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Neeta Mehta (born to a Gujarati family in1956) is a former actress in films and an author. She appeared in about 40 films including Rishta Kagaz Ka , Ponga Pandit, Aurat Aurat Aurat , Hero (1983 film) and Patthar Se Takkar .

She was born to a Gujarati family. [1] One of her roles was as a dacoit. [2]

Leaving the materialistic way of life, she became a swami. [3] In the sanyas she adopted the name Swami Nityanand Giri. [4] She also runs a YouTube channel for her preaches. [4]

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