Anu Aggarwal, also known as Anita Aggarwal, is a renowned former Indian actress and model. Her career highlights include her iconic debut in the blockbuster film, “Aashiqui” (1990), cementing her place in Bollywood history.

Wiki/Biography

Anu Aggarwal was born on Saturday, January 11, 1969 (age 55 as of 2024), in New Delhi. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. She earned her sociology degree from Delhi University, achieving academic success alongside her remarkable career.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black

Family, Caste & Husband

Raised in Chennai after her birth in New Delhi, Anu’s father, Ramesh Prakash Arya, was a teacher at Hans Raj College, Delhi. Her mother’s name is Urmila Arya. She has not yet married.

Career

Anu’s journey began in 1987 at IMRB, Kala Ghoda, Bombay, before transitioning to work as a VJ. A pivotal moment came when a modeling agent discovered her at Mumbai’s Churchgate station, launching her into the modeling world. She successfully completed several modeling projects before making her acting debut.

Her acting debut was in the Doordarshan serial “Isi Bahane” in 1988. In 1989, she gained further recognition as the “Face of Schweppes Indian Tonic.” Her Bollywood debut in “Aashiqui” (1990) propelled her to stardom. Following the success of “Aashiqui,” she starred in various Bollywood films, including “Ghazab Tamasha” (1992), “King Uncle” (1993), “Khal-Naaikaa” (1993), “Janam Kundli” (1995), and “Return of Jewel Thief” (1996). She also expanded her acting career to Tamil cinema, with her debut in “Thiruda Thiruda” (1993). In addition to her acting career, she worked as a star endorser and VJ in the MTV India launch show “Oye MTV,” later renamed “BPL Oye!” in 1994. She left Bollywood after “Return of Jewel Thief” in 1996.

Life After Bollywood

Recognizing that acting wasn’t her ultimate calling, Anu embarked on extensive international travel after completing “Return of Jewel Thief” in 1996. In 1997, she dedicated herself to the practice of Yoga. A significant turning point came in 1999 when she was involved in a serious car accident.

The accident resulted in a coma and memory loss, significantly impacting her life. Following her recovery, she committed herself to Yoga training and meditation, becoming a Yoga trainer at the Bihar School of Yoga Munger. In 2015, she transitioned into motivational speaking, collaborating with TEDx. That same year, she also published her autobiography, “Anusal Memoir Of A Girl Who Came Back From the Dead.”

Facts/Trivia

• She is a gold medalist in sociology from Delhi University.
• She was encouraged to pursue acting by director Mahesh Bhatt.
• She remains known as the “Aashiqui girl.”
• She’s an amateur power-lifter, competing after her accident.
• She adopted the name “Anand Priya” during her Yoga practice.
• She appeared on “The Kapil Sharma Show” in February 2020.

Awards and Recognition