Surveen Chawla is an Indian actress and dancer who was born in Chandigarh, India, India, on August 1, 1984. She began her career in Indian soap operas in 2003 and has progressed to also working in films. She is best known for her roles in ‘24′, ‘Parched’, ‘Ugly’, and ‘Hale Story 2′. Although she is well-known in India and relatively well-known in other countries, there are many things that people do not know about her. Here are 10 interesting facts about Surveen Chawla.
1. She is Married to Akshay Thakker
Surveen Chawla has been married to actor Ashkay Thakker since 2015. Their wedding took place in Italy. However, fans were unaware that the couple had got married as she did not reveal this news until 2017 when she made the announcement on Twitter. The couple has a daughter, Eva, together. Their daughter was born on April 15, 2019. Chawla and Thakker were delighted to show off their new daughter when she was born and said that it had surprised them how much they were looking for to the next chapter in their life together. The family lives in Mumbai, India.
2. She is in a Web Series
In addition to her work in television and film, Chawla is also in a web series. She began playing Mehra Mirza in the series ‘Haq Se’ in 2018, and this is an ongoing role. The series is set in Kashmir, which is a turbulent area that is infested by terrorists. The series revolves around the lives of four sisters living in this area, and Chawla’s character is the oldest of these sisters.
3. She Has Taken Part in Reality Television
According to Speed Records World, Surveen Chawla has appeared in reality television series. She was in a reality dance show called ‘Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena’. In this show, she was paired with S. Sreesanth, a former fast bowler. Chawla has also hosted ‘Comedy Circus Superstars’.
4. Acting Wasn’t Her First Career Choice
Although Surveen Chawla is now a successful actress, she did not originally plan to have a career in entertainment. When she was a child, she always said that she wanted to work in a job that involved helping people. As she grew older, she decided that the best career route for her was to become a doctor. However, she had landed her first television role by the time she was 19, and this changed the course of her life forever.
5. She Was a Struggling Actress for Only Four Days
In the United States, aspiring actresses often move to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. In India, Mumbai is the destination of choice for anyone wanting to have a successful career in entertainment. Often, they live in Mumbai for years as struggling actors with very little success and most have another job to keep them going. Like many other actresses before her, Chawla made the move to Mumbai to begin her career. However. Luck was on her side and she did not face the struggle of most actresses. She was fortunate enough to land a television acting role on her fourth day in the city, so her experience of being a struggling actress in Mumbai was very limited.
6. She Has Her Own Clothing Brand
According to Net TV 4 U, Chawla’s success as an actress has allowed her to pursue a second career in an industry that she is passionate about. She is now also a businesswoman has she has launched her own contemporary clothing brand called ‘Contemporary Dupatta’. It is not surprising that Chawla has ventured into the fashion industry as she is often featured in Indian media because of her fashion sense and stylish appearance.
7. She is a Fan of Rani Mukerji
Chawla has said that her idol is actress Rani Mukerji as she believes that Mukerji is exceptionally talented. She also has some actors that she admires. These include Amitabh Bachchan and Paresh Rawal. She loves to watch any film that features either of these Bollywood actors. These Bollywood stars have become an inspiration to her own career.
8. She Has Won Three Awards
In recognition of her talents as an actress, Surveen Chawla has won three awards. She won her first award in 2011 for the film ‘Dharti’. This was the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Debut Female. She then won the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress in 2015 for her performance in ‘Disco Singh’. Her most recent award was an Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles Award for Best Actress in 2016 for her performance in ‘Parched’. For the same film, she was also nominated for a Star Screen Award but did not win the award on this occasion.
9. ‘Hate 2′ Was Her Debut Bollywood Film
India.com says that Chawla became famous for appearing in Punjabi films, although she had also appeared in Kannada, Telegu, and Tamil films. The first Bollywood film in which she appeared was ‘Hate Story 2′ in 2016. This is a Hindi-language erotic thriller film that was written by Girish Dhamija and directed by Vishal Pandya. Also starring in this film were Sushant Singh and Jay Bhanushali. The film received mixed reviews and achieved only mediocre success at the box office.
10. Chawla’s Net Worth is $3 Million
Due to the success in her career, Surveen Chawla has become a wealthy woman. She now has a net worth of $3 million, says Highlights India. She has made this money predominantly from her work in film and television. However, she has also made some of her money by modeling and from her contemporary clothing brand. She is currently one of the most in-demand Bollywood actresses, so she has the potential to increase her net worth significantly in the future. Her wealth is allowing her to live a celebrity lifestyle and she has financial security for her family.
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