Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Film Director, Theatre Professor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/12/1955 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Patiala, Punjab, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Sunita Dhir is a Punjabi stage and film actress, director, and theatre professor who taught in the Theatre and Television Department at Punjabi University, Patiala. | |
| She began her career in theatre in 1975 and entered Punjabi films with Chan Pardesi in 1980. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Khatri |
| Hobbies | Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Husband | Name Not Known |
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| Children | 2 (adopted from her sister) |
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Career
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| Theatre | Started in 1975 with Balwant Gargi in Chandigarh; worked in Punjabi Govt. Drama Repertory (1976-78); acted in plays like âMirza Sahibanâ, âThe Exception and the Ruleâ, âLoonaâ (directed and acted in Oslo, Norway, 2008) | ||||||
| Academic Positions | Professor in Acting, Department of Theatre and Television, Punjabi University (from 4th Feb 2000); Dean, Art & Culture Faculty (2005-07); Director, Youth Welfare (additional charge, Sept 2002-2007) |
Favourites
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| Favorite Film | Mamta (1966) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sunita.dhir.92/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunita-dhir-3165885a |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sunita Dhir, a renowned Punjabi actress, teaches at the Theatre and Television Department of Punjabi University in Patiala. | |
| 2. During her school and college days, she actively participated in âGiddhaâ (Punjabi folk dance) and drama. | |
| 3. Her career as a theatre artist began in 1975, and she entered the Punjabi Film Industry in 1980. | |
| 4. Sunita has acted in various Punjabi movies such as âSubedaarâ, âLalkara Jatti Daâ, and âToofan Singhâ. | |
| 5. While pursuing her M.A., she declined an offer to work in Bollywood. | |
| 6. She is widely recognized for her portrayal of motherly roles. | |
| 7. Apart from movies, Sunita has appeared in Punjabi TV serials, short films, and web series. | |
| 8. Following a 14 to 15-year hiatus after marriage, she made a comeback in the Punjabi Film Industry with âYaraan Naal Baharaanâ. | |
| 9. Sunita was also a mentor to Harry Bhatti, the director of the popular Punjabi film âRabb Da Radioâ. | |
| 10. Received two Best Actress Awards from East Punjab Film and Television Association. | |
| 11. Conducted PhD research in 1988-1989 under the Cultural Exchange Program. | |
| 12. Permanent address: 342, Phase-I-B Urban Estate, Patiala-147002 (Pb.) |