 . The Indian Express . en.
  56. Web site: 15 December 2022 . Malaika Arora and Nora Fatehi speak up on being compared to each other . First Post.
  57. Web site: Moving In With Malaika: Malaika Arora Calls Nora Fatehi A "Blow Hot, Blow Cold Person" . 15 December 2022 . NDTV.com.
  58. Web site: 13 December 2022 . Nora Fatehi opens up to Malaika Arora about the constant 'disrespectful' comparisons between them: 'It takes away from the things I am doing…' . 15 December 2022 . The Indian Express . en.
  59. Web site: Naah – Harrdy Sandhu Feat. Nora Fatehi Jaani B Praak Official Music Video-Latest Hit Song 2017 . 30 November 2017 . 15 January 2019 . YouTube.
  60. Web site: 8 May 2017 . Raftaar x Nora Fatehi – Baby Marvake Maanegi – YouTube . . 16 March 2019.
  61. News: 'Pepeta' teaser out: Nora Fatehi ups her ante with this Afro-Latino Single . 6 September 2019 . The Times of India . 12 January 2020.
  62. News: Irani . Shaheen . 'Pachtaoge' female version unveiled: 'Mother Mary' Nora Fatehi has no story to talk about this time . 11 November 2021 . DNA . 14 August 2020 . en.
  63. News: Guru Randhawa ft. Nora Fatehi's flirtatious peppy number 'Naach Meri Rani' is out . 14 February 2022 . The Times of India . 20 October 2020 . en.
  64. News: 29 December 2020 . Nora Fatehi creates a storm with Meghan Thee Stallion's 'Body Ody' dance challenge in her latest video . en . Bollywood Hungama . 17 February 2021.
  65. News: Maru . Vibha . 30 January 2021 . Nora Fatehi's new single Chhod Denge is about heartbreak and revenge. See first look . en . India Today . 30 January 2021.
  66. Web site: 21 December 2021 . Dance Meri Rani Song Out: Nora Fatehi's Sensual Grooves And Guru Randhawa's Vocals Are A Perfect Blend For The Upbeat Track . 21 December 2021 . ZEE5 . en.
  67. News: Roy Chowdhury . Rishita . Nora Fatehi carried around on stretcher due to mermaid costume on Dance Meri Rani sets. Video . 14 February 2022 . India Today . 17 December 2021 . en.
  68. Web site: 19 January 2023 . Achha Sila Diya music video: Rajkummar Rao and Nora Fatehi face off in a song about love and betrayal . 2 February 2023 . Hindustan Times . en.
  69. Web site: Sunderesan . Satish . 24 February 2024 . Nora Fatehi joins hands with Badshah for Zaalim; netizens term it as a banger to the beat! . OTTPlay . 28 February 2024.
  70. News: Global Sensation Nora Fatehi To Feature In Yo Yo Honey Singh’s Music Video ‘Payal’ – Teaser Out Now . Zee News . Nov 17, 2024 . Dec 4, 2024.
  71. Web site: Nora Fatehi looks ravishing as she moves to the tunes of Arabic version of 'Dilbar' . 26 June 2023 . DNA India . en.
  72. Web site: 10 September 2019 . Nora Fatehi-RayVanny song Pepeta: A bland imitation . 26 June 2023 . The Indian Express . en.
  73. Web site: "So Stunning": Nora Fatehi Gets A Shoutout From Victoria Beckham . 24 April 2023 . NDTV.com.
  74. Web site: Nora Fatehi flaunts her dance moves in FIFA World Cup 2022 anthem Light The Sky. Watch . 26 June 2023 . India Today . 8 October 2022 . en.
  75. Web site: 23 June 2023 . EXCLUSIVE: Nora Fatehi turns producer with international music video as solo singer in song 'Sexy in my dress' . 26 June 2023 . PINKVILLA . en.
  76. Web site: 8 April 2023 . Pinkvilla Style Icons 2: Nora Fatehi wins Ajio presents Fashion Trailblazer . 24 April 2023 . PINKVILLA . en.
  77. News: Check out the complete list of winners of the Bollywood Hungama Style Icon Awards. Bollywood Hungama. en. 14 April 2023.

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