Sangeeta Bijlani
Sangeeta Bijlani | |
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 Bijlani in 2017 | |
| Born | 9 July 1962[1] |
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Sangeeta Bijlani (born 9 July 1962) is an Indian former Bollywood actress and Miss India winner in 1980.[3] She started her Bollywood career with a lead role in Qatil in 1988 and was one of the three female leads in the film Tridev (1989).
Early life[]
Sangeeta was born on 9 July 1962 in Bombay (now Mumbai).[1]
Modelling and commercials[]
Bijlani began modelling at the age of 16.[1] She went on to do many commercials including ads of Nirma and Pond's soap.[3] Sangeeta received her popular name "Bijli" from her modelling days.[1]
Miss India Universe and international recognition[]
Bijlani was crowned Miss India Universe Title in 1980.[1] She represented India at the Miss Universe pageant in Seoul, South Korea where she won Best National Costume award designed by her mother Poonam Bijlani.[citation needed]
Bollywood debut and success[]
Bijlani made her Bollywood debut in 1987 with Qatil, opposite Aditya Pancholi and then went on to act in Tridev, Hathyar, Jurm, Yodha, , Izzat and Lakshman Rekha.[citation needed] She did a bilingual in Hindi & Kannada opposite Vishnu Vardhan. She was nominated by the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress category for Jurm opposite Vinod Khanna and was directed by Mahesh Bhatt and scripted by Salim Khan. She has also worked with Mahesh Bhatt, Mukul Anand, J.P. Dutta, Rahul Rawail and N. Chandra.[citation needed]
Television career[]
Bijlani made her small-screen debut with Chandni - "a tale of power, revenge and love" in early 1996 opposite actor Shahbaz Khan. She also went on to produce Hasna Mat, with Kader Khan on Star Plus and Kinarey Milte Nahi on Zee TV.
| Year | Series | Role | Network | Notes | Ref |
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| 2021 | Super Dancer | Guest | Sony Entertainment Television | With Jackie Shroff | [4] |
Personal life[]
Bijlani and Salman Khan started dating each other in 1986 when they were still modelling and their relationship lasted 10 years.[1]
On 14 November 1996, Bijlani married cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin at a reception at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai. The marriage ended in a divorce in 2010, reportedly due to Azhar's alleged affair with badminton player Jwala Gutta, which was denied by the player.[5][6]
Filmography[]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | Qatil | Kiran Mathur | |
| 1989 | Hathyar | Jenny | |
| 1989 | Tridev | Natasha Tejani | |
| 1990 | Jai Shiv Shankar | Unreleased | |
| 1990 | Gunahon Ka Devta | Bhinde's sister | |
| 1990 | Hatim Tai | Gulnar Pari, Husna Pari | |
| 1990 | Jurm | Geeta Sarabhai | |
| 1990 | Paap Ki Kamaee | ||
| 1991 | Yodha | Vidya Agnihotri | |
| 1991 | Police Matthu Dada | Kannada film | |
| 1991 | Dhun | Unreleased film | |
| 1991 | Numbri Aadmi | Sangeeta Rana | |
| 1991 | Inspector Dhanush | Sangeeta | |
| 1991 | Vishnu-Devaa | Sangeeta Samppat | |
| 1991 | Khoon Ka Karz | Sagarika D. Mehta | |
| 1991 | Gunehgar Kaun | Nisha | |
| 1991 | Izzat | Surya | |
| 1991 | Shiv Ram | ||
| 1991 | Lakshmanrekha | Beenu | |
| 1993 | |||
| 1993 | Tahqiqaat | Roopa | |
| 1993 | Game | Advocate Shraddha | |
| 1996 | Nirbhay | Radha | |
| 1997 | |||
| 1997 |
In popular culture[]
A 2016 Bollywood film Azhar, directed by Tony D'Souza, was based on her life and depicts her relationship with her ex-husband and Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin. Bijlani's character was played by Nargis Fakhri in the film.[7][8] According to media reports, Bijlani was not happy with her portrayal in the film as she was called the "house breaker" and further planned to sue the filmmakers.[9][10] However, Emran Hashmi the lead actor in the film slammed the media reports that Bijlani is unhappy with her character.[11][12]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g "10 साल तक संगीता बिजलानी और सलमान खान ने किया था डेट, इस वजह से नहीं हो सकी शादी". Amar Ujala. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- ^ Gupta, Rajarshi (21 December 2015). "Mohammad Azharuddin furious with reports of third marriage". India Today. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Sangeeta Bijlani. movies.yahoo.com
- ^ "Sangeeta Bijlani recreates Tridev magic with Jackie Shroff on Super Dancer 4". Hindustan Times. 15 August 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "Jwala in, Bijli out of Azharuddin's life?". The Times of India. 24 July 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ^ "Azhar dating badminton player Jwala Gutta". India tv News. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ "Nargis Fakhri to play Sangeeta's role in Azharuddin biopic". Hindustan Times. 3 July 2015. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ PTI (4 July 2015). "Nargis Fakhri to Play Sangeeta Bijlani in 'Azhar'". The Quint. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Sangeeta Bijlani to sue Azhar team?". Tribune. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ Trivedi, Hiten J (28 January 2017). "Sangeeta Bijlani and Manoj Prabhakar to sue the makers of 'Azhar'? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ PTI (28 January 2017). "Emraan Hashmi: Reports of Sangeeta Bijlani miffed with 'Azhar' false". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ PTI (29 April 2016). "Emraan Hashmi clears the air on Sangeeta Bijlani being miffed with 'Azhar'". DNA India. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
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