| Neetu Chandra is an Indian actress, producer, and theatre artist known for her role as Sweety in the Bollywood film 'Garam Masala (2005).' |
| Born in Patna to a middle-class family, she stopped taking money from her parents after the tenth grade and pursued college on a sports scholarship. |
| She proudly speaks her mother tongue Bhojpuri and values its importance in her life. |
| Apart from acting, Neetu is a skilled sportsperson excelling in basketball and holding two Dan black belts in Taekwondo. |
| She has appeared in films across various languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Greek. |
| Neetu owns 'Champaran Talkies,' a production house, and advocates for the inclusion of regional languages in Bihar's school curriculum. |
| In 2014, the Bhojpuri film 'Deswa,' produced by Neetu, became the first Bihar film to enter the International Film Festival in Goa. |
| Her theatre debut was in 2013 with the play 'Umrao.' |
| To prepare for the Hollywood film 'Never Back Down: Revolt,' she adopted a vegan diet. |
| Though initially considered for roles in 'Tanu Weds Manu' and 'Dabangg,' she was later replaced in these films. |
| Neetu actively opposes language-based discrimination and stands up against disrespect towards Bhojpuri language and culture. |
| She cherishes dogs and is passionately involved in animal welfare. |
