Priti Sapru
Priti Sapru | |
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Born | |
Other names | Preeti Sapru Priti Sapru Ahluwalia |
Occupation(s) | Actress, filmmaker |
Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
Spouse | Upvan Ahluwalia |
Children | 2 |
Parent |
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Relatives | Reema Rakesh Nath (sister) Tej Sapru (brother) |
Priti Sapru (also spelled Preeti Sapru) is an Indian actress known for her works in
Early life
She was born into a Kashmiri family on December 24, 1957, in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. Her dad is veteran actor D. K. Sapru, and her brother is character actor Tej Sapru. The Sapru family used to live in a big bungalow at Juhu Tara, near Juhu Beach, Bombay. Hemvathi Sapru was her mother. Actor Tej Sapru is her brother, and screenwriter Reema Rakesh Nath is her sister. Her grandfather held the position of 'Treasurer' for the Dogra Kingdom. She studied at St. Joseph's High School, Juhu, Bombay, up until the 9th standard and started acting at the age of 13.[3]
Career
She started her career with the film Habari in 1979, then appeared in small parts in
Sapru was active in initiating the relief rally for earthquake victims in Jammu and Kashmir. She has forwarded donations for NGOs such as Balbhavan, Catherine Home, and Premnidhi.
Sapru has followed
In 2018, she lobbied for minority status to be granted to Sikhs in Jammu and Kashmir.[4]
Awards
Sapru has received the Punjab State Award for Best Actress in 1995, the "Mahila Shiromani 1998" for contributions to Punjabi Cinema, the "First Lady Director in Punjabi Film History" from
Personal life
She is married to architect Upvan Sudarshan Ahluwalia.[5] They have twin daughters, Riya Walia and Rene Walia. She is proficient in Hindi, English, and Punjabi.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Note |
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1981 | Lawaaris | Chano | |
1982 | Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da | Channi | |
1982 | Sarpanch | ||
1983 | Avtaar | Sudha | |
1983 | Aasra Pyar Da | Kiran | |
1984 | Nimmo |
Nimmo | |
1984 | Jagir |
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1984 | Jigri Yaar | ||
1984 | Yaari Jatt Di | Billo | |
1986 | Tahkhana | Panna | |
1983 | Arpan | Vinnie Verma | |
1986 | Kismatwala | Chamki | |
1987 | Nazrana | Sheetal Puri | |
1987 | Goraa | Radha takur | |
1990 | Qurbani Jatt Di | Jeeto/Preeto | |
1990 | Diva Bale Sari Raat | Aisha | |
1990 | Aaj Ka Arjun | Mohan's wife | |
1990 | Dushmani Dee Agg | Preeto | |
1991 | Jigarwala | Tara | |
1992 | Heer Ranjha | ||
1992 | Mehndi Shagna Di | ||
1994 | Ucha pind | ||
1994 | Nasibo | Veero | |
1995 | Sir Thad Di Baazi | Preeti | |
1995 | Pratigya | Preeto | |
1996 | Kalinga | ||
1997 | Truck Driver | Jeeto | |
2019 | Kaake da Viyah |
References
- ^ "Preeti Sapru honoured by President". The Indian Express. 25 September 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Preeti Sapru". 14 November 2023.
- ^ Singh, Amarpal (19 April 2018). "Punjabi actress pushes for minority status for Sikhs in J&K". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Preeti Sapru's wedding". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
External links
- Priti Sapru at IMDb
- Priti Sapru Walia at Instagram