Discover the fascinating life and career of Neeru Bajwa, a prominent figure in the Punjabi film industry. From her early life in Canada to her successful journey as an actress, director, and producer, this comprehensive biography unveils all.

Wiki/Biography

Neeru Bajwa, born Ashveer Kaur Bajwa on Tuesday, 26 August 1980 (age 43 as of 2023), in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is a Virgo. Her early life wasn’t solely focused on academics; she prioritized her acting aspirations.

In the documentary “Bollywood Bound” (2003), she openly shared her decision to leave high school to pursue acting. This bold choice set the stage for her remarkable career.

Physical Appearance

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

Family, Caste & Husband

Neeru comes from a Punjabi family. Her father is Jaswant Bajwa. She has two younger sisters, Sabrina Bajwa (a model) and Rubina Bajwa (an actress), and a brother. She was previously engaged to actor Amit Sadh but they separated in 2010.

She married Harry Jawandha on February 8, 2015, and they have three daughters: Aanaya Kaur Jawanda, Aaliyah Jawanda, and Akira Jawanda.

Career

In Films

Neeru’s acting debut was in the 1998 Bollywood film “Main Solah Baras Ki,” playing Tina. She then appeared in several Bollywood movies including “Prince” (2010), “Phoonk 2” (2010), “Miley Naa Miley Hum” (2011), and “Special Chabbis” (2013).

Her Punjabi film debut was in “Asa Nu Maan Watna Da” (2004), and her first lead role in a Punjabi film was in “Dil Apna Punjabi” (2006). She’s starred in numerous successful Punjabi films like “Munde U.K. De” (2009), “Heer Ranjha” (2009), “Jatt & Juliet” (2012), “Jatt & Juliet 2” (2013), and many more.

In Television

Neeru’s television career began with the 2003 Hindi serial “Astitva…Ek Prem Kahani,” where she played Kiran. She also had notable roles in “Jeet” (2003-04), “Guns & Roses” (2004-05), and “Hari Mirchi Lal Mirchi” (2005). She and Amit Sadh even participated in season 1 of the reality TV show “Nach Baliye” (2006).

Other Works

Neeru directed her first Punjabi film, “Sargi,” in 2017, featuring her sister Rubina Bajwa. She also owns the production company “Neeru Bajwa Entertainment,” responsible for films like “Channo Kamli Yaar Di” (2016), “Sargi” (2017), and “Munda Hi Chahida” (2019).

Hollywood

In 2021, she made her Hollywood debut in Christie Will Wolf’s “Christmas Time is Here.”

Awards & Achievements

Neeru has received numerous awards, including:

• Filmfare Awards Punjabi for Best Actress-Critics (“Channo Kamli Yaar Di”, 2017)
• PTC Punjabi Film Awards: Multiple Best Actress awards for various films.

Controversy

A 2013 incident involving a Gurbani tattoo led to controversy and an apology from Neeru.

Favourite Things

• Dessert: Cheesecake
• Actor: Harbhajan Mann

Salary/Net Worth

Her reported income was approximately ₹70 lakhs per film as of 2013.

Facts/Trivia

• Enjoys travelling, swimming, and reading.
• Dreamed of being an actress since childhood.
• Participated in an Indian Canadian beauty pageant before moving to Mumbai.
• Initially faced parental opposition to her acting career.
• Appeared in Atif Aslam’s music video for “Hum Kis Gali Jaa Rahe Hai.”

Film Filmography