Juhi Chawla turns 57 shares top movies, songs and her bond with Kiara Advani
Juhi Chawla turns 57 shares top movies, songs and her bond with Kiara Advani
Juhi Chawla made her acting debut in 1986 with a brief appearance in Sultanat. However, it was her breakthrough role in Aamir Khan’s Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) that truly launched her career,
Juhi Chawla is acknowledged for her family bond with Kiara Advani.
With a journey embedded with grace, talent, and enduring success, in the 90’s Juhi emerged as a charismatic actress to her transition as a respected character artist. The actress’s infectious smile as well as acting prowess won over audiences for decades. She made her acting debut in 1986 with a brief appearance in the Hindi film Sultanat.
However, it was Aamir Khan’s Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak which was her Launching pad and winning for her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She went on to highlight her prowess in acting on a wide range of roles across various genres, and delivering remarkable performances in each.
Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta have been married for 29 years.
She celebrated her 57th birthday on Wednesday 13 November.
A look at her cinematic contributions and also some of her popular songs that still remain fresh in minds.
Juhi Chawla: Top Movies
1. Mr and Mrs Khiladi: The 1997 film featuring Juhi Chawla opposite Akshay Kumar is one of her most loved comedy films. The David Dhawan directorial was a comedy masterpiece and narrates the story of a lazy man, Raja, who falls for a rich girl, Shalu. However, to get married, Raju must prove himself in front of Shalu’s father, leading to a chaotic and hilarious journey in the story.
2. Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani: The team of Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan was undeniably popular among fans, and their on-screen chemistry in this film sets a perfect example. Set against a patriotic theme, the film featured them as TV journalists who compete against each other as rivals, only to end up falling in love. Apart from their interesting chemistry, the film’s dramatic storyline and the beautiful background score add much to its perfection.
3.Ishq: Notwithstanding
featuring alongside a star-studded ensemble of actors like Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Kajol, Juhi Chawla perfectly showcased her performance in the romantic comedy. Her hilarious banter with Aamir Khan’s character is one of the most favourite parts.
4. Yess Boss: Another Juhi Chawla and SRK movie that definitely needs attention is the 1997 romantic comedy Yes Boss. It focuses on Shah Rukh Khan’s character as a passionate employee, Rahul, who helps his boss win over other women. However, things take an interesting turn when his boss tries to woo Seema (Juhi), with whom Rahul falls in love. The popular song, Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaaon, attained cult status over the years, thanks to Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Alka Yagnik’s melodious contributions.
5. Darr: zThis film is another addition to SRK-Juhi Chawla films, and definitely needs no introduction. However, contrary to their sweet romantic movies, this one featured SRK as an obsessive lover opposite Kiran (Juhi). Things take an intense turn following Kiran getting engaged to Sunil (Sunny Deol), prompting an aggressive reaction from Rahul, who tries to forcefully claim Kiran for himself.
6. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak: While Juhi Chawla made her debut with the film Sultanat, it was this movie that got her on the charts. Released in 1986, she features opposite Aamir Khan in the love story.
Juhi Chawla: Top songs
*Ae Mere Humsafar from Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
With the magical vocals of Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan, the romantic track was picturised on the young pairing of Juhi Chawla and Aamir Khan.
*Fir Bhi Na Mila Sajna from Hum Hai Rahi Pyar Ke..The song is a fun dance number from another Juhi-Aamir film. Composed by the celebrated Nadeem-Shravan, Alka Yagnik did her magic once again with this 90s song.
*Likha Hai Yeh from Darr. The song is voiced by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar and Hariharan, with lyrics from Anand Bakshi. The romantic track captures Juhi and Sunny Deol’s budding romance in Darr.
*Suniye To from Yes Boss. Rendered by the popular singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Suniye To features Juhi opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Their cute chemistry and fresh pairing are a complete winner in this track.
*Neend Churayee Meri from Ishq is one of the many other hit songs from the film Ishq. Sung by Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, and Kavita Krishnamurthy, it features Juhi alongside Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Kajol, making it a perfect banger.
*Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam from Duplicate
is a classic track from SRK-Juhi Chawla starrer, Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam picturises the hilarious love triangle between the lead characters. In the song, while Shah Rukh dances with Sonali Bendre, he dreams about Juhi.
*Aur Kya from Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustan is a soothing track from Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Alka Yagnik remains a fan favourite among romantics. Composed by Jatin Lalit, the song’s lyrics were written by none other than Javed Akhtar.
*Mr Lova Lova from Ishq
Song contained everything fun, including the hilarious Johnny Lever channeling his inner Shahenshah and the super colourful outfits worn by the actors.
With music by Anu Malik and lyrics by Dev Kohli, the song’s vocals were lent by Udit Narayan, Abhijeet, Sudesh Bhosle, Poornima, and Kavita Krishnamurthy.
Juhi Chawla and Kiara Advani share an endearing bond with Bollywood apart from her professional endeavour.
Apart from her known friendships with actors Shah Rukh Khan, Bhagyashree, Raveena Tandon, and more, Juhi is acknowledged for her family relations with Kiara Advani.
Prior to Kiara’s debut release, Juhi shared a tweet and extended her support saying that her niece Kiara in Fugly.. Watch the trailer now,” she wrote on the X.
Later on the talk show, Social Media Star With Janice, Kiara revealed that her father is childhood friends with Juhi.
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