Gurleen Chopra
Gurleen Chopra | |
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| Born | Gurleen Kaur Chopra |
| Other names | Gurlin Chopra, Gurline Chopra |
| Occupation(s) | Film actress, Model |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Gurleen Chopra is a Punjabi actress and model. She has appeared in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi,[1] Kannada, Punjabi and Bhojpuri films.[2]
Career
Gurleen Chopra[3] was in Class XII when she was selected Miss Chandigarh.[4] She then tried modelling as suggested by her friends, and later decided to join films. Her parents were initially against it, but later agreed after they got to know that the film was to be directed by Lawrence D'Souza.[4]
Gurleen Chopra made her debut in the Hindi film Indian Babu.[5] Her next Hindi film Kuch To Gadbad Hai in which she played an orphan girl Riya.[6] She debuted in Telugu cinema with Ayudham [7] and later acted in many Telugu, Kannada and Tamil films. She played a double role in Manmatha. About her performance in the film, Sify had written, "Gurlin Chopra is impressive as Lakshmi in the blind get up",[8] and Rediff had written that she "has done a neat job in both her roles".[9] She signed and shot her first Tamil film Thullal in 2004,[10][11] but it released only in 2007. She then started acting in Punjabi films. Her film Hashar opposite Babbu Mann was a hit.[5] After a long hiatus she signed a Telugu film titled Konaseemalo Chittemma Kittayya in 2009.[12] She acted in a 3D Telugu romantic comedy Vasthavam.[13]
She started shooting for her Marathi debut film Shinma in May 2015.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Indian Babu | Dil | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Ayudham | Sravani | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Oka Pellam Muddu Rendo Pellam Vaddu | Meena | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Nenu Saitham | Telugu | ||
| 2004 | Sardara | Kannada | ||
| 2004 | Kuch To Gadbad Hai | Riya Singh | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Vishnu Sena | Kannada | ||
| 2005 | Kaaki | Farah | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Baghi | Preet | Punjabi | |
| 2006 | Pandavaru | Anjali | Kannada | |
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag | Nisha Chauhan | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Manmatha | Lakshmi / Priya | Kannada | |
| 2007 | Thullal | Sruthika | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Hashar: A Love Story | Shagan | Punjabi | |
| 2009 | Jaade Mein Balma Pyara Lage | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2010 | Kabaddi Ikk Mohabbat | Raunaq Gill | Punjabi | |
| 2010 | Naane Ennul Illai | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Ajj De Ranjhe | Kranti | Punjabi | |
| 2012 | Sirphire | Punjabi | ||
| 2014 | Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda | Telugu | ||
| 2014 | Kirpaan: The Sword of Honour | Jasmine | Punjabi | |
| 2014 | Siva Keshav | Telugu | ||
| 2014 | Aa Gaye Munde U.K. De | Dolly | Punjabi | |
| 2015 | Shinma [1] | Marathi | ||
| 2015 | International Hero | Hindi |
References
- ^ a b c http://glamgold.com/shinma-shoot-at-wai/
- ^ Features, Express. "An interesting love story". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ "Gurleen Chopra Photo Gallery". actressfoto.com. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ a b "Recreating a musical magic". The Hindu. 25 December 2002. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ a b "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - The Tribune Lifestyle". Tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ "Interview with Gurleen Chopra - GURLEEN CHOPRA'S NO FOR BODY EXPOSURE - Bollywood Article". Smashits.com. 6 May 2004. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ "Tacky script sinks Ayudham". Specials.rediff.com. 7 June 2003. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ "Movie Review : Manmatha". Sify.com. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ "Manmatha: Watch it for Jaggesh, Komal - Rediff.com Movies". Rediff.com. 6 August 2007. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ "Another director-actor!". The Hindu. 29 July 2004. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ "Meaty role for the heroine". The Hindu. 3 September 2004. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ TNN (9 January 2009). "Gurleen Chopra is back - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ^ "3D films are huge crowd-pullers says, Telugu producer Srinivasa Reddy". Ibnlive.in.com. 22 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2014.