Mahima Chaudhry Explained

Mahima Chaudhry
Birth Name:Ritu Chaudhry
Birth Date:1973 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Darjeeling, West Bengal, India[1]
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1997–present
Children:1

Mahima Chaudhry (born Ritu Chaudhry; 13 September 1973),[2] [3] is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films. Chaudhry did a few modelling assignments and television commercials before venturing into films, with the 1997 romantic drama film Pardes, for which she received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.[4]

She played the leading lady in several films, including Daag (1999), Dhadkan (2000), and Kurukshetra (2000), and received critical recognition for her performances in Dil Kya Kare (1999), Lajja (2001) and Dobara (2004), earning nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Dil Kya Kare and Dhadkan.

Early life

Mahima was born as Ritu Chaudhry to a Jat father from Baghpat District of Uttar Pradesh[5] and a Nepalese-origin mother in Darjeeling, India.[6] She attended Loreto Convent, Darjeeling. Having grown up in the Darjeeling Hills region, she is fluent in both Hindi and Nepalese languages. She won the ‘Miss Darjeeling’ title in a local beauty contest.[7]

Prior to her first release Pardes, she changed her name to Mahima Chaudhry upon the recommendation by her director Subhash Ghai, who believed the letter 'M' to be lucky for leading actresses in his films.

Career

Chaudhry started her career as a video jockey.[8] She made her acting debut with Pardes, in 1997. Chaudhry played a village girl opposite Shah Rukh Khan.[9] The film was a major commercial success worldwide.[10] For her performance, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut along with nomination for Best Actress.[11]

Chaudhry's other roles were in (1999),[12] where she played a dual role; in Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin (1999) she played a widow forced to marry her brother-in-law; in Dhadkan (2000) she is a loving friend of a man who is madly in love with another woman: in Deewane she plays a singer in love with a thief: in Kurukshetra she plays the stubborn wife of a police officer: in Lajja she plays a young bride forced to fight dowry; in Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar (2001) she plays a stubborn tenant who will not give up her home at any cost; in Om Jai Jagadish she is the loving homemaker; in Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002) she is the sister who would do anything for her sister's happiness; in Dobara she is the frustrated housewife; in The Film she is a desperate struggling screenwriter; in she is a paralytic dancer, in Film Star she is an uptight arrogant fading actress; in Home Delivery (2005) she is a South Indian superstar; and in (2006) she plays a desperate housewife who has an affair with her stepdaughter's boyfriend.

In 2010, Chaudhry starred in a Knightsbridge Media Production film, Pusher, directed by Assad Raja. She also worked in the thriller Mumbhaii - The Gangster, co-starring Om Puri and Sanjay Kapoor.

Political activities

In the 2021 West Bengal elections, Chaudhry campaigned for some candidates from both Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Trinamool Congress.[13] In 2023, there was speculation of her joining the BJP ahead of the Madhya Pradesh elections, as she met the state Minister, Vishvas Sarang, and hailed the BJP government.[14]

In 2024, Chaudhry came out in support of Prime Minister Modi, calling him an inspirational figure under whom India's respect has increased in the world.[15]

Personal life

In 1999, while shooting for Dil Kya Kare, Chaudhry was involved in a car crash; her car rammed into a truck in Bangalore and multiple pieces of glass had to be removed from her face as a result of the accident.[16]

Chaudhry married in 2006. Their daughter was born in 2007,[17] and the couple separated in 2013.[18]

Chaudhry was diagnosed and successfully treated for breast cancer in 2022.[19] She mentioned that comedy shows such as Kapil Sharma Show helped her during her recovery from illness.[20]

Filmography

Films

Year Film Role Notes
1997 Pardes Kusum Ganga
1999 Manasulo Maata Priya Telugu film
Dil Kya Kare Kavita Kishore
Daag: The Fire Kajri Verma / Kajal
Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin Nisha
2000 Dhadkan Sheetal Varma
Deewane Pooja
Kurukshetra Anjali P. Singh
Khiladi 420 Ritu Bhardwaj
2001 Lajja Maithili
Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar Saraswati
2002 Om Jai Jagadish Ayesha
Dil Hai Tumhaara Nimmi
2003 Saaya Tanya
Tere Naam Herself Special appearance in song "O Jaana"
Baghban Arpita Alok Malhotra
LOC Kargil Reena Yadav
2004 Dobara Dr. Anjali Sehgal
2005 Supriya Maheshwari
Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye Gulab Khan
Sehar Anamika Kant
Film Star Heera Pandit
The Film Sushmita Banerjee
Home Delivery Maya
Bhagmati Bhagmati Voice-over
2006 Mitali 'Mita' R. Singh
Sandwich Sweet Singh / Sweety Shekar
Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana Anjali
Mr 100% Shilpa
Hope and a Little Sugar Saloni
Sarhad Paar Simran
2008 Gumnaam – The Mystery Ria
2010 Pusher Anita
2014 Herself Special appearance
2015 Mumbhaii - The Gangster Gangster's wife
2016 Dark Chocolate Ishani Banerjee
2024 The Signature Ambika "Ambu"
2025 Post-production [21]

Television

YearTitle Role Notes
1995–1996Liberty Public DemandAnchor[22]
2008–2009Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 Judge[23]
2012Chhote Miyan Judge[24]
2014Ticket to BollywoodJudge

Music video

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations
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1998PardesFilmfare AwardsBest Female Debut[25]
Best Actress
Screen AwardsMost Promising Newcomer – Female[26]
Zee Cine AwardsBest Female Debut[27]
1999Dil Kya KareFilmfare AwardsBest Supporting Actress[28]
2000Dhadkan[29]
International Indian Film Academy AwardsBest Supporting Actress[30]
Screen AwardsBest Supporting Actress[31]
Bollywood Movie AwardsBest Supporting Actress[32]
Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie AwardsBest Supporting Actress
2005DobaraStardust AwardsBest Supporting Actress[33]
Zee Cine AwardsBest Supporting Actress[34]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Hills smile to conquer 'camera' & hearts . Chhetri . Vivek . The Telegraph . 21 December 2011 . 15 July 2016 . 12 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180612163313/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1111221/jsp/siliguri/story_14908019.jsp#.V4gEoqKs-W4.
  2. Web site: Mahima Chaudhary Turns 51: Actress’ Comeback Story of Resilience and Talent . 13 September 2024 . News18 . en.
  3. Web site: Then vs Now: From Pardes to Emergency, a look at Mahima Chaudhry's journey . 13 September 2024 . Mid Day . en.
  4. Pardes (1997). India Today. 27 December 2014.
  5. Web site: Actress महिमा चौधरी बोली मैं जाट हूँ, करनाल पहुंचकर . 11 April 2021 . IBN24 News Network . 25 March 2024 . 3 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240403074456/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC6ApodhlR4 . live.
  6. Web site: Mahima Chaudhry Beautiful And Cute . 27 December 2021 . Postost . 25 March 2024 . 8 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221008164452/https://www.postoast.com/mahima-chaudhry-daughter-ariana/ . live .
  7. Web site: This Actress, Who Made Her Debut With A Superstar, Underwent Surgery After Horrific Accident . 2024-08-15 . ABP Live . en.
  8. News: Sonali. Kriti. 67 glass pieces had to be taken out of Mahima Chaudhry's face, actor broke down when she was called scarface. 15 September 2023. New Delhi. The Indian Express. 21 November 2023. 20 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230920040135/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/67-glass-pieces-had-to-be-taken-out-of-mahima-chaudhrys-face-actor-broke-down-when-she-was-called-scarface-8940001/. live.
  9. Web site: Pardes - Movie - Box Office India. boxofficeindia.com.
  10. Web site: Top Worldwide Grossers 1997. Box Office India. 22 July 2015. 22 July 2015.
  11. News: 43rd Filmfare Awards 1998 Nominations . . 7 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070706172521/http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/articleshow/368659.cms . 6 July 2007 . The Times Group.
  12. News: Chopra . Anupama . Film Without Fire . 10 May 2020 . India Today . 22 February 1999 . https://web.archive.org/web/20001121002700/http://www.india-today.com/itoday/22021999/cinema.html . 21 November 2000.
  13. Web site: Bengal polls Days after roadshow for TMC, Mahima Chaudhry campaigns for BJP . 12 April 2021 . India Today . 25 March 2024 . 3 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240403090817/https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/west-bengal-assembly-polls-2021/story/mahima-chaudhry-bjp-campaign-tmc-1789969-2021-04-12?onetap=true . live.
  14. Web site: Bollywood Actress Mahima Chaudhary Meets Minister Vishvas Sarang . 14 August 2023 . FPJ . 25 March 2024 . 15 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230815143451/https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-bollywood-actress-mahima-chaudhary-meets-minister-vishvas-sarang-triggers-speculation-of-joining-bjp-ahead-of-elections . live.
  15. Web site: PM Modi Is An Inspiration . 18 March 2024 . OTV New English. 25 March 2024.
  16. Web site: When 67 glass pieces had to be removed from Mahima Chaudhary's face after she met with an accident. www.zoomtventertainment.com. 13 September 2021 . 25 April 2023. 25 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230425135711/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/article/when-67-glass-pieces-had-to-be-removed-from-mahima-chaudharys-face-after-she-met-with-an-accident/811064. live.
  17. Web site: 2020-06-08 . Mahima Chaudhry on challenges she has faced in life, being a single parent . 2022-09-10 . Hindustan Times . en.
  18. Web site: 2021-04-07 . Mahima Chaudhry opens up about troubled marriage, suffering two miscarriages: 'It was due to not being in a happy space' . 2024-08-15 . The Indian Express . en.
  19. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/mahima-chaudhry-on-her-breast-cancer-now-i-am-cancer-free-my-daughter-didnt-go-to-school-for-2-months-so-that-i-stay-safe-exclusive/articleshow/92108484.cms "Mahima Chaudhry on her breast cancer"
  20. News: The Kapil Sharma Show: Mahima Chaudhary thanks Kapil Sharma for helping her recover from cancer; says 'In my sickness, your show helped me a lot to recover'. The Times of India . 16 April 2023. 25 April 2023. 25 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230425142921/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/the-kapil-sharma-show-mahima-chaudhary-thanks-kapil-sharma-for-helping-her-recover-from-cancer-says-in-my-sickness-your-show-helped-me-a-lot-to-recover/articleshow/99524026.cms?from=mdr. live.
  21. News: Kangana Ranaut ropes in Mahima Chaudhry to essay the role of Pupul Jayakar in Emergency; first look unveiled . . 20 August 2022 . 20 August 2022 . 20 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220820052709/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kangana-ranaut-ropes-mahima-chaudhry-essay-role-pupul-jayakar-emergency-first-look-unveiled/ . live .
  22. Mehra . Devika . 21 July 1997 . The M fetish . . New Delhi . . 3 April 2024 . 3 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240403090933/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/eyecatchers/story/19970721-bollywood-director-subhash-ghai-renames-latest-find-ritu-chaudhry-to-mahima-830403-1997-07-20 . live . subscription .
  23. Chaudhry . Mahima . Roshmila Bhattacharya . Good riddance to bad rubbish . 15 November 2008 . . Mumbai . 11 May 2023 . 11 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230511053817/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/good-riddance-to-bad-rubbish/story-eGRK6B8iBouNjCaoTfOj2N.html . live .
  24. News: Sachin Pilgaonkar on a laughter roll. The Times of India . 3 March 2012. 11 May 2023. 11 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230511053820/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sachin-pilgaonkar-on-a-laughter-roll/articleshow/12110815.cms. live.
  25. News: 43rd Filmfare Awards 1998 Winners . . 7 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060508090623/http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/368661.cms . 8 May 2006 . The Times Group.
  26. Web site: The 4th Screen Awards: And the nominees for 1997 are… . The Indian Express . 9 January 1998 . 6 August 2021.
  27. News: 1st Zee Cine Awards 1998 Popular Award Categories Nominations . . 7 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/19980219071201/http://zeetelevision.com/programs/cineawds/nomipop.htm . 19 February 1998 . Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
  28. News: Aishwarya, Sanjay win Filmfare awards . The Tribune . 13 February 2000 . . Mumbai, India . https://web.archive.org/web/20020825020442/https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000214/main5.htm . 25 August 2002 . 30 December 2020 . live . en .
  29. Web site: Dhirad . Sandeep . 2006 . Filmfare Nominees and Winners . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20151019034032/https://sites.google.com/site/deep750/FilmfareAwards.pdf?attredirects=0 . 19 October 2015 . 25 June 2021 . Filmfare . 107–109.
  30. News: IIFA Through the Years - IIFA 2001: South Africa . IIFA . 25 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150925131700/http://www.iifa.com/iifa-years/iifa-years-2001/ . 25 September 2015 .
  31. News: Nominations for 7th Annual Screen Awards are . 2001 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20040219220635/http://www.screenindia.com/svawards/winom.htm . 19 February 2004 . 26 February 2021 . dead .
  32. Web site: The Nominees and Winners for the Bollywood Awards 2001 were . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20020407134036/http://www.bollywoodawards.com/ballot/ballot.html . 7 April 2002 . 25 June 2021 . Bollywood Movie Awards.
  33. News: Max Stardust awards nominations . . https://web.archive.org/web/20050206001033/http://www.stardustindia.com/stardust_awards2005.htm . 6 February 2005 . 30 August 2021 . dead .
  34. Web site: Veer-Zaara: Hot fave at the Zee awards! . 28 March 2005 . . Jha . Subhash K. . 1 September 2021 . 3 August 2020 . https://archive.today/20200803052659/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/mar/28zee.htm . live .

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