Neetu Singh
Neetu Kapoor | |
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| Born | Neetu Singh 8 July 1958 |
| Other names | Baby Sonia |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1966–1972 (as child actress), 1972–1983, 2009–present |
| Spouse | Rishi Kapoor (1979–present) |
| Children | Riddhima Kapoor Sahani (b. 1980) Ranbir Kapoor (b. 1982) |
| Parent(s) | Darshan Singh Rajee Kaur |
Neetu Singh (born 8 July 1958), also known as Neetu Kapoor following her marriage to Rishi Kapoor in 1980, is an Indian Bollywood actress. She started acting at the age of 8 under the name Baby Sonia. She played Roopa in the 1966 movie Dus Lakh and a dual role in the film Do Kaliyaan. Her other notable films as a child actress were Waris and Pavitra Paapi. She made her debut as a leading actress in Rikshawala in 1972 and went on to appear in over 60 films. She left the film industry in 1983 after her marriage to frequent co-star Rishi Kapoor in 1980. She made a comeback after 26 years appearing opposite her husband in Love Aaj Kal (2009), Do Dooni Chaar (2010), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) and Besharam (2013).
Early life
Neetu Singh was born in Delhi to Rajee Kaur and Darshan Singh. She lived in Shanti Building, Peddar Road, Bombay and attended the Hill Grange High School on Peddar Road.
Career
Neetu Singh made her debut as a child actress with films like Do Kaliyaan in the late 1960s. She started playing leading roles in 1972 with Rikshawala which was a flop. She took a small role in Yaadon Ki Baarat (1973), which became a hit, and her dance number to the song Lekar Hum brought her so much attention that she was immediately offered lead roles again. In most films, Neetu was cast as the fun-loving daughter or the 'optimistic' or 'lively' girlfriend. She acted with the top stars of her day, including her future brother-in-law Randhir Kapoor in Kasme Vaade. She was also paired opposite actors like her future uncle-in-law Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Jeetendra and Shatrughan Sinha in hit films like Deewaar (1975), Adalat (1976), Dharam Veer (1977), Parvarish (1977), Jaani Dushman (1979) and Kaala Patthar (1979).
She acted opposite Rishi Kapoor, her future husband, in 11 films. The most successful were Rafoo Chakkar (1974), Khel Khel Mein (1975), Kabhie Kabhie (1976), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) and Doosra Aadmi (1978). She was nominated for Best Actress for the Star Screen Awards for her performance in the movie. Neetu was 21 when she married Kapoor. She was at the top of her career, having just been nominated for a Filmfare Award as Best Supporting Actress for Kaala Patthar (1979),[1] but she retired.[2] She dismissed allegations that she left the film industry, as part of the Kapoor tradition which forbids women from acting in films, claiming that it was her 'personal choice.'[3]
She made a comeback to films after 26 years, appearing opposite her husband in Love Aaj Kal (2009), Do Dooni Chaar (2010), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) and Besharam (2013). Singh and Kapoor were awarded Best Lifetime Jodi ("couple") at the 2011 Zee Cine Awards ceremony.[4]
Personal life
On screen and off it, Neetu and Rishi Kapoor fell in love. They tied the knot in January 1980 after a much publicized engagement that was the talk of Bollywood. The couple has two children: Riddhima (born 15 September 1980) and Ranbir (born 28 September 1982). Known as a fashion designer, Riddhima Kapoor married Delhi-based industrialist Bharat Sahni on 25 January 2006 and gave birth to a daughter named Samara in March 2011.[5] Ranbir Kapoor is a very successful Bollywood actor whose career started in the late 2000s.
Honour
She was honoured by Walk of the Stars as her hand print was preserved for posterity at Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai.
Filmography
- 1966 Suraj
- 1966 Dus Lakh
- 1968 Do Dooni Char
- 1968 Do Kaliyaan
- 1969 Waris
- 1970 Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani
- 1972 Pavitra Paapi
- 1972 Rickshawala
- 1973 Yaadon Ki Baaraat
- 1974 Shatranj Ke Mohre
- 1974 Aashiana
- 1974 Zehreela Insaan
- 1974 Hawas
- 1975 Khel Khel Mein
- 1975 Rafoo Chakkar
- 1975 Zinda Dil
- 1975 Deewaar
- 1975 Sewak
- 1976 Sharafat Chod Di Maine
- 1976 Aadalat
- 1976 Shankar Dada
- 1976 Kabhie Kabhie
- 1976 Maha Chor
- 1977 Parvarish
- 1977 Amar Akbar Anthony
- 1977 Doosra Aadmi
- 1977 Zamanat
- 1977 Dhongee
- 1977 Maha Badmaash
- 1977 Chor Sipahee
- 1977 Dharam Veer
- 1977 Ab Kya Hoga
- 1977 Priyatama
- 1977 Andolan
- 1978 Kasme Vaade
- 1978 Heeralal Pannalal
- 1978 Anjane Mein
- 1978 Chakravyuha
- 1979 Jhoota Kahin Ka
- 1979 The Great Gambler
- 1979 Aatish
- 1979 Kaala Patthar
- 1979 Bhala Manus
- 1979 Yuvraj
- 1979 Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
- 1979 Zahreelee
- 1980 Chunaoti
- 1980 The Burning Train
- 1980 Dhan Daulat
- 1980 Choron Ki Baaraat
- 1981 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah
- 1981 Khoon Ka Rishta
- 1981 Yaarana
- 1981 Waqt Ki Deewar
- 1982 Chorni
- 1982 Raaj Mahal
- 1982 Teesri Aankh
- 1983 Ganga Meri Maa
- 2009 Love Aaj Kal
- 2010 Do Dooni Chaar
- 2012 Jab Tak Hai Jaan
- 2013 Besharam
References
- ^ 1st Filmfare Awards 1953
- ^ The unforgettable Neetu Singh
- ^ The Kapoor legend lives on in a new book- Hindustan Times
- ^ "Hrithik, SRK top Zee Cine Awards". Hindustan Times. 15 January 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ^ Kapoor's family day out
External links
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- Neetu Singh at IMDb
