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Indian movie stars born in 1975

Here are 22 famous actresses from India were born in 1975:

Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta (January 31, 1975 Shimla-) also known as Preetam Singh, Preity Zinta Bollywood, Preity Zintar or Priety Zinta is an Indian actor, model, presenter and businessperson.

Preity Zinta made her acting debut in 1998 with the film "Dil Se" and went on to become one of the most popular actresses of the 2000s, appearing in hits such as "Kya Kehna", "Dil Chahta Hai", "Kal Ho Naa Ho", and "Koi... Mil Gaya".

In addition to acting, Zinta is known for her work in social activism and philanthropy. She is a co-founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Kings XI Punjab, and also owns her own production company, PZNZ Media.

Zinta has won several awards for her performances, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her role in "Kal Ho Naa Ho". In 2013, she was honored with the Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Award for her role in helping to bring attention to child abuse in India.

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Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen (November 19, 1975 Hyderabad-) also known as Sushmita Shubeer Sen, Sush or Titu is an Indian model and actor. Her children are called Renee Sen and Alisah Sen.

She won the title of Femina Miss India in 1994 and then became the first Indian woman to win Miss Universe the same year. After her beauty pageant success, Sushmita entered the world of Bollywood and made her debut with the movie "Dastak". She went on to act in several films, such as "Main Hoon Na", "Biwi No.1", and "Sirf Tum". Apart from acting, Sen is also known for her philanthropic efforts and has been associated with several charitable organizations, working to improve the lives of underprivileged children. She was also one of the founding members of a production company called Tantra Entertainment. Sushmita is an avid social media user and often shares her views and personal experiences with her followers.

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Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty (June 8, 1975 Mangalore-) otherwise known as Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Manya or fightercock is an Indian actor, model and dancer. Her child is called Viaan Raj Kundra.

Shilpa Shetty has acted in numerous Bollywood films including Baazigar, Dhadkan and Life in a...Metro. She has also been the winner of the British reality television show Celebrity Big Brother 5. Apart from her acting career, Shilpa Shetty is also known for her fitness and wellness ventures. She has released several fitness DVDs and has also launched a yoga and wellness app named Shilpa Shetty Fitness. Additionally, she is a co-owner of the Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals and has authored several books on health and wellness.

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Ekta Kapoor

Ekta Kapoor (June 7, 1975 India-) otherwise known as Ekta Ravi Kapoor, Ekta or Ms. Ekta Kapoor is an Indian television producer, television director, film producer, actor and screenwriter.

She is the Joint Managing Director and Creative Director of Balaji Telefilms, her production company that has produced numerous hit TV shows such as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, and Naagin. Kapoor has received several awards for her work in television including the Indian Telly Award for Best Soap Opera twice. In addition to her work in television, Kapoor has produced films such as Love Sex Aur Dhokha, The Dirty Picture, and Udta Punjab. She has also been listed on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2012.

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Monica Bedi

Monica Bedi (January 18, 1975 Chabbewal-) also known as Monika Bedi, Samiya Mallik Kamal or Fauzia is an Indian actor, presenter and model.

She started her acting career in 1995 with the Tamil film Taj Mahal and later appeared in many Bollywood films including Jodi No.1, Jaanam Samjha Karo and Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat. In 2002, she was arrested in Portugal along with underworld don Abu Salem, accused of obtaining a forged passport to enter Portugal. She was then extradited to India and sentenced to five years in jail for her involvement in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts. She was released in 2008 after serving her sentence and made her comeback to the entertainment industry with the TV reality show Bigg Boss in 2013. She has also hosted several television shows like Fame Gurukul and Gangs of Haseepur.

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Sandhya Mridul

Sandhya Mridul (March 28, 1975 Mumbai-) also known as Sandy is an Indian actor.

She started her career as a VJ on MTV India in the late 90s before transitioning to acting in the early 2000s. She is known for her work in popular movies such as "Page 3" and "Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd." as well as for her appearances in TV shows like "Koshish Ek Aasha" and "Banegi Apni Baat". Additionally, she has also worked in web series such as "The Family Man" and "As I'm Suffering From Kadhal". In 2003, she won the Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role for her performance in the show "Koshish Ek Aasha". Outside of acting, she is an advocate for LGBTQ rights and has been involved in several campaigns to raise awareness and promote equality.

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Shruti

Shruti (September 18, 1975 Hassan, Karnataka-) otherwise known as Girija, Priyadarshini or Shruthi is an Indian actor. She has one child, Mahendar Gowri.

Shruti began her acting career in 1991 with the Tamil film, "Namma Veettu Kalyanam" and went on to work in several other South Indian films including Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. She has acted in more than 50 films in her career spanning three decades. Shruti received critical acclaim for her performances in films like "Subhapradam" (Telugu, 1999), "Kannupada Poguthaiya" (Tamil, 2000), and "Manasella Neene" (Kannada, 2002).

Apart from acting, Shruti has also hosted a television show called "Hello Tamizha" on Sun TV. She has also appeared in several stage plays and has won several awards for her performances.

In addition to her work in the film industry, Shruti has also been involved in social causes such as child welfare and women empowerment. She has worked with various NGOs to provide education to underprivileged children and has also supported campaigns for the welfare of women.

Lata Sabharwal

Lata Sabharwal (August 28, 1975 Mumbai-) a.k.a. Lata Sabharwal Seth or लता सबरवाल सेठ is an Indian actor.

She is best known for her roles in popular Hindi television shows and movies. Lata started her acting journey with the Hindi movie Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe in 2002, in which she played the lead female role opposite Aftab Shivdasani. She later appeared in several popular television shows such as Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, where she played the role of Rajshri Maheshwari, and her performance was highly appreciated by audiences. Lata also appeared in the Bollywood movie Vivah in 2006, where she played the supporting role of Bhavna. In addition to her acting career, she is also a trained classical dancer and has performed in numerous live shows.

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Rajeshwari Sachdev

Rajeshwari Sachdev (April 14, 1975 Mumbai-) also known as Raj Kaur Sachdev, Rajeshwari Sachdev Badola, Rajeshwaree, Rageshwari, Sachdev, Rajeshwari or Rajeshwari is an Indian actor and singer.

Rajeshwari Sachdev first rose to fame as a contestant on the singing show Antakshari in the 1990s. She then transitioned into acting, making her debut in the TV series Hasratein in 1996. She went on to appear in numerous TV shows, including Shrimaan Shrimati, Sailaab, and Kkusum. She has also acted in several Bollywood films, including Banno Ki Aayegi Baraat, Sardari Begum, and Lajja. Rajeshwari is known for her versatility as an actor and has won critical acclaim for her performances in both TV and film. She has also lent her voice to several songs in Bollywood films, including Viruddh and Matrubhoomi. In addition to her acting and singing career, Rajeshwari is also involved in theatre and has performed in several stage productions. She is married to actor Varun Badola and the couple has a son named Devagya.

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Sonali Bendre

Sonali Bendre (January 1, 1975 Mumbai-) also known as Bendre, Sonali or Sonali Goldie Behl is an Indian actor, presenter and model. She has one child, Ranveer.

Bendre began her acting career in the 1994 film "Aag" and rose to prominence in Bollywood with her performances in "Sarfarosh" (1999) and "Hum Saath Saath Hain" (1999). She has also acted in Tamil, Telugu and Marathi films. Bendre has been a judge on TV shows like "Indian Idol" and "India's Best Dramebaaz" and has hosted a talk show called "Kya Masti Kya Dhoom". In 2018, she was diagnosed with metastatic cancer and underwent treatment in New York before returning to Mumbai in December 2019. Bendre has been an advocate for cancer awareness and has written a book about her experience battling the disease.

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Tara Deshpande

Tara Deshpande (December 8, 1975 Mumbai-) is an Indian actor, vj and model.

She started her career as a video jockey for MTV India in the 1990s, before transitioning to acting. She made her debut in the film industry with the critically acclaimed movie "Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin" in 1996, which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Filmfare Awards. Tara went on to act in several other Bollywood movies, such as "Champion", "Bawandar", and "Calcutta Mail".

Apart from acting, Tara is known for her culinary skills and has authored a cookbook titled "A Sense for Spice". She has also written articles for various publications and hosted a food show on NDTV. Despite her success in the entertainment industry, Tara took a break from acting to pursue a degree in psychology from La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia.

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Mahi Gill

Mahi Gill (December 19, 1975 Chandigarh-) a.k.a. Mahie Gill or Rimpy Kaur Gill is an Indian actor.

She is predominantly known for her work in Hindi and Punjabi cinema. Mahi Gill began her career in the entertainment industry with the critically acclaimed film, Dev.D (2009), where she played the role of Paro. The film was a modern adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's classic novel, Devdas. Mahi Gill's powerful portrayal of the character was widely appreciated, and she was awarded the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.

Mahi Gill's other notable films include Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster (2011), Dabangg 2 (2012), Gulaab Gang (2014), and Sarbjit (2016). She has received praise for her performances in both dramatic and comedic roles. Mahi Gill has also worked in Punjabi films such as Carry On Jatta (2012), where she played the female lead, and Sardaar Ji (2015), where she played a supporting role.

In addition to her work in films, Mahi Gill has also appeared in television shows such as Kaun Banega Crorepati and Satyamev Jayate. She is known for being private about her personal life and not sharing much with the media.

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Jesse Randhawa

Jesse Randhawa (August 11, 1975 Jaipur-) also known as Jessy Randhawa, Jasmeet Randhawa or Jasmeet Kaur Randhawa is an Indian actor and model.

She began her career as a model in the late 1990s and went on to work with renowned designers like Manish Malhotra, Rohit Bal, and Sabyasachi Mukherjee. In 1999, she won the Femina Miss India title and represented India at the Miss Universe pageant.

After her stint in modeling, Jesse turned to acting and made her debut with the film "Na Tum Jaano Na Hum" in 2002. She has since appeared in several Bollywood films like "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi", "Pyaar Ke Side Effects" and "Gulaal". She has also worked in television shows such as "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" and "Khatron Ke Khiladi".

Besides her work in the entertainment industry, Jesse is also an entrepreneur and owns a successful event management company called 'JR productionz'. She is also a trained boxer and enjoys a good game of basketball.

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Upasana Singh

Upasana Singh (June 29, 1975 Hoshiarpur-) also known as Upasna, Upasna Singh or Upasana Singh Bharadwaj is an Indian actor and comedian.

She began her career in the entertainment industry in 1986 as a child artist in the film Babul. Singh gained popularity for her role as a deaf-mute girl in the film Jawani Zindabad (1990). She has since acted in various films such as Loafer (1996), Judaai (1997), and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004).

Singh is also known for her comedic roles in hit television shows such as Comedy Nights with Kapil and The Kapil Sharma Show. She has won critical acclaim for her roles in these shows and has become a household name in India.

In addition to acting, Singh has also worked as a television presenter and has hosted shows such as Nach Baliye and Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe. She has received numerous awards for her work in the entertainment industry, including the PTC Punjabi Film Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the film Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua (2018).

Singh is married to Neeraj Bharadwaj, a film director and actor.

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Ranjitha

Ranjitha (June 4, 1975-) a.k.a. Sri Valli, Ma Anandamayi or Ranjita is an Indian actor.

She has primarily acted in Tamil and Telugu movies and has also featured in a few Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films. Ranjitha made her acting debut in the 1992 Tamil film, 'Puthiya Raagam'. She went on to star in several successful films like 'Veerappu', 'Jai Hind', 'Desiya Geetham', and 'Sound Party'.

Apart from her acting career, Ranjitha is also a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has performed at various events. She is also known for her philanthropic work and has established a trust called the Sri Raja Rajeswari Charitable Trust, which provides education to underprivileged children in Tamil Nadu.

In 2010, Ranjitha was embroiled in a controversy when a video purportedly showing her in a compromising position with self-proclaimed godman Nithyananda was aired on news channels. Ranjitha denied the allegations and filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court seeking a ban on the video. The case is still pending in court.

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Shabana Raza

Shabana Raza (April 18, 1975 Nanded-) also known as Neha, Neha Bajpai or Nanded Maharashtra is an Indian actor. She has one child, Ava Nayla.

Shabana Raza, also known by her stage names Neha, Neha Bajpai, or Nanded Maharashtra, started her career in the Indian film industry in 1997 with the movie "Kareeb," directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film received critical acclaim and launched Raza into the spotlight. She then went on to act in several successful movies such as "Fiza," "Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet," and "Hathyar."

In addition to acting in films, Raza has also made appearances on television shows, including "Darna Mana Hai" and "MTV Bakra." She has also been a part of several music videos, including the hit song "Tu" by Sonu Nigam.

Raza took a break from acting after getting married to Manoj Bajpai in 2006, but she returned to the screen to work on the film "Ek Thi Daayan" in 2013. She is also a mother to her daughter, Ava Nayla.

Aside from her work as an actor, Raza is known for her social activism and philanthropy work. She has been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Teach for India program and the World Wildlife Fund.

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Sona Nair

Sona Nair (June 26, 1975 Kozhikode-) also known as Sona is an Indian actor.

She mainly appears in Malayalam films and television shows. Sona started her acting career in 1994 with the film "Sthreedhanam" and has acted in over 100 movies since then. She has won several awards for her performances, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for the film "Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan" and the Asiavision Awards for Best Supporting Actress for the film "Punyalan Agarbattis". Apart from acting, Sona has also worked as a television presenter and has hosted popular shows like "Comedy Super Nite". In addition to her acting career, Sona is also actively involved in social work and supports various charities.

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Chippy

Chippy (June 1, 1975 Thiruvananthapuram-) also known as Shilpa, Chippi or Divya is an Indian actor. Her child is called Avanthika.

Chippy began her acting career in the Malayalam film industry in 1993 with the film "Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu". She has since then acted in over 50 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada film industries. Some of her notable films include "Kattathoru Penpoovu", "Nakshathrathaarattu", "Kilukkam Kilukilukkam" and "Balettan". She has also made appearances in various television serials.

Chippy was born and raised in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. She is the daughter of famous Malayalam film director T. K. Rajeev Kumar. She got married to Malayalam film actor-director Indrajith Sukumaran in 2002, and the couple has two daughters, Prarthana and Nakshatra. Chippy is known for her versatile acting skills and has won several awards for her performances in various films.

Supriya Karnik

Supriya Karnik (March 13, 1975 India-) is an Indian actor.

She has worked in both Bollywood and television shows. Karnik started her career in the Hindi film industry with the movie 'Sanam Harjai' in 1995. She has since worked in various Bollywood movies such as 'Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat' (2002), 'Gangaajal' (2003), 'Sarkar' (2005), and 'Corporate' (2006) among others.

Apart from her film work, she has also appeared in numerous television shows. She is best known for her roles in shows such as 'CID', 'Aahat', 'Adaalat', and 'Kumkum Bhagya'. Karnik has also done theatre and has acted in several plays.

Karnik has received critical acclaim for her performances in both movies and television shows. She has won the Maharashtra State Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie 'Badlapur Boys' (2014).

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Suchitra Murali

Suchitra Murali (July 22, 1975-) a.k.a. Suchitra Murali or Suchi is an Indian presenter, actor, dancer and administrator. She has one child, Neha Murali.

Suchitra Murali started her career as a child artist in the Malayalam movie "Nidra" in 1981. Later, she went on to work in several Malayalam and Tamil films. She has also acted in a few television series and has hosted several shows on Malayalam and Tamil channels. Apart from her acting career, Suchitra is also a trained classical dancer and has performed in several stage shows. Moreover, she is an entrepreneur and co-owns a dance school in Chennai. Suchitra is actively involved in charitable activities and supports various organizations that work for the betterment of society.

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Anju Prabhakar

Anju Prabhakar (March 23, 1975 Tamil Nadu-) also known as Baby Anju is an Indian actor and child actor. Her child is called Arjun Prabhakar.

Anju Prabhakar started her acting career as a child artist in the Tamil film "Meendum Savithri". She then acted in several Tamil and Malayalam films as a child artist. She became popular with her performance in the Tamil film "Anjali" directed by Mani Ratnam in 1990. Anju has acted in more than 30 films as a child artist.

After a hiatus, Anju made a comeback to films as an adult actor and acted in the Malayalam films "Dubai" and "Minnaram". She also acted in supporting roles in Tamil and Telugu films. Besides acting, Anju has also been a part of several television shows as an anchor.

Anju Prabhakar is a trained classical dancer and has won several awards for her performances on stage. Apart from her acting career, she is actively involved in social work and is associated with various charitable organizations.

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Manju Pillai

Manju Pillai (November 17, 1975 Thiruvananthapuram-) is an Indian actor. She has one child, Daya Sujith.

Born and raised in Thiruvananthapuram, Manju Pillai started her career in the entertainment industry as a television host. She gained popularity for her hosting skills, which opened doors for her in the acting industry. She made her acting debut in 1993 with the Malayalam film, "Ente Sreekuttikku". She played a minor role in the film but it was enough to get noticed. She later went on to act in several Malayalam films including "Kudumba Puranam", "Godfather", and "Sneham".

Manju Pillai made a mark in the Malayalam television industry as well, with her notable performances in popular serials like "Sthree", "Sasneham", and "Autograph". In addition to acting on television and in films, she has also hosted several television shows throughout her career.

Apart from her acting career, Manju Pillai is known for her philanthropic activities. She is associated with several charitable organizations and has been actively involved in various social causes.

Manju Pillai continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry and has won several awards for her performances. She is considered to be one of the leading actors in the Malayalam industry.

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