Juhi Chawla facts for kids
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Juhi Chawla
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Chawla in 2017
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| Born | 13 November 1967 Ambala, Haryana, India
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| Other names | Juhi Chawla Mehta |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1984–present |
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Jay Mehta
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| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
Juhi Chawla Mehta (born 13 November 1967) is a famous Indian actress. She became one of the top actresses in Hindi cinema from the late 1980s to the early 2000s. People know her for her funny roles and lively personality on screen. She has won many awards, including two Filmfare Awards.
Juhi Chawla won the Miss India beauty pageant in 1984. She started her acting career with a small part in the film Sultanat (1986). Her big break came in the romantic film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). This role earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. The year 1993 was very important for her career. She starred in popular films like Lootere, Aaina, Darr, and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. She continued to have success in 1997 with films such as Deewana Mastana, Yes Boss, and Ishq.
Later, Juhi Chawla started acting in different kinds of films, often called "art-house" movies. She received praise for her roles in Jhankaar Beats (2003), 3 Deewarein (2003), My Brother Nikhil (2005), I Am (2011), and Gulaab Gang (2014). She also acted in several Punjabi films, including Shaheed Udham Singh (2000) and Des Hoyaa Pardes (2004). On television, she was a judge on the dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2009). More recently, she had roles in the streaming series Hush Hush (2022) and The Railway Men (2023).
Juhi Chawla married businessman Jay Mehta in 1995. They have two children together. She is also a co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders. She owns the team with her husband and actor Shah Rukh Khan. She also co-founded a film production company called Dreamz Unlimited with Shah Rukh Khan.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Juhi Chawla was born in Ambala, Haryana, India, on 13 November 1967. Her father worked for the Indian government. She went to Fort Convent School in Mumbai and later graduated from Sydenham College.
In 1984, Juhi Chawla won the Miss India title. She also won the Best Costume Award at the Miss Universe contest that same year.
Journey in Films
Early Roles and Big Break
Juhi Chawla's first role in a Bollywood film was a small part in Sultanat in 1986. In 1987, she starred in a Kannada and Tamil film called Premaloka. The Kannada version was a big success and helped her career.
Her first main role in a Hindi film was in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988. She starred alongside Aamir Khan in this movie. The film was a modern version of Romeo and Juliet. It was a huge hit with both critics and audiences. Juhi and Aamir became famous overnight. The film won the Filmfare Award for Best Film. Juhi Chawla won the Filmfare Award for Lux New Face of the Year. Many people loved her chemistry with Aamir Khan on screen. The Times of India called the film one of the "Top 25 Must See Bollywood Films."
Becoming a Star Actress
In 1990, Juhi Chawla starred in Pratibandh. She also appeared in the family drama Swarg with Rajesh Khanna and Govinda. This was her first time working with director David Dhawan. In 1992, she starred in Bol Radha Bol with Rishi Kapoor.
The year 1993 was very successful for her. She appeared in four films. Her first film was the action movie Lootere. She played a woman who needed protection from a bodyguard, played by Sunny Deol. She also starred in two films produced by Yash Chopra. One was the romantic drama Aaina.
Her third film that year was Mahesh Bhatt's romantic comedy Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke with Aamir Khan. This film was a big hit. Juhi played a runaway girl from Tamil Nadu. She learned the Tamil language for the role. Her performance was highly praised, and she won a Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Her last film that year was the thriller Darr, directed by Yash Chopra. This film was one of the highest-earning films of the year. Juhi played Kiran, a young woman who becomes the target of an obsessed man, played by Aamir Khan.
After this, she played leading roles in many successful films. These included Andaz (1994), Saajan Ka Ghar (1994), Ram Jaane (1995), and Loafer (1996). She received good reviews for her role as a wife facing difficulties in the thriller Daraar (1996).
In 1997, Juhi Chawla had more big hits with the romantic comedies Yes Boss, Deewana Mastana, and Ishq. All these films were very popular. In Yes Boss, she played a model who falls in love with Shah Rukh Khan's character. In Deewana Mastana, she played a doctor who is loved by two men.
New Kinds of Roles
In 2000, Juhi Chawla, along with Shah Rukh Khan and Aziz Mirza, started a film production company called Dreamz Unlimited. Their first film was the romantic comedy Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, starring Juhi and Shah Rukh Khan. Juhi's role as a journalist was well-liked by critics.
After a short break, Juhi Chawla started acting in independent and art films. These films were praised by critics. Her work included Jhankaar Beats (2003) and 3 Deewarein (2003). She won a Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for 3 Deewarein. She also acted in the Punjabi film Des Hoyaa Pardes (2004), which won a National Film Award.
In 2005, she starred in Onir's film My Brother Nikhil. Juhi played Anamika Kapoor, a loving older sister who supports her brother through a difficult time. Critics highly praised her performance. Khalid Mohamed said, "Juhi Chawla is perfect. Her easy mix of feelings is what great acting is all about."
In 2008, she appeared in Bhoothnath with Amitabh Bachchan. She also sang a song in this film, "Chalo Jaane Do". Her funny acting in the movie was appreciated. In 2009, she had a special appearance in Luck By Chance, which received very positive reviews.
Recent Work
In 2011, Juhi Chawla starred in Onir's film I Am. She played a woman who returns to her hometown in Srinagar. She won the Best Actress award at the 13th London Asian Film Festival for this role.
In 2014, Juhi Chawla made a big comeback with Gulaab Gang. She played a strong and clever politician named Sumitra Devi. This was a different kind of role for her, as she played an antagonist (a villain). Critics really liked her performance. Shubhra Gupta of The Financial Times said she played "the sort of politician that men have played for ever: hungry for power, will stop at nothing." She received another Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress for this film. That same year, she had a guest role in the Hollywood film The Hundred Foot Journey.
In 2016, she starred in Chalk n Duster with Shabana Azmi. The film received mixed reviews, but Juhi's acting was well-received. In 2017, she played a defense minister in the web series The Test Case. Juhi Chawla also starred in the web series Hush Hush, which was released on Amazon Prime Video in 2022.
Off-Screen Activities
In 1998, Juhi Chawla went on a concert tour called Awesome Foursome. She performed with Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Akshay Kumar in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.
In 2009, Juhi Chawla was a judge on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. In 2011, she hosted a children's chat show called Badmaash Company- Ek Shararat Hone Ko Hai.
In 2008, Juhi Chawla, along with Shah Rukh Khan and her husband Jay Mehta, bought the ownership rights for the Kolkata cricket team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). They named the team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The team won the IPL championship in 2012 and again in 2014.
In 2021, a court in Delhi fined Juhi Chawla for a lawsuit she filed about 5G wireless networks. The court said the lawsuit was not serious enough. The fine was later reduced.
Personal Life
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Juhi Chawla married businessman Jay Mehta in 1995. They have two children. Juhi has shared that her daughter, Jhanvi, wants to be a writer.
Her brother, Bobby Chawla, was the CEO of Red Chillies Entertainment. He passed away in 2014 after being in a coma for four years. Her sister, Sonia, passed away from cancer in 2012. Juhi Chawla is a vegetarian.
Awards and Recognitions
Juhi Chawla has won two Filmfare Awards. She won the Best Female Debut for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. She also won Best Actress for Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. She received many other nominations for her acting throughout her career.
See also
In Spanish: Juhi Chawla para niños
- List of Indian film actresses
- Mehta Group
