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{{Short description|Indian actress, filmmaker and entrepreneur}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Jonita Doda
| image = JONITA DODA ACTRESS.jpg
| birth_place = [[Chandigarh]], [[India]]
| occupation = Actress, Director & Entrepreneur
| notable_works = Mumbai Mist
Salmon 3D
Heer Unstoppable (2017)
India the Golden Sparrow (Documentary)
| parents = Inderjit Doda and Jaswinder Doda
| awards = * Life Achievers Award (2023)
* Moonwhite Films International Film Fest - MWFIFF (2021)
* TSR-TV9 National Film Award (2019)
* 3rd Global summit business awards (2019)
| website = [https://jonitadoda.com/ Official Website]
}}
'''Jonita Doda''' (also known as Juanita Doda) is an Indian actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. She is recognized for her roles in regional and [[Hindi cinema]] and the fashion industry. Doda is the co-founder of both Chandigarh Fashion Week and Neonwale, a neon sign company.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 August 2024 |title=Chandigarh Girl Jonita Doda is enjoying the new entertainment space that allows her to explore diverse narratives, not just as an actor but also as a director and producer |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/chandigarh-girl-jonita-doda-is-enjoying-the-new-entertainment-space-that-allows-her-to-explore-diverse-narratives-not-just-as-an-actor-but-also-as-a-director-and-producer-522277/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-29 |title=‘Salmon 3D’ actress Jonita Doda: ‘Feels excited to be a part of India’s first 3D romantic film’- Exclusive |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/salmon-3d-actress-jonita-doda-feels-excited-to-be-a-part-of-indias-first-3d-romantic-film-exclusive/articleshow/101366891.cms |access-date=2024-08-28 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vipin |first=Manu |date=2023-06-22 |title=Working with Vijay Yesudas was an absolute joy: Jonita Doda |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2023/Jun/22/working-with-vijay-yesudas-was-an-absolute-joy-jonita-doda-50200.html |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=Indulgexpress |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jonita Doda wins over internet with new romantic single on Valentine’s Day |url=https://www.babushahi.com/view-news.php?id=115959&headline=Jonita-Doda%C2%A0wins-over-internet-with-new-romantic-single-on-Valentine%E2%80%99s-Day |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=www.babushahi.com}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Doda was born in [[Chandigarh]], [[India]], to Inderjit Doda and Jaswinder Doda. She was raised in a culturally diverse household that bridged Hindu and Sikh traditions.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-04-17 |title=Actress Jonita Doda wishes for peace and harmony on Ram Navami says," I want Lord Rama to save us!" - Exclusive |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/actress-jonita-doda-wishes-for-peace-and-harmony-on-ram-navami-says-i-want-lord-rama-to-save-us-exclusive/articleshow/109368628.cms |access-date=2024-08-28 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Career ==
Doda began her acting career during her senior school years with the romantic comedy ''Dil Bechara Pyar Ka Maara''. After completing her MBA, she fully committed to acting in the [[Cinema of South India|South Indian film industry]] with ''Minchu'' (2010), a remake of a successful Tamil movie [[Thimiru]]. She starred in [[Punjabi cinema]] in the movie ''Chak Jawana''(2010), alongside [[Gurdas Maan|Gurdas Mann]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jaffer |first=Askari |date=2023-06-30 |title=Actress Jonita Doda opens up about her character in ‘Salmon 3D’ |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/featured/women/actress-jonita-doda-opens-up-about-her-character-in-salmon-3d-806381 |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref>

In 2017, she directed and played the lead role in the short film ''Heer Unstoppable'', which earned her the Best Director award at PCIFF. That same year, she also starred in ''Where Has the Time Gone (Mumbai Mist)''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2017-09-25 |title=Jonita Doda Wins Best Director for Heer Unstoppable |url=https://pollywoodboxoffice.com/jonita-doda-wins-best/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |language=en-US}}</ref>

Doda has been the face of Amul Cheese and Kalaniketan and has appeared in many commercials.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Network |first=Pollywood Boxoffice |date=2015-03-06 |title=JONITA DODA-AT A GLANCE - |url=https://pollywoodboxoffice.com/jonita-doda-at-a-glance/ |access-date=2024-09-02 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Television appearances ==
In addition to her film work, Doda served as a celebrity judge on the reality TV show ''Miss PTC Punjabi (2022)'', a beauty contest that has been running for over 14 years.

== Cine Valley Productions ==
Doda is also the founder of Cine Valley Productions, under which she has produced various films and projects.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Actress Jonita Doda talks about film industry, disaster management |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1177176 |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=www.daijiworld.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bajwa |first=Sukhpal |title=I play a brave girl in Yamley Jatt Yamley: Jontia Doda |url=https://punjabimania.com/post/i-play-a-brave-girl-in-yamley-jatt-yamley-jontia-doda/ |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=Punjabi Mania |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=28 August 2024 |title=Being responsible |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/life-style/being-responsible-68205/}}</ref>

=== Filmography ===
Source:<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajaraman |first=Kaushik |date=2023-07-09 |title=I love the way south films tell stories to the audience: Jonita Doda |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/i-love-the-way-south-films-tell-stories-to-the-audience-jonita-doda-723136?infinitescroll=1 |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=www.dtnext.in |language=en}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Film Title
!Role
!Language
|-
|2010
|''Minchu''
|Lead
|Kannada
|-
|2010
|''Chak Jawana''
|Lead
|Punjabi
|-
|2012
|''Yamley Jatt Yamley''
|Lead
|Punjabi
|-
|2011
|''[[Yaara o Dildaara|Yaara O Dildara]]''
|Lead
|Punjabi
|-
|2015
|''Patta Patta Singhan Da Vairi''
|Lead
|Punjabi
|-
|2017
|''Heer Unstoppable''
|Lead
|Hindi/Punjabi
|-
|2017
|''Where Has the Time Gone''
|Lead
|Hindi
|-
|2023
|''Salmon 3D''
|Lead
|Tamil
|-
|2024
|''Kirayenama''
|Lead
|Hindi
|}
Her film ''Mumbai Mist'', directed by [[Madhur Bhandarkar]], received a standing ovation at the BRICS Film Festival. Her role in the song ''Kadhal En Kaviye'' from ''[[Salmon 3D]]'' became highly popular.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-21 |title=Actress Jonita Doda opens up about working with Vijay Yesudas in ‘Salmon 3D’ |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/actress-jonita-doda-opens-up-about-working-with-vijay-yesudas-in-salmon-3d/articleshow/101161507.cms |access-date=2024-08-28 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

=== Directing ===
Doda made her directorial debut with the short film ''Heer Unstoppable'' (2017), which earned her the Best Director award at the PCIFF and was officially selected on many international film festivals.

== Entrepreneurship ==
Doda co-founded Chandigarh Fashion Week, a platform that promotes the latest trends in luxury, fashion and supports emerging designers and artisans & handicraft. She is also the co-founder of Neonwale, a neon sign company, with her brother Harshdeep Doda.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-30 |title='My brother isn't just a sibling, but a confidant and an unwavering companion’, Jonita Doda’s Raksha Bandhan reflection - Exclusive |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/my-brother-isnt-just-a-sibling-but-a-confidant-and-an-unwavering-companion-jonita-dodas-raksha-bandhan-reflection-exclusive/articleshow/103207004.cms |access-date=2024-08-28 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Environmental activism ==
Doda has directed the documentary ''India the Golden Sparrow – Disaster Risk Reduction'', which is officially selected at 4 International Film Festival. Recently, she was invited to Russia by the Save and Preserve Festival and Organization to speak on environmental issues, an event that was covered by [[Russia-1|Russia 1]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 August 2024 |title=Actress Jonita Doda talks about film industry, disaster management |url=https://ianslive.in/actress-jonita-doda-talks-about-film-industry-disaster-management--20240320174235 |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=ianslive.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-08 |title=Women’s Day special: Jonita Doda: It's not about proving superiority; it's about celebrating the essence, strength, and beauty inherent in all genders - Exclusive |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/womens-day-special-jonita-doda-its-not-about-proving-superiority-its-about-celebrating-the-essence-strength-and-beauty-inherent-in-all-genders-exclusive/articleshow/108324102.cms |access-date=2024-08-28 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ACTOR-MODEL JONITA DODA INAUGURATES CITY’S FIRST ALL WOMEN TATTOO STUDIO IN SECTOR 8 |url=https://www.face2news.com/news/91309-actor-model-jonita-doda-inaugurates-city%E2%80%99s-first-all-women-tattoo-studio-in-sector-8.aspx |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=www.face2news.com}}</ref>

== Philanthropy and social initiatives ==
Doda organized medical camps in slum areas, supporting cultural programs for individuals with physical disabilities, and advocating for AIDS awareness, anti-drug campaigns, and the fight against female infanticide.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-23 |title=Jonita Doda shares awe for Chandrayaan-3: A historic leap for India and humanity |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jonita-doda-shares-awe-for-chandrayaan-3-a-historic-leap-for-india-and-humanity/articleshow/102987401.cms |access-date=2024-08-28 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

In 2023, Doda participated in the [[Bharat Jodo Yatra]] being with [[Rahul Gandhi]].

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.instagram.com/jonitadoda/ Instagram]
* {{IMDb name}}

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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian film actresses]]
[[Category:Indian women film directors]]
[[Category:Actresses from Chandigarh]]
[[Category:Actresses in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Actresses in Punjabi cinema]]
[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian actresses]]

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DexterEdmonson0 at 11:48, 14 December 2025