Name:Juhi S ChawlaDate of Birth:13 November 1967
Place of Birth:Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Occupation:Film actress, producer,
television presenter
Years active:1986–present
Spouse:Jai Mehta (1997–present)
Juhi Chawla (Hindi: जूही चावला, born 13 November 1967) is an Indian actress, film producer and television presenter.
After being crowned as the winner of the Miss India beauty contest in 1984, Chawla pursued an acting career. Juhi Chawla went on to become one of the top leading actresses of Bollywood and starred in films ranging from the romances Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Darr to Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, which earned her the Filmfare Best Actress Award, to Yes Boss and Ishq.Chawla has been mostly recognised for her comic timing in films as well as her vivacious screen persona.
During the 2000s, after having starred in over 70 mainstream Hindi films, Chawla started acting in art and independent films. Juhi Chawla appeared in films in her native tongue of Punjabi, and has been mostly working in parallel cinema.Juhi Chawla gained critical recognition for her performances in films like Jhankaar Beats, 3 Deewarein, My Brother Nikhil, Bas Ek Pal and I Am.Since 2000, Chawla branched out into film production and television presenting as well.
Early life and background
Juhi Chawla was born in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. Juhi Chawla is the first child born to Dr. S. Chawla and Mona Chawla.
Juhi Chawla completed her schooling from Ludhiana before the family moved over to Mumbai. Juhi Chawla graduated from Sydenham College, Mumbai with a specialisation in HR.Juhi Chawla was the winner of Miss India title in 1984; later she won Best Costume Award for the Miss Universe contest in 1984.Juhi Chawla is also a very good dancer. In a Baaje Payal (a film based on a collection of interviews for dancers/actresses) interview, she mentioned having learnt Kathak for three (3) years and regretted giving it up as it could have helped her in her career as an actress. Juhi Chawla is also an accomplished classical singer and has been training for the last 6 years.
Career
Film
Chawla ventured into films with the 1986 Sultanat. Juhi Chawla also acted in Kannada classic Premaloka directed by Ravichandran in 1987. Juhi Chawla first major role in Bollywood was in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988, in which she starred with Aamir Khan. The film, a modern-day adaption of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, became both a major critical and commercial success. It won the Filmfare Best Movie Award, and Chawla won the Filmfare Lux New Face Award and received her first nomination for Filmfare Best Actress Award.The film subsequently received classic status.
In 1990, she starred in such films as Pratibandh, which was a box office success and for which she was nominated the Filmfare Best Actress Award, and Swarg.In 1992, she was nominated for a Filmfare for Bol Radha Bol which performed well commercially.
In 1993 she starred in the moderately successful project Aaina, and hits like Lootere opposite Sunny Deol and Mahesh Bhatt's hit Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke.Juhi Chawla followed it with a leading role in Yash Chopra's thriller Darr, which went on to become the third top-grossing film of the year in India.Juhi Chawla won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her performance in Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke.Most of Chawla's films of 1994–6 were unsuccessful, though she received a Filmfare nomination for her performance as a battered wife in Daraar.Juhi Chawla had a revival in 1997 with such romantic comedies as Yes Boss, Deewana Mastana and Ishq. Ishq became one of the top-earners of the year, and Chawla received her sixth Filmfare nomination for her portrayal of a model in Yes Boss.
Chawla's pairing with Aamir Khan and their on-screen chemistry was often cited by the media as successful.Juhi Chawla has also teamed up with Shahrukh Khan in several movies, including Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Darr, Duuplicate and Yes Boss.
Through the 2000s, Chawla started appearing in independent and art films, and her work in the genre included the critically acclaimed films 3 Deewarein, 7½ Phere and My Brother Nikhil, which Taran Adarsh termed as "amongst the finest in her career" and Khalid Mohamed praised as "perfect," stating that "her effortless blend of conflicting emotions is what A-class acting is all about. Ms Chawla is a diamond in this little gem of a movie."Juhi Chawla won a Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for 3 Deewarein.
Juhi Chawla was seen in Nikhil Advani's Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love for which she received good reviews.Juhi Chawla starred with Urmila Matondkar in Bas Ek Pal (2006) and with Manoj Bajpai in Swami. Juhi's latest releases include Ravi Chopra's Bhoothnath with Amitabh Bachchan, in which she made her singing debut with the song "Chalo Jaane Do". Another film called Krazzy 4 with Irfan Khan and Arshad Warsi was released in 2008. Both Bhootnath and Krazzy 4 were critical and commercial successes in India. In 2009, she appeared in a guest appearance in Luck By Chance to play a comic part for which she dyed her hair blonde. The film got extremely positive reviews and has got a good opening at the box office.
Chawla has appeared in several non-Hindi language films. Juhi Chawla has appeared in various Punjabi films: Shaheed Uddham Singh (2000), Des Hoyaa Pardes (2004), Waris Shah: Ishq Daa Waris (2006) and "Sukhmani:hope for life" (2010). Juhi Chawla first Malayalam film was Harikrishnans, which also starred actors Mohanlal and Mammootty. In the beginning of her career she acted in Kannada films, which include the successful Premaloka and unsuccessful films like Shanthi Kranthi and Kindara Jogi. Juhi Chawla acted with popular Kannada actor Ravichandran in all these three films.
Juhi Chawla most recent release was Onir's critically acclaimed feature I Am (2011). Unfolded in several chapters, the film starred Chawla alongside Manisha Koirala in an episode named I Am Megha. Juhi Chawla played the title role of which film critic Taran Adarsh commented, "It's a delight to watch Juhi and Manisha, after a hiatus. Both deliver striking performances - even getting the language right."For her performance, Chawla was awarded the Best Actress award at the 13th London Asian Film Festival.
Television
During the 2000s, Chawla has also been presenter and host of numerous television shows, particularly award ceremonies, including the Filmfare Awards and the Zee Cine Awards. Chawla has been a judge for the entertainment show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa alongside Saroj Khan and Vaibhavi Merchant during the show's third season.
Producer
Juhi later turned producer and became the co-owner of a production company called Dreamz Unlimited with Shahrukh Khan and director Aziz Mirza.The first two films produced by the production company were Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and Asoka. Their third film, Chalte Chalte was the first success for the company.
Personal life
Juhi Chawla is married to industrialist Jai Mehta. The couple have two children;a daughter Jhanvi born in 2001,and a son Arjun born in 2003.Juhi Chawla mother died in a car accident in Prague during the shooting of the movie Duplicate in 1998. Jai Mehta and Juhi Chawla are the co-owners of the Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders in partnership with Shahrukh Khan under their company Red Chillies Entertainment.
Filmography
As actress
1986 Sultanat
1987 Premaloka
1988 Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
1988 Paruva Ragam
1989 Chandni Devika
1989 Kindari Jogi
1989 Vicky Dada
1989 Love Love Love
1989 Goonj
1990 Kaafila
1990 Swarg
1990 Prathibandh
1990 Tum Mere Ho
1990 Zahreelay
1990 Shandaar
1990 C.I.D.
1991 Shanti Kranti
1991 Shanthi Kranti
1991 Nattukku Oru Nallavan
1991 Benaam Badshah
1991 Karz Chukana Hai
1991 Bhabhi
1992 Bol Radha Bol
1992 Radha Ka Sangam
1992 Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
1992 Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana
1992 Bewafa Se Wafa
1992 Daulat Ki Jung
1993 Lootere
1993 Shatranj
1993 Izzat Ki Roti
1993 Pehla Nasha
1993 Tadipar
1993 Aaina
1993 Darr
1993 Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke
1993 Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na
1994 Eena Meena Deeka
1994 The Gentleman
1994 Andaz
1994 Andaz Apna Apna
1994 Ghar Ki Izzat
1994 Bhagyavan
1994 Pramaatma
1994 Saajan Ka Ghar
1995 Ram Jaane
1995 Kartavya
1995 Naajayaz
1995 Aatank Hi Aatank
1996 Talaashi
1996 Loafer
1996 Bandish Kanta
1996 Daraar
1997 Yes Boss
1997 Ishq
1997 Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi
1997 Deewana Mastana
1998 Saat Rang Ke Sapne
1998 Harikrishnans
1998 Duplicate
1998 Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
1999 Safari
1999 Arjun Pandit
1999 Shaheed Uddham Singh
2000 Gang
2000 Karoobar: The Business Of Love
2000 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
2001 One 2 Ka 4
2001 Ek Rishtaa
2001 Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa
2003 3 Deewarein
2003 Jhankaar Beats
2004 Des Hoya Pardes
2005 My Brother Nikhil
2005 Paheli
2005 Khamosh: Khauf Ki Khaufnak Raat
2005 Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak
2005 7½ Phere
2005 Dosti: Friends Forever
2006 Bas Ek Pal
2006 Waris Shah-Ishq Da Waaris
2007 Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love
2007 Swami
2007 Om Shanti Om
2008 Bhootnath
2008 Krazzy 4
2008 Kismat Konnection
2009 Luck By Chance
2009 Kal Kissne Dekha
2010 Sukhmani - Hope for Life
2010 Ramayana: The Epic
2011 I Am
2011 Main Krishna Hoon
2012 S.O.S.-Son Of Sardar
As producer
2000 – Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
2001 – Asoka
2003 – Chalte Chalte
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