Yogeeta Bali
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Yogeeta Bali (born 13 August 1952) is a Hindi film actress. Bali was active in films in the early 1970s till 1985.
, Shammi Kapoor
's first wife.
's third wife. He directed her and acted with her in "Sabhash Daddy" (1979). In the opinion of Producer Shakti Samanta
, Yogita fell in love with actor Mithun Chakraborty
on the set of his film Khwab (1980). She divorced Kishore Kumar to marry Mithun. This incident helped to start the singing career of Bappi Lahiri
, since initially Kishore Kumar refused to sing for Mithun. Bappi Lahiri, the music director of many of Mithun's early films, then sang for Mithun himself. One of Bali's better known films was 'Biwi-O-Biwi,' in which she starred opposite Sanjeev Kumar. She worked as a computer engineer before becoming an actress. She went to the University of Calcutta
, graduated with a B.S., and went on to receive her M.Sc.
Some popular films that Bali starred in include Parwana
(opposite Amitabh Bachchan
), Mehbooba
, Janta Hawaldar, Jaanwar (1983 film)
(all three opposite Rajesh Khanna
), Nagin
, Biwi O Biwi, Jani Dushman, Khwab
, Grihasti
, Laila, and Jheel Ke Us Paar
.
in 1976. She re-married Mithun Chakraborty in 1982. They have four children (Mimoh
, who is an actor in his own right, Rimoh, Namashi and Dishani).
2. Mera Karam Mera Dharam (1987) .... Neela
3. Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (1984) .... Phoolrani
4. Laila (1984) (as Yogita Bali) .... Mrs. Sunaina Dharamraj Singh
5. Grahasthi (1984) (as Yogita Bali) .... Sudha
6. Raaj Tilak
.... Najma
7. Waqt Ki Pukar (1984) .... Raja's girlfriend
8. Haadsaa (1983)
9. Karate (1983) .... Aarti
10. Baawri (1982)
11. Jaanwar (1982)
12. Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai (1981) .... Razia Khan
13. Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film (1981) (as Yogita Bali) .... Rina
... aka Biwi-O-Biwi (India: Hindi title: short title)
14. Oh Bewafa (1980) .... Radha
15. Unees-Bees (1980)
16. Khwab (1980) .... Naseeruddin's sister
17. Pyaara Dushman (1980)
... aka A Loveable Enemy (India: English title)
18. Nauker (1979)
... aka Naukar (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
19. Aakhri Kasam (1979) .... Champa
20. Jaani Dushman (1979) (as Yogita Bali) .... Thakur's bride
... aka Beloved Enemy (India: English title)
21. Janata Havaldar (1979)
22. Salaam Memsaab (1979) .... Sunita Sarit
23. Shabhash Daddy (1979)
24. Bhakti Mein Shakti (1978)
25. Ek Baap Chhe Bete (1978)
26. Karmayogi (1978) (as Yogita Bali) .... Jyoti/Juliet
27. Premi Gangaram (1978)
28. Chacha Bhatija (1977) (as Yogita Bali) .... Pinky
29. Dhoop Chhaon (1977) .... Dr. Manju Sinha
30. Mehbooba (1976) .... Jamuna Singh (Guest Appearance)
31. Khaan Dost (1976) (as Yogita Bali) .... Shanti
32. Nagin (1976) (as Yogita Bali) .... Rita
33. Lagaaam (1976)
34. Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976)
35. Kunwara Baap (1974) .... (Guest Appearance)
36. Ajanabee (1974) (as Yogita Bali) .... Sonia
37. Apradhi (1974) .... Radha/Makhan Singh/Jaswant Kaur/Balwant Kaur
38. Azad Mohabbat (1974) .... Actress
... aka Free Love (India: English title)
39. Charitraheen (1974)
40. Chowkidar (1974) .... Radha
41. Kisan Aur Bhagwan (1974)
42. Ujala Hi Ujala (1974) .... Anuradha
43. Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973) .... Jugnu
44. Banarasi Babu (1973) .... Gulabiya
45. Ek Mutthi Aasmaan (1973)
46. Gaddar (1973)
47. Nafrat (1973) .... Kiran
48. Samjhauta (1973)
49. Yauwan (1973) .... Shashi
50. Buniyaad (1972)
51. Sazaa (1972)
52. Zameen Aasmaan (1972) .... Roopa
53. Memsaab (1971) .... Kiran
... aka Madam
... aka Mem Sahib (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
54. Mere Apne (1971)
55. Parde Ke Peechey (1971) .... Tara
56. Parwana (1971) .... Asha Varma/Nirmala
Early life
Bali was born in Mumbai, India. She is the niece of Bollywood actress Geeta BaliGeeta Bali
Geeta Bali was a popular film actress from Bollywood.-Early life:Bali was born in a Mohyal family in pre-partition Punjab as Harkirtan Kaur, a Sikh. Her family moved to Bombay and were living in near poverty when she started to get breaks in films.-Career:Bali became a star in the 1950s...
, Shammi Kapoor
Shammi Kapoor
Shammi Kapoor was an Indian film actor and director. He was a prominent lead actor in Hindi cinema from the late 1950s until the early 1970s....
's first wife.
Career
She became singer/actor Kishore KumarKishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar , born Abhas Kumar Ganguly, was an Indian film playback singer and an actor who also worked as lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenwriter and scriptwriter.Kishore Kumar was one of India's greatest performers of the late 20th century...
's third wife. He directed her and acted with her in "Sabhash Daddy" (1979). In the opinion of Producer Shakti Samanta
Shakti Samanta
Shakti Samanta was an Indian film director and producer, who founded Shakti Films in 1957, which is most known for films like Howrah Bridge, China Town, Kashmir Ki Kali, An Evening in Paris, Kati Patang and Amar Prem.He received Filmfare Awards for Best Film for Aradhana, Anuraag and Amanush,...
, Yogita fell in love with actor Mithun Chakraborty
Mithun Chakraborty
Mithun Chakraborty is an Indian film actor, social activist, and entrepreneur, who has won three National Film Awards. He made his acting debut with the arthouse drama Mrigaya , for which he won his first National Film Award for Best Actor....
on the set of his film Khwab (1980). She divorced Kishore Kumar to marry Mithun. This incident helped to start the singing career of Bappi Lahiri
Bappi Lahiri
Bappi Lahiri or Alokesh Lahiri , born 27 November 1952, is a music director in the Hindi film industry. He pioneered the use of disco music in Indian cinema and sang some of his own compositions. He was popular in the 1980s with films like Disco Dancer, Namak Halaal and Sharaabi among others.-Early...
, since initially Kishore Kumar refused to sing for Mithun. Bappi Lahiri, the music director of many of Mithun's early films, then sang for Mithun himself. One of Bali's better known films was 'Biwi-O-Biwi,' in which she starred opposite Sanjeev Kumar. She worked as a computer engineer before becoming an actress. She went to the University of Calcutta
University of Calcutta
The University of Calcutta is a public university located in the city of Kolkata , India, founded on 24 January 1857...
, graduated with a B.S., and went on to receive her M.Sc.
Some popular films that Bali starred in include Parwana
Parwana
Parwana is a 2003 Bollywood drama film directed by Deepak Bahry. The film stars Ajay Devgan as an orphan and Amisha Patel.Summary='PARWANA' is a story of an orphan - who lives in a basti. He has one mission to help the poor people of basti - for that he does odd jobs without harming any body...
(opposite Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades...
), Mehbooba
Mehbooba
Mehbooba is a 1976 Hindi film produced by Mushir-Riaz and directed by Shakti Samanta. The film stars Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini and Prem Chopra. The music is composed by R. D. Burman. The plot it is based on Gulshan Nanda's novel Sisakate Saaz, and Nanda also wrote the screenplay...
, Janta Hawaldar, Jaanwar (1983 film)
Jaanwar (1983 film)
Jaanwar is an Indian Bollywood fantasy genre film directed by Ali Raza, released on 15 April, 1983. The film stars Rajesh Khanna and Zeenat Aman as the main lead characters of the film. This film was of different genre than the other films of the pair...
(all three opposite Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna is an Indian actor of from Hindi films, and has been Hindi film producer and an Indian politician....
), Nagin
Nagin
-Entertainment:*Nagin , a Bollywood film*Nagin , a Bollywood film*Nagina , a Bollywood film*Nagin , a Jennifer Lynch film*Naaginn, a television series on Zee TV -Disease:...
, Biwi O Biwi, Jani Dushman, Khwab
Khwab
Khwab is a 1980 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Shakti Samanta, starring Ashok Kumar, Ranjeeta Kaur, Naseeruddin Shah, Mithun Chakraborty and Yogeeta Bali-Plot:...
, Grihasti
Grihasti
Grihasti is a family drama that airs on the STAR Plus. The show premiered on February 25, 2008 and aired until March 27, 2009.-Synopsis:Grihasti is based upon the Khurana family. After the death of the family's patriarch, Balraaj, the women realize that they must come together in order to succeed...
, Laila, and Jheel Ke Us Paar
Jheel Ke Us Paar
Jheel Ke Us Paar is a 1973 Hindi film produced and directed by Bhappi Sonie. Based on a Novel by Gulshan Nanda the film stars Dharmendra, Mumtaz, Prem Chopra, Pran, Yogeeta Bali, Ranjeet and Shatrughan Sinha. The films music is by R. D. Burman. Jal Mistry won the Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award...
.
Personal life
Yogeeta married singer-actor Kishore KumarKishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar , born Abhas Kumar Ganguly, was an Indian film playback singer and an actor who also worked as lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenwriter and scriptwriter.Kishore Kumar was one of India's greatest performers of the late 20th century...
in 1976. She re-married Mithun Chakraborty in 1982. They have four children (Mimoh
Mimoh Chakraborty
Mahaakshay Chakraborty is an Indian actor working in the Hindi film industry. He is the son of veteran film actor, Mithun Chakraborty. He debuted in the 2008 action flick, Jimmy. Though the film was well received by critics, it was a box office flop....
, who is an actor in his own right, Rimoh, Namashi and Dishani).
Filmography
1. Aakhri Badla (1989)2. Mera Karam Mera Dharam (1987) .... Neela
3. Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (1984) .... Phoolrani
4. Laila (1984) (as Yogita Bali) .... Mrs. Sunaina Dharamraj Singh
5. Grahasthi (1984) (as Yogita Bali) .... Sudha
6. Raaj Tilak
Raaj Tilak (1984 film)
Raaj Tilak is a 1984 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Rajkumar Kohli, starring Raaj Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Kamal Hassan, Hema Malini, Ranjeeta Kaur, Reena Roy, Yogeeta Bali, Sarika, Pran, Ranjeet, Raj Kiran and Ajit-Plot:...
.... Najma
7. Waqt Ki Pukar (1984) .... Raja's girlfriend
8. Haadsaa (1983)
9. Karate (1983) .... Aarti
10. Baawri (1982)
11. Jaanwar (1982)
12. Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai (1981) .... Razia Khan
13. Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film (1981) (as Yogita Bali) .... Rina
... aka Biwi-O-Biwi (India: Hindi title: short title)
14. Oh Bewafa (1980) .... Radha
15. Unees-Bees (1980)
16. Khwab (1980) .... Naseeruddin's sister
17. Pyaara Dushman (1980)
... aka A Loveable Enemy (India: English title)
18. Nauker (1979)
... aka Naukar (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
19. Aakhri Kasam (1979) .... Champa
20. Jaani Dushman (1979) (as Yogita Bali) .... Thakur's bride
... aka Beloved Enemy (India: English title)
21. Janata Havaldar (1979)
22. Salaam Memsaab (1979) .... Sunita Sarit
23. Shabhash Daddy (1979)
24. Bhakti Mein Shakti (1978)
25. Ek Baap Chhe Bete (1978)
26. Karmayogi (1978) (as Yogita Bali) .... Jyoti/Juliet
27. Premi Gangaram (1978)
28. Chacha Bhatija (1977) (as Yogita Bali) .... Pinky
29. Dhoop Chhaon (1977) .... Dr. Manju Sinha
30. Mehbooba (1976) .... Jamuna Singh (Guest Appearance)
31. Khaan Dost (1976) (as Yogita Bali) .... Shanti
32. Nagin (1976) (as Yogita Bali) .... Rita
33. Lagaaam (1976)
34. Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976)
35. Kunwara Baap (1974) .... (Guest Appearance)
36. Ajanabee (1974) (as Yogita Bali) .... Sonia
37. Apradhi (1974) .... Radha/Makhan Singh/Jaswant Kaur/Balwant Kaur
38. Azad Mohabbat (1974) .... Actress
... aka Free Love (India: English title)
39. Charitraheen (1974)
40. Chowkidar (1974) .... Radha
41. Kisan Aur Bhagwan (1974)
42. Ujala Hi Ujala (1974) .... Anuradha
43. Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973) .... Jugnu
44. Banarasi Babu (1973) .... Gulabiya
45. Ek Mutthi Aasmaan (1973)
46. Gaddar (1973)
47. Nafrat (1973) .... Kiran
48. Samjhauta (1973)
49. Yauwan (1973) .... Shashi
50. Buniyaad (1972)
51. Sazaa (1972)
52. Zameen Aasmaan (1972) .... Roopa
53. Memsaab (1971) .... Kiran
... aka Madam
... aka Mem Sahib (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
54. Mere Apne (1971)
55. Parde Ke Peechey (1971) .... Tara
56. Parwana (1971) .... Asha Varma/Nirmala