Neeru Bajwa and her steady rise to stardom in Punjabi cinema

If you are a 90s kid, Neeru Bajwa's name will definitely ring a bell. She was one of the popular faces in Hindi soaps Kumkum Bhagya & Kesar back in early 2000s. Today, she is an icon in the Punjabi cinema and also one of the highest paid actresses downtown. She recently starred opposite Diljit Dosanjh for their third installment movie Jatt & Juliet - 3. The actress is currently promoting Shukrana alongside Amrit Mann and Jas Bajwa. But life was not always such a cakewalk for her.

?Neeru, who has been in the industry for over 2 decades has had her fair share of struggles too.? Today we look at Neeru Bajwa's steady rise to fame and stardom in Punjabi cinema.

1. Strong screen presence?

One cannot take away the fact that when Neeru Bajwa arrives on the silver screen, people look, whistle an applaud. Neeru has a strong camera presence and when she combines it with her versatile acting then there is no stopping her.

2. Neeru Bajwa started early in her filmy career

Not many know that she made her debut in Hindi cinema in 2010 when she was only 16. Before foraying into Punjabi cinema, she tried her luck in Bollywood. She was seen in Phoonk 2, a horror movie and Prince alongside Vivek Oberoi. The films may have tanked but Neeru stood out in Prince 2 for her acting and hot dance movies.

3.? Neeru Bajwa has played a significant role in making and shaping Punjabi movie industry?

Post her stint in Bollywood, Neeru started receiving offers from Punjabi movie directors. She joined the clan at a time when regional cinema was still picking up. Neeru played a vital role when it was still building and becoming what it has. She is also one of the few actresses who was comfortable speaking in Punjabi. Jatt & Juliet, Sardar Udham became commercial hits and the actress was touted as female superstar.

3. Neeru also ventured into other roles -? is also a director and producer

Next time for the actor was to explore the behind the scenes. She turned director for Sargi that released in 2017 starring her sister Rubina Bajwa and Jassi Gill. She even produced a few projects like?Es Jahano Door Kitte Chal Jindiye and Buhe Baariya that saw some success too.?

4. Despite staying in Canada, she flies to India for every single project

This speaks about her dedication and commitment. Not just for shooting the film, Neeru is always spotted promoting the film in various regional news channels and Instagram.

5. Instagram engagement does matter

The actor has close t 6 million followers and is extremely active on her social media channels. She keeps her fans updated about her professional and personal life.

There was a time when Neeru Bajwa made headlines over her personal life as well. Her fans would know, there was a point in her life where she was dating Bollywood actor Amit Sadh during the shooting of Guns and Roses. The two were so much in love that they even called themselves more married than most married couples. We came across an old video of them where they can't seem to get their eyes off each other. It's bringing nostalgia back.

Neeru reportedly broke up with the actor and moved on with her career and life. Many years later, Neeru married her husband and businessman Harry Jawandha in 2015 and are blessed with 2 lovely girls.?

Well, we wish we see more of Neeru Bajwa in Bollywood cinema as well. Bollywood directors and producers, are you listening?

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