Anita Devgan

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Anita Devgan
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Anita Devgan

Amritsar, Punjab, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s) Actress, Theatre Artist

Anita Devgan is an Indian film and television actress, who is known for her work in the Punjabi film industry. [1] [2] [3] [4] Her most well-known works are the films Jatt & Juliet, Ronde Sare Vyah Picho, Angrej, Bambukat, Rabb Da Radio, Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua, Mr. & Mrs. 420 Returns, Puaada, and Ni Main Sass Kuttni. [5] [6] [7]

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Early life and education

Anita grew up in Amritsar, Punjab, India. She done her schooling and college from Government Middle School, Chicha, Amritsar and Khalsa College for Women, Amritsar Punjab University, Patiala, India. [8] After completion of her college study she acquired her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Master in Arts (M.A.) from Punjab University, Patiala, India.[ citation needed ]

Career

Anita is a theatre performer from Punjab who works in the Punjabi film industry. [9] [10] 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. [11]

Her most famous films include Jatt & Juliet (2012, 2013), R.S.V.P., Angrej (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, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Karamjit Anmol, and Mehtab Virk in a lead role.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Awards

YearAwardCategoryResultWorkRef.
2018Filmfare Awards PunjabBest Supporting ActressNominatedRabb Da Radio [12]
2020PTC Punjabi Film AwardsBest Supporting ActressWonJaddi Sardar (2019)
2020Virasat International Punjabi Film Award.ActingWon

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