Masumeh Makhija, sometimes credited as Masumi Makhija) is a Canadian actress and model based in India. She was born in Canada and hails from a well-known Indian film family. Her grandfather Parananand was a pioneering distributor while her uncle Gul Anand and her mother Jayshree are producers known for Chashme Buddoor, Jalwa, Khatta Meetha and Hero Hiralal.
Masumeh Makhija | |
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| Born | Masumeh Makhija |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2003–2008, 2018–present |
| Relatives | Manish Makhija (uncle) |
Makhija has appeared in two movies directed by Shona Urvashi, Chupke Se and Saas Bahu Aur Sensex.[2][3][1] She started her career as a child artist appearing in commercials and TV shows like Thoda Hai Thoda ki Zaroorat Hai and Banegi Apni Baat.[2] She made her film debut with Chupke Se[1] and has since acted in a number of films, including Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of Macbeth entitled Maqbool.[citation needed] She has also appeared in several international productions, including the German movie, Gate to Heaven.[1] In 2018, Makhija starred in 3 Storeys, a Farhan Akhtar production starring Sharman Joshi, Pulkit Samrat, Richa Chadda and Renuka Shahane.[4]
Filmography edit
Films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Maqbool | Sameera (Abbaji's daughter) | Debut | |
| Chupke Se | Sarika Verma/Megha Timghire | |||
| Gate to Heaven | Nisha | |||
| 2004 | The Journey (short) | Girl in the bus | ||
| 2005 | Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav | Padmashree Divakar Kashyap | ||
| 2006 | Woh Lamhe | Rani Mukherjee | ||
| 2007 | Heyy Babyy | Special appearance in song | ||
| Dus Kahaniyaan | Kaamna (segment "High on the Highway") | |||
| 2008 | Saas Bahu Aur Sensex | Kirti Wagaskar | ||
| Sharpe's Peril (TV movie) | (uncredited) | |||
| 2018 | 3 Storeys | Varsha Atre | [5] | |
| 2023 | Gulaam Chor | Producer only | ||
| Bhagwan Bharose | [6] |
Television edit
- Banegi Apni Baat[1] (zee TV)
- Kya Baat Hai[citation needed] (Star Plus) as Devika a.k.a. Dinky
- Comedy hour[citation needed] (zee TV)
- Thoda Hai Thode Ki Zaroorat Hai[1] (Sony)
- Suhana Safar[citation needed](zee TV)
- Mausam[citation needed] (zee TV)
- Gubbare[7] (zee TV)
- Mayajaal[citation needed] (Yes TV)
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "I am a gypsy at heart: Masumeh". The Times of India. 23 November 2007. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ^ a b "'If you don't have confidence, you shouldn't be an actor'". Rediff.com. 11 September 2003. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ^ "Masumeh's past revealed". Glam Sham. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ "Relativity Bankruptcy: Company "Intends to Continue" Joint Venture with India's B4U Networks". The Hollywood Reporter. 31 July 2015. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ^ "Masumeh Makhija goes deglam for her role in '3 Storeys'". Daily News and Analysis. 8 March 2018.
- ^ "Vinay Pathak-starrer 'Bhagwan Bharose' slated for winter 2022 release". The Tribune. 6 December 2021.
- ^ IMDb
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