Directed by Subhash Ghai the movie "Pardes" has completed its 18 years. The movie was released on 8 August 1997. In the film Shahrukh Khan, Mahima Chaudhary, Amrish Puri, Apoorv Agnihotri and Aloknath were in lead roles. It was the first film of actress Mahima Chaudhary. After that she  was seen in movies like Daag: the fire (1999), Lajja (2001), Dhadkan (2000). Baghban (2003) and Sandwich (2006). But she is still being liked as a pardes girl. For this movie she was also given Filmfare award for the best actress. The real name of Mahima is Shruti Chaudhary. She was given the name Mahima by Subhash Ghai only. She is one of the actresses who are away from the limelight. She married architect Bobby Mukherjee in the year 2006. Although she is living separate from her husband now. She has a daughter of 8 years whose name is Aaryana. She is currently shooting for "Mumbhai: the gangster" in which she is playing the role of a gangster. Ater that her three movies "Simran", "Chess:the game plan" and "Darbar" are also on floor which will release within the next two years. Mahima was born on 13 September 1973 in West Bengal and used to work in TV ads during the early 90s. Her advertisement for Pepsi with Aishwarya Rai and Aamir was very popular. She has even worked as a VJ on TV. In the movie of Subhas Ghai she got her first breakthrough.