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India.com
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who started acting from 5, delivered 10 super hits with one actor, got married to him, took a break at 21, now she works as…, her name is…
The phrase 'born actor' found a perfect example when this actress began acting as a child artist shortly after her father's death. She was just five years old. She made her debut in the swashbuckler film Suraj (1966) , and later played a dual role in the romantic comedy Do Kaliyaan (1968) . Now a veteran, she began her transition to adult roles with Rickshawala (1973), which also featured Randhir Kapoor, Mala Sinha, and Pran. Her breakthrough came with Nasir Hussain's masala film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), which starred Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, and Vijay Arora. You must have guessed by now who we are talking about. She is Neetu Kapoor. She ruled the hearts of many with her unmatched beauty, strong acting and simplicity. The glow and smile on her face are still the same as it was in the 70s. Very few people know that Neetu Kapoor's real name is Harneet Kaur. Which actor delivered 10 superhits with Neetu Kapoor? In 1975, Neetu Kapoor's pairing with Rishi Kapoor in 'Khel Khel Mein' was very much liked by the audience. After this, both of them worked together in more than 10 films which were superhits like Rafoo Chakkar, Kabhi Kabhi, Amar Akbar Anthony, Dharam Veer, Doosra Aadmi and Kaala Patthar. Neetu's lively and brilliant characters made her one of the top actresses of that era. The character of Dr. Salma Ali in Amar Akbar Anthony and the daughter searching for her mother in Kabhi Kabhi are still remembered. Why did Neetu Kapoor go on a break from acting? In 1980, Neetu was 21 years old when married her boyfriend, actor Rishi Kapoor, with whom she had two children, including the actor Ranbir Kapoor. She went on a hiatus after appearing in the 1983's thriller film Ganga Meri Maa. Almost three decades later, Neetu returned to the film industry in 2009 with Love Aaj Kal . Her and Rishi's pairing in Do Dooni Chaar in 2010 was highly appreciated, for which she also received the Zee Cine Award. She also appeared in Jab Tak Hai Jaan in 2012 and 'Besharam' in 2013. After this, her acting in Jug Jug Jio in 2022 again won the hearts of the audience, for which she received a nomination for Filmfare's Best Supporting Actress. In 2022, she was placed in Outlook India's '75 Best Bollywood Actresses' list. For Habib Faisal's Do Dooni Chaar, Neetu Singh won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Harshvardhan Rane revealed why he hasn't made his web series debut
, who was last seen in the romantic drama Tara Vs Bilal, once created a buzz online by unveiling his exciting lineup of upcoming films. Sharing the news with fans, through his social media handle, the actor revealed an impressive mix of projects, including 'Kun Faya Kun', 'Miranda Brothers', 'Dange', and 'F9'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While the actor has a long list of films on his slate, he has seemingly yet to venture into the web series space. Rane revealed that there was a personal reason behind his decision. He shared in a chat with Outlook India that he has made a promise to himself and a renowned filmmaker, that he would complete 10 Hindi films before venturing into web series. 'I had promised a big filmmaker that I will start considering web series only if I finish 10 Hindi films first''. 'Since I have just finished shooting for my 9th, its 1 more film to go before he calls me up! I have always focused on turning my waiting period into growth period by working on the craft inside out, but finally am grateful that my audience will get to see me in 4 different films before next summers,' the actor revealed. A scroll through Rane's Instagram posts will reveal that he excitedly teased his upcoming projects saying, "Jaise hi poora details milega I will give you. So happy, you will hopefully see 2 releases this year, and 2 film releases next year, as I have almost finished 4 Hindi films 1. #KunFayaKun 2. #MirandaBrothers 3. #Dange 4. #F9.' 'Kun Faya Kun' details revealed As far as 'Kun Faya Kun' is concerned, the film, directed by featured Rane and Sanjeeda Shaikh in lead roles and also had Kiran Shyam Shroff on board as the creative producer. Adding depth to the narrative, the screenplay was penned by Ghalib Asad Bhopali. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He also announced Miranda Brothers, a sports drama that generated excitement as it marked the first-ever on-screen pairing of Harshvardhan and Meezaan. Directed by Sanjay Gupta, the film promised high-octane action and emotion, bringing together two dynamic actors in a genre that's always a crowd-puller. Power-Packed Film Lineup Harshvardhan also has 'Dange' on his slate. The project is a college drama directed by and promises youthful energy and intense storytelling. Adding to the excitement was his ninth film, tentatively titled 'F9'. Directed by , this project featured Harshvardhan in a special appearance, marking another unique addition to his diverse filmography. Harshvardhan Exits Sanam Sequel
