Masumeh Makhija

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Born
Masumeh Makhija

(1984-10-10) 10 October 1984 (age 40)
NationalityCanadian
Other namesMasumi
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2003–2008, 2018–present
Relatives Manish Makhija (uncle)

Masumeh Makhija (born 10 October 1984), known mononymously as Masumeh, is a Canadian actress and model based in India. She was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and hails from a well-known Indian film family. Her grandfather Parananand was a pioneering distributor while her uncle Gul Anand and her mother Jayshree are producers known for Chashme Buddoor, Jalwa, Khatta Meetha and Hero Hiralal .

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Makhija has appeared in two movies directed by Shona Urvashi, Chupke Se and Saas Bahu Aur Sensex . [2] [3] [1] She started her career as a child artist appearing in commercials and TV shows like Thoda Hai Thoda ki Zaroorat Hai and Banegi Apni Baat. [2] She made her film debut with Chupke Se [1] and has since acted in a number of films, including Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of Macbeth entitled Maqbool.[ citation needed ] She has also appeared in several international productions, including the German movie, Gate to Heaven. [1] In 2018, Makhija starred in 3 Storeys , a Farhan Akhtar production starring Sharman Joshi, Pulkit Samrat, Richa Chadha and Renuka Shahane. [4]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2003 Maqbool Sameera (Abbaji's daughter)Debut, credited as Masumi Makhija
Chupke Se Sarika Verma/Megha Timghirecredited as Masumi
Gate to Heaven NishaGerman movie, credited as Masumi Makhija [5]
2004The Journey (short) Girl in the bus
2005 Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav Padmashree Divakar Kashyapcredited as Masumeh
2006 Woh Lamhe Rani Mukherjeecredited as Masumeh
2007 Heyy Babyy Special appearance in song
Dus Kahaniyaan Kaamna (segment "High on the Highway")
2008 Saas Bahu Aur Sensex Kirti Wagaskarcredited as Masumeh
Sharpe's Peril (TV movie)(uncredited)
2018 3 Storeys Varsha Atrecredited as Masumeh [6]
2023 Gulaam Chor Producer only
Bhagwan Bharose [7]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "'If you don't have confidence, you shouldn't be an actor'". Rediff.com . 11 September 2003. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
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  6. "Masumeh Makhija goes deglam for her role in '3 Storeys'". Daily News and Analysis. 8 March 2018.
  7. "Vinay Pathak-starrer 'Bhagwan Bharose' slated for winter 2022 release". The Tribune. 6 December 2021.
  8. IMDb