Biography
Who is Neetu Chandra?
Early life and education
Born in Patna, India, on June 20, 1984, Neetu Chandra grew up with a strong academic and athletic background. She attended the Notre Dame Academy in Patna for her schooling. Later, she pursued higher education in the capital and graduated from the Indraprastha College for Women at the University of Delhi.
Beyond her studies, she developed a deep interest in martial arts and classical dance. Her commitment to sports was significant early on, as she represented India at the 1997 World Taekwondo Championships held in Hong Kong. She holds two Dan black belts in Taekwondo, showing her lifelong dedication to physical discipline and training.
Career in acting and production
Neetu Chandra entered the Hindi film industry in 2005 with the movie Garam Masala, where she played the role of an air hostess named Sweety. Following this debut, she appeared in various regional films, including the 2006 Telugu film Godavari and the 2007 production Traffic Signal. Her portfolio expanded in 2009 with the Tamil film Yavarum Nalam, which gained popularity with audiences.
She founded a production house called Champaran Talkies. This company produced the film Mithila Makhaan, which earned the National Film Award for Best Maithili Film. The project was directed by her brother, Nitin Chandra. She also gained international experience by starring in the 2013 bilingual film Block 12, released in English and Greek, where she portrayed an Indian goddess.
Hollywood and international projects
In 2021, she made her Hollywood debut in the martial arts film Never Back Down: Revolt. She secured the role of Jaya after meeting producer David Zelon at a screening for the film Bad Boys For Life. Impressed by her martial arts experience and film portfolio, the production team cast her without a formal audition. Neetu performed her own stunts for the movie and followed a strict vegan diet during the filming process.
Prior to this, she participated in the Hollywood show Gown and out in Beverly Hills in 2020. Her international work highlights her ability to transition between diverse film industries while leveraging her physical training and athletic background to enhance her on-screen performances.
Theatre and other professional work
Beyond film, Neetu has engaged in various creative fields including theatre, modeling, and television. In 2013, she performed the lead role in the play Umrao. She also serves as a host for the program Rangoli, which has aired on DD National since May 2017. Her professional interests extend to sports management, as she became the Community Ambassador for the Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League in 2018.
She has appeared in numerous music videos, including work with artists like Zubeen Garg and Neeraj Shridhar. Also, she has featured in commercials for brands such as Mysore Sandal Soap and the Hoop, which is a Gitanjali brand. In 2008, she was even featured as the lead character in a 3D mobile game titled Nitu The Alien Killer.
Birthday and age
Neetu Chandra was born on June 20, 1984, which makes Neetu 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Neetu shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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