Neetu Singh

Neetu Singh

Facts

Birth Name: She was born as Harneet Kaur Singh on 8 July 1958 in New Delhi, India.

Child Artist: She began acting at the age of 8 under the screen name Baby Sonia and appeared in films like Suraj (1966) and Do Kaliyaan (1968).

Family Connection: She once shared screen space with her mother, Rajee Singh, in the film Rani Aur Lalpari.

Education: She studied at Hill Grange High School in Mumbai after her family moved to Peddar Road.

Personal Loss: Her father, Darshan Singh, passed away when she was young.

Breakthrough Roles: She transitioned to lead roles in the 1970s with films like Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), Khel Khel Mein (1975), and Amar Akbar Anthony (1977).

Walk of the Stars: In 2012, she was inducted into Mumbai’s Walk of the Stars at Bandra Bandstand.

Comeback Queen: After marrying Rishi Kapoor in 1980 and taking a long break, she made a successful comeback with Do Dooni Chaar (2010).

Awards & Recognition: She has received multiple accolades, including Filmfare Award nominations.

Upcoming Work: She continues to act in contemporary films, with projects like Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022) and Letters to Mr Khanna.