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Anita Devgan is an
Indian film The Cinema of India consists of motion pictures produced in India, which had a large effect on world cinema since the late 20th century. Major centers of film production across the country include Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Ko ...
and
television actress An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), lite ...
, who is known for her work in the
Punjabi film industry Punjabi cinema, sometimes Metonymy, metonymously referred to as Pollywood or Punjwood is the Punjabi language, Punjabi-language film industry centered around the Indian state of Punjab, India, Punjab, and based in Amritsar and Mohali. The ci ...
. Her most well-known works are the films
Jatt & Juliet ''Jatt & Juliet'' is an Indian Punjabi-language romantic comedy film directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Darshan Singh Grewal and Gunbir Singh Sidhu. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh opposite Neeru Bajwa. It was released to theaters on 29 ...
, Ronde Sare Vyah Picho,
Angrej ''Angrej'' () is a 2015 Indian Punjabi-language historical romance film directed by Simerjit Singh. Set against the backdrop of the waning British Raj, the film chronicles the love story of a young man and a woman, played by Amrinder Gill an ...
, Bambukat,
Rabb Da Radio ''Rabb Da Radio'' () is a 2017 Indian Punjabi-language film directed by Tarnvir Singh Jagpal and Harry Bhatti, and written by Jass Grewal. It stars Tarsem Jassar, Mandy Takhar and Simi Chahal. The film was produced by Manpreet Johal and Vehl ...
, Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua, Mr. & Mrs. 420 Returns,
Puaada ''Puaada'' () is a 2021 Indian Punjabi-language romantic comedy produced by A&A Pictures and Brat Films, directed by debutant director Rupinder Chahal, starring Ammy Virk and Sonam Bajwa in lead roles. The film follows the love story of a Punj ...
, and Ni Main Sass Kuttni.


Early life and education

Anita grew up in
Amritsar Amritsar (), historically also known as Rāmdāspur and colloquially as ''Ambarsar'', is the second largest city in the Indian state of Punjab, after Ludhiana. It is a major cultural, transportation and economic centre, located in the Majha r ...
,
Punjab Punjab (; Punjabi: پنجاب ; ਪੰਜਾਬ ; ; also romanised as ''Panjāb'' or ''Panj-Āb'') is a geopolitical, cultural, and historical region in South Asia, specifically in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, comprising ...
,
India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
. She done her schooling and college from Government Middle School, Chicha, Amritsar and Khalsa College for Women, Amritsar Punjab University,
Patiala Patiala () is a city in southeastern Punjab, India, Punjab, northwestern India. It is the fourth largest city in the state and is the administrative capital of Patiala district. Patiala is located around the ''Qila Mubarak, Patiala, Qila Mubarak ...
, India. After completion of her college study she azquired her
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of arts (BA or AB; from the Latin ', ', or ') is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate program in the arts, or, in some cases, other disciplines. A Bachelor of Arts degree course is generally completed in three or four years ...
(B.A.) Master in Arts (M.A.) from Punjab University,
Patiala Patiala () is a city in southeastern Punjab, India, Punjab, northwestern India. It is the fourth largest city in the state and is the administrative capital of Patiala district. Patiala is located around the ''Qila Mubarak, Patiala, Qila Mubarak ...
,
India India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
.


Career

Anita is a theatre performer from Punjab who works in the Punjabi film industry. She began acting through a TV program on DD Punjabi called "Hakim Tara Chand". Hashar (2008), a love story was her first Punjabi film, and she has since appeared in more than 40 films in supporting roles. Additionally, she received the Virasat International Punjabi Film Award and the Best Supporting Actress PTC Punjabi Film Award. Her most famous films include ''Jatt & Juliet'' (2012, 2013), R.S.V.P., ''
Angrej ''Angrej'' () is a 2015 Indian Punjabi-language historical romance film directed by Simerjit Singh. Set against the backdrop of the waning British Raj, the film chronicles the love story of a young man and a woman, played by Amrinder Gill an ...
'' (2015), '' Bambukat'' (2016), ''Rabb Da Radio'' (2017, 2019), '' Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua'' (2018), '' Mr. & Mrs. 420 Returns'' (2018), ''Puaada'' (2021), and ''Ni Main Sass Kuttni'' (2022). In the film ''Ni Main Sass Kuttni'', she appeared with actors
Nirmal Rishi Nirmal Rishi is an Indian Punjabi film and television actress. She is most remembered for her role as Gulabo Maasi in her first movie Long Da Lishkara (1983). She is best known for appearing in Punjabi movies like Nikka Zaildar, Nikka Za ...
,
Gurpreet Ghuggi Gurpreet Singh Waraich (born 19 July 1971), commonly known as Gurpreet Ghuggi, is an Indian actor, comedian and politician. He is known for his works in Punjabi and Hindi films. Ghuggi began his career by acting in theatre in the early 1990s, ...
,
Karamjit Anmol Karamjit Anmol is an Indian actor, comedian, singer and film producer active in the Punjabi entertainment industry. He has worked in Punjabi movies including ''Laavaan Phere'' and '' Carry on Jatta 2''. He has also acted in the comedy plays "OMG ...
, and Mehtab Virk in a lead role.


Filmography

* ''Hashar A Love Story'' (2008)as Chachi * ''Panjaban-Love Rules Hearts'' (2010) as Gugni's mother * ''
Jatt & Juliet ''Jatt & Juliet'' is an Indian Punjabi-language romantic comedy film directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Darshan Singh Grewal and Gunbir Singh Sidhu. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh opposite Neeru Bajwa. It was released to theaters on 29 ...
'' (2012) as * ''
Jatt & Juliet 2 ''Jatt & Juliet 2'' ( pa, ਜੱਟ ਐਂਡ ਜੂਲੀਅਟ 2) is a 2013 Indian Punjabi romance comedy film directed by Anurag Singh. The film is a sequel to the 2012 blockbuster '' Jatt & Juliet'', however not directly or story-wise. Actor ...
'' (2013) as Fateh's mom * ''
Fer Mamla Gadbad Gadbad ''Fer Mamla Gadbad Gadbad'' ( Punjabi: ਫੇਰ ਮਾਮਲਾ ਗੜਬੜ ਗੜਬੜ) is a Punjabi film scheduled for release. The film is to be released on 12 July 2013, starring Roshan Prince, Japji Khera and Bhanu Sri Mehra.‘FMGG’ ...
'' (2013) as Timmy's Mother * ''Ronde Sare Vyah Picho'' (2013) as * ''
Mundeyan Ton Bachke Rahin ''Mundeyan Ton Bachke Rahin'' (English: Beware of Boys) is a Punjabi romantic comedy film starring Roshan Prince, Jassi Gill, Simran Kaur Mundi, Sunny Gill, Bharti Singh and Anshu (Preeto) Sawhney. Plot The film is romance comedy about two b ...
'' (2014) as Prince's mother * '' Proper Patola'' (2014) as Mad Lady * ''
Angrej ''Angrej'' () is a 2015 Indian Punjabi-language historical romance film directed by Simerjit Singh. Set against the backdrop of the waning British Raj, the film chronicles the love story of a young man and a woman, played by Amrinder Gill an ...
'' (2015) as * ''
Judge Singh LLB ''Judge Singh LLB'' is a Punjabi courtroom drama film starring Ravinder Grewal, Chandan Prabhakar, Surbhi Mahendru and Sardar Sohi. The poster of Judge Singh LLB was released on 13 July 2015. The trailer was released in November 2015 and the fil ...
'' (2015) as Sonu's Mother * ''
Kaptaan ''Kaptaan'' () is a 2016 Indian Punjabi-language action/courtroom drama film directed by Mandeep Kumar and starring Gippy Grewal, Monica Gill, Karishma Kotak. The release date of the film is 20 May 2016. Cast *Gippy Grewal as Advocate Kaptaan ...
'' (2016) as * '' Bambukat'' (2016) as Channan's mother * ''Judaiyaan'' (2017) as * ''Thug Life'' (2017) as MLA's Mother * ''
Nikka Zaildar 2 ''Nikka Zaildar 2'' is a 2017 Punjabi romantic comedy film directed by Simerjit Singh, written by Jagdeep Sidhu and starring Ammy Virk, Sonam Bajwa, and Wamiqa Gabbi as the main lead roles and the film was released worldwide on 22 September 201 ...
'' (2017) as Saawan's mother * ''Punjab Singh'' (2018) as * '' Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua'' (2018) as Usha * ''Jatt vs. Ielts'' (2018) as * ''Jagga Jiunda E'' (2018) as * ''
Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se ''Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se'' (; ) is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Navaniat Singh. It is a sequel to the Yamla Pagla Deewana, and ''Yamla Pagla Deewana 2'' and the third installment of ''Yamla Pagla Deewana'' ...
'' (2018) as Sati * ''
Kurmaiyan ''Kurmaiyan'' is an Indian Punjabi movie directed by Gurmeet Saajan and Manjit Singh Tony. Kurmayian movie starring Harjit Harman and Japji Khaira as the main protagonists of the film. Movie was released worldwide on 14 September 2018. Cast * ...
'' (2018) as * ''
Laatu ''Laatu'' () is an Indian-Punjabi-language period drama film directed by Manav Shah and co-produced by Farid Entertainment and New Era Movies. The film stars Gagan Kokri, Aditi Sharma, Anita Devgn, Sardar Sohi, Hardeep Gill and Karamjit Anmol ...
'' (2018) as Jailo * ''Marriage Palace'' (2018) as Nimma's Bhua * ''
Kala Shah Kala ''Kala Shah Kala'' () is a 2019 Indian Punjabi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Amarjit Singh. The film is produced by Infantry Pictures and Naughty Men Productions in association with Dreamityata Entertainment. It stars Bi ...
'' (2019) as Satwant Kaur * ''
Shadaa ''Shadaa'' () is a 2019 Indian Punjabi-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Jagdeep Sidhu, and co-produced by A & A Advisors and Brat Films. The film starring Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa, follows the story of an average man ...
'' (2019) as Chadta's mother * ''
Singham ''Singham'' is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by Reliance Entertainment, based on a script by writers Yunus Sajawal and Farhad-Sajid. It serves as first installment of Shetty's Cop Universe. A ...
'' (2019) as * ''Jaddi Sardar'' (2019) as Mindo * ''
Tara Mira ''Tara Mira'' is a 2019 Indian Punjabi-language romantic drama film written and directed by Rajiev Dhingra and produced by Guru Randhawa, Ashok Yadav, Rajiev Dhingra, Jyoti Sekhon and Shilpa Sharma, under banners 751 Films, Rapa Nui's Films, ...
'' (2019) as Mira's Bua * ''
Kitty Party In India, kitty parties are social events held as part of an informal savings club. It is a kind of party usually organized by women, and commonly held in the afternoon on a monthly basis. ''Kitty'' refers to the amount collected at the party, e ...
'' (2019) as * ''
Jinde Meriye ''Jinde Meriye'' is a 2020 Indian Punjabi romance film directed by Pankaj Batra. The film stars Parmish Verma, Sonam Bajwa, Yuvraj Hans and Navneet Kaur Dhillon in the lead roles The film is produced by Pankaj Batra, Ashu Munish Sahni, Aniket ...
'' (2020) as Surjeet Kaur * ''
Puaada ''Puaada'' () is a 2021 Indian Punjabi-language romantic comedy produced by A&A Pictures and Brat Films, directed by debutant director Rupinder Chahal, starring Ammy Virk and Sonam Bajwa in lead roles. The film follows the love story of a Punj ...
'' (2021) as Jaggi's mother * ''Teeja Punjab'' (2021) as Sarpanch's wife * ''
Jatt Brothers ''Jatt Brothers'' is a 2022 Indian Punjabi-language film. It stars Guri, Jass Manak and Nikeet Dhillon. The film is directed by Manav Shah and produced by Kv Dhillon. Initially scheduled to be released on 9 July 2021, the release has been p ...
'' (2022) as * ''Umran Ch Ki Rakheya'' (2022) as Kanwal's friend * ''Ni Main Sass Kuttni'' (2022) as * ''Mahi Mera Nikka Jeha'' (2022) as Guddu - Noor's Mother * ''Sass Meri Ne Munda Jamya'' (2022) as * ''Rabba Rabba Meeh Varsa I'' (2022) as * ''Rabba Rabba Meeh Varsa II'' (2022) as * ''Ji Wife Ji'' (2023) as


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