Parvin Dabbas, handsome model-turned-aspiring actor, started his film career as a child artist at the age of 14. His first role was as Samrat Ashoka in an Indian ballet. He earned an honours degree from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York. After that he took up modeling as his profession. He  appeared in many TV Commercial ads and serials which paved his way to the silver screen. This charming guy became popular with his  first international film, 'Monsoon Wedding' (2001) by Mira Nair. The film bagged the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival and was highly appreciated at the Toronto film festival. After his critically acclaimed performance in Monsoon Wedding, the affable actor went on to play the lead opposite Emily Hamilton in 'Memsahib' by the makers of Monsters Ball starring Halle Berry. He is the only Indian to be signed on for a four-hour long American mini series. The actor now living in Mumbai, is also an avid scuba diver and photographer.