Simi Garewal is an Indian film actor, film director and producer, and talk show host. She gained popularity in 1997 with her English talk show “Rendezvous with Simi Garewal” which aired on Star World.
Wiki/Biography
Simi Garewal aka Simrita Garewal was born on Friday, October 17, 1947, in Ludhiana, Punjab, India (age 75; as of 2022). Her zodiac sign is Libra. A few years after her birth, her family moved to London, England. She was educated at Newlands High School in London, England.
Childhood photos of Simi Garewal with mother and sister
Later, she studied at the Film Malayalam School of Acting in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Hair color: brown
Eye color: brown
family and caste
Simi Grewal belongs to the Jatt Sikh family.
Parents and siblings
Her father, Jalawar Singh Garewal, served as a Brigadier General in the Indian Army; Jalawar Singh was a member of the 3rd Cavalry Division. IC 19, the 19th officer of the Indian Army. Her mother’s name is Dash Garewal. She has a sister named Amrita Garewal.
Simi Garewal’s father
Simi Garewal’s mother
Simi Gariwal and her sister
wife and children
She is married to her long-term boyfriend Ravi Mohan, who comes from an aristocratic family in Delhi, the Channamal family. A few months into their marriage, the couple began to separate, and nearly a decade later, the couple divorced.
Simi Garhwal’s wedding photos
The couple has no children. In a 2013 interview, she revealed that she once almost completed the process of adopting a girl, but at the last minute, her biological parents showed up. she says,
I almost adopted a girl one time. I went to an orphanage and found this girl called Vijaya, who had been abandoned by her parents at the train station. According to the regulations, they had to publish her photo in the newspaper. Within three months, if no one claims the baby, I can take her home. Until about two months ago, there was still no news about the biological parents. But just as I was about to gain custody of her, her parents showed up. It’s so heartbreaking. “
Simi further shared that the words of Indian actor Dev Anand were very helpful to her at that time. Dev Anand often said,
I never carry sadness with me. I just put them in my pocket and move on. “
other relatives
Her grandfather, Captain Kehar Singh Garewal, was appointed ADC to Queen Victoria.
Simi Garewal’s grandfather Captain Kehar Singh Garewal
Her uncle Premindra Singh Bhagat was a general in the Indian Army and the first Indian to be awarded the Victoria Cross in World War II.
Simi Garewal’s uncle Premendra Singh Bhagat
Her other uncle, Bhupindar Singh, was a colonel in the Indian Army.
Simmi Garewal’s uncle Bhupinder Singh
Her cousin Gaganjit Singh is a major general in the Indian Army.
Simi Garewal’s cousin Gaganjit Singh
Pamela Chopra is the wife of Indian film producer Yash Chopra and her cousin.
Simi Garewal with Hema Malini and Pamela Chopra
Relationships/Affairs
Sharushalya Singh Ji Digvi Jai Singh Ji
At the age of 17, she fell in love with her neighbor Shatrushalyasinhji Digvijaysinhji, the Maharaja of Jamnagar. The relationship lasted three years.
Simi Garewal and her ex-boyfriend Shatrushalyasinhji Digvijaysinhji (Maharaja of Jamnagar)
Ratan Tata
Simi once had a relationship with the famous Indian industrialist Ratan Tata. Simi admitted in an interview that she was in a long-term relationship with Ratan Tata. she says,
Ratan and I went back to a place far away. He was perfect, had a great sense of humor, was humble, and was a perfect gentleman. Money was never his driving force. He is not as relaxed in India as he is abroad. “
Simi Garrewal and Ratan Tata in one of the episodes of “Dating Simi Garrewal”
Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
Simi was once in a serious relationship with Indian cricketer Nawab Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. They often attend parties and events together. Later, however, Mansoor met Indian actress Sharmila Tagore and fell in love with her. Later, Mansoor confessed the same to Simi and broke up with her.
Simi Gariwal, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore
Raj Kapoor
She is rumored to be in a relationship with Indian actor and producer Raj Kapoor. In an interview, one of Simi’s friends spoke about the incident. she says,
Raj Kapoor has a weakness for all heroines and his fondness for Simmi is obvious. They are rumored to be in a relationship. Simmi is just in awe of Raj Kapoor. In fact, she was hesitant to do Siddharth due to the bold scenes, but Raj Kapoor convinced her. “
Simi Garewal with Raj Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor
Salman Taseer
Simi was once rumored to be dating Pakistani businessman Salman Taseer.
Rishi Kapoor
Her name is also associated with Indian actor Rishi Kapoor.
address
Pavlova, 6th Floor, Little Gibbs Road, Malabar Hills, Mumbai
sign
Simi Gariwal’s autograph
Profession
Movie
actor
She made her Bollywood debut in 1962 in the film Raaz Ki Baat, playing the role of Kamal.
Raz ki Butt
In the same year, she appeared in several other Hindi films such as “Son of India” and “Tarzan Goes to India”.
son of india
She subsequently appeared in many popular Hindi films such as Do Badan (1966), Saathi (1968), Mera Naam Joker (1970), Kabhi Kabhie (1976) and Karz (1980).
Simi Garewal as Mera Naam Joker
Simi made her Bengali film debut in Aranyer Din Ratri (1970), in which she played the role of Duli.
A still from Simi Garewal as Duli in the film Aranyer Din Ratri (1970)
In 1973, she starred in the Bengali film “Padatik”.
Stills of Simi Garewal from the movie Padatik
director
She made her Bollywood debut in 1988 in the film Rukhsat, where she acted as an actress.
Ruhsat(1988)
television
writer/director
In 1983, Simi founded the film production company Siga Arts International. Under her banner, she produced, directed and hosted the Doordarshan television series “It’s a Woman’s World” (1983).
Simi Garewal, The World of Women (1983)
In 1985, she served as writer and director in the documentary “The Living Legend Raj Kapoor” broadcast on British Channel 4 television. Simi directed and wrote the three-part documentary series Rajiv in India (1991) on the Indian politician Rajiv Gandhi.
Simi Garewal and Rajiv Gandhi
She has also directed a few Hindi television commercials.
host
In 1997, she started hosting the Indian talk show “Rendezvous with Simi Garewal” on Star World. She hosted the show for five seasons, totaling 140 episodes.
Date with Simi Gariwal
In 2011, she hosted another Indian Star World talk show “Simi’s Choice for India’s Most Ideal Person”. She gained huge popularity with her talk show.
Simi Garewal names India’s most desirable candidate in Simi
Other jobs
In 1987, she starred in the BBC documentary The Prince, based on Charles Allen’s novel. In 2023, she appeared in the reality show “Bigg Boss” as a guest host.
Simmi Garewal, Bigg Boss (2022)
dispute
was criticized for its bold scenes
In the 1970s, she filmed semi-nude and erotic scenes in several Hindi films including “Siddhartha” and “Mera Naam Joker”. She was heavily criticized for the bold scenes in the film as it was a taboo in those days to shoot such bold scenes in Bollywood. Some of her scenes in the film were even deleted by the censor board. Simi later sued the publisher after a major magazine published nude photos of her from one of her films.
Quarrel with Rani Mukerji
In 2011, when Indian actress Rani Mukerji was invited to be a guest on the TV show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal, Rani kept raising questions about her relationship with Simi. She is angry that Aditya Chopra is provoking her over relationship issues. Simmi and Rani reportedly had a frosty relationship with each other after the incident.
Awards
- 1966: Won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the Hindi film “Do Badan”
Simi Gariwal wins award
- 1968: Wins the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress in the Hindi film “Saathi”
- 1988: Wins the Australian PATE Award for directing a television commercial
- 1999: Screen Awards for Best Talk Show and Best Presenter
- 2001: RAPA Award for Best Host and Talk Show
- 2003: Indian Television Academy Award for Best Anchor
- 2003: Rotary Media Television Career Excellence Award
- 2004: Film Audience Association of India Award for Best Talk Show
- 2018: UKAFF Film and Television Contribution Award
Simi Garewal wins UKAFF award
- 2018: Dada Saheb Phalke Excellence Award
Simi Garewal receives Dadasahaeb Phalke Excellence Award
- 2022: Hindustan Times Most Stylish Hall of Fame Award
Simi Garewal wins Hindustan Times Most Stylish Hall of Fame Award 2022
Favorites
- Band: The Beatles, Metallica
- Cuisine: Thai, Italian, French
- Fashion brands: Shahab, Armani, Anamika, Nike, Reebok
- Vacation destination: Las Vegas
Facts/Trivia
- At the age of 5, she watched the Hindi film “Awaara”, after which she became interested in acting. Her parents did not want her to pursue an acting career. She went on a hunger strike and her parents agreed. As a teenager, she auditioned at Twickenham Studios in England but was rejected because of her Indian appearance. She then moved to India from the UK and tried her luck in Bollywood. Initially, she found it difficult to get roles in any films as her appearance was too western for Bollywood films.
- She owns a Mercedes-Benz E200 car.
- She is an avid animal lover and has a pet dog named Chutki Garewal. She is also dedicated to the welfare of dogs.
Simi Garewal posts about her dog on Instagram
- In her free time, she enjoys baking cakes, playing pool, and playing video games.
Simi Garhwal plays snooker
- Simi is often spotted wearing white clothing. She said in an interview that she likes white and is happy wearing white clothes.
- In 2012, she created her own YouTube channel of the same name, where she uploaded interviews with various celebrities. As of January 2023, her channel has approximately 510,000 subscribers.
Simi Gariwal’s YouTube channel
- She considers Indian filmmaker Raj Kapoor her mentor.
- In an interview, she revealed that she had Botox injections below her eyebrows. she says,
Tell me, what’s the big deal about Botox? Girls half my age use it. Botox is only used here (place two fingers above your eyebrows) and nowhere else, it only stops you from getting unsightly frown lines. “
- Simi is a non-vegetarian turned vegetarian.
Simi Garewal tweets about her eating habits
- She was often spotted drinking at parties and events.
- She has appeared on the covers of various magazines including Filmfare and Star & Style Magazine.
Simi Garewal featured in Filmfare magazine
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