Bas Ek Pal (Hindi: बस एक पल, English: Just a moment Urdu: بس ایک پل) is a 2006 Bollywood film, directed by Onir. The movie stars Juhi Chawla, Urmila Matondkar, Jimmy Shergill, Sanjay Suri, Rehaan Engineer and Yashpal Sharma. The film's storyline is an adaptation of Live Flesh, a film by Pedro Almodóvar.^[1]

Plot[link]

Nikhil Kapoor (Sanjay Suri) decides to come back from the USA to Mumbai. When he arrives, he decides to chill out at a nightclub. There he meets a woman and instantly falls for her; she, however, doesn't even introduce herself. After he asks her name, she goes away. The next day, Nikhil meets his old friend Rahul (Jimmy Shergill). The two play basketball, and hang out together. Whilst in the company of Rahul and Steve (Rehaan Engineer), another one of Nikhil's friend; the woman shows up again and she is revealed to be Anamika Joshi (Urmila Matondkar). She walks in with her friend Farhad, and when Nikhil tries to talk to Anamika, Farhad behins to think he is flirting or disturbing her, and a fight breaks out.

Resulting, Rahul and Steve join in as well. Farhad turns out to be a gangster, and draws out a gun. After a big brawl, Rahul is shot on the leg and he collapses. Steve runs away in panic. Anamika has also disappeared. Farhad puts the gun into Nikhil's hands and flees the country and quietly leaves for Australia. The police arrive at the scene, and arrest Nikhil. Rahul gets paralysed and loses the use of his legs. When Nikhil is kept in a cell by the police for shooting at Rahul, he tells them to ask Rahul himself, who refuses to speak with him. Also, Nikhil has no way of contacting Anamika to prove his innocence. Three years after having been imprisoned, Ira Malhotra (Juhi Chawla) comes to hear his side of the story and helps bail him out. Now Nikhil gets to meet Rahul and Anamika and eventually finds out that he was lured into a trap by a killer, who is still at large.

Cast[link]

• Juhi Chawla ... Ira Malhotra
• Urmila Matondkar ... Anamika Joshi
• Jimmy Shergill ... Rahul Kher
• Sanjay Suri ... Nikhil Kapoor
• Rehaan Engineer ... Steve O'Brien
• Yashpal Sharma

Crew[link]

• Directed by: Onir
• Writing credits: Onir
• Produced by: Manohar P. Kanungo, Shailesh R. Singh
• Original Music by: Pritam, Vivek Phillip, Mithoon
• Cinematography by: Sachin Kumar
• Film Editing by: Onir
• Art Direction by: Shyam Dey

Music[link]

The Bas Ek Pal album contains nine songs, three of them are remixes. The soundtrack is notable for its Western flavor being generally praised by critics. The music directors are Vivek Phillip, Mithoon and Pritam with lyrics written by Amitabh Varma and Sayeed Quadri. Pritam copies Yuri Mrakadi's "Arabiyon Ana" already lifted by him in Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena to create the song "Hai Ishq." The song "Tere Bin" was voted as one of the best songs of 2006.^[2] The soundtrack was released on two-channel compact disc and cassette tape^[3] and received good reviews from critics.^[4]

Box office[link]

The movie failed on the box office, though Juhi Chawla, Urmila Matondkar, Jimmy Shergill and Sanjay Suri's natural performances were highly appreciated.^{[citation needed]}

References[link]

1. ^ Gupta, Pratim D (April 30, 2011). "I for Identity". The Telegraph. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110430/jsp/entertainment/story_13919802.jsp. 
2. ^ "Dishant: Bas Ek Pal Soundtrack". http://www.dishant.com/album/Bas-Ek-Pal.html. 
3. ^ "The Hindu: Bas Ek Pal Cassette — Chords & Notes". http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2006/09/02/stories/2006090203420200.htm. 
4. ^ Tuteja Joginder (7 August 2006). "Bas Ek Pal". indiaFM. http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12801/index.html. Retrieved 2008-04-10. 

External links[link]

• Bas Ek Pal: Official Movie Website
• Bas Ek Pal at the Internet Movie Database

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Atif Aslam
Background information
Also known as	Aatif, Aadee
Born	Wazir abad, Pakistan (1983-03-12) 12 March 1983 (age 29)
Origin	Lahore, Pakistan
Genres	Rock, pop
Occupations	Singer, actor
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2001-present
Labels	Fire, Tips
Associated acts	Strings, Jal, Hadiqa Kiani, Shreya Ghoshal, Alka Yagnik, Sachin Gupta, Pritam, Alisha Chinoy, Sunidhi Chauhan
Website	www.aadeez.com

Atif Aslam (Urdu: عاطف اسلم, born Mohammad Atif Aslam; 12 March 1983 in Wazirabad, (Pakistan) is a Pakistani pop singer and film actor. He debuted in the film Bol and has given several hit songs^[1] .He is known for his vocal belting technique.^[2] In 2008, he was awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan. .Atif Aslam has done his Bachleors in Computer Sciences from Punjab Institute Of Computer Sciences (PICS).

Music career[link]

Solo career (2004 onwards)[link]

After leaving Pakistani pop band Jal, Atif released his first solo album, Jal Pari, on 19 July 2004, under Sound Master and IC records. His work has gradually also become became popular in India. His is second album, Doorie, was released on 22 December 2006.

His first major concert was at Al Hamra Hall, Mall Road Lahore where he performed during the break of a stage drama Moulin Rouge. On 14 April 2007, Atif headlined in the Flex FX Dhamaka^[3] alongside Jay Sean at Royal Albert Hall. His first international concert was at W. StarDreamz Entertainment Group during his tour of USA and Canada with RDB and Annie. He recently performed in London's O2 Arena on 22nd April 2012 at the Flex FX Production's Dhamaka^[4] Bollywood Concert with Naz Choudhury^[5] and his Bolly Flex team to promote love, peace & unity among India and Pakistan becoming first Pakistani pop singer to perform on The O2 Arena stage.

Atif also mentioned in a press conference held in Karachi that he will be working on an international project titled The Dreamer Awakes, alongside members of American rock band Guns N' Roses.^{[citation needed]}

There were rumors circulating online that his new album was titled Shabnam. This was denied by Atif. “Right now, my entire focus is on this project (The Dreamer Awakes). I may be singing with Chris Martin or John Mayer… we’re trying to bring a lot of people together.”^[6] He has been greatly influenced by the singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Kishore Kumar and K.K.

Sarmad Ghafoor, a guitarist and producer for Qayaas contacted Atif Aslam to collaborate with them for the Fifth Season of Coke Studio (Pakistan). Atif Aslam in collaboration with Qayaas performed a revived rendition of "Charkha Nolakha" by Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The song and that entire episode received positive reviews from critics not only in Pakistan but also across the border in India.

Bollywood[link]

Atif has sung frequently for Bollywood films. His voice as a playback singer can be heard in Indian films such as "Pehli Nazar Mein", Race, "Tere Bin", Bas Ek Pal, "Bakhuda Tumhi Ho" in Kismat Konnection, "Leja tu mujhe",F.A.L.T.U, "Tera Hone Laga Hoon" and "Tu Jaane Na" in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, "Aa Bhi Ja Sanam", "O Mere Khuda", "Tere Liye" and "Kaun Hoon Main" in the film Prince.^[7] He sang two songs "Piya O Re Piya" and "Tu Mohabbat Hai" in Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya.

Hollywood[link]

Atif has three songs featured in Hollywood movies as well.^[8]

Acting career[link]

Atif made his acting debut in a Pakistani movie named Bol, 2011. He also made a special appearance in film songs like Tere Bin kaise jiya jai,Pehli Nazar mein,in the film Tere Bin,Pehli Nazar,Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya's song Tu Mohabbat Hai.

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

Bollywood/Lollywood songs[link]

Filmography[link]

• Bol - Mustafa, 2011
• Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya - Special Appearance in song Tu Mohabbat Hai

Awards[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Atif Aslam at the Internet Movie Database
• Atif aslam news updates

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Aruna Irani
Born	(1952-05-03) May 3, 1952 (age 60)[1] Mumbai, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actor, director
Spouse	Kuku Kohli

Aruna Irani (born May 3, 1952) is an Indian actress who has acted in over 300 films mostly playing supporting roles. She dance in the songs "Chadti Jawani", "Dilbar Dilse Pyare", "Ab Jo Mile Hai" from film Caravan (1971) and "Main Shayar To Nahi" from film Bobby (1973) amongst others. Her performance in both films won her nomination at Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Role. She holds the record for winning maximum nominations (10) in this category and received the award twice for her roles in Pet Pyaar Aur Paap (1985) and Beta (1993). In January 2012 she was honoured with Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award at the 57th Filmfare Awards function.

Early life[link]

Aruna Irani was born in Mumbai, India.

Career[link]

Aruna Irani made her debut in the movie Gunga Jumna (1961) at nine years old playing Azra's character. After doing several small roles in films like Jahanara (1964), Farz (1967), Upkar (1967) and Aaya Sawan Jhoomke (1969). She later acted with comedian Mehmood Ali in films like Aulad (1968), Humjoli (1970), and Naya Zamana (1971).

In 1971, she starred in Caravan.

She latered starred in Mehmood Ali's Bombay To Goa (1972), Garam Masala (1972), and Do Phool (1973).

Her films have included Farz (1967), Bobby (1973), Fakira (1976), Sargam (1979), Love Story (1981), and Rocky (1981).

She won her first Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Pet Pyaar Aur Paap (1984).

In the late 1980s and 1990s Irani switched to playing motherly roles, notably in Beta (1992) for which she won her second Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. She acted in the Kannada remake of the same film and the same role. Some of her Marathi films are Changu Mangu, Lapwa Chapvi, Ek Gadi Baki Anadi and Bol Baby Bol.

In her later career, Irani also swithced to television performing character roles in various serials. She also took up to direction and production of tele-serials like Mehndi Tere Naam Ki, Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand, Vaidehi and more.^{[2][unreliable source?]}

On Sunday 19 February 2012, she was awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the annual Filmfare awards function in Mumbai.

Personal life[link]

Aruna Irani is married to film director Kuku Kohli.^{[citation needed]}

Filmography[link]

Films[link]

Television[link]

• Dekha Ek Khwaab on Sony TV
• Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki on Life OK
• Sanjog Se Bani Sangini on Zee TV
• Jhansi Ki Rani (TV series) on Zee TV
• Saas v/s Bahu as Judge on Sahara One
• Naaginn on Zee TV
• Babul Ki Bitiya Chali Doli Saja Ke on Sahara One
• Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii on Star Plus
• Rabba Ishq Na Hove on Zee TV
• Vaidehi (TV series) on Sony TV
• Zameen Se Aassman Tak on Sahara One
• Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan on Zee TV
• Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand on Star Plus (Also Director)
• Mehndi Tere Naam Ki on Zee TV
• Zamana Badal Gaya on DD Metro

Awards[link]

• Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award – Won
  1985 Pet Pyaar Aur Paap – Janaki
  1993 Beta – Laxmi Devi
  
• Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award – Nomination
  1972 Caravan – Nisha
  1974 Bobby – Nima
  1976 Do Jhoot
  1978 Khoon Pasina – Shantimohan Sharma/Shanti "Shanno" Devi
  1982 Rocky – Kathy D'Souza
  1995 Suhaag – Asha R. Sharma
  1996 Kartavya (1995 film) – Gayetridevi Singh
  1998 Ghulam-E-Mustafa – Bhagyalaxmi Dixit
  
• Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
  2012
  

References[link]

External links[link]

• Aruna Irani at the Internet Movie Database

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Farida Tabrez Barmavar née Jalal (born 14 March 1949) is an Indian actress.

Career[link]

Farida Jalal, a native of New Delhi, started her career in the 1960s, when she won the United Film Producers Talent Hunt sponsored by Filmfare. She usually played the sister or rejected fiancée of the male lead but almost never the female lead. One of her most critically acclaimed roles is in Bobby where she played the part of the mentally challenged would-be fiancée of Rishi Kapoor's Raj. During the 1980s, her roles progressed from sister and girlfriend to aunt, mother, or nani. She is also remembered for her part in Aradhana, in which she plays Rajesh Khanna's girlfriend, and sings the song "Bagon me bahar hai, kaliyon pe nikhar hai".

She acted for over 40 years, only taking a break during 1983 and 1990, when she settled in Bangalore.

During the 1990s, Jalal had a part in many major hits in India, among them Raja Hindustani, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dil To Pagal Hai, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, for which she won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. She acted in many television serials, such as in the hit sitcom, Dekh Bahi Dekh.

She was grandly acclaimed for her role in the 1994 film Mammo, for which she received the Filmfare Best Performance Award.

Jalal stars in Shararat (Thoda Jadu, Thodi Nazaakat), in which she plays a leading role. The comedy is currently air on the Disney Channel.

In 2005, she co-hosted the 50th Filmfare Awards alongside Saif Ali Khan and Sonali Bendre, in Mumbai. In 2008, she made a special appearance in the Punjabi film Yaariyan. Recently, she appeared in the soap opera Balika Vadhu.

Personal life[link]

Jalal was married to actor Tabrez Barmavar, who hails from Bhatkal and died in September 2003; they have a son named Yaseen. Farida Jalal though could not get a major break as heroine against any big star except Rajesh Khanna in Aaradhana, but she played the lead role in Jeevan Rekha in which her husband Tabrez was the hero. Pran and Ajit were also in the film. A song of the film 'Yaar mere, meri baahon me aaja' by Mohd. Rafi from this film had become popular, and is still popular.

Awards[link]

• 1972: Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for: Paras (film) (1971)
• 1992: Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for: Henna (film) (1991)
• 1995: Won Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for: Mammo (1994)
• 1996: Won Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards - Best Actress (Hindi), Mammo (1994)
• 1994: Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Laadla (1994)
• 1996: Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995)

Filmography[link]

• Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (1963)
• Taqdeer (1967) ... Geeta
• Mahal (1969)
• Aradhana (1969) ... Renu
• Puraskar (1970) ... Reshma
• Naya Raasta (1970) ... Radha Pratap Singh
• Gopi (1970) ... Nandini
• Devi (1970) ... Shobha
• Paras (1971) ... Bela Singh
• Khoj (1971)
• Amar Prem (1971) ... Mrs. Nandkishore Sharma
• Pyar Ki Kahani (1971) ... Lata
• Zindagi Zindagi (1972) ... Shyama
• Rivaaj (1972)
• Buniyaad (1972)
• Heera (1973)
• Bobby (1973) ... Alka Sharma 'Nikki'
• Achanak (1973)
• Raja Rani (1973) (uncredited) ... Anita
• Loafer (1973) ... Roopa (Gopinath's daughter)
• Naya Din Nai Raat (1974)
• Majboor (1974) ... Renu Khanna
• Uljhan (1975) ... Kamla
• Sankalp (1975) ... Geeta Sehgal
• Khushboo (1975) ... Kusum's friend
• Kala Sona (1975) ... Bela
• Do Jasoos (1975) ... Hema Khushalchand
• Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975) ... Rajni
• Dharmatma (1975) ... Mona
• Aakraman (1975) ... Asha
• Shaque (1976) ... Mrs. Subramaniam
• Sabse Bada Rupaiya (1976) ... Bindiya/Shobha
• Koi Jeeta Koi Haara (1976)
• Bandalbaaz (1976)
• Kasam Khoon Ki (1977) ... Ganga
• Alaap (1977) ... Sulakshana Gupta
• Abhi To Jee Lein (1977) ... The Nun
• Aakhri Goli (1977)
• Shatranj Ke Khiladi (1977) ... Nafisa, Mir's wife
• Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (1977)
• Naya Daur (1978)
• Ganga Ki Saugand (1978) ... Champa (guest appearance)
• Jurmana (1979) ... Laila
• Dhongee (1979) ... Geeta Khanna
• Patthar Se Takkar (1980)
• Chambal Ki Kasam (1980)
• Abdullah (1980) (uncredited) ... Yashoda
• Jwala Daku (1981) ... Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
• Yaarana (1981) (uncredited) ... Mary (Governess)
• Pushpak (1988) ... Magician's wife
• Henna (1991) ... Bibi Gul
• Paayal (1992) ... Shanti Devi
• Bekhudi (1992) ... Aunty
• Kal Ki Awaz (1992) .... Akbari
• Dil Aashna Hai (1992) ... Razia
• Gardish (1993) .... Lakshmi (Shiva's mother)
• Mammo (1994) ... Mehmooda Begum Anwar Ali "Mammo"
• Laadla (1994) ... Gayetri Verma
• Krantiveer (1994) ... Mrs. Tilak (Pratap's Mother)
• Elaan (1994) ... Revati Chaudhry
• Dulaara (1994) ... Florence
• Andolan (1995)
• Jawab (1995)
• Veergati (1995)
• Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) ... Lajwanti, "Lajjo"
• Shastra (1996)
• Rajkumar (1996) ... Panna (Dai maa)
• Loafer (1996) ... Janki Kumar
• Dushman Duniya Ka (1996) ... Manager of women's shelter
• Raja Hindustani (1996) ... Chachi (Raja's aunt)
• Angaara (1996) ... Saraswati
• Ajay (1996) ... Ajay's Mother
• Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1997) ... Yashoda
• Mrityudaata (1997) ... Mother Ghayal
• Mohabbat (1997) ... Geeta Kapoor
• Judaai (1997) ... Kajal's mom
• Zor (1997)
• Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997) ... Halima
• Ziddi (1997) ... Jaya's mother
• Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) ... Ajay's mom
• Aflatoon (1997) ... Raja's mother
• Salaakhen (1998) ... Mother
• Duplicate (1998) ... Mrs. Chaudhary "Bebe"
• Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) ... Komal's mother
• Soldier (1998) ... Shanti Sinha
• Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) ... Mrs. Khanna (Rahul's mom)
• Dil Kya Kare (1999)
• Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999) ... Mother of Ajay and Tauheed
• Khoobsurat (1999) ... Sudha Chaudhary (Dadiji)
• Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) ... Lily (Rohit's landlady)
• Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) ... Mrs. Oberoi
• Pukar (2000) ... Gayetri Rajvansh
• Khauff (2000) ... Mrs. Jaidev Singh
• Kya Kehna (2000) ... Rohini Baxi (Priya's mo)
• Bichhoo (2000) ... Jeeva's mom
• Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000) .... Pooja's mother
• Gaja Gamini (2000) ... Noorbibi
• Farz (2001) ... Rukmani Singh
• Zubeidaa (2001) .... Mammo
• Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) .... Asha Malhotra
• Lajja (2001) ... Mother of Bride
• Moksha: Salvation (2001) ... Salim's mother
• Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) ... Sayeeda/Daijan/DJ
• Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002) ... Mrs. Chaudhary
• The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) ... Vidyavati
• Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002) ... Mrs. Chaddha
• Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002) .... Vishnupratap's wife
• Deewangee (2002) ... Mrs. Goyal
• Pinjar (2003) ... Mrs. Shyamlal
• Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003) ... Jiji
• Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai (2003)
• Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003) ... Mrs. Kapoor
• Jaal: The Trap (2003) ... Sudha Kaul
• Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century (2003) ... Mrs. DiSouza/Hiraka
• Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) ... Mrs. Shakuntala Dixit
• Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004) ... Mrs. Chaudhary (Deven's mom)
• Pyaar Mein Twist (2005) ... Ms. Arya
• Barsaat (2005)
• Deodhar Gandhi (2006)
• Aryan (2005)
• Aashayein (2010)
• Love Breakups Zindagi (2011)

Television[link]

• Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
• Dekh Bhai Dekh (1990s) ... Suhasini/Balraj's wife
• Shararat (2003) ... Nani/Sushma
• Star Yaar Kalakar ... Show Host
• Star Parivaar Awards
• Balika Vadhu ... (2009, 2012) Badi Masiji
• Ammaji Ki Galli ... Ammaji
• The great Maratha ...Chimnabai

References[link]

External links[link]

• Farida Jalal at the Internet Movie Database

Juhi Chawla
Chawla at the success party of the film, I Am, 2012.
Born	Juhi Chawla (1967-11-13) 13 November 1967 (age 44) Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Occupation	Film actress, Voice actress, producer, television presenter
Years active	1986–present
Spouse	Jay Mehta (1997–present)

Juhi Chawla (Punjabi: ਜੂਹੀ ਚਾਵਲਾ born 13 November 1967) is an Indian actress, voice 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. She went on to become one of the top leading actresses of Bollywood and starred in films ranging from the romances Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) and Darr (1993) to Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), which earned her the Filmfare Best Actress Award, to Yes Boss (1997) and Ishq (1997).^[1][2] Chawla has been mostly recognised for her comic timing in films as well as her vivacious screen persona.^[3][4]

During the 2000s, after having starred in over 70 mainstream Hindi films, Chawla started acting in art and independent films. She appeared in films in her native tongue of Punjabi, and has been mostly working in parallel cinema.^[4] She gained critical recognition for her performances in films like Jhankaar Beats (2003), 3 Deewarein (2003), My Brother Nikhil (2005), Bas Ek Pal (2006) and I Am (2011).^[5] Since 2000, Chawla branched out into film production and television presenting as well.

Early life and background[link]

Juhi Chawla was born in Ambala, Haryana, India. She is the first child born to Dr. S. Chawla and Mona Chawla.

She completed her schooling from Ludhiana before the family moved over to Mumbai. She graduated from Sydenham College, Mumbai with a specialisation in HR.^[6] She was the winner of Miss India title in 1984; later she won Best Costume Award for the Miss Universe contest in 1984.^[7] She 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. She is also an accomplished classical singer and has been training for the last 6 years.

Career[link]

Film[link]

1980s[link]

Chawla ventured into films with the 1986 Sultanat. She also acted in Kannada classic Premaloka directed by Ravichandran in 1987. Her 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.^[8] The film subsequently received classic status.^[9][10]

1990s[link]

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.^[11] In 1992, she was nominated for a Filmfare for Bol Radha Bol which performed well commercially.^[12][13]

In 1993 she starred in the moderately successful project Aaina, and Lootere opposite Sunny Deol and Mahesh Bhatt's hit Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke.^[14] She 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.^[14] She won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her performance in Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke.^[15] 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.^[16] She 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.^[13][17]

Chawla's pairing with Aamir Khan and their on-screen chemistry was often cited by the media as successful.^[18] She has also teamed up with Shahrukh Khan in several movies, including Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Darr, Duuplicate and Yes Boss.

2000s[link]

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."^[19][20][21] She won a Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for 3 Deewarein.

She was seen in Nikhil Advani's Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love for which she received good reviews.^[22] She 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. 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.^[23]

Chawla has appeared in several non-Hindi language films. She 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). Her 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. She acted with popular Kannada actor Ravichandran in all these three films.

2010s[link]

Her 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. She 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."^[24] For her performance, Chawla was awarded the Best Actress award at the 13th London Asian Film Festival.^[25]

Television[link]

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.^[26]

Producer[link]

Juhi later turned producer and became the co-owner of a production company called Dreamz Unlimited with Shahrukh Khan and director Aziz Mirza.^[27] 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.^[28]

Personal life[link]

Juhi Chawla is married to industrialist Jai Mehta. The couple have two children;^[29] a daughter Jhanvi born in 2001,^[30] and a son Arjun born in 2003.^[30] Her 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.

Awards and nominations[link]

Filmography[link]

As actress[link]

As producer[link]

• 2000 – Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
• 2001 – Asoka
• 2003 – Chalte Chalte

See also[link]

• List of Indian film actresses

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Juhi Chawla

• Juhi Chawla at the Internet Movie Database