Anita Raj Khurana (born 13 August 1962) is an Indian actress and the daughter of well-known actor Jagdish Raj. Her notable films include Prem Geet (1981), Zara Si Zindagi (1983), Naukar Biwi Ka (1983), Zameen Aasman (1984), Ghulami (1985) and Mazloom (1986).[2] Anita is also known for playing Priyamvada Singh in the TV Series Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani and Kulwant Kaur Dhillon in Choti Sarrdaarni. Currently she is seen as Kaveri Poddar in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
Anita Raj | |
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Born | Anita Raj Khurana Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Occupation | actress |
Years active | 1981–2000 2007–present |
Known for | Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani Choti Sarrdaarni Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai "Tumhari Pakhi" |
Notable work | Ghulami |
Spouse |
Sunil Hingorani (m. 1986) |
Children | 1[1] |
Father | Jagdish Raj |
Filmography
editFilm
editYear | Film | Role | Notes |
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1981 | Prem Geet | Shikha | Debut |
1982 | Mehndi Rang Layegi | Padma | |
1982 | Dulha Bikta Hai | Shayla | |
1983 | Zara Si Zindagi | Kusum | |
1983 | Prem Tapasya | Anita | |
1983 | Kaun? Kaisey? | Preeti | |
1983 | Naukar Biwi Ka | Jyoti Nath 'Rani' | |
1983 | Achha Bura | Rita Roy | |
1983 | Jeet Hamaari | Anita | |
1983 | Thai Veedu | Anita | Tamil version of Jeet Hamari |
1984 | Bad Aur Badnaam | Dr. Anita Mathur | |
1984 | Zameen Aasmaan | Anita | |
1984 | Lakhon Ki Baat | Shobha Prakash | |
1984 | Laila | Padmini | |
1984 | Andar Baahar | Uncredited | Cameo |
1984 | Jeene Nahi Doonga | Bijli | |
1984 | Ab Ayega Mazaa | Nupur | |
1985 | Karm Yudh | Usha Saxena | |
1985 | Masterji | Shobha | |
1985 | Ghulami | Tulsi | |
1985 | Jaan Ki Baazi | Geeta | |
1985 | Lover Boy | Bijli | |
1985 | Zulm Ka Badla | Geeta Verma/Mrs. Dsouza | |
1985 | Yaar Kasam | ||
1985 | Karishma Kudrat Kaa | Paro | |
1985 | Bihari Babu | ||
1986 | Ilzaam | Kamal | |
1986 | Kala Dhanda Goray Log | Sandhya | |
1986 | Pyar Kiya Hai Pyar Karenge | Shobha | |
1986 | Teesra Kinara | ||
1986 | Mazloom | Purnima (Poonam) | |
1986 | Asli Naqli | Anita | |
1986 | Ek Aur Sikander | Shama | |
1986 | Mohabbat Ki Kasam | Shop owner's wife | Cameo |
1986 | Mera Haque | Bijli | |
1986 | Jwala | Mastani | |
1987 | Insaniyat Ke Dushman | Shashi | |
1987 | Hawalaat | Salma/Shamim Khan | |
1987 | Satyamev Jayate | College Lecturer Vidya | |
1987 | Hiraasat | Renu | |
1987 | Insaf Ki Pukar | Police Inspector Sheela | |
1988 | Anjaam khuda jaane | ||
1988 | Sagar Sangam | Subitra | |
1988 | Shiv Shakti | Dolly | |
1988 | Mera Muqaddar | Dancer (Uncredited) | Cameo |
1988 | Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani | Deepa | |
1988 | Mahaveera | Dancer | Cameo |
1988 | Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | Vandana | |
1988 | Paanch Fauladi | Annu | |
1988 | Zalzala | Sheela | |
1988 | Saazish | Roma | |
1989 | Asmaan Se Ooncha | Anita Malik | |
1989 | Nafrat Ki Aandhi | Radha | |
1989 | Do Yaar | ||
1989 | Clerk | Pooja | |
1989 | Billoo Badshah | Asha | |
1989 | Abhimanyu | Lalita | |
1989 | Taaqatwar | Anju Khurana | |
1989 | Jurrat | Julie | |
1989 | Pati Patni Aur Tawaif | Film star Kiran | Cameo |
1990 | Hum Se Na Takrana | Sundari | |
1990 | Zimmedaaar | Anita | |
1990 | Sher Dil | Kiran Kailashnath | |
1990 | Khatarnaak | Helena | |
1990 | Atishbaz | Reshma | |
1991 | Kasam Kali Ki | ||
1991 | Kaun Kare Kurbanie | Anita Singh | |
1991 | Swarg Jaisaa Ghar | Savitri | |
1991 | Maut Ki Sazaa | Jyotsna | |
1991 | Jasa Baap Tashi Poore | Doctor Anita | Marathi movie |
1992 | Adharm | Sharda | |
1992 | Virodhi | Mrs. Shekhar | |
1992 | Mehndi Shagna Di | Rano | |
1993 | Saboot Mangta Hain Kanoon | Anita | |
1994 | Ghar Ki Izzat | Sheela | |
1995 | Faisla Main Karungi | Jenny | |
1996 | Gehra Raaz | ||
2007 | Thodi Life Thoda Magic | Ashima Singhania | |
2012 | Chaar Din Ki Chandni | Devika Singh | |
2019 | Bagaavat | ||
2019 | Yaaram | Vijeta Bajaj | |
2019 | Mudda 370 J&K | Aasma's mother | |
2019 | Deendayal Ek Yugpurush | Lata Khanna | |
2023 | Lafzon Mein Pyaar | Durga Bhabhi |
Television
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1986 | Festivals of India | Presenter | [3] | |
1998–1999 | Ashiqui | Anita | ||
1999 | Maya | Maya | ||
2000 | Eeena Meena Deeka | |||
2013; 2016 | 24 | Naina Singhania | ||
2014 | Tumhari Pakhi | Anuja/Devki Rathore | [citation needed] | |
2015–2017 | Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani | Priyamvada Devvadan Singh Deo | ||
2019–2022 | Choti Sarrdaarni | Kulwant Kaur Dhillon | ||
2022 | Parineetii | |||
2023 | Saavi Ki Savaari | Kumud Dalmiya Agarwal | [4] | |
2023–present | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Kaveri Poddar | [5] |
References
edit- ^ "Once a bombshell... | Once a bombshell... |". Hindustan Times. 2013. Archived from the original on 4 May 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
My son, Shivam, is 20
- ^ "Anita Raj is the new glam mum in town". The Times of India. 2011. Archived from the original on 1 August 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
Jagdish Raj's daughter made her Bollywood debut in the 1981 romantic film Prem Geet
- ^ Umashanker, Sudha (15 November 1986). "On the right wavelength". The Indian Express. p. 14. Archived from the original on 12 April 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ "Anita Raaj Is Set To Enter 'Saavi Ki Savaari' As A Tough Personality". The Times of India. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Anita Raj to join Rajan Shahi's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai post the time leap". The Times of India. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
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