1. Neetu Singh is the recipient of several accolades, including two Filmfare Award nominations.
15 Facts About Neetu Singh
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Neetu Singh began her transition to mature roles with the vigilante film Rickshawala and had her breakthrough with Nasir Hussain's masala film Yaadon Ki Baaraat, where she appeared as a dancer.
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Neetu Singh went on a hiatus after appearing in the thriller film Ganga Meri Maa.
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Neetu Singh has since led the comedy film Do Dooni Chaar which won her a Zee Cine Award, the action film Besharam, made a guest appearance in the romantic drama Jab Tak Hai Jaan and starred in the film Jugjugg Jeeyo, which earned her another nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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Neetu Singh was born on 8 July 1958, as Harneet Kaur in New Delhi to Punjabi Sikh parents, Darshan Singh and Rajee Kaur Singh.
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Neetu Singh began acting as a child artist shortly after her father's death.
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Neetu Singh was particularly appreciated for playing the double role of twin sisters in Do Kaliyaan.
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Later that year Neetu Singh garnered mainstream attention for her appearance in a popular song "Lekar Hum Deewana Dil" from Nasir Hussain's blockbuster film Yaadon Ki Baaraat.
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Neetu Singh gained further commercial success in Shankar Dada opposite Shashi Kapoor and opposite Rajesh Khanna.
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Neetu Singh was featured in a number of popular ensemble films like Adalat, Kasme Vaade, Jaani Dushman, Kaala Patthar, The Burning Train, Yaarana, and Teesri Aankh.
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Neetu Singh then made a special appearance in Yash Chopra's swan song Jab Tak Hai Jaan, and co-starred with her son Ranbir Kapoor in the comedy Besharam.
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Neetu Singh's performance earned her second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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Neetu Singh is regarded as one of the most recognised actresses of Indian cinema.
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One of the highest paid actress of late 1970s, Neetu Singh appeared in Box Office Indias "Top Actresses" list 1975 and 1977.
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Neetu Singh was inducted into the Walk of the Stars, at Bandra Bandstand, where her hand print was preserved under her married name Neetu Kapoor.