Sunita Dhir, a renowned Punjabi actress, teaches at the Theatre and Television Department of Punjabi University in Patiala. |
During her school and college days, she actively participated in ‘Giddha’ (Punjabi folk dance) and drama. |
Her career as a theatre artist began in 1975, and she entered the Punjabi Film Industry in 1980. |
Sunita has acted in various Punjabi movies such as ‘Subedaar’, ‘Lalkara Jatti Da’, and ‘Toofan Singh’. |
While pursuing her M.A., she declined an offer to work in Bollywood. |
She is widely recognized for her portrayal of motherly roles. |
Apart from movies, Sunita has appeared in Punjabi TV serials, short films, and web series. |
Following a 14 to 15-year hiatus after marriage, she made a comeback in the Punjabi Film Industry with ‘Yaraan Naal Baharaan’. |
Sunita was also a mentor to Harry Bhatti, the director of the popular Punjabi film ‘Rabb Da Radio’. |