Mallika Sherawat (born on October 24, 1976 as Reema Lamba) is an Indian actress and a former model. Known for her bold onscreen attitude in such films as Khwahish br (2003) and Murder (2004) Sherawat has been frequently featured in the media as a sex symbol. She then appeared in successful romantic comedy Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006) which won her much critical acclaim.