Neeru Bajwa is a famous Canadian-born Indian actress, director, producer, primarily working in the Punjabi film industry.
Wiki/Biography
Neeru Bajwa was born as “Ashveer Kaur Bajwa” (43 years old; as of 2023) on Tuesday, August 26, 1980, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her star sign is Virgo.
Neeru Bajwa in his childhood
She had no interest in studying since she was a child. In the documentary “Bollywood Journey” (2003), she confessed that she dropped out of school to pursue a career in acting.
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 6″
Eye color: dark brown
Hair color: Black
Family, Caste and Husband
Neeru Bajwa comes from a Punjabi family. Her father’s name is Jaswant Bajwa.
Neeru Bajwa and her father
Neeru Bajwa and her mother
She has two younger sisters, Sabrina Bajwa (model) and Rubina Bajwa (actress).
Neeru Bajwa and her sisters
She also has a brother. Niru was once in a relationship with actor Amit Sadh. The two were even engaged but broke up in 2010.
Neeru Bajwa and Amit Sadh
She married Harry Jawandha on February 8, 2015. They have three daughters, Aanaya Kaur Jawanda, Aaliyah Jawanda and Akira Jawanda.
Neeru Bajwa and her husband
Neeru Bajwa with her husband and daughter
Profession
Movie
Neeru Bajwa made her acting debut in the 1998 Bollywood film Main Solah Baras Ki as ‘Tina’.
Neeru Bajwa in a scene from Main Solah Baras Ki (1998)
She went on to act in several Bollywood films such as Prince (2010), Windy 2 (2010), Milena Mile Hum (2011) and Special Chabis (2013). In 2004, she made her Punjabi film debut as “Neeru” in the film Asa Nu Maan Watna Da.
Her first film as a leading lady in a Punjabi film was Dil Apna Punjabi (2006). She has starred in several hit Punjabi films including Munde UK De (2009), Heer Ranjha (2009), Jihne Mera Dil Luteya (2011), Jatt & Juliet (2012), Jatt & Juliet 2 (2013), Aa Gaye Munde UK De (2014), Sardaar Ji (2015), Channo Kamli Yaar Di (2016), Jindua (2017), Laung Laachi (2018) and Shadaa (2019).
television
In 2003, she made her television debut by playing the role of ‘Kiran’ in the Hindi serial ‘Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani’.
Neeru Bajwa on the sets of Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani
She played memorable roles in several television serials such as “Nandini” in “Jeet” (2003-04), “Divya” in “Guns & Roses” (2004-05), and “Rinku” in “Hari Mirchi Lal Mirchi” (2005). Neeru competed in the first season of the reality show “Nach Baliye” (2006) along with Amit Sadh.
Neeru Bajwa in Nach Baliye
Other works
Neeru Bajwa made her directorial debut with the 2017 Punjabi film Sargi. The film starred her sister Rubina Bajwa and also featured Jassi Gill and Babbal Rai.
She also owns a production company named ‘Neeru Bajwa Entertainment.’ Few of the movies produced under her banner are Channo Kamli Yaar Di (2016), Sargi (2017) and Munda Hi Chahida (2019).
Hollywood
In 2021, she made her Hollywood debut with the film It’s Christmas, directed by Christie Will Wolf.
Awards and Achievements
- 2017 Punjab Film Festival film “Channo Kamli Yaar Di” won the Indian Film Awards Best Actress – Critics Award
PTC Punjab Film Awards
- Won the Critics Award for Best Actress for the 2011 film Mel Karade Rabba
Neeru Bajwa wins PTC Punjab Film Award
- Best Actress in the film Jihne Mera Dil Luteya (2012)
- Best Actress in a Leading Role in the Film “Jat and Juliet” (2013)
- In 2014, she won the Best Actress Award for the film “Jat and Juliet 2”
dispute
In 2013, she had a Gurbani poem tattooed on her forearm. This angered many, including the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), who filed a complaint against the actress. Niru had to submit a written apology for this and later decided that someone who commits the same mistake will never be pardoned.
Neeru Bajwa’s tattoo on his right hand
Favorite things
Salary/Net Worth
She gets paid around Rs 70 lakh per film (as of 2013).
Facts/Trivia
- She enjoys traveling, swimming and reading.
- Since childhood, Niru dreamed of becoming an actress. She grew up watching Bollywood movies and decided to become an actress.
- Before coming to India, she entered an Indo-Canadian beauty pageant because she heard that the winner would get a chance to go to Mumbai. She came second in the contest, but by then, her father had already agreed to send her to Mumbai.
- Initially, her parents were against Neeru’s desire to become an actor; they wanted her to become a doctor.
- Her father respected her decision and supported her fully. At the age of 19, she came to Mumbai for auditions. Since then, she has been working in the industry.
- Neeru Bajwa’s last Bollywood film was Special Chabbis (2013). Talking about her reasons for leaving Bollywood, Neeru said:
I am not saying that is how the industry works. I am saying that I was one of those actresses who had the misfortune of having a horrible experience. Since then, I have not tried my luck in Bollywood and never will. I am very comfortable in Punjabi films.”
- She also appeared in the music video of one of Atif Aslam’s iconic songs, “Hum Kis Gali Jaa Rahe Hai”.
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