Actress, theatre artist
Anita Devgan is an Indian film and television actress, who is known for her work in the Punjabi film industry.[1][2][3][4] Her most well-known works are the films Jatt & Juliet, Ronde Sare Vyah Picho, Angrej, Bambukat, Rabb Da Radio, Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua, Mr. & Mrs. 420 Returns, Puaada, and Ni Main Sass Kuttni.[5][6][7]
Early life and education
Anita grew up in Amritsar, Punjab, India. She done her schooling and college from Government Middle School, Chicha, Amritsar and Khalsa College for Women, Amritsar Punjab University, Patiala, India.[8] After completion of her college study she acquired her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Master in Arts (M.A.) from Punjab University, Patiala, India.Template:Citation needed
Career
Anita is a theatre performer from Punjab who works in the Punjabi film industry.[9][10] She began her acting carrier in mid 90's on Jalandhar Doordarshan through popular Serial’ "Panchni" (ਪੰਚਨੀ).[11] "Panchni" serial was big hit with 60 plus episodes and Anita played the leading role in this serial. Her other well known serials on Jalandhar Doordarshan are "Lorie" and "Hakim Tara Chand". Hashar (2008), a love story was her first Punjabi film, and she has since appeared in more than 40 films in supporting roles. Additionally, she received the Virasat International Punjabi Film Award and the Best Supporting Actress PTC Punjabi Film Award.[12]
Her most famous films include Jatt & Juliet (2012, 2013), R.S.V.P., Angrej (2015), Bambukat (2016), Rabb Da Radio (2017, 2019), Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua (2018), Mr. & Mrs. 420 Returns (2018), Puaada (2021), and Ni Main Sass Kuttni (2022). In the film Ni Main Sass Kuttni, she appeared with actors Nirmal Rishi, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Karamjit Anmol, and Mehtab Virk in a lead role.Template:Citation needed
Filmography
- Hashar A Love Story (2008)as Chachi
- Panjaban-Love Rules Hearts (2010) as Gugni's mother
- Jatt & Juliet (2012) as
- Jatt & Juliet 2 (2013) as Fateh's mom
- Fer Mamla Gadbad Gadbad (2013) as Timmy's Mother
- Ronde Sare Vyah Picho (2013) as
- Mundeyan Ton Bachke Rahin (2014) as Prince's mother
- Proper Patola (2014) as Mad Lady
- Angrej (2015) as
- Judge Singh LLB (2015) as Sonu's Mother
- Kaptaan (2016) as
- Bambukat (2016) as Channan's mother
- Judaiyaan (2017) as
- Thug Life (2017) as MLA's Mother
- Rabb Da Radio (2017)
- Nikka Zaildar 2 (2017) as Saawan's mother
- Punjab Singh (2018) as
- Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua (2018) as Usha
- Jatt vs. Ielts (2018) as
- Jagga Jiunda E (2018) as
- Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se (2018) as Sati
- Kurmaiyan (2018) as
- Laatu (2018) as Jailo
- Marriage Palace (2018) as Nimma's Bhua
- Kala Shah Kala (2019) as Satwant Kaur
- Shadaa (2019) as Chadta's mother
- Singham (2019) as
- Jaddi Sardar (2019) as Mindo
- Tara Mira (2019) as Mira's Bua
- Kitty Party (2019) as
- Jinde Meriye (2020) as Surjeet Kaur
- Puaada (2021) as Jaggi's mother
- Teeja Punjab (2021) as Sarpanch's wife
- Jatt Brothers (2022) as
- Umran Ch Ki Rakheya (2022) as Kanwal's friend
- Ni Main Sass Kuttni (2022) as
- Mahi Mera Nikka Jeha (2022) as Guddu – Noor's Mother
- Sass Meri Ne Munda Jamya (2022) as
- Rabba Rabba Meeh Varsa I (2022) as
- Rabba Rabba Meeh Varsa II (2022) as
- Kali Jotta (2023) as
- Tu Hovein Main Hovan (2023) as Kelly's Mother
- Ji Wife Ji (2023) as
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards Punjab | Best Supporting Actress | Template:Nom | Rabb Da Radio | [13] |
| 2020 | PTC Punjabi Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Template:Won | Jaddi Sardar (2019) | |
| 2020 | Virasat International Punjabi Film Award. | Acting | Template:Won |
References
- ↑ Anita Devgan (Actress) उम्र, पति, परिवार, Biography in Hindi – बायोग्राफी(2022-09-30). Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ↑ Anita devgan Movies – Anita devgan's New Released Movies. ZEE5. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ↑ Bollywood Theatre Artist Anita Devgan Biography, News, Photos, Videos. nettv4u. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ↑ Anita Devgan: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ↑ Mehtab Virk's debut movie 'Ni Main Sass Kuttni' gets a release date – Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
- ↑ Punjabi Theatre is making headway: Anita Devgan. Hindustan Times(2014-03-23). Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ↑ Ni Main Sass Kutni to be released on 29 April. www.cinestaan.com. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ↑ Anita Devgan's moving solo act in Kanso, Service, Tribune News. Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ↑ Anita Devgan – Best Actor in Supporting Role Female Nominee | Filmfare Awards. filmfare.com. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ↑ Punjabi film actors from India visit Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan. Daily Times(2022-01-12). Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ↑ Anita Devgan Family, Husband, Age, Biography and More – Celebs Detail(2024-12-22). Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ↑ Ni Main Sass Kutni OTT: Know where to watch Mehtab Virk's comedy film. PTC Punjabi(2022-04-27). Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ↑ Anita Devgan – Best Actor in Supporting Role Female Nominee | Filmfare Awards. filmfare.com. Retrieved 2022-11-30.