Neeru Bajwa

Born: 26 August 1980

Neeru Bajwa is a powerhouse who's basically ruled Punjabi cinema for over two decades. The Canadian-born actress kicked off her Bollywood journey in 1998 with Dev Anand's *Main Solah Baras Ki*, but it was her pivot to Punjabi films that made her a household name. She's become one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry, racking up massive commercial hits like the *Jatt & Juliet* franchise (seriously, fans went wild for that series), plus blockbusters like *Sardaar Ji*, *Laung Laachi*, *Shadaa*, and the recent *Jatt & Juliet 3*. With three PTC Punjabi Film Awards under her belt and a Critics' Award for Best Actress at the inaugural Filmfare Awards Punjabi for *Channo Kamli Yaar Di*, she's earned her spot as one of the most respected names in the industry. What sets Neeru apart is her effortless charm and ability to nail both comedy and drama—she's not just a pretty face, she's genuinely hilarious and relatable on screen. Beyond acting, she's also worked as a director and producer, showing she's got creative vision beyond her performances. Her recent venture into Hollywood with the supernatural thriller *It Lives Inside* (2023) proves she's ready to take on bigger stages. She's the kind of actress who gets that cinema is about connecting with audiences, and whether she's cracking jokes in a Punjabi rom-com or bringing intensity to a horror flick, she delivers every single time.