Chandni (actress)

Chandni is an Indian actress, who has appeared in Bollywood movies like Sanam Bewafa (1991), Aaja Sanam (1992), Mr. Azaad (1994), Jai Kishen (1994), 1942: A Love Story (1994).[1]

Chandni
Born
Navodita Sharma

Delhi, India
CitizenshipIndian
OccupationActress, Dancer
Years active1991–present
Spouse(s)Satish Sharma (married 1996–present)
Children2

Early Life & Career

Chandni's real name is Navodita Sharma. She was born in Delhi, India and spent her childhood in Delhi and Punjab. While she was still studying she saw an advertisement for a role in the movie Sanam Bewafa against Salman Khan who was a rage among girls after Maine Pyar Kiya's huge success.[2] She filled the form for auditions and ultimately got the lead role. The film went to become the second biggest hit of the year after Saajan, however, she couldn't establish herself immediately due to her contract with Saawan Kumar Tak, the director & producer of the film.[3]

By the time the contract was withdrawn, it was too late for her. Later she did second lead roles in the movies 1942 A Love Story, Mr. Azaad, Jai Kishan and more however she could not see the heights of success in her film career. She retired from Bollywood when she had no more film offers.[4]

In 1994, Chandni married US-based Satish Sharma and then moved to Florida, USA. She has 2 daughters, Karishma and Kareena whom she named after Bollywood heroines Karishma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor.[5]

She currently teaches Indian Dance in Orlando called C Studios. Chandni has organized events at Hard Rock in Universal Studios and House of Blues in Disney. She also organizes events with NBA team Orlando Magic [6]called Bollywood Magic.[7]

Filmography
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References
  1. "Can Veer girl Zarine break the Salman jinx?". India Today. 15 January 2010. Retrieved 14 May 2010.
  2. May 15, MADHU JAIN; May 15, 1990 ISSUE DATE:; October 6, 1990UPDATED:; Ist, 2013 17:29. "Sooraj Bhajatya's superhit film Maine Pyar Kiya saves Rajshri Productions". India Today. Retrieved 30 January 2020.CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. "Not Many Know That The Sanam Bewafa Actress Chandni Had Signed A Punjabi Film Too!". Ghaint Punjab. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  4. "28 साल पहले सलमान की 'सनम बेवफा' बनी थी ये एक्ट्रेस, फिल्में न मिलीं तो करने लगीं ये काम". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  5. "सलमान की इस हीरोइन की बेटियों के नाम हैं करिश्मा-करीना, जानिए कहां हैं ये आजकल ?". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  6. "Getting NBA to do Bala Bala". The Indian Sun. 20 December 2019.
  7. Sandy (22 March 2019). "Chandni – Bollywood actress of 'Sanam Bewafa' fame". My Words & Thoughts. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
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