Chandni is an Indian actress, who has appeared in

Bollywood Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood, is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (fo ...

movies like

Sanam Bewafa ''Sanam Bewafa'' () is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language film directed and produced by Saawan Kumar Tak, it stars Salman Khan, Chandni, Pran, Danny Denzongpa. It is a remake of the Pakistani film '' Haque Meher''. Plot The film is based on two ...

(1991), Aaja Sanam (1992), Mr. Azaad (1994),

Jai Kishen ''Jai Kishen'' is a 1994 Bollywood action drama film directed by Sunil Agnihotri. It stars Akshay Kumar in a dual role, Ayesha Julka and Chandni. It was the first film where Akshay Kumar appeared in a dual role. It was an average grosser at th ...

(1994), 1942: A Love Story (1994).

Early life and career

Chandni's real name is Navodita Sharma. She was born in

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, India and spent her childhood in Delhi and Punjab. While she was still studying she saw an advertisement for a role in the movie

alongside

Salman Khan Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan (; 27 December 1965) is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who works in Hindi films. In a film career spanning over thirty years, Khan has received numerous awards, including two Nation ...

who was a rage among girls after ''

Maine Pyar Kiya ''Maine Pyar Kiya'' () is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film written and directed by Sooraj Barjatya. Produced by Rajshri Productions, the film stars Salman Khan and Bhagyashree. It marked the debuts of Barjatya and Bhagyashre ...

s huge success. She filled the form for auditions and ultimately got the lead role. The film went to become the second biggest hit of the year after

Saajan ''Saajan'' () is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Lawrence D'Souza and produced by Sudhakar Bokade. It stars Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan in lead roles, with Kader Khan, Reema Lagoo and Laxmikant Berde ...

, however, she couldn't establish herself immediately due to her contract with

Saawan Kumar Tak Saawan Kumar Tak (9 August 1936 – 25 August 2022) was an Indian film director, producer, and lyricist. He directed many Hindi films, including successful films like ''Saajan Bina Suhagan'', ''Souten'', '' Souten Ki Beti'', ''Sanam Bewafa'', ' ...

, the director & producer of the film. By the time the contract was withdrawn, it was too late for her. Later she did second lead roles in the movies 1942 A Love Story, Mr. Azaad, Jai Kishan and more however she could not see the heights of success in her film career. She retired from Bollywood when she had no more film offers. In 1994, Chandni married US-based Satish Sharma and then moved to

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, USA. She has 2 daughters, Karishma and Kareena whom she named after Bollywood heroines

Karishma Kapoor Karisma Kapoor (born 25 June 1974) is an Indian actress, who works in Hindi films. A member of the Kapoor family, she is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards. Kapoor made her acting deb ...

and

Kareena Kapoor Kareena Kapoor Khan (; ''née'' Kapoor; born 21 September 1980) is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood, Hindi films. She is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and the younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor. Noted for pl ...

. She currently teaches Indian Dance in Orlando called C Studios. Chandni has organized events at Hard Rock in Universal Studios and House of Blues in Disney. She also organizes events with NBA team

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called Bollywood Magic.

Filmography

Hahakaar ''Hahakaar'' is a 1996 Bollywood film starring Akshay Anand, Chandni, Neelima Azim, Alok Nath, Johnny Lever and Paresh Rawal. The film was written, produced and directed by Sudarshan Rattan, with Shyam Kaushal as the action director of the fil ...

(1996) (as Chaandni) as Amita * Mr. Azaad (1994) (as Chandini) as Ropa *

Aaja Sanam ''Aaja Sanam'' is a 1968 Bollywood film directed by Yusuf Naqvi. The film stars Feroz Khan, Tanuja and Deven Verma. The film's music is by Usha Khanna and the lyrics by Indeevar. Cast * Feroz Khan ... Dr. Satish * Tanuja ... Shanti * Deven V ...

(1994) *

Ikke Pe Ikka ''Ikke Pe Ikka'' is a 1994 Indian Hindi action film directed by Raj N. Sippy. It stars Akshay Kumar, Shantipriya (actress), Shantipriya, Moushumi Chatterjee, Anupam Kher and Chandni (Bollywood actress), Chandni in lead roles. Plot Three brother ...

(1994) as Kavita *

(1994) as Asha * 1942: A Love Story (1993) as Chanda *

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(1993) *

Jaan Se Pyaara Jaan Se Pyaara is a 1992 Hindi-language action-romantic comedy film directed by Anand. It stars Govinda and Divya Bharti. Aruna Irani, Kiran Kumar, Raza Murad appear in supporting roles. The film was an unofficial remake of '' Heart of Dragon'' ...

(1992) * Umar 55 Ki Dil Bachpan Ka (1992) as Aarti *

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(1991) *

(1991) as Rukhsar Khan

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Chandni Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Indian film actresses Indian emigrants to the United States