Juhi Chawla | |
|---|---|
 Chawla in 2017 | |
| Born | 13 November 1967 |
| Other names | Juhi Chawla Mehta |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Works | Full list |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
Juhi Chawla Mehta (née Chawla; born 13 November 1967) is an Indian actress. She established herself as one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema from the late 1980s through the early 2000s.[1] Recognised for her comic timing and vivacious on-screen persona, she is the recipient of several accolades, including two Filmfare Awards.[2]
After winning the 1984 Miss India beauty pageant, Chawla made her acting debut with a brief appearance in the Hindi film Sultanat (1986), and had her breakthrough role in the tragic romance film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. The year 1993 was key in her career, as she gained recognition for her starring roles in Lootere, Aaina, Darr, and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the lattermost.[2] Further success came in 1997 with Deewana Mastana, Yes Boss, and Ishq.[2][3]
In the following decade, Chawla began playing against type in art-house projects, garnering critical acclaim for her performances in Jhankaar Beats (2003), 3 Deewarein (2003), My Brother Nikhil (2005), I Am (2011) and Gulaab Gang (2014). She also starred in several Punjabi films, including the biopics Shaheed Udham Singh (2000), Des Hoyaa Pardes (2004), Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waaris (2006) and Sukhmani – Hope for Life (2010). Among her television work, she was a talent judge on the third season of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2009) and had supporting roles in the streaming series Hush Hush (2022) and The Railway Men (2023).
Chawla has been married to industrialist Jay Mehta since 1995, with whom she has two children. Along with her husband and Shah Rukh Khan, she is the co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders. Along with Khan, she co-founded the production company Dreamz Unlimited, which produced three films, beginning with their self-starring Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000).
- ^ Verma, Sukanya (11 March 2004). "The real stars of Bollywood". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 10 March 2011. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
- ^ a b c Kothari, Jitendra (26 June 2001). "Juhi Chawla — Back On The Public's Radar". India Today. Archived from the original on 26 June 2001. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Top India Total Nett Gross 1997". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 8 April 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2020.