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Neetu Chandra 
Neetu Chandra at Indian School of Performing Arts school launch at AndheriBorn Neetu Chandra
June 20, 1984
Patna, Bihar, IndiaOther names Nitu Chandra Occupation Actress, model Years active 2005–present Website myneetuchandra.com Neetu Chandra (Hindi: नीतू चंद्रा; born 20 June 1984) is an Indian theatre and film actress and model.
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Early life and education
Neetu Chandra was born in Patna, Bihar, India. A resident of Patliputra Colony, she did her schooling from the Notre Dame Academy, Patna,[1] and dreamt of entering the modelling world. Her father, a businessman, was initially reluctant to let her pursue a career in showbiz but her mother, Neera, stood by her. Neetu attributes her success to her mother, a native of East Champaran in Bihar.[2] She has appeared in several advertisements and videos for reputed firms since her graduation days in Delhi's IP College, University of Delhi.
Before entering the film Industry, Neetu was an avid sportsperson. She is a black belt holder in Taekwondo. She has represented India in Taekwondo, at the International Taekwondo Championship in Hong Kong in 1996, and in Korfball as well, at the Korfball World Championship in 1995 in New Delhi.
Acting career
She entered Hindi film industry in 2005 with Garam Masala in which she portrayed Sweety, an airhostess. She also acted in Telugu film Godavari in 2006.
In 2007 she appeared in Madhur Bhandarkar's film, Traffic Signal. In preparation, Chandra in order to enter her character spent a whole week living on the streets of Mumbai and living by a traffic light.[3]
In the year 2008, she had four releases by Directors, Dibakar Banerjee, Rahul Dholakia, Ashwini Dheer and Vikram. Her Tamil film, Yavarum Nalam with Madhavan released this year and was declared a major hit. Currently, Neetu is working on a major project, Jag Mundhra's Apartment.
Neetu Chandra is all set to turn film producer, making a Bhojpuri film, Deswa, which will be directed by her brother[4]
Other work
Neetu Chandra was signed as the brand ambassador for the Hoop, a Gitanjali brand.[5] She has also finished shooting a commercial for Mysore Sandal Soap. Neetu Chandra also appeared in music director Ismail Darbar's music video "Rasiya Saajan" along with Zubeen Garg.[6]
Neetu Chandra is the Life Member of International Film And Television Club and International Film And Television Research Centre of Asian Academy of Film & Television.
In the media
In 2008, 7Seas Technologies launched a 3D mobile game, Neetu - The Alien Killer, with Neetu Chandra as the lead character.[7]
Neetu was featured on the cover of the Indian Maxim on the January 2009 issue of the magazine.[8]
Filmography
Year Film Role Language Notes 2005 Garam Masala Sweety Hindi 2006 Godavari Raji Telugu 2007 Traffic Signal Rani Hindi 2008 One Two Three Inspector Mayawati Chautala Hindi Summer 2007 Item number Hindi Special appearance Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! Sonal Hindi 2009 Satyameva Jeyathe Basara Papa Telugu Yavarum Nalam Priya Manohar Tamil Simultaneously made in Hindi as 13B Mumbai Cutting Hindi 2010 Rann Yasmin Hussain Hindi Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai Tejaswini (Teju) Tamil Apartment Neha Hindi No Problem Sophia Hindi Special appearance Sadiyaan Hindi Special appearance 2011 Yuddham Sei Tamil Special appearance Kuch Love Jaisa Ria Hindi Kusar Prasad Ka Bhoot Chabeeli Hindi Filming Aadhi Bhagavan Tamil Filming Deswa hindi filming
References
- ^ Notre Dame Academy Almuni Association... The Times of India, 6 February 2009.
- ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/interview/6601.html
- ^ Neetu Chandra Profile | Background on Neetu Chandra
- ^ Neetu Chandra to produce Bhojpuri film
- ^ http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=11729
- ^ http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2007/02/02/8796/index.html
- ^ http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/7seas-technologies-ropes-in-neetu-chandra-for-3d-mobile-action-game/articleshow/2885325.cms
- ^ Neetu Chandra Maxim India
External links
Categories:- Indian film actors
- Hindi film actors
- Tamil film actors
- Indian stage actors
- Living people
- Indian female models
- University of Delhi alumni
- People from Patna
- 1984 births
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