Anita Devgan
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 18, 1975 in Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Active Years
- 2008–2026 (19 Years)
- Total Credits
- 40 credits in database
Biography
Anita Devgan is an Indian film and television actress known for her work in the Punjabi film industry. She is also a theatre artist who started doing theatre in 1992 and is recognized for her comedy. On screen, she is often seen playing the lead character's mother. Her acting debut took place in 2008 in director Gaurav Trehan's Hashar: A Love Story. Among her well-known works are the films Jatt & Juliet, Ronde Sare Vyah Picho, Angrej, Bambukat, Rabb Da Radio, Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua, Mr. & Mrs. 420 Returns, Puaada, Ni Main Sass Kuttni, Jaddi Sardar, Jinde Meriye, and Nikka Zaildar 2.
Career overview
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Name: Anita Devgan.
Profession: Indian film and television actress, theatre artist.
Industry: Punjabi film industry.
Known for: Comedy.
Debut: 2008 with Hashar: A Love Story... (directed by Gaurav Trehan).
Theatre start: 1992.
Notable roles/patterns: Often plays the lead character's mother onscreen.
Known works (Films): Jatt & Juliet, Ronde Sare Vyah Picho, Angrej, Bambukat, Rabb Da Radio, Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua, Mr. & Mrs. 420 Returns, Puaada, Ni Main Sass Kuttni, Jaddi Sardar (2019), Jinde Meriye (2020), Nikka Zaildar 2 (2017).
Personal details: Born March 18, 1975, in Amritsar, Punjab, India.
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Anita Devgan is an Indian film and television actress recognized for her work in the Punjabi film industry. She is also a theatre artist known for her comedy, having started performing in theatre in 1992. Devgan made her acting debut in 2008 in the film Hashar: A Love Story..., which was directed by Gaurav Trehan. She is frequently cast in roles playing the mother of the lead character.
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Her filmography includes several well-known works such as Jatt & Juliet, Ronde Sare Vyah Picho, Angrej, Bambukat, Rabb Da Radio, Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua, Mr. & Mrs. 420 Returns, Puaada, and Ni Main Sass Kuttni. Additionally, she is known for her roles in Jaddi Sardar (2019), Jinde Meriye (2020), and Nikka Zaildar 2 (2017). Her credits include both lead and supporting actress roles.
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Anita Devgan is an Indian film and television actress known for her work within the Punjabi film industry. Born on March 18, 1975, in Amritsar, Punjab, India, she is also recognized as a theatre artist who began performing in theatre in 1992. Devgan is noted for her work in comedy and is often seen playing the mother of the lead character onscreen. She made her acting debut in 2008 with the film Hashar: A Love Story..., directed by Gaurav Trehan.
Throughout her career, Devgan has accumulated 40 known credits, performing in both lead and supporting actress roles. Her most well-known film works include Jatt & Juliet, Ronde Sare Vyah Picho, Angrej, Bambukat,
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
40 titles- Pitt Siyapa (2026)
- Dama Dum Mast Kalandar (2026)
- Nikka Zaildar 4 (2025)
- Ni Main Sass Kuttni 2 (2024)
- Teriya Meriya Hera Pheriyan (2024)
- Lambran da Laana (2024)
- Haye Bibiye Kithe Fas Gaye (2024)
- Tu Hovein Main Hovan (2023)
- Kade Dade Diyan Kade Pote Diyan (2023)
- Ji Wife Ji (2023)
- Mitran Da Naa Chalda (2023)
- Rabba Rabba Meeh Varsa (2022)
- Ni Main Sass Kuttni (2022)
- Mahi Mera Nikka Jeha (2022)
- Sass Meri Ne Munda Jameya (2022)
- Puaada (2021) as Jaggi’s Mother
- Jinde Meriye (2020)
- Shadaa (2019) as Chadta’s Mother
- Kala Shah Kala (2019)
- Kitty Party (2019)
- Jaddi Sardar (2019) as Mindo
- Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se (2018)
- Jatt vs. Ielts (2018)
- Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua (2018) as Gollu's mother
- Marriage Palace (2018)
- Jagga Jiunda E (2018)
- Laatu (2018) as Jailo
- Punjab Singh (2018)
- Manje Bistre (2017)
- Thug Life (2017)
- Channo Kamli Yaar Di (2016)
- Bambukat (2016)
- Main Teri Tu Mera (2016)
- Angrej (2015) as Geja's Mother
- Judge Singh LLB (2015)
- Mundeyan Ton Bachke Rahin (2014) as Prince's mother
- Proper Patola (2014) as Mad Lady
- Jatt & Juliet 2 (2013) as Fateh's mom
- Jatt & Juliet (2012) as Fateh’s Mother
- Hashar - A Love Story (2008)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Anita Devgan best known for?
Anita Devgan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shadaa (2019), Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se (2018), Jatt & Juliet 2 (2013), Jatt & Juliet (2012).
When and where was Anita Devgan born?
Anita Devgan was born on March 18, 1975 in Amritsar, Punjab, India.
How many credits does Anita Devgan have?
Anita Devgan has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2008 to 2026.
What is Anita Devgan's background in cinema and television?
Anita Devgan is an Indian film and television actress known for her work in the Punjabi film industry. She is also a theatre artist who started doing theatre in 1992 and is recognized for her comedy. On screen, she is often seen playing the lead character's mother. Her acting debut took place in 2008 in director Gaurav...
Anita Devgan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Jatt & Juliet (2012) as Fateh’s Mother — aged about 37
- Jatt & Juliet 2 (2013) as Fateh's mom — aged about 38
- Shadaa (2019) as Chadta’s Mother — aged about 44
- Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se (2018) — aged about 43
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