Amrita Rao is a popular Indian actress.Amrita Rao belongs to a traditional Konkani family.Her parents are from Mangalore, Karnataka, India.She was named after her grandfather, Amrit Rao, who was a freedom fighter.Amrita is a close relative of actor, Guru Dutt; as her grandfather and Guru Dutt were second cousins. Amrita Raos relative Guru Dutt.Amrita Rao studied in a very strict school, Canossa Convent Girls School, Mumbai. In one of her interviews, she said, I went to a strict school. Even if a button was missing here and a clip missing there, we were punished. I had to always be obedient. No masti at all for me..She is a trained Hindustani Classical Singer and received three years training in classical singing during her school days.She, along with her sister, Preetika Rao started modelling since her college days. Her first TV commercial was Fairever Face Cream.Amrita Rao has also done numerous other TV commercials like Close-up, Godrej No. 1, Jolen Creme Bleach, Wrigley Chewing Gum, Fena Detergent, and Anne French.She has walked the ramp in numerous fashion shows. Amrita Rao ramp walk at Jaipur Couture Show Season 2.