Japji Khaira | |
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 Khaira in 2020 | |
| Born | 16 December 1985 |
| Nationality | Australian |
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| Years active | 2007 present |
| Website | Japji Khaira on Instagram |
Japji Khaira is an Australian actress and model. She won the title 'Miss World Punjaban 2006' held on at Ludhiana, becoming the first non-Indian of Punjabi origin to win this title. [1]
After winning the title of Miss World Punjaban, Japji Khaira made her debut in the movie Mitti Wajaan Maardi [2] (2007) opposite Harbhajan Maan. She was in Fer Mamla Gadbad Gadbad in the lead role. She had a cameo role in Dharti (2011). [3] She also appeared in Singh vs Kaur. [4]
| Year | Film | Role | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mitti Wajaan Maardi [5] | Preet | |
| 2011 | Dharti | Suhana | |
| 2012 | Taur Mittran Di | Guest appearance | Song "Tere Darshan Di Bhukh" |
| 2013 | Singh vs Kaur [6] | Simrat | |
| 2013 | Fer Mamla Gadbad Gadbad | Geet | |
| 2013 | Bhaji in Problem | Roop | Guest Appearance |
| 2014 | Ishq Brandy | Simran | |
| 2018 | Kurmaiyan | Paali | |
| 2018 | Son Of Manjeet Singh | Preeti | |
| 2018–present | Gangland in Motherland | Eknoor Sidhu | Web-Series |
| 2019 | Mitti: Virasat Babbaran Di | ||
| 2019 | Ardaas 2 | ||
| 2019 | Naukar Vahuti Da | Pinky | |
| 2020 | Nanak | Pre-Production | |
| 2021 | Jora: The Second Chapter | Directed by Amardeep Singh Gill | |
| 2022 | Dakuaan Da Munda 2 | Amrat | |
| 2024 | Blackia 2 | Directed by Navaniat Singh |
| Year | Title | Artist | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ali Baba | Mankirat Aulakh, Shree Brar | Mankirat Aulakh |
| 2021 | Surrender | Afsana Khan, Dev Kharoud | Brand B |
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