Neeru Bajwa
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Neeru Bajwa | |
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.jpg) Bajwa promoting Shadaa in 2019 | |
| Born | Arshveer Bajwa 26 August 1980[1][2] |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1998 – present |
| Spouse |
Harry Jawandha (m. 2015) |
| Children | 3 |
Neeru Bajwa (born 26 August 1980) is a Canadian-born Indian actress, director and producer associated with Punjabi cinema. She started her career in 1998 with Dev Anand's Bollywood film Main Solah Baras Ki and then moved on to working in Indian soap operas and Punjabi films.[3] She has appeared in Punjabi as well as few Hindi films and television serials.
Career
Bajwa started her career in Indian soap operas in 2005 with Hari Mirchi Lal Mirchi[4] on DD1 before moving on to Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani on Zee TV followed by Jeet on Star Plus and then Guns and Roses on Star One.[5] She also appeared in the television series CID (CID Special Bureau) as fiancé of ACP Ajatshatru and was also seen in the drama Bone Marrow.
In January 2013, Bajwa appeared in the multi-starer Punjabi film Saadi Love Story, produced by Jimmy Sheirgill productions, directed by Dheeraj Rattan and starring Diljit Dosanjh, Amrinder Gill, and Surveen Chawla. She paired up opposite Diljit Dosanjh again in the film Jatt and Juliet 2 which broke all the previous opening day collection records for Punjabi cinema.[6] In August 2013, her film, Naughty Jatts was released in which she featured along with Binnu Dhillon, Arya Babbar and Roshan Prince. The movie got mixed reviews from critics.[7]
Bajwa debuted as a director in 2017 with the Punjabi movie Sargi, which stars her sister Rubina Bajwa in the leading role alongside Jassi Gill and Babbal Rai.[8] She also owns a production company called Neeru Bajwa Entertainment. In November 2019, Bajwa starrer and produced film Beautiful Billo went on floors, in which she will be sharing the screen with her sister Rubina Bajwa.[9]
Personal life
In her documentary film Bollywood Bound, Bajwa admits to being a high school drop out who had little interest in studies and was always inspired by the glamour of Bollywood, so she moved to Mumbai to fulfill her dreams.[10]
She had a long-time relationship with actor Amit Sadh, with whom she participated in the celebrity couple dance show Nach Baliye.
Bajwa married Harry Jawandha in 2015.[11] The couple had their first child in August 2015.[12] Bajwa gave birth to twins, both girls, in January 2020.[13]
Filmography
As actor
| Year | Movie | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Main Solah Baras Ki | Tina | Hindi |
| 2003 | Bollywood Bound | Herself | English |
| 2004 | Asa Nu Maan Watna Da | Neeru | Punjabi |
| 2006 | Dil Apna Punjabi | Laadi | Punjabi |
| 2009 | Munde U.K. De | Reet Brar | Punjabi |
| 2009 | Heer Ranjha | Heer | Punjabi |
| 2010 | Mel Karade Rabba | Seerat Randhawa | Punjabi |
| Prince | Priya | Hindi | |
| Phoonk 2 | Arushi | Hindi | |
| Akh Labdi | Amar | Punjabi | |
| 2011 | Jihne Mera Dil Luteya | Noor Bajwa | Punjabi |
| Miley Naa Miley Hum | Manjeet Ahluwalia | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi | Simran | Punjabi |
| Jatt & Juliet | Pooja | Punjabi | |
| Pinky Moge Wali | Pinky | Punjabi | |
| Saadi Love Story | Special Appearance (Taniya) | Punjabi | |
| 2013 | Special Chabbis | Cameo role | Hindi |
| Jatt & Juliet 2 | Pooja | Punjabi | |
| Naughty Jatts | Simmi Khera | Punjabi | |
| Ronde Saare Vyah Picho | Manpreet Kaur, Mannu, Monika, Munni | Punjabi | |
| 2014 | Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar | prabhjeet | Punjabi |
| Aa Gaye Munde U.K. De | Disha Dhillion | Punjabi | |
| Proper Patola | Preeti, Jeeti (Double Role) | Punjabi | |
| 2015 | Sardaar Ji | Pinky | Punjabi |
| 2016 | Channo Kamli Yaar Di | Channo | Punjabi |
| 2017 | Jindua | Ish | Punjabi |
| 2018 | Laung Laachi [14] | Laachi | Punjabi |
| Aate Di Chidi | Eliza | Punjabi | |
| 2019 | Uda Aida | Manjeet | Punjabi |
| Shadaa | Vanjhali | Punjabi | |
| 2021 | Paani Ch Madhaani[15] | Punjabi |
As director
| Year | Movie |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Sargi |
Television
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani | Kiran | |
| 2003-2004 | Jeet | Nandini | |
| 2004-2005 | Guns & Roses | Divya | |
| 2005 | Hari Mirchi Lal Mirchi | Rinku | |
| 2006 | Nach Baliye 1 | Contestant |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Film | Award Ceremony | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mel Karade Rabba | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Critics Best Actress | Won |
| Best Actress | Nominated | |||
| 2012 | Jihne Mera Dil Luteya | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actress | Won |
| 2013 | Jatt & Juliet | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actress | Won |
| 2013 | Pinky Moge Wali | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2014 | Jatt & Juliet 2 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actress | Won |
| 2015 | Aa Gaye Munde U.K. De | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2015 | Proper Patola | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2016 | Sardaarji | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2017 | Channo Kamli Yaar Di | Filmfare Awards Punjabi | Best Actress-Critics | Won |
| 2018 | Jindua | Filmfare Awards Punjabi, PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actress, Best Actress-Critics | Nominated |
| 2019 | Laung Laachi | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
References
- ^ Kaur, Prabhneet (26 August 2015). "From TV actress to Pollywood diva, happy birthday Neeru Bajwa". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ Sharma, Aabhas (21 June 2013). "Jatt di film". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 7 October 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ Jha, Shefali S (29 May 2012). "If asked to do 'Prince' today, I would not: Neeru Bajwa". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 February 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ Chhabra, Arvind. "Simply Punjabi – Neeru Bajwa". India Today. Archived from the original on 28 November 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ^ "Reality Shows – Just Good Friends". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. 24 February 2006. Archived from the original on 17 July 2006. Retrieved 24 February 2006.
- ^ Ballewood. "Jatt and Juliet 2 smashes Box office". Ballewood.in. Archived from the original on 6 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^ Ballewood. "Naughty Jatts – Review". Ballewood.in. Archived from the original on 5 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^ "Sargi Punjabi Movie Review – Jassi Gill, Babbal Rai, Rubina Bajwa | Plot, Story". All About Movies. 24 February 2017. Archived from the original on 11 April 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ "Raghveer Boli joins the cast of Neeru Bajwa's 'Beautiful Billo' - Times of India". The Times of India. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- ^ Townend, Paul. "Bollywood Bound Movie Review". Canadian Independent Film & Television Publishing Association. Retrieved 1 May 2002.
- ^ "Neeru Bajwa gives a kiss of love to hubby Harry Jawandha on his birthday - Times of India". The Times of India. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ Service, Tribune News (13 February 2016). "Once in a lifetime..." Trinuneindia News Service. Archived from the original on 7 October 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ "Neeru Bajwa blessed with twin girls Alia and Akira - Times of India". The Times of India. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ "Laung Laachi Movie Cast, Crew Details". DeeduKnowAll. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ "Paani Ch Madhani". timesofindia.
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External links
- ^ Ghaintpunjab