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Mahie Gill
Rimpy Kaur "Mahie" Gill (born 19 December 1975) is an Indian actress, working in the Hindi and Punjabi film industries.[1] She is best known for her role of Paro in Anurag Kashyap's critically acclaimed Hindi film Dev.D, a modern take on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's Bengali novella Devdas, for which she also won the 2010 Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. She started her career in Punjabi films before making a debut in Bollywood with Dev.D.[2][3]
Mahie Gill | |
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Gill at the trailer launch of Apaharan in 2018 | |
| Born | Rimpy Kaur Gill 19 December 1975[1] |
| Alma mater | Panjab University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Children | 1 |
She consequently gained recognition after portraying Madhavi Devi, a sexually frustrated wife in Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster, as well as its sequel, Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns.
Early life and education
Gill was born in Chandigarh in a Punjabi Jat Sikh family on 19 December in 1975.[1] She completed her master's degree in theater from Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1998.[4]
Career
Gill got her first break with the Punjabi based Bollywood film Hawayein and has done a couple of Punjabi films along with theatre. Anurag first saw her at a party and instantly finalized her to play the character of Paro in the movie Dev D.[5] She worked in Ram Gopal Verma's Not a Love Story, which was based on the Niraj Grover Murder case of 2008.[6] She also worked in Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster with Jimmy Sheirgill and Randeep Hooda, which was released on 30 September 2011. This movie earned her a nomination at the Filmfare Awards for Best Actress.[7]
Gill appeared in Paan Singh Tomar with Irrfan Khan. It is the true story of an athlete who became a dacoit. In this, she played the title character's wife. Gill made her debut with Apoorva Lakhia's film Toofan, simultaneously shot with the Hindi version, Zanjeer. She did her first ever item number in Tigmanshu Dhulia's film Bullett Raja.[8]
Mahie Gill to be next seen in upcoming web series '1962 The War In The Hills', directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. The series features Abhay Deol, Sumeet Vyas, Akash Thosar.[9]
Personal life
Gill lives in Goa with her boyfriend and has a daughter, Veronica.[10][11]
Filmography
Films
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Hawayein | Laaliii | Hindi | [12] | |
| 2004 | Khushi Mil Gayee | Punjabi | [13] | ||
| 2006 | Sirf Panch Din | [13] | |||
| 2007 | Khoya Khoya Chand | Starlet at Prem Kumar's house | Hindi | [14] | |
| Mitti Wajaan Maardi | Raani | Punjabi | [15] | ||
| 2008 | Chak De Phatte | Simran | [16] | ||
| 2009 | Dev.D | Parminder 'Paro' | Hindi | Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress | [17][18] |
| Gulaal | Madhuri | [19] | |||
| Pal Pal Dil Ke Ssaat | Dolly | Credited as Rimpy Gill | [20] | ||
| Aagey Se Right | Sonia Bhatt | [21] | |||
| 2010 | Dabangg | Nirmala | Hindi | [22] | |
| Mirch | Special appearance in an item number | [23] | |||
| 2011 | Utt Pataang | Sanjana Mahadik | Hindi | [24] | |
| Not a Love Story | Anusha Chawla | [25] | |||
| Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster | Madhavi Devi | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | [26] | ||
| Michael | Rwitika | [27] | |||
| 2012 | Paan Singh Tomar | Indira | Hindi | [28] | |
| Carry On Jatta | Mahie Kaur | Punjabi | [29] | ||
| Dabangg 2 | Nirmala Pandey | Hindi | [30] | ||
| 2013 | Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns | Madhavi Devi | [31] | ||
| Zanjeer | Mona | [32][33] | |||
| Bullett Raja | Special appearance in song "Don't Touch My Body" | [34][35] | |||
| Gang of Ghosts | Manoranjana Kumari | [36] | |||
| 2014 | Buddha in a Traffic Jam | Charu Siddhu | Hindi/ English | [37] | |
| 2015 | Shareek | Jassi | Punjabi | ||
| Hey Bro | Herself | Hindi | Special appearance in item song | ||
| 2016 | Aatishbazi Ishq | Veera'n | Punjabi | Producer | |
| 2017 | Wedding Anniversary | Kahaani | Hindi | ||
| 2018 | Phamous | Teacher Rosy | Hindi | ||
| Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 | Madhavi Devi | ||||
| 2019 | Family of Thakurganj | Sharbati | Hindi | ||
| Posham Pa | Prajakta Deshpande | Released on ZEE5 | |||
| 2020 | Durgamati | Satakshi Ganguly | |||
| Doordarshan | Priya Bhateja aka Billo | Hindi | |||
| 2021 | Jora:The Second Chapter | Punjabi | Directed by Amardeep Singh Gill |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Apharan - Sabka Katega | Madhu Tyagi/Malini | ALTBalaji |
| 2019 | Fixerr | Kesar Maalik | ALTBalaji and ZEE5 |
| 2021 | 1962: The War in the Hills | Shagun Singh | Disney+ Hotstar |
| 2021 | Your Honor | Yashpreert | SonyLIV |
Awards and nominations
- 2010: Best Actress (Critics); Dev.D[38]
- 2012: Best Actress; Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster (nominated)[39]
- 2010: Most Promising Newcomer – Female; Dev.D[40]
- 2010: IIFA Star Debut Award; Dev.D[41][42]
- 2010: Best Actress; Dev D (nominated)[43]
- 2012: Best Actress; Saheb Biwi aur Gangster (nominated)[44]
- 2013: Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film – Female; Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns[45]
References
- ^ a b c Wadhwa, Akash (10 December 2012). "My first marriage failed because I was immature: Mahie". The Times of India. from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
- ^ "I don't have time to date anyone: Mahi Gill". The Indian Express. 11 September 2009. from the original on 30 September 2010. Retrieved 11 May 2010.
- ^ "Mahi Gill: A girl on the verge". Express Buzz (Indian Express). 3 July 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ . Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ Menon, Neelima (3 July 2009). "Mahi Gill: A girl on the verge". The New Indian Express. from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ "It was difficult working in 'Not A Love Story': Mahi Gill". Mid-Day. Inter-Asian News Service. 21 July 2011. from the original on 6 May 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ "Filmfare Awards 2011 - Nominations List". The Times of India. 20 January 2012. from the original on 2 June 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ Udasi, Harshikaa (2 March 2013). "The next item". The Hindu. Chennai, India. from the original on 1 June 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ^ Keshri, Shweta (15 February 2021). "1962 The War In The Hills trailer out. Abhay Deol's Indo-China war drama looks epic". India Today. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ "Mahie Gill: I am unmarried and mother of a three-year-old girl | Hindi Movie News - Bollywood - Times of India". The Times of India. from the original on 3 July 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "Mahie Gill reveals she has 3-year-old daughter with live-in boyfriend". International Business Times. 3 July 2019. from the original on 3 July 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "Hawayein - Movie - - Box Office India". Box Office India. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Mahie Gill". The Times of India. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Mahi getting in shape to sport bikini". Deccan Herald. PTI. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Mitti Wajaan Maardi". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Chakk de Phatte". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ Bhushan, Nyay (28 February 2010). "'3 Idiots,' 'DevD' top Filmfare Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Dev D Awards: List of Awards won by Hindi movie Dev D". The Times of India. 28 October 2009. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Gulaal Cast List | Gulaal Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Pal Pal Dil Ke Ssaat - Movie - - Box Office India". Box Office India. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Aagey Se Right - Movie - - Box Office India". Box Office India. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ Bamzai, Kaveree (9 October 2010). "Film review: Dabangg". India Today. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Mahie Gill faints on sets of Mirch". News18. IANS. 21 September 2009. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ Udasi, Harshikaa (31 January 2011). "Gill and the gloss". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ Malani, Gaurav (18 August 2011). "Not A Love Story: Movie Review - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Mahie Gill Awards & Nominations - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Michael". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Paan Singh Tomar - Movie - - Box Office India". Box Office India. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Gippy Grewal's 'Carry On Jatta 3' to go on floors in October, release date announced". ThePrint. IANS. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ Adarsh, Taran (20 December 2012). "Dabangg 2 Movie Review: Dabangg 2 will centre around Chulbul Pandey as its central character. Only the backdrop this time round will be a posh metropolitan city and not a gaon. You see, Chulbul Pandey will be transferred to a city and will mingle with the elite, but will retain his simplistic flavour and values". Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ Chopra, Anupama (8 March 2013). "Anupama Chopra's review: Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster Returns". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ Ghoshal, Arkadev (7 September 2013). "A ghost of the namesake". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Zanjeer Cast List | Zanjeer Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Bullett Raja (2013)". British Film Institute. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Mahie Gill shoots item number for Bullet Raja". NDTV. IANS. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ Gupta, Shubhra (21 March 2014). "Movie Review: Gang Of Ghosts". The Indian Express. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini (13 May 2016). "Film review: 'Buddha in a Traffic Jam' has the perfect business plan for revolution". Scroll.in. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "3 Idiots shines at Filmfare Awards". The Economic Times. 28 February 2010. from the original on 17 June 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ "Filmfare Awards Nominations 2011 – 2012". Indicine. from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ "Star Screen Awards Winners 2009 – 2010". Indicine. from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ^ Raina, Shilpa; Kher, Ruchika (6 June 2010). "'3 Idiots' Triumphs at IIFA Vidya, Kareena are Best Actresses". Daijiworld. IANS. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News". The Tribune India. PTI. 6 June 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Nominations for IIFA Awards 2010". Bollywood Hungama. 8 May 2010. from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ^ "Nominations for IIFA Awards 2012". Bollywood Hungama. 5 May 2012. from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ^ "Nominations for 4th Big Star Entertainment Awards". Bollywood Hungama. 12 December 2013. from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
External links
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