Simran
Born: 1976-04-04
FAN SCORE
80
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Simran, born Rishibala Naval on April 4, 1976, in Mumbai, is a renowned Indian actress, producer, and television personality. She made her film debut in 1995 with the Hindi film Sanam Harjai and gained prominence in Tamil cinema with hits like Once More and V.I.P. in 1997. Over her illustrious career, she has worked in over 150 films across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. Simran is celebrated for her versatile acting, dance skills, and charismatic screen presence.
Simran, born Rishibala Naval on April 4, 1976, in Mumbai, is a renowned Indian actress, producer, and television personality. She made her film debut in 1995 with the Hindi film Sanam Harjai and gained prominence in Tamil cinema with hits like Once More and V.I.P. in 1997. Over her illustrious career, she has worked in over 150 films across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. Simran is celebrated for her versatile acting, dance skills, and charismatic screen presence.
Simran, born Rishibala Naval on April 4, 1976, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is a celebrated Indian actress and television personality who predominantly works in Tamil and Telugu cinema. Coming from a Punjabi family, she pursued her schooling in Mumbai, where she actively participated in dance and drama activities. Simran made her film debut in 1995 with the Hindi movie Sanam Harjai and soon transitioned to South Indian cinema, gaining recognition with Tamil hits like Once More and V.I.P. in 1997. Known for her versatility and charismatic screen presence, she quickly became one of the top heroines in Tamil cinema during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Her performance in Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress ? Tamil, while she received the Best Supporting Actress award for Vaaranam Aayiram (2008). After marriage in 2003, Simran took a brief hiatus from films and focused on television projects, production, and judging dance reality shows. She made a successful comeback in films around 2014, taking on character-driven and supporting roles while continuing to balance television appearances. Over her career, she has acted in over 150 films across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam industries, leaving a lasting legacy as an actress who seamlessly transitioned from lead roles to mature, character-driven performances.
Simran, born Rishibala Naval on April 4, 1976, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is a
celebrated Indian actress and television personality who predominantly works in Tamil and Telugu cinema. Coming from a Punjabi family, she pursued her schooling in Mumbai, where she actively participated in dance and drama activities. Simran made her film debut in 1995 with the Hindi movie Sanam Harjai and soon transitioned to South Indian cinema, gaining recognition with Tamil hits like Once More and V.I.P. in 1997. Known for her versatility and charismatic screen presence, she quickly became one of the top heroines in Tamil cinema during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Her performance in Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress ? Tamil, while she received the Best Supporting Actress award for Vaaranam Aayiram (2008). After marriage in 2003, Simran took a brief hiatus from films and focused on television projects, production, and judging dance reality shows. She made a successful comeback in films around 2014, taking on character-driven and supporting roles while continuing to balance television appearances. Over her career, she has acted in over 150 films across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam industries, leaving a lasting legacy as an actress who seamlessly transitioned from lead roles to mature, character-driven performances.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Rishibala Naval
- Height 5'3"
- Born April 04, 1976 · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Spouses
- Children Adheep Bagga
- Relatives Siblings:Monal, Jyothi Naval, Sumith Naval
- Other works
- Actress, producer,Choreographer, Playback singer
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Parents
Ashok Naval
Saradha Naval
FAQ
Simran, born Rishibala Naval on April 4, 1976, is a renowned Indian actress known for her work primarily in Tamil and Telugu films. She has acted in over 150 movies across multiple languages.
Some of Simran most notable films include Kannathil Muthamittal, Vaaranam Aayiram, Once More, V.I.P., and Petta.
Yes, Simran has won multiple awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress Tamil for Kannathil Muthamittal and Best Supporting Actress for Vaaranam Aayiram.
Simran is married to Deepak Bagga since 2003, and they have two sons, Yuvan Bagga and Vivan Bagga.
Yes, Simran has hosted and judged dance reality shows like Dance Tamizha Dance, acted in television serials, and co-produced television projects alongside her husband.
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Trivia
Simran made her film debut in 1995 with the Hindi movie Sanam Harjai.
She rose to fame in Tamil cinema with hits like Once More and V.I.P. (1997).
She has acted in over 150 films across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam industries.
Won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress ? Tamil for Kannathil Muthamittal (2002).
Took a brief hiatus after marriage in 2003 and focused on television and production work.
Quotes
"Acting is not just performing, it?s feeling every emotion genuinely."
"Dance and expression are the heart of every scene I do."
Trademarks
Versatile roles ranging from lead heroine to character-driven performances.
Exceptional dance and expressive acting skills.
Balances commercial films with critically acclaimed roles.
Nicknames
Sim, Rishibala
Salaries
Estimated Rs 2-3 crore per film
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