Simran is the stage name of Rishibala Naval, an Indian actress, producer, dancer, and singer who primarily works in Tamil language films. She was born on April 4, 1976. She has also appeared in movies in Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu. She is praised for her dance abilities and is regarded as one of the most adaptable performers of her day. She has won various awards, including three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South.
Simran started working in Indian movies after becoming well-known as an anchor on the program Superhit Muqabla. She found her first commercial breakthrough with Tere Mere Sapne in 1996. She then made her screen debut in South Indian cinema with the Kannada film Simhada Mari (1997) and the Malayalam film Indraprastham (1996).
Her efforts in V. I. P. (1997) and Nerrukku Ner (1997) earned her the first Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South, which was followed by a string of financial hits in the early years of her career. Simran became the most well-known actress in Tamil cinema at the time in 1999 after receiving positive reviews for the films Thulladha Manamum Thullum and Vaali. In 2000.
she played the role of an antagonist in Parthen Rasithen and a family girl who falls in premarital agreement in Priyamaanavale; both went on to become commercial and critical successes.
She was referred to in 1998 by Rediff as “one of Tamil cinema’s top female draws.” Simran portrayed the mother of an adopted 9-year-old daughter in Kannathil Muthamittal in 2002, and the following year she won her first Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actress. She also made two big-budget comedies that year, Pammal K. Sambandam and Panchathantiram. Simran played the lead in a string of financially lucrative Telugu movies, including Samarasimha Reddy (1999), Kalisundam Raa (2000), and Narasimha Naidu (2001).
Name | Simran |
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Date of Birth | 04/04/1976 |
Current Residence | Mumbai, India |
Religion | Hinduism |
Nationality | Indian |
Height | 178 CM |
Hobbies | Dancing |
Father | Ashok Naval |
Mother | Sharda |
Spouse | Deepak Bagga |
Children | Adheep, Aadit |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce |
Debut Movies | |
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Language | Movie Name |
Hindi | Sanam Harjai |
Awards List | ||||
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Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
1997 | Dinakaran Film Award | Best Actress | Nerrukku Ner | |
1999 | Dinakaran Film Award | Best Actress | Vaali | |
1997 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Nerrukku Ner | |
1997 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Once More | |
1997 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | V.I.P. | |
1999 | Tamil Nadu State Film Award | Best Actress | Thulladha Manamum Thullum | |
1999 | Cinema Express Award | Best Actress | Vaali | |
2000 | Film Fans Association Award | Best Actress | Kalisundam Raa | |
2000 | Film Fans Association Award | Best Actress | Priyamanavale | |
2001 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Narasimha Naidu | |
2002 | Filmfare Award | Best Actress | Kannathil Muthamittal | |
2002 | International Tamil Film Award | Best Actress | Kannathil Muthamittal | |
2003 | Kalaimamani Award | Best Actress | ||
2002 | Cinema Express Award | Best Actress | Kannathil Muthamittal | |
2008 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress | Vaaranam Aayiram | |
2008 | Vijay Award | Best Actress | Vaaranam Aayiram | |
2018 | Behindwoods Gold Medals Award | Woman Icon of Inspiration | ||
2019 | JFW Movie Award | Best Supporting Actress | ||
2020 | JFW Movie Award | Best Actress | Paava Kadhaigal |