IN: Bipasha Basu (born 7 January 1979), also known by her married name Bipasha Basu Singh Grover, is an Indian film actress and model. Primarily known for her work in Hindi films, she has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and English language films. One of the most popular and highest-paid actresses in India, Basu is the recipient of numerous accolades, including one Filmfare Award, among six nominations. Particularly known for her work in the thriller and horror film genres, she is frequently cited in the media as a sex symbol.

Bipasha Basu was born on 7 January 1979 to a Bengali family in Delhi. Her father, Hirak, is a civil engineer, and her mother, Mamta, is a homemaker. She has one elder sister, Bidisha, and one younger sister, Vijayeta. According to Basu, her name means "dark deep desire", and is also a river's name. She added "Due to my dusky skin, I was considered ugly in my younger years." In Delhi, Basu lived at Pamposh Enclave, Nehru Place, till the age of eight and studied at Apeejay High School. Her family then shifted to Kolkata, where she attended Bhavan's Gangabux Kanoria Vidyamandir, located in Bidhannagar. In her school, Basu was appointed as the head girl and was fondly called 'Lady Goonda' due to her short and commanding personality. She remarked "As a child, I was a tomboy and I was pampered a lot, due to which I became very naughty. I used to keep a stick in my hand and straighten out all the colony boys if they acted smart. I used to be very short as a child and I was the monitor in school. When the tall boys would be up to mischief, I'd jump on their back during breaks and pull their hair and beat them up". Basu was enrolled in medical science studies until twelfth standard, but switched to commerce thereafter. In 1996, Basu was spotted at a hotel in Kolkata by the model Mehr Jesia Rampal, who suggested she take up modelling. That year, she participated in and eventually won the Godrej Cinthol Supermodel Contest (organised by Ford), thereby representing India at Ford Models Supermodel of the World contest in Miami. She later appeared in the Calida commercial with her then-boyfriend Dino Morea, which was controversial for picturing them sultrily; she had some protesters outside her house after that. With appearance on several magazine covers, Basu continued to pursue a career in fashion modeling during her late teens, until she became an actress.

What other modeling competitions has she appeared in?

OUT: She later appeared in the Calida commercial

IN: Spring Awakening is a rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik and a book and lyrics by Steven Sater. It is based on the German play Spring Awakening (1891) by Frank Wedekind. Set in late-19th-century Germany, the musical tells the story of teenagers discovering the inner and outer tumult of teenage sexuality. In the musical, alternative rock is employed as part of the folk-infused rock score.

The European premiere took place on August 30, 2008, at Varmlandsoperan in Karlstad, Sweden, closing in March 2009. A second Swedish language production opened in Helsingborg on March 20, 2009. The Finnish production opened in Helsinki on 5 February 2009 and closed in November 2009. The first Hungarian-language (first non-replica) production premiered on February 7, 2009 in Budapest at the Nyugati Teatrum, with the title Tavaszebredes. This production ran until May 26, 2009. The German-language premiere opened in Vienna, Austria on March 21, 2009, and closed on May 30, 2009. A live cast recording was released. There was also Slovenian production in the Ljubljana City Theatre in 2009. An English-language production opened in Valletta, Malta at the St. James Cavalier Theatre on April 17, 2009, irected by Wesley Ellul, Choreographed by Fiona Barthet and Musical Direction by Alex Vella Gregory featured Davide Tucci as Georg Zirschnitz And Daniel Casingena as Otto Lammermeier. This was produced by the MADC and staged to rave reviews. The run was extended after it sold out. The Japanese-language production opened in Tokyo at the Shiki Theatre Jiyu May 2, 2009. The Brazilian production in Rio de Janeiro ran with the title O Despertar da Primavera from August 21, 2009 to January 31, 2010. It then transferred to Sao Paulo. A cast recording was released in January. The Philippine production opened in Manila in the Carlos P. Roumolo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, on September 25 until the October 17, 2009. It was performed in English and was directed by Chari Arespachochaga. The Czech-language premiere opened in Brno, Czech Republic at the City Theatre Brno on November 21, 2009. Sydney Theatre Company staged the first Australian non-replica production, which opened on 4 February 2010 at the Sydney Theatre and closed on 7 March. The Argentine production with the Spanish title Despertar de Primavera - Un Musical Diferente opened in Buenos Aires on March 19, 2010. A production played at the Griffin Theatre, Chicago, running from December 4 to January 8, 2011. A Welsh language production toured Wales from the beginning of March 2011 visiting 8 different locations, with Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru (Welsh National Theatre). The first UK national tour of Spring Awakening took place in May and June 2011, produced by Sell a Door Theatre Company

Was it a hit?

OUT:
The run was extended after it sold out.