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| Neetu Chandra | |
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 Neetu Chandra at Indian School of Performing Arts school launch at Andheri |
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| Born | Neetu Chandra Patna, Bihar, India |
| Other names | Nitu Chandra |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Neetu Chandra is an Indian theatre and film actress and model.
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[edit] Early life and education
Neetu Chandra was born in Patna, Bihar, India. A resident of Patliputra Colony, she did her schooling from the Notre Dame Academy, Patna,[1] and dreamt of entering the modelling world. Her father, a businessman, was initially reluctant to let her pursue a career in showbiz but her mother, Neera, stood by her. Neetu attributes her success to her mother, a native of East Champaran in Bihar.[2] She has appeared in several advertisements and videos for reputed firms since her graduation days in Delhi's IP College, University of Delhi.
Before entering the film Industry, Neetu was an avid sportsperson. She is a black belt holder in Taekwondo. She has represented India in Taekwondo, at the International Taekwondo Championship in Hong Kong in 1996, and in Korfball as well, at the Korfball World Championship in 1995 in New Delhi.[citation needed]
[edit] Acting career
She entered Hindi film industry in 2005 with Garam Masala in which she portrayed Sweety, an airhostess. She also acted in Telugu film Godavari in 2006.[citation needed]
In 2007 she appeared in Madhur Bhandarkar's film, Traffic Signal. In preparation, Chandra in order to enter her character spent a whole week living on the streets of Mumbai and living by a traffic light.[3]
In the year 2008, she had four releases by Directors, Dibakar Banerjee, Rahul Dholakia, Ashwini Dheer and Vikram. Her Tamil film, Yavarum Nalam with Madhavan released this year and was declared a major hit. Currently, Neetu is working on a major project, Jag Mundhra's Apartment.[citation needed]
In 2011 she released Deswa, a Bhojpuri film which she produced and which was directed by her brother.[4]
[edit] Other work
Neetu Chandra was signed as the brand ambassador for the Hoop, a Gitanjali brand.[5] She has also finished shooting a commercial for Mysore Sandal Soap. Neetu Chandra also appeared in music director Ismail Darbar's music video "Rasiya Saajan" along with Zubeen Garg.[6]
Neetu Chandra is the Life Member of International Film And Television Club and International Film And Television Research Centre of Asian Academy of Film & Television.
[edit] In the media
In 2008, 7Seas Technologies launched a 3D mobile game, Neetu - The Alien Killer, with Neetu Chandra as the lead character.[7]
Neetu was featured on the cover of the January 2009 issue of Indian Maxim.[8]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2003 | Vishnu | Priya | Telugu | |
| 2005 | Garam Masala | Sweety | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Godavari | Raji | Telugu | |
| 2007 | Traffic Signal | Rani | Hindi | |
| 2008 | One Two Three | Inspector Mayawati Chautala | Hindi | |
| Summer 2007 | Item number | Hindi | Special appearance | |
| Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! | Sonal | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Satyameva Jeyathe | Basara Papa | Telugu | |
| Yavarum Nalam | Priya Manohar | Tamil | ||
| 13B | Hindi | |||
| Mumbai Cutting | Hindi | |||
| 2010 | Rann | Yasmin Hussain | Hindi | |
| Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Tejaswini (Teju) | Tamil | ||
| Apartment | Neha | Hindi | ||
| No Problem | Sophia | Hindi | Special appearance | |
| Sadiyaan | Hindi | Special appearance | ||
| 2011 | Yuddham Sei | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Kuch Love Jaisa | Ria | Hindi | ||
| Deswa | Hindi | Also Producer | ||
| 2012 | Kusar Prasad Ka Bhoot | Chabeeli | Hindi | Post-Production |
| Aadhi Bhagavan | Tamil | Filming |
[edit] References
- ^ Notre Dame Academy Almuni Association... The Times of India, 6 February 2009.
- ^ IndiaGlitz - Neetu Chandra - "My mom deserves 90% credit for what I am today"
- ^ Neetu Chandra Profile | Background on Neetu Chandra
- ^ "Timing relief for Deswa". The Telegraph (Calcutta). 12 December 2011. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1111212/jsp/bihar/story_14868289.jsp. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ Neetu Chandra signs her first ad campaign :: Businessofcinema.com
- ^ http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2007/02/02/8796/index.html
- ^ 7Seas Technologies ropes in Neetu Chandra for 3D mobile action game - The Economic Times
- ^ Neetu Chandra Maxim India
