Simran Kaur Mundi is a renowned Indian actress and former supermodel. Her journey from winning Miss India Universe to establishing a successful career in film is truly inspiring.

Wiki/Biography

Simran Kaur Mundi was born on Thursday, September 13, 1990 (age 33 as of 2023), in Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. Her family relocated to Madhya Pradesh shortly after her birth. Their ancestral roots are in Mundian Jattan, Hoshiarpur, Punjab. Simran completed her schooling at Delhi Public School and Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya in Madhya Pradesh, and pursued a biotechnology degree at Holkar College of Science in Indore.

After graduating, she returned to Mumbai, working as a guest relations executive at Fame Cinemas in Andheri. This role involved managing bookings for film and media professionals. It was during this time that she was spotted by renowned makeup artists Bharat and Dorris Godambe, who encouraged her to enter the Femina Miss India Universe 2008 pageant. Despite lacking formal modeling experience, she triumphed, winning the title of “Femina Miss India Universe 2008.”

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Brown

Family, Caste & Husband

Simran Kaur Mundi hails from a Jatt Sikh family. Her father, Jasvinder Singh Mundi, is a businessman, and her mother is a Feng Shui expert. She has a younger brother, Gurupreet Singh Mundi.

She was rumored to be in a relationship with her “Jo Hum Chahein” co-star, Sunny. Ultimately, Simran married Gurickk G Maan (a video director and film producer) on January 31, 2020, after a five-year courtship. Gurickk is the son of the legendary singer, Gurdas Maan.

Career

Simran’s career began in 2011 with the reality show “Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout,” hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. She then transitioned to hosting the “Hockey India League.” Her acting debut came in 2011 with the Bollywood film “Jo Hum Chahein,” where she played Neha Kapoor. While the film’s box office performance was modest, Simran’s acting received critical acclaim.

She continued to work across different film industries. In 2013, she debuted in Punjabi cinema with Gippy Grewal’s “Best of Luck” and made her Telugu debut with the hit film “Potugadu,” opposite Manoj Manchu. Her filmography includes Bollywood films such as “Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi” and “Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon” (alongside Kapil Sharma). She’s also a familiar face on the runway, having walked for prestigious fashion shows like Lakme Fashion Week and appeared in commercials for brands like Parachute Hot Oil and Gagan Ghee.

Signature/Autograph

Simran Kaur Mundi’s signature is easily recognizable.

Favourite Things

Simran’s preferences include:

• Food: Pizza, fresh fruits, prawns, salads
• Street Food: Gol Gappe, Bhel
• Dessert: Gulab Jamun, Malai Ghewar
• Actor: Shah Rukh Khan
• Actress: Deepika Padukone
• Film: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
• Travel Destinations: Goa, Paris
• Colours: Orange, white, black
• Attire: Patiala Salwar Suit

Facts/Trivia

Simran’s hobbies include sketching, reading, and basketball. She’s graced the cover of Simply Punjabi Magazine, is an avid dog lover (owning a pet dog named JayDee), follows a non-vegetarian diet, and received recognition from the Chandigarh Police for Women Empowerment Celebrations in 2015. She also judged Miss India auditions in Chandigarh in 2016 and has a fondness for sweets.

Simran Kaur Mundi’s Filmography