
Kaif started modeling for a jewellery campaign in London, and was subsequently discovered by filmmaker Kaizad Gustad, who gave her a part in his film Boom (2003). She moved to Mumbai and was offered a number of modelling assignments. However, filmmakers were at first hesitant to sign her because of her linguistic shortcomings . Although her first movie Boom was panned by the critics and shunned by the audiences, two other Telegu movies Malliswari and Pidugu did get her noticed. She grossed Rs.70 lakhs for Malliswari making her top the list of the highest paid actresses during a South Indian movie debut. Not done with South Indian movies, she has been signed in a Tamil movie Bheema opposite National Award Winner Vikram. She has received decent reviews for her part in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, as well as a brief appearance in Sarkar.