NEETU SINGH ,HINDI ACTRESS BORN 1958 JULY 8

NEETU SINGH ,HINDI ACTRESS 

BORN 1958 JULY 8

Neetu Singh (born 8 July 1958), also known by her marriage name Neetu Kapoor, is an Indian film actress who appears in Hindi films. She started acting at the age of 8 under the name Baby Sonia. Her first role as child artist was with the film Suraj in 1966. She played "Roopa" in the 1966 movie Dus Lakh and a dual role in the film Do Kaliyaan. Her other notable films as a child actress were Waris and Pavitra Paapi. She made her adult debut as a leading actress with the film Rickshawala in 1973 and went on to appear in 50 films as the lead heroine from 1973 to 1983. She left the film industry in 1983 after her marriage to frequent co-star Rishi Kapoor in 1980. She made her comeback to films after 26 years, appearing opposite her husband in the superhit films; romantic drama Love Aaj Kal (2009), comedy drama Do Dooni Chaar (2010), romance Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)–the last of which rank among the highest-grossing Indian films, and the comedy Besharam (2013), a box office flop.

Early life

Neetu Singh was born in Delhi. She lived in Shanti Building, Peddar Road, Bombay and attended the Hill Grange High School on Peddar Road.

Career
Neetu Singh made her debut as a child actress with the film Suraj in 1966, with Rajendra Kumar and Vyjanthimala as the lead pair. She was spotted by actress Vyjanthimala in her dance school, who suggested to T. Prakash Rao that Neetu be taken for the small uncredited role in the film Suraj. She starred as the child artiste in films such as Dus Lakh, Waris,Pavitra Paapi and Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani. She reprised the role originally played by Kutty Padmini in Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum, in its Hindi remake Do Kaliyaan.

Two years after the success of the film Rickshawkaran, in 1973, R. M. Veerappan (Sathiya Movies) decided to remake his Tamil movie into Hindi as Rickshawala (1973). The original Tamil film was a major commercial success and won M. G. Ramachandran the National Film Award for Best Actor. The remake was directed by MGR's friend, K.Shankar with the actor Randhir Kapoor and the actress Neetu Singh. The director duo Krishnan-Panju, who had directed Do Kaliyaan, suggested to K. Shankar, that he can take Neetu Singh to reprise the role played by Manjula Vijayakumar in the original. This paved the way for Neetu Singh's debut at the age of 15 as the lead heroine. However, the remake was a flop. She took a small role as the dancer in Yaadon Ki Baarat (1973), which became a hit, and her dance number to the song "Lekar Hum" brought her so much attention that she was immediately offered lead roles again. In most films, Neetu was cast as the fun-loving daughter, or the "optimistic" or "lively" girlfriend.

She acted with the top stars of her day. She was paired with her future brother-in-law Randhir Kapoor in Heeralal Pannalal (1978), Bhala Manus, Kasme Vaade, Dhongee and in the delayed Nikkamma. The film Nikkamma, begun in 1976, was finally released in 1983 as Jaan-e-Jaan and became a dud, though the song composed by R.D. Burman - "Tere bina mein kuch bhi nahin hoon" was popular. She was also paired opposite actors such as her future uncle-in-law Shashi Kapoor in hits such as Deewaar (1975), Shankar Dada, Ek Aur Ek Gyarah and the dud Kala Pani (1980). She was paired opposite Rajesh Khanna in the action-comedy film Maha Chor, the suspense film Chakravyuha (1978 film) and in the Punjabi film Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun.

Neetu Singh formed a pair with her boyfriend and then husband Rishi Kapoor in 12 films of which Khel Khel Mein (1975), Rafoo Chakkar (1975), Kabhie Kabhie (1976), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979) and their guest appearance in Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978) were successful. The other films; Zehreela Insaan (1974), Zinda Dil (1975), Doosara Aadmi (1977), Anjane Mein (1978), Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979) and Dhan Daulat (1980) were box office failures. She was paired with Jeetendra in Dharam Veer (1977), Priyatama, Chorni, Jaani Dushman (1979), The Burning Train and opposite Vinod Khanna in Sewak, Parvarish (1977), Maha Badmaash, Yuvraaj and Raj Mahal. She was paired with Shatrughan Sinha only in Kaala Patthar (1979) and Ab kya hoga (1977). Of the 55 films she did as the lead heroine from 1973 to 1983, 25 were box office hits. She regards her roles in the films Chakravyuha, Chorni, Priyatma and Dhongee as her best.

Neetu was 21 when she married Kapoor in 1980. She was at the top of her career, having just been nominated for a Filmfare Award as Best Supporting Actress for Kaala Patthar (1979),[2] but she retired.[1] She dismissed allegations that she left the film industry, as part of the Kapoor tradition which forbids women from acting in films, claiming that it was her 'personal choice.'[3]

She made a comeback to films after 26 years, appearing opposite her husband in Love Aaj Kal (2009), Do Dooni Chaar (2010), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012) and Besharam (2013). Singh and Kapoor were awarded "Best Lifetime Jodi" (couple) at the 2011 Zee Cine Awards ceremony.[4]

Personal life
See also: Kapoor family

Singh with husband Rishi Kapoor at Rakesh Roshan’s birthday bash in 2017
On screen and off, Neetu and Rishi Kapoor fell in love. They tied the knot on 22 January 1980 after a much publicized engagement that was the talk of the Hindi film industry. The couple have two children: Riddhima Kapoor Sahni (born 15 September 1980) and Ranbir Kapoor (born 28 September 1982). Riddhima Kapoor, a fashion designer by profession, married Delhi-based industrialist Bharat Sahni on 25 January 2006 and gave birth to a daughter named Samara on 23 March 2011.[5] Ranbir Kapoor is an actor, who has established a career in Bollywood.

Honour

She was honoured by the Walk of the Stars and her hand print was preserved for posterity at Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai.

Filmography
1966 Suraj
1966 Dus Lakh
1968 Do Dooni Char
1968 Do Kaliyaan
1969 Waris
1970 Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani
1970 Pavitra Paapi
1973 Rickshawala
1973 Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1974 Shatranj Ke Mohre
1974 Aashiana
1974 Zehreela Insaan
1974 Hawas
1975 Khel Khel Mein
1975 Rafoo Chakkar
1975 Zinda Dil
1975 Deewaar
1975 Sewak
1976 Sharafat Chod Di Maine
1976 Shankar Dada
1976 Kabhie Kabhie
1976 Maha Chor
1976 Bhala Manus
1977 Aadalat
1977 Dharam Veer
1977 Amar Akbar Anthony
1977 Parvarish
1977 Doosra Aadmi

1977 Dhongee
1977 Maha Badmaash
1977 Ab Kya Hoga
1977 Priyatama
1977 Andolan
1978 Kasme Vaade
1978 Heeralal Pannalal
1978 Anjane Mein
1978 Chakravyuha
1979 Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979 The Great Gambler
1979 Aatish
1979 Kaala Patthar
1979 Yuvraj
1979 Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979 Zahreelee
1980 Chunaoti
1980 The Burning Train
1980 Dhan Daulat
1980 Choron Ki Baaraat
1981 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah
1981 Khoon Ka Rishta
1981 Yaarana
1981 Waqt Ki Deewar
1982 Chorni
1982 Raaj Mahal
1982 Teesri Aankh (1982 film)
1983 Ganga Meri Maa
2009 Love Aaj Kal
2010 Do Dooni Chaar
2012 Jab Tak Hai Jaan
2013 Besharam