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Neetu Kapoor
Active Hindi Cinema (Bollywood) & Television
- FromNew Delhi, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age68 years
- Active1966–1983, 2009–Present
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Neetu Kapoor – Biography
Neetu Kapoor – Full Information
- Full Name: Harneet Kaur
- Popular Name: Neetu Kapoor / Neetu Singh
- Nickname: Neetu
- Profession: Actress, Television Personality
- Known For: Leading Hindi cinema actress of the 1970s and 1980s known for blockbusters such as Deewaar, Khel Khel Mein, Kabhi Kabhie, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Do Dooni Chaar.
- Date of Birth: July 8, 1958
- Age: 68 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: New Delhi, India
- Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Bollywood Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) approx.
- Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black / Dark Brown
Family
- Father: Darshan Singh
- Mother: Rajee Kaur Singh
- Siblings: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse: Rishi Kapoor (m. 1980; d. 2020)
- Children: Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Ranbir Kapoor
Education
- School: Hill Grange High School, Mumbai
- College: None (Discontinued studies early to pursue acting full-time)
- Qualification: High School Education
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1966 | Screen debut as child artist (credited as Baby Sonia) in Suraj |
| 1968 | Portrayed memorable dual roles as a child artist in Do Kaliyan |
| 1973 | Adult leading role debut in Rickshawala |
| 1975 | Breakthrough lead performance as Nisha in the hit thriller Khel Khel Mein |
| 1975 | Starred as Veera Narang in the landmark crime drama Deewaar |
| 1976 | Featured as Pinky Kapoor in Yash Chopra’s ensemble romance drama Kabhi Kabhie |
| 1977 | Starred as Dr. Salma Ali in the classic hit Amar Akbar Anthony |
| 1979 | Nominated for Filmfare Best Supporting Actress for her role as Channo in Kaala Patthar |
| 2010 | Returned to lead acting opposite Rishi Kapoor in comedy-drama Do Dooni Chaar |
| 2022 | Mainstream screen comeback with box-office success Jugjugg Jeeyo and TV debut as judge on Dance Deewane Juniors |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 1980 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Kaala Patthar | Nominated |
| 2011 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | Do Dooni Chaar | Nominated |
| 2011 | Stardust Awards | Best Actress | Do Dooni Chaar | Won |
| 2011 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Lifetime Jodi (with Rishi Kapoor) | Special Award | Won |
| 2023 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Jugjugg Jeeyo | Nominated |
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About Neetu Kapoor
What was Neetu Kapoor's screen name as a child artist?
She worked as a popular child artist under the name Baby Sonia in movies like Do Kaliyan and Suraj.
Who was Neetu Kapoor married to?
She was married to legendary Hindi film actor Rishi Kapoor from 1980 until his passing in 2020.
Is actor Ranbir Kapoor her son?
Yes, popular Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and fashion designer Riddhima Kapoor Sahni are her children.
Which film marked her comeback to lead acting in 2010?
She made a acclaimed lead comeback alongside Rishi Kapoor in the comedy-drama film Do Dooni Chaar.
Has Neetu Kapoor appeared on television shows?
Yes, she made her television debut as a judge on the dance reality show Dance Deewane Juniors in 2022.
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