Juhi Chawla

Juhi Chawla: A Legacy in Bollywood and Beyond Juhi Chawla, born November 13, 1967, is a prominent figure in Indian cinema, achieving stardom in the late 1980s and maintaining a successful career spanning over three decades. Her journey began with a win at the 1984 Miss India pageant, leading to a brief role in Sultanat (1986) and a breakthrough performance in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. The actress solidified her position in Bollywood with a series of successful films in 1993, including Lootere, Aaina, Darr, and notably, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, which garnered her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Further successes followed with films like Deewana Mastana, Yes Boss, and Ishq. Chawla's versatility is evident in her later career, where she transitioned to art-house cinema, receiving critical acclaim for her roles in films such as Jhankaar Beats, 3 Deewarein, My Brother Nikhil, I Am, and Gulaab Gang. She also ventured into Punjabi cinema with several notable biopics. Beyond acting, Chawla has made appearances in television, judging Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 3) and appearing in streaming series Hush Hush (2022) and The Railway Men (2023). A successful businesswoman, she co-owns the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL team with Shah Rukh Khan and Jay Mehta, her husband since 1995. She also co-founded the production company Dreamz Unlimited with Khan, producing three films, including Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000). Chawla's career exemplifies a blend of commercial success and artistic exploration, solidifying her iconic status in Indian cinema.