She is a renowned actress in the Indian film industry, acclaimed for her captivating performances in movies like 'Khiladi', 'Dalaal', and 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander'. |
Her teenage years were spent in Srinagar before she relocated to Delhi with her family due to her father’s job transfer. |
With dreams of becoming a model, she shifted to Mumbai after a heartbreak from her childhood love, Rajat Mathur, and began her modeling career. |
In 1983, she transitioned from modeling to acting and made her film debut with 'Kaise Kaise Log.' |
Her first leading role came in the 1990 film 'Meet Mere Mann Ke.' |
She achieved early success with the film 'Kurbaan' in 1991, where she starred opposite Salman Khan. |
The song 'Pehla Nasha' from 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' became a symbol of love across the country in 1992 and remains popular among the youth. |
Not just for her brilliant acting, she gained recognition for her relationships with Bollywood stars like Nana Patekar, Mithun Chakraborty, Akshay Kumar, and Armaan Kohli. |
Apart from Hindi cinema, she has worked in Punjabi and South Indian films. |
During the 90s, she was known as one of the busiest actresses in the industry. |
She owns a play production company and has introduced plays such as Prakriti and Purush. |
In 2018, she made a comeback with the film 'Genius,' featuring Utkarsh Sharma, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and others. |