Avneet Kaur (born 13 October 2001)[1] is an Indian actress who works in Hindi television and films.[2] Kaur is well-known for her work in Dance India Dance Li'l Masters, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5, Mardaani, Chandra Nandini, Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga, and Tiku Weds Sheru.[3][4][5]
Avneet Kaur | |
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 Kaur in 2024 | |
| Born | 13 October 2001 |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Dance India Dance Li'l Masters Chandra Nandini Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga |
Personal life edit
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Kaur was born into a Sikh family to Sonia Nandra and Amandeep Singh Nandra[6] on 13 October 2001[7] in Jalandhar, Punjab, and later moved to Mumbai. She began her performing career in 2010 at the age of 8.[8] Kaur pursued a degree in commerce from a private college in Kandivali, Mumbai.[9]
Career edit
Kaur began her career in 2010 with Zee TV's dance show Dance India Dance Li'l Masters.[10][11] She was eliminated before the semi-finals.[12] Later, she participated in Dance Ke Superstars, joining the team of "Dance Challengers".[13]
Her acting debut came in 2012 with Life OK's Meri Maa[14] where she portrayed Jhilmil.[13] Following ths, she appeared in SAB TV's Tedhe Hain Par Tere Mere Hain.[14] In the same year, Kaur took part in Colors TV's celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa,[14] paired with Darsheel Safary,[11][15][16] becoming the youngest contestant on the show.[17]
In 2013, Kaur featured in Life OK's Savitri - Ek Prem Kahani, essaying the role of Rajkumari Damayanti.[10] Subsequently, she portrayed Pakhi in Zee TV's Ek Mutthi Aasmaan,[18][19] and also appeared in ZeeQ's news bulletin titled The Weekly Rap.[12]
Her film career commenced in 2014 with Pradeep Sarkar's Mardaani.[13] In September 2014, she played Khushi in Sony Pal's Hamari Sister Didi.[20][21]
In 2016, she starred in the short film titled Dost, released on YouTube under the banner of Jigsaw Pictures. In 2017, she played Queen Charumati in Chandra Nandini.
From 2018 to 2020, she portrayed Princess Yasmine in SAB TV's Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga, departing from the show in mid-2020 due to health issues.[22]
In June 2023, Kaur appeared in Manish Tiwary's Chidiakhana alongside Ritvik Sahore.[23][24] She also starred in Kangana Ranaut's Tiku Weds Sheru opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Amazon Prime Video.[25][26]
She is set to star in Luv Ki Arrange Marriage opposite Sunny Singh.[27][28]
Kaur's next film, Love in Vietnam, was announced at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. It co-stars Shantanu Maheshwari and Vietnamese actress Kha Ngan, directed by Rahhat Shah Kazmi and produced by Omung Kumar. The film marks the first India-Vietnam collaboration and is based on the bestselling novel Madonna in a Fur Coat.[29][30][31]
Filmography edit
Films edit
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mardaani | Meera | [32] | |
| 2016 | Dost | Pia | Short film | [33] |
| 2017 | Qarib Qarib Singlle | Teen girl | Cameo | [34] |
| 2018 | Brunie | Shivani | [35] | |
| 2019 | Ekta | Young Ekta | [36] | |
| Mardaani 2 | Meera | Cameo | [37] | |
| 2023 | Chidiakhana | Mili | [38] | |
| Tiku Weds Sheru | Tasleem "Tiku" Khan | [39] | ||
| 2024 | Luv Ki Arrange Marriage | Ishika | Completed | [40] |
| TBA | Love in Vietnam † | TBA | Filming | [41] |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dance India Dance Li'l Masters | Contestant | 7th place | [42] |
| 2011 | Dance Ke Superstars | [43] | ||
| 2011–2012 | Meri Maa | Jhilmil | [44] | |
| 2012 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 | Choreographer | 7th place | [45] |
| Tedhe Hain Par Tere Mere Hain | Unknown | [46] | ||
| 2013 | Savitri - Ek Prem Kahani | Young Rajkumari Damayanti | [47] | |
| Ek Mutthi Aasmaan | Young Pakhi Kapoor | [48][49] | ||
| ZeeQ's Weekly Rap | Herself | [17] | ||
| 2014–2015 | Hamari Sister Didi | Khushi Kapoor | [50] | |
| 2015 | Twistwala Love | Raina Mehra | [51] | |
| 2017 | Chandra Nandini | Princess/Queen Charumati | [52] | |
| 2018–2020 | Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga | Shehzadi/Sultana Yasmine | 2 seasons | [53] |
Special appearances edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Shake It Up | Tashi Prema | Dance performance | [citation needed] |
| 2015 | Lage Raho Chachu | Herself | [54] | |
| 2016 | Crime Patrol Satark | Kajal | Episode 628 | [55] |
| 2019 | Kitchen Champion | Herself | Episode 53 | [56] |
| 2020 | Kuch Smiles Ho Jayein... With Alia | Yasmine | Episode 1 | [57] |
Web series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Babbar Ka Tabbar | Nikki Babbar | 2 seasons | [58] |
| 2020 | Bandish Bandits | Student | Song: "Chedkhaniyaan" | [59] |
Music videos edit
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Labdiyaan | Malaa Treon | [citation needed] |
| 2019 | Tarse Ye Naina | Anand Bajpai | [60] |
| Yaari | Nikk | [61] | |
| Pahadan | Rajat Nagpal | [62] | |
| Mere Naina | Karan Singh Arora | [63] | |
| Attachment | Ravneet Singh | [64] | |
| Teri Naar | Nikk | [65] | |
| Main Fir Nai Auna | Nick Nannu | [66] | |
| Taanashah | Jagmeet Brar | [67] | |
| Kaali Meri Gaddi | Ramji Gulati | [68] | |
| 2020 | Daily Daily | Neha Kakkar | [69] |
| Luck Di Kasam | Ramji Gulati, Mack | [70] | |
| Humara Hindustan | Sunil Kapoor | [71] | |
| Saara Din | Karan Singh Arora, Herself | [72] | |
| Chocolate | Tony Kakkar | [73] | |
| Badaami Rang | Nikk | [73] | |
| Ex Calling | Neha Kakkar, Rohanpreet Singh | [74] | |
| 2021 | Faraar | Akull | [75] |
| Tera Hoon Na | Nikhil D'Souza | [76] | |
| Tenu Ni Pata | Guri | [77] | |
| Kinne Saalan Baad | Goldie Sohel | [78] | |
| Dekhe Saare Khwaab | Ishaan Khan | [79] | |
| Paagla | Akhil | [80] | |
| Hone Laga Tumse Pyaar | Abhi Dutt | [81] | |
| 2022 | Kesariyo Rang | Asees Kaur, Dev Negi | [82] |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gold Awards | Debut in a Lead Role (Female) | Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga | Won | [83] |
| Best Onscreen Jodi (With Siddharth Nigam) | Nominated | [84] | |||
| 2020 | Gold Glam and Style Awards | Stylish Influencer (Female) | — | Won | [85] |
| 2024 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Digital Star of the Year | — | Nominated | [86][87] |
