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Neetu Singh

Neetu Singh (born 8 July 1958) is an Indian and Bollywood Actress of the 70s. She worked as a child actor under the name Baby Sonia, she played as ‘Roopa’ (child actress) in 1966 movie Dus Lakh, she also played dual roles in the hit film Do Kaliyan. Other notable films were ‘Waris’,Pavitra Paapi.etc.

Early life

Neetu Singh was born in New Delhi to Rajee Singh.

Career

Neetu Singh made her debut as a heroine in 1972 with Rikshawala which was a flop. She took a small role in Yaadon Ki Baarat (1973), which became a hit, and her sizzling dance number to the song Lekar hum brought her so much attention that she was immediately offered lead roles again. In most films, Neetu was cast as the fun-loving daughter or the ‘optimistic’ or ‘lively’ girlfriend. She acted with the top stars of her day, especially Rishi Kapoor with whom she appeared in half a dozen films.

On screen and off it, Neetu and Rishi Kapoor fell in love. This led to the couple tying the knot in 1979 after a much publicized engagement that was the talk of Bollywood. Neetu was 21 at that time. She was at the top of her career, having just been nominated for a Filmfare Award as Best Supporting Actress for Kaala Pathar (1979), but she retired. She dismissed the allegation that she left films, because it was customary for actresses married to the famous Kapoor family to retire after marriage, claiming that it was her ‘personal choice.’

Personal life

Neetu is married to Rishi Kapoor and they have two children, Riddhima, a fashion designer and recently married to a Delhi based industrialist called Bharat Sahni. Their son Ranbir Kapoor is a Bollywood actor.

Trivia

• In most of the films she was cast as the fun-loving daughter or the ‘optimistic’ or ‘lively’ girlfriend.

• Her mother Rajee Singh played her reel mother in the film Rani aur Lalpari.

• She was spotted by Vyjantimala, and was offered the role of a child artist in the film Suraj.

• Was a student of actress Vyjantimala’s dance school in Bombay.

Filmography

• 1966 Suraj
• 1968 Do Kaliyan
• 1973 Rickshawala
• 1973 Yaadon Ki Baaraat
• 1974 Shatranj Ke Mohre
• 1974 Ashiana (New)
• 1974 Aashiana
• 1974 Hawas
• 1975 Khel Khel Mein
• 1975 Rafoo Chakkar
• 1975 Zinda Dil
• 1975 Deewaar
• 1975 Sewak
• 1976 Sharafat Chhod Di Maine
• 1976 Aadalat
• 1976 Shankar Dada
• 1976 Kabhie Kabhie
• 1976 Maha Chor
• 1977 Parvarish
• 1977 Amar Akbar Anthony
• 1977 Doosra Aadmi
• 1977 Zamanat
• 1977 Dhongee
• 1977 Maha Badmash
• 1977 Chor Sipahee
• 1977 Dharam Veer
• 1977 Ab Kya Hoga
• 1977 Priyatama
• 1977 Andolan (New-I)
• 1978 Kasme Vaade
• 1978 Heeralal Pannalal
• 1978 Anjane Mein
• 1979 Jhoota Kahin Ka
• 1979 The Great Gambler
• 1979 Aatish
• 1979 Chakravyuh
• 1979 Kaala Patthar
• 1979 Bhala Manus
• 1979 Yuvraj
• 1979 Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
• 1979 Zahreelee
• 1980 Chunauti
• 1980 The Burning Train
• 1980 Dhan Daulat
• 1980 Choron Ki Barat
• 1980 Kaala Pani
• 1981 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah
• 1981 Khoon Ka Rishta
• 1981 Yaarana
• 1981 Waqt Ki Deewar
• 1982 Ganga Meri Maa
• 1982 Chorni
• 1982 Raj Mahal
• 1982 Teesri Aankh
• 2009 Love Aaj Kal

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