At Ghai's suggestion, the actress, formerly known as Ritu Chaudhry, adopted the name Mahima Chaudhry before embarking on her Bollywood career. Ghai, who was renowned for believing that actresses with first names beginning with M are lucky, had previously collaborated with beautiful women such as Madhuri Dixit, Manisha Koirala, and Meenakshi Seshadri. | Tellychakkar.com
After making a dream debut in Pardes, Mahima Chaudhry was replaced in Ram Gopal Varma-directed gangster drama Satya two days before shoot without any intimation.
An actor's life isn't just all about glamour. Many times fame comes with a heavy price. Brave are those who strive through every hurdle and shine like a star. Today we're talking about an actress who has battled death, not once, but twice. | Tellychakkar.com
Mahima Chaudhary made a succesful debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Pardes and quickly became India’s darling. She was a model already but it was Ganga, her character of a desi girl, that brought her stardom. | Tellychakkar.com