Name- Anita Raj
Date of Birth- 13 August 1962
Age- 57 years(as in 2019)
Religion- Hinduism
Nationality- Indian
Mother- Name Not Known
Father- Jagdish Raj Khurana
Sister– Roopa Malhotra
Brother- Bobby Raaj
Marital Status/Marriage- Married
Husband- Sunil Hingorani
Son- Shivam Hingorani
Daughter- N/A
Height- 5’5 approx.
Weight- 56kg approx.
Net Worth- N/A
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Anita Raj Biography
Anita Raj is an Indian actress. She is primarily known for her work in Small screen and Bollywood industry. Born on 13 August 1962, she completed her schooling from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The actress rose to fame for her work in movies like Insaniyat Ke Dushman, Ek Aur Sikander, Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga, Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani, etc. These movies made her the household name. Apart from big screen, she is a known face of television industry as well. She has lots of followers on her Instagram account from all over the world who loves her acting skills. Also, she is an inspiration to everyone to stay healthy and fit.
Facts About Anita Raj
- Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal are her Favorite Actors.
- Priyanka Chopra and Sridevi Kapoor are her Favorite Actresses.
- Narendra Modi is her Favorite Politician.
- Travelling and Working out are her Favorite Hobbies.
- She is daughter of veteran actor Jagdish Raj Khurana.
- Coming from a filmy background, she was always inclined more towards making her career in the same.
- In the year 1981, she made her Bollywood debut with movie “Prem Geet” where she played the role of Shikha.
- Her debut movie as a heroine was to be in 1979 but suddenly director Manik Chatterjee passed away leaving the movie incomplete.
- Later she did many movies including Mehndi Rang Layegi, Dulha Bikta Hai, Jeet Hamaari, Jeene Nahi Doonga, Lakhon Ki Baat, etc. and became a known face of Bollywood.
- However, she took break from movies till 1996 to 2007. In 2005, she was about to make her comeback with movie “24×7 Bombay Salon Unisex” but the movie got shelved.
- In 1983, she made her Tamil debut as well with movie Thai Veedu.
- Apart from Bollywood and Tamil industry, she has been part of television serials including 24 (Indian TV series), Tumhari Pakhi, Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, Choti Sardarni, etc.
- Her serial Chhoti Sardarni where she played the role of “Kulwant Kaur Dillon” along with Avinesh Rekhi and Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia was a big hit and got high TRP ratings as well.
- She is a big fitness freak and never misses to hit the gym.
- Also, she is a Kathak dancer and learned it from late dancer Gopi Krishna.
Anita Raj Family
She was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India into a high class Hindu family. Her father name is Jagdish Raaj who was a known actor of his time and mother name is not known. She has a sister named Roop Malhotra and a brother named Bobby Raaj, a screenwriter. She is relative to celebrities like Malvika Raaj, Karishma Hingorani, Sonakshi Raaj and Arjun Hingorani. The actress shares warm bond with her family members.
Anita Raj Husband/ Boyfriend
She is married to film director Sunil Hingorani. They met each other on the sets and started liking each other. After dating for some time, the couple tied the knot in 1986. They are blessed with a son named Shivam Hingorani who is an Assistant director. She is very close to her family and often shares amazing pictures with them on her social media accounts. However, earlier there were rumors of her with actor Dharmendra. The rumors went like a wild fire and everyone started talking about this. But later, these rumors were put to rest after both these actors got settled in their respective lives.
Anita Raj Career/ Movies
Coming from a filmy background, she always wanted to become an actress. And so, she made her Bollywood debut in 1981 with movie Prem Geet. Following this, she worked in more than 50 Bollywood movies including Swarg Jaisaa Ghar, Kaun Kare Kurbanie, Billoo Badshah, Zulm Ka Badla, Andar Baahar, Laila, etc. The actress is a known face of Bollywood and has worked with actors like Raj Babbar, Sanjay Dutt, Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, Shakti Kapoor etc. Here are the list of movies she has been part of:
| Year | Movies |
|---|---|
| 1981 | Prem Geet |
| 1982 | Dulha Bikta Hai |
| 1982 | Mehndi Rang Layegi |
| 1983 | Achha Bura |
| 1983 | Thai Veedu |
| 1983 | Naukar Biwi Ka |
| 1983 | Kaun? Kaisey? |
| 1983 | Jeet Hamaari |
| 1983 | Prem Tapasya |
| 1983 | Zara Si Zindagi |
| 1984 | Andar Baahar |
| 1984 | Laila |
| 1984 | Lakhon Ki Baat |
| 1984 | Zameen Aasmaan |
| 1984 | Ab Ayega Mazaa |
| 1984 | Bad Aur Badnaam |
| 1984 | Jeene Nahi Doonga |
| 1985 | Lover Boy |
| 1985 | Masterji |
| 1985 | Ghulami |
| 1985 | Jaan Ki Baazi |
| 1985 | Karishma Kudrat Kaa |
| 1985 | Karm Yudh |
| 1985 | Yaar Kasam |
| 1985 | Zulm Ka Badla |
| 1986 | Ek Aur Sikander |
| 1986 | Asli Naqli |
| 1986 | Mazloom |
| 1986 | Teesra Kinara |
| 1986 | Pyar Kiya Hai Pyar Karenge |
| 1986 | Kala Dhanda Goray Log |
| 1986 | Ilzaam |
| 1986 | Jwala |
| 1986 | Mera Haque |
| 1986 | Mohabbat Ki Kasam |
| 1987 | Insaf Ki Pukar |
| 1987 | Hiraasat |
| 1987 | Satyamev Jayate |
| 1987 | Hawalaat |
| 1987 | Insaniyat Ke Dushman |
| 1988 | Paanch Fauladi |
| 1988 | Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga |
| 1988 | Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani |
| 1988 | Mahaveera |
| 1988 | Saazish |
| 1988 | Sagar Sangam |
| 1988 | Shiv Shakti |
| 1988 | Zalzala |
| 1989 | Abhimanyu |
| 1989 | Billoo Badshah |
| 1989 | Clerk |
| 1989 | Asmaan Se Ooncha |
| 1989 | Jurrat |
| 1989 | Nafrat Ki Aandhi |
| 1989 | Taaqatwar |
| 1990 | Zimmedaaar |
| 1990 | Hum Se Na Takrana |
| 1990 | Pati Patni Aur Tawaif |
| 1990 | Khatarnaak |
| 1990 | Sher Dil |
| 1991 | Swarg Jaisaa Ghar |
| 1991 | Kaun Kare Kurbanie |
| 1991 | Jasa Baap Tashi Poore |
| 1991 | Maut Ki Sazaa |
| 1992 | Adharm |
| 1992 | Mehndi Shagna Di |
| 1992 | Virodhi |
| 1994 | Ghar Ki Izzat |
| 1996 | Gehra Raaz |
| 2007 | Thodi Life Thoda Magic |
| 2012 | Chaar Din Ki Chandni |
| 2019 | Deendayal Ek Yugpurush |
Anita Raj Television Shows
The actress has been part of few popular television serials like Eena Meena Deeka, 24 (Indian TV series), Choti Sarrdaarni, etc. There is no looking back for her since the time she has started her acting journey. Be it about giving fitness inspiration or loving acting, she has excelled in everything. Here is the list of television shows she has been part of:
| Year | Television Shows |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 24 (Indian TV series) |
| 2013 | Tumhari Pakhi |
| 2015 | Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani |
| 2019 | Choti Sarrdaarni |
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