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Mahie Gill

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Mahie Gill
Gill in 2018
Born
Rimpy Kaur Gill

(1975-12-19) 19 December 1975 (age 48)
Alma materPanjab University
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present
SpouseRavi Kesar
Children1

Rimpy Kaur "Mahie" Gill (born 19 December 1975) is an Indian actress, working in the Hindi and Punjabi film industries.[1] She is best known for her role of Paro in Anurag Kashyap's critically acclaimed Hindi film Dev.D, a modern take on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's Bengali novella Devdas, for which she also won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress in 2010. She started her career in Punjabi films before making a debut in Bollywood with Dev.D.[2][3]

She consequently gained recognition after portraying Madhavi Devi, a sexually frustrated wife in Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster, as well as its sequel, Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns.

Early life and education

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Gill was born in Chandigarh in a Punjabi Jat Sikh family on 19 December in 1975.[1] She completed her master's degree in theater from Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1998.[4]

Career

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Gill got her first break with the Punjabi based Bollywood film Hawayein and has done a couple of Punjabi films along with theatre. Anurag first saw her at a party and instantly finalized her to play the character of Paro in the movie Dev D.[5] She worked in Ram Gopal Verma's Not a Love Story, which was based on the Niraj Grover Murder case of 2008.[6] She also worked in Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster with Jimmy Sheirgill and Randeep Hooda, which was released on 30 September 2011. This movie earned her a nomination at the Filmfare Awards for Best Actress.[7]

Gill appeared in Paan Singh Tomar with Irrfan Khan. It is the true story of an athlete who became a dacoit. In this, she played the title character's wife. Gill made her debut with Apoorva Lakhia's film Toofan, simultaneously shot with the Hindi version, Zanjeer. She did her first ever item number in Tigmanshu Dhulia's film Bullett Raja.[8]

Mahie Gill to be next seen in upcoming web series '1962 The War In The Hills', directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. The series features Abhay Deol, Sumeet Vyas, Akash Thosar.[9]

Personal life

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Gill lives in Goa with her boyfriend and has a daughter, Veronica.[10] In 2023, she confirmed being married to her partner, Ravi Kesar.[11]

Filmography

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Films

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Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Language Notes Ref(s).
2003 Hawayein Laaliii Hindi [12]
2004 Khushi Mil Gayee Punjabi [13]
2006 Sirf Panch Din [13]
2007 Khoya Khoya Chand Starlet at Prem Kumar's house Hindi [14]
Mitti Wajaan Maardi Raani Punjabi [15]
2008 Chak De Phatte Simran [16]
2009 Dev.D Parminder 'Paro' Hindi Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress [17][18]
Gulaal Madhuri [19]
Pal Pal Dil Ke Ssaat Dolly Credited as Rimpy Gill [20]
Aagey Se Right Sonia Bhatt [21]
2010 Dabangg Nirmala [22]
Mirch Special appearance in an item number [23]
2011 Utt Pataang Sanjana Mahadik [24]
Not a Love Story Anusha Chawla [25]
Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Madhavi Devi Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress [26]
Michael Rwitika [27]
2012 Paan Singh Tomar Indira [28]
Carry On Jatta Mahie Kaur Punjabi [29]
Dabangg 2 Nirmala Pandey Hindi [30]
2013 Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns Madhavi Devi [31]
Zanjeer Mona [32][33]
Bullett Raja Special appearance in song "Don't Touch My Body" [34][35]
Gang of Ghosts Manoranjana Kumari [36]
2014 Buddha in a Traffic Jam Charu Siddhu [37]
English
2015 Shareek Jassi Punjabi
Hey Bro Special appearance in the song "Bulbul" Hindi
2016 Aatishbazi Ishq Veera'n Punjabi Also Producer
2017 Wedding Anniversary Kahaani Hindi
2018 Phamous Teacher Rosy
Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3 Madhavi Devi
2019 Family of Thakurganj Sharbati
Posham Pa Prajakta Deshpande
2020 Durgamati Satakshi Ganguly
Doordarshan Priya Bhateja aka Billo
2021 Jora: The Second Chapter Rajveer Randhawa Punjabi


Web series

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Year Title Role Language Platform
2018 Apharan - Sabka Katega Madhu Tyagi/Malini Hindi ALTBalaji
2019 Fixerr Kesar Maalik ALTBalaji and ZEE5
2021 1962: The War in the Hills Shagun Singh Disney+ Hotstar
2021 Your Honor Yashpreert Hindi SonyLIV
Punjabi

Awards and nominations

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Filmfare Awards
Screen Awards
IIFA Awards
BIG Star Entertainment Awards

References

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  1. ^ a b Wadhwa, Akash (10 December 2012). "My first marriage failed because I was immature: Mahie". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  2. ^ "I don't have time to date anyone: Mahi Gill". The Indian Express. 11 September 2009. Archived from the original on 30 September 2010. Retrieved 11 May 2010.
  3. ^ "Mahi Gill: A girl on the verge". Express Buzz (Indian Express). 3 July 2009.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Life History Of Celebrity And Actress Mahi Gill". Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  5. ^ Menon, Neelima (3 July 2009). "Mahi Gill: A girl on the verge". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  6. ^ "It was difficult working in 'Not A Love Story': Mahi Gill". Mid-Day. Inter-Asian News Service. 21 July 2011. Archived from the original on 6 May 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  7. ^ "Filmfare Awards 2011 - Nominations List". The Times of India. 20 January 2012. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  8. ^ Udasi, Harshikaa (2 March 2013). "The next item". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 1 June 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
  9. ^ Keshri, Shweta (15 February 2021). "1962 The War In The Hills trailer out. Abhay Deol's Indo-China war drama looks epic". India Today. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Mahie Gill: I am unmarried and mother of a three-year-old girl | Hindi Movie News - Bollywood". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 July 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  11. ^ "Mahie Gill confirms that she is married to Ravi Kesar". Bollywood Hungama. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Hawayein - Movie - - Box Office India". Box Office India. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  13. ^ a b "Mahie Gill". The Times of India. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  14. ^ "Mahi getting in shape to sport bikini". Deccan Herald. PTI. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  15. ^ "Mitti Wajaan Maardi". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  16. ^ "Chakk de Phatte". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  17. ^ Bhushan, Nyay (28 February 2010). "'3 Idiots,' 'DevD' top Filmfare Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  18. ^ "Dev D Awards: List of Awards won by Hindi movie Dev D". The Times of India. 28 October 2009. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  19. ^ "Gulaal Cast List | Gulaal Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. 13 March 2009. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  20. ^ "Pal Pal Dil Ke Ssaat - Movie - - Box Office India". Box Office India. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  21. ^ "Aagey Se Right - Movie - - Box Office India". Box Office India. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  22. ^ Bamzai, Kaveree (9 October 2010). "Film review: Dabangg". India Today. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  23. ^ "Mahie Gill faints on sets of Mirch". News18. IANS. 21 September 2009. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  24. ^ Udasi, Harshikaa (31 January 2011). "Gill and the gloss". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  25. ^ Malani, Gaurav (18 August 2011). "Not A Love Story: Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  26. ^ "Mahie Gill Awards & Nominations - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  27. ^ "Michael". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  28. ^ "Paan Singh Tomar - Movie - - Box Office India". Box Office India. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  29. ^ "Gippy Grewal's 'Carry On Jatta 3' to go on floors in October, release date announced". ThePrint. IANS. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  30. ^ Adarsh, Taran (20 December 2012). "Dabangg 2 Movie Review: Dabangg 2 will centre around Chulbul Pandey as its central character. Only the backdrop this time round will be a posh metropolitan city and not a gaon. You see, Chulbul Pandey will be transferred to a city and will mingle with the elite, but will retain his simplistic flavour and values". Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  31. ^ Chopra, Anupama (8 March 2013). "Anupama Chopra's review: Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster Returns". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  32. ^ Ghoshal, Arkadev (7 September 2013). "A ghost of the namesake". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  33. ^ "Zanjeer Cast List | Zanjeer Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. 6 September 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  34. ^ "Bullett Raja (2013)". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  35. ^ "Mahie Gill shoots item number for Bullet Raja". NDTV. IANS. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  36. ^ Gupta, Shubhra (21 March 2014). "Movie Review: Gang Of Ghosts". The Indian Express. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  37. ^ Ramnath, Nandini (13 May 2016). "Film review: 'Buddha in a Traffic Jam' has the perfect business plan for revolution". Scroll.in. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  38. ^ "3 Idiots shines at Filmfare Awards". The Economic Times. 28 February 2010. Archived from the original on 17 June 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  39. ^ "Filmfare Awards Nominations 2011 – 2012". Indicine. Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  40. ^ "Star Screen Awards Winners 2009 – 2010". Indicine. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
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  42. ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News". The Tribune India. PTI. 6 June 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
  43. ^ "Nominations for IIFA Awards 2010". Bollywood Hungama. 8 May 2010. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  44. ^ "Nominations for IIFA Awards 2012". Bollywood Hungama. 5 May 2012. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  45. ^ "Nominations for 4th Big Star Entertainment Awards". Bollywood Hungama. 12 December 2013. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
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