Actress Lisa Haydon, known for her fitness and her memorable on-screen roles, has a backstory that sounds straight out of a film script. Few people know that the foundation of her career was not laid through an audition or a long struggle, but during a few ordinary minutes at a coffee shop. That single encounter changed the entire direction of her life and turned a model into a Bollywood heroine.
A Childhood Split Between India And Abroad
Lisa Haydon was born on 17 June 1986 in Chennai, and her real name is Elizabeth Mary Haydon. Her father is a Malayali of Indian origin, while her mother is Australian. Because of this mixed background, part of her childhood was spent in India and the rest in Australia and America. Growing up across different countries and cultures clearly shaped the confidence and distinctive style she is known for today.
She Wanted To Be A Yoga Teacher, Not A Model
During her student days, Lisa was drawn to psychology and dreamed of becoming a yoga teacher one day. The world of films and glamour was nowhere in her plans. It is said that she stepped into modelling only on the advice of her friends. The start was very modest, as she began with small advertisements in Australia, and her very first ad was for a stretch mark cream. Slowly the work began to appeal to her, and she eventually decided to make it her career.
Taking The Fashion World By Storm In India
In 2007, Lisa moved to India, and this is where her real identity began to take shape. Modelling for several big brands, her beauty, confidence and unconventional style quickly made her a familiar face in the fashion industry. In 2011 she became part of the Kingfisher Calendar, considered a major achievement in the modelling world. With ramp walks at numerous fashion shows, she came to be counted among the most talked about models in the country.
That Encounter At The Coffee Shop
The biggest turning point in her career arrived while she was sitting in a coffee shop. According to information available to TrendKia, actor and producer Anil Kapoor noticed her there, and that moment swung open the doors of Bollywood for her. She was soon offered a role in the film ‘Aisha’, which marked the beginning of her acting journey.
‘Queen’ Made Her A Star Overnight
The 2014 release ‘Queen’ turned Lisa into an overnight star. In the film she played Kangana's best friend, a role that brought her widespread recognition. Her character, Vijayalakshmi, still stays fresh in the minds of audiences. After the success of ‘Queen’, she went on to feature in films such as ‘The Shaukeens’, ‘Housefull 3’, ‘Santa Banta Pvt Ltd’ and ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’.
