Nehru Bajwa is a famous Canadian born Indian actor, director, producer who works mainly in the Punjabi film industry.
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Wiki/Biography
Nehru Bajwa was born as “Ashveer Kaur Bajwa” on Tuesday, August 26, 1980 (age 41 years; as of 2021) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her zodiac sign is Virgo.
Nehru Bajwa as a child
Since childhood, he was not interested in learning. In a documentary titled ‘Bollywood Bound’ (2003), he admitted that he dropped out of high school to pursue an acting career.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′6″
Eye color: dark brown
Hair color: black
Family, Caste and Husband
Nehru Bajwa belongs to a Punjabi family. His father’s name is Jaswant Bajwa.
Nehru Bajwa with his father
Nehru Bajwa with his mother
She has two younger sisters named Sabrina Bajwa (model) and Rubina Bajwa (actress).
Nehru Bajwa with her sisters
He also has a brother. Nehru was in a relationship with actor Amit Sadh. The duo was even engaged, but left in 2010.
Nehru Bajwa with Amit Sadh
She married Hari Jawanda on February 8, 2015. The couple has three daughters, Anaya Kaur Jawanda, Alia Jawanda and Akira Jawanda.
Nehru Bajwa with her husband
Nehru Bajwa with her husband and daughter
Career
in movies
Nehru Bajwa made her acting debut in the 1998 Bollywood film ‘Main Solah Baras Ki’ as ‘Tina’.
Nehru Bajwa as the main character from Solah Bara’s Kid (1998)
She went on to appear in several Bollywood films such as Prince (2010), Phoonk 2 (2010), Miley Naa Miley Hum (2011) and Special Chabbis (2013). In 2004, she made her debut in the Punjabi film ‘Asa Nu Maan Watna Da’ as ‘Neeru’.
His first film as a lead actor in a Punjabi film was Dil Apna Punjabi (2006). He has acted in many popular 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), Aa Gaye Munde UK De (2014), Sardaar Dil Jinno 2 (2015). 17), Laung Laach (2018) and Shadaa (2019).
on television
She made her television debut in the 2003 Hindi serial ‘Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani’ as ‘Kirani’.
Nehru Bajwa in a scene from Astitva…Ek Prem Kahan
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). Nehru, along with Amit Sadh, starred in the first season of the reality television show Nach Baliye (2006).
Nehru Bajwa in Nach Bali
other works
Nehru Bajwa made his acting debut with the 2017 Punjabi film Sargi. The film stars his sister Rubina Bajwa along with Jassi Gill and Babal Rai.
He also owns a production company called ‘Neeru Bajwa Entertainment’. Some of the films produced under his banner are Channo Kamli Yaar Di (2016), Sargi (2017) and Munda Hi Chahida (2019).
Hollywood
In 2021, she made her Hollywood debut with Christy Will Wolf’s Christmas is Here.
Awards and Achievements
- Filmfare Awards Punjabi Best Actress-Critic for ‘Channo Kamli Yaar Di’ 2017.
PTC Punjabi Film Awards
- Critics Best Actress for the movie “Mel Karade Rabba” in 2011
Nehru Bajwa with his PTC Punjabi Film Awards
- Best Actress for ‘Jihne Mera Dil Luteya’ in 2012
- Best Actress for ‘Jatt & Juliet’ 2013
- Best Actress for ‘Jatt & Juliet 2’ in 2014
Confrontation
In 2013, he tattooed Gurbani’s poems on his palm. This angered many, including the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which filed a complaint against the actor. Neeru had to issue a written apology for this and it was later decided that no one would ever be pardoned for making the same mistake.
Nehru Bajwa tattoo on right hand
favorite things
Salary / Net worth
It earns around Rs. 70 GEL per film (as of 2013).
Facts/Trivia
- He likes to travel, swim and read.
- Since childhood, Nehru dreamed of becoming an actor. He grew up watching Bollywood movies and decided to become an actor.
- Before coming to India, she participated in the Indian Kannada beauty pageant because she heard that the winners were given the opportunity to go to Mumbai. He came second in the competition, but by then his father had already agreed to send him to Mumbai.
- Initially, his parents opposed Nehru’s desire to become an actor; Because they wanted him to become a doctor.
- His father respected his decision and fully supported him. At the age of 19, he came to Mumbai for auditions. He has been working in the industry ever since.
- The last Bollywood film Nehru Bajwa starred in was Chabis Special (2013). Nehru said why he quit Bollywood films,
I’m not saying that’s how the industry works. I say that I was one of the unfortunate actors who had a terrible experience. Since then I haven’t tried my luck in Bollywood and never will. I am comfortable in my space in Punjabi cinema.”
- She also featured in the music video of Atif Aslam’s iconic song ‘Hum Kis Gali Jaa Rahe Hai’.
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