The famous quote that says “age is just a number” suits quite well on Simran Bagga, who is still reigning in the hearts of Indians through her movies and another world in the entertainment industry. Let us read about the extensive career of Simran Bagga and her position in the industry today.
Who is Simran Bagga?
Simran Rishi Bagga is a multi-talented south Indian actress just like Shivani Rajshekhar, who has worked across multiple industries, including Bollywood, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil film industries. She has also made appearances on T.V. channels.
Recently, she received worldwide fame and praise for her role in the superhit movie Rocketry- The Nambi Effect, where she worked opposite his ex-boyfriend R Madhavan.
Simran was born on 4 April 1976. As of today, Simran’s age is 45 years. She was born in Mumbai, and her zodiac sign is Aries. At the time of her birth, her name was kept as Rishibhala Naval. Simran completed her schooling at St. Anthony’s high school and high schooling at Children Welfare Centre in Mumbai.
After that, she enrolled in the Mithibai college in Mumbai to pursue her Bachelor of Commerce degree. Simran got married to Deepak Bagga, who is also an actor, on 2 December 2003. Simran has a brother and two sisters, and one of her sisters- Radhamonal Naval, is also an actress.
She was a trained and talented dancer and had expertise in Bharatnatyam and Salsa. Simran belonged to a Punjabi family, and thus, she could speak four languages- Punjabi, Hindi, English, and Tamil.
The Initial Career of Simran Bagga
In 1995, Simran started her career as an actress with Sanam Harjai- a Hindi movie in which she played the role of Tinu. After that, she created multiple movies in different Indian movie industries, including the following-
- Indraprastham- This was a Malayalam movie released in 1996, in which Simran played the role of Chitra Narayan. In this, she played the role of the lead actress opposite Mammootty.
- Simhada Mari- This was a Kannada film that was released in 1997, where she played the role of Usha opposite Shivarajkumar.
- Abbai Gari Pelli- This Telugu film was also released in 1997, and here she played the role of Madhumitha.
- She also acted in two Tamil films in 1997- “Once more,” where she played the role of Kavitha opposite Sivaji, and “V.I.P.,’ where she was paired opposite Prabhudeva.
- She was also paired opposite current Tamil star Suriya in his debut film Nerrukku Ner.
- After that, she became the host of a Hindi T.V. show on Doordarshan called “Superhot Muqabla.”
This made Simran a big South sensation. She continued doing films in multiple south-Indian cinemas and was paired opposite great actors, such as Nagarjuna, Ajith Kumar, Balakrishna, Mahesh Babu, Chiranjeevi, etc.
She also won many awards for her roles, including the following-
- Best New Face Actress at Dinakaran Film Awards (1997)
- Best Female Debut at Filmfare Awards South (1997)
- Best Tamil Actress in Leading Role at Cinema Express Awards (1999)
- Best Actress in Leading Role at Tamil Nadu State Film Awards (1999)
- Best Actress in Leading Role at Fil Fan’s Association Awards (2000)
- Best Tamil Actress at Cinema Express Awards (2002)
- Contribution to Tamil Film Industry Special Award at Kalaimamani Awards (2003)
She also appeared in multiple Bollywood movies, including-
- Tere Mere Sapne (1996)
- Gunda Gardi (1997)
- Anari No. 1 (1999)
- Aakheer (2002)
The Break
However, after her marriage in 2003, she took a break from acting. She became a mother of two sons- Adheep and Aadit Veer. After five years, she came back on screen with her Tamil film – Okka Magadu in 2008. However, after that, she continued doing supporting roles as, due to her age, she was unable to get lead roles.
The Return
With her return to the cinema at a big age, Simran accepted that she wouldn’t get lead roles, and thus, she shifted towards the small screen. Simran acted in “Simran Thirai,” which was a T.V. serial including multiple famous south stars such as Raghav, Ramji, Abitha, Sakshi Shiva, etc.
Then she hosted the T.V. show “Jackpot,” after which she produced the reality show “Dance Tamizha Dance” with her husband. In the year 2014, Simran made a guest appearance in a movie under the Yash Raj banner named Aaha Kalyanam. After that, she worked on multiple important projects, such as-
- Trisha Illana Nayanthara (2015)
- Alone (2015)
- Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga (2017)
- Thupparivaalan (2017)
- Odu Raja Odu (2018)
- Seemaraja (2018)
What is she famous for?
People of today’s generation know Simran from his role in “Petta,” where she was paired with the superstar Rajnikanth. After that, she produced a Hindi music video named “Main Aur Meri Khwahishein” under her own production “Simran and Sons,” directed by his husband, Deepak Bagga.
Recently in 2020, Simran also became a part of a Netflix film, “Paava Kadhaigal.” She is most famous for her 2021 film Mahaan and the 2022 films Rocketry: The Nambi Effect and Captain.
Advertisements and Endorsements
- In March 2022, Simran became the endorser of Fanta.
- She also became the brand ambassador for Kurkure in the South Indian market.
- Simran was made the brand ambassador of Sugar-Free Gold by Cadila Healthcare.
- She has been part of the advertising and marketing campaigns of Dabur sanitizers.
- Apart from this, she has appeared in multiple T.V. commercials promoting Pillsbury Atta, Pothys silk sarees, Chinni Masal by Cavinkare, Lion Dates, etc.
Some Interesting Facts About Simran
Mentioned below are some facts about the life and career of Simran Bagga.
- At younger age, Simran was involved in an affair with prominent South Indian actors Kamal Hassan and R Madhavan.
- She loves shopping, traveling, and dancing.
- Her favorite tourist spots include London, Goa, and Dubai.
- Simran won the “Award for Excellence in Tamil Cinema” in the year 2019, given by the Just for Women Awards.
- She also won the Woman Icon of Inspiration Award in 2018.
- In the year 2004, Simran was also a part of the Athens Olympic Torch Relay held in New Delhi, where she represented India.
- With her husband, Simran has started a chain of multi-cuisine restaurants named Godka.
- “Simran and Sons” is the production house of Simran and his husband, Deepak.
- She loves working out and staying healthy and fit.
- She also featured on the cover page of multiple magazines, such as Women Exclusive.
- Despite working in multiple industries, Simran personally loves the Tamil industry the most. She has also purchased a house in Chennai to stay during the shoots.
- She loves dogs and has multiple dog pets at her home.
Final Words
Simran Bagga never regretted the break she had to take after her marriage and children. She is a proud wife and a proud mother. Simran has the perfect work-life balance. She was a superhit actress before her marriage, and even after her marriage, she managed to work on some big projects.
Today, Simran is trying to be in the limelight by experimenting with different types of media such as O.T.T. films and T.V. series, Music videos, and exclusive roles in big films opposite huge stars. Simran’s age is not a problem as she is lucky to have a supportive family, and she understands her responsibilities towards her career as well as her family.
Despite her age, Simran Bagga has managed to showcase her acting skills in the industry through multiple blockbuster films. She is a strong message to all that we must continue doing what we love, no matter how old we are!
