Anu Aggarwal Age, Wiki and Bio

Anu Aggarwal

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer Actor, Model, Author, Motivational Speaker, Yoga Trainer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/01/1969
Age55 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi
HometownNew Delhi

Bio/Wiki

Real nameAnita Aggarwal
Other nameAnand Priya (Spiritual Name)
Famous Role'Anu Verghese' in the Bollywood film 'Aashiqui' (1990)

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm (1.68 m) (5' 6")
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityDelhi University
Educational QualificationGraduation in Sociology

Personal Life

HometownNew Delhi
Zodiac signCapricorn

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherRamesh Prakash Arya (Teacher at Hans Raj College, Delhi)
MotherUrmila Arya
SpouseN/A

Career

Debut
  • TV: Isi Bahane (1988)
  • Film, Hindi: Aashiqui (1990)
  • Film, Tamil: Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
  • Author: 'Anusal Memoir Of A Girl Who Came Back From the Dead' (2015)
Notable Works
  • Aashiqui (1990)
  • Ghazab Tamasha (1992)
  • King Uncle (1993)
  • Khal-Naaikaa (1993)
  • Janam Kundli (1995)
  • Return of Jewel Thief (1996)
  • Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
  • Oye MTV (MTV India show, 1994)
Other Accomplishments
  • Started working in IMRB, Kala Ghoda, Bombay in 1987
  • Worked as a VJ
  • Featured in 'Face of Schweppes Indian Tonic' (1989)
  • Practiced Yoga since 1997
  • Appeared as a motivational speaker for TEDx in 2015
  • Published a book in 2015 titled 'Anusal Memoir Of A Girl Who Came Back From the Dead'

Some Lesser Known Facts

Anu Aggarwal, a former Indian actor and model, graduated with a gold medal in Sociology from Delhi University.
After graduation in 1987, she worked in IMRB, Kala Ghoda, Bombay.
Transitioning to a VJ, she shared experiences of her early days in Mumbai, facing challenges and striving to reassure her worrying mother.
First noticed at Churchgate Station by a modeling agent, Anu Aggarwal entered the modeling industry.
Her acting career kickstarted with the Doordarshan serial ‘Isi Bahane’ in 1988.
Anu Aggarwal gained visibility as the 'Aashiqui girl' in the popular 1990 Bollywood movie 'Aashiqui'.
Initially reluctant to act, director Mahesh Bhatt persuaded her to join Bollywood.
She starred in various Bollywood films and made her Tamil debut in 'Thiruda Thiruda' in 1993.
Anu Aggarwal ventured into the television industry, featuring in MTV India's 'Oye MTV'.
Realizing her disinterest in films, she pursued yoga and traveled overseas post a 1995 film shoot.
In 1999, a severe car accident led to significant injuries and a long recovery period for Anu Aggarwal.
After her recovery, she turned to yoga, meditation, and power-lifting competitions.
Making a brief appearance on 'The Kapil Sharma Show' in February 2020, she reunited with her 'Aashiqui' co-stars.